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Steve Shannon

Music is the vernacular of the human soul.

About Me

Who I'd Like To Meet:
Well, I'll tell you who I don't
want to meet: "Those who enjoy their own emotionally bad health and who habitually fill their own minds with the rank poisons of suspicion, jealousy and hatred," for "as a rule [they] take umbrage at those who refuse to do likewise, and they find a perverted relief in trying to denigrate them."
Guitars used on new cd:
* 1968 Fender Strat
, Vintage White, w/Scalloped Maple Neck
* 1972 Fender Strat , Sonic Blue, w/Scalloped Maple Neck
* 2002 Fender Strat , Graffiti Yellow, USA made 48th St. Custom w/Rosewood Neck
* 1983/84 Cherry Red, Series 10 by Bently_"Off-Shore" Strat-copy with a cool cherry red maple neck
* 2005 Handmade Mexican Paracho Nylon String Acoustic
* 2003 Tacoma Papoose Acoustic

* 1987 Ovation Balladeer Acoustic
Amps on cd:
* Marshall JCM 900 (early 90's Model) & 1960 Lead Series Cabinets

------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------Comments from World Reknowned Guitarists:
"Steve has a nice vibe within his playing, good vibrato and tons of feel. He is very interested in taking his guitar and composing skills to an extremely high level of virtuosity. He has many good ideas for songs that he is currently assembling into his debut album. Steve has a strong penchant for Classical music and Neo-Classical rock that is quite evident in his playing".
-GEORGE BELLAS-
MySpace.com/GeorgeBellas

MySpace.com/PalaceTerrace
GeorgeBellas.com
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"Steve Shannon, I think has great tone, good feel to his playing and a good ear for songs".
I like the way you play bro.
Keep up the good work.
-David Shankle/DSG-
MySpace.com/DSG/DavidShankleGroup
MySpace.com/DavidShredDemonShankle.com
DavidShankleGroup.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/6/2006
Band Members: Steve Shannon-All Instruments, Compositions & Arrangements

Influences: Inspiration:

Ritchie Blackmore

Uli Jon Roth
Michael Schenker
Yngwie Malmsteen
Tony Macalpine
Paul Gilbert
Jason Becker
James Byrd
Chris Impellitteri
George Lynch
George Bellas
Bach
Mozart
Vivaldi
Handel
Beethoven
Rachmaninoff

Sounds Like: Progressive Rock mixed with Classical.
Record Label: N/A
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster

Color: Olympic WhiteBody: Right-handed Alder Body Neck: One-piece Maple Fingerboard: Separate Laminated Maple (9.5" radius) Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) No. of Frets: 21 Medium-jumbo Width @ Nut: 1.6...
Posted by Steve Shannon on Sat, 26 May 2007 08:50:00 PST

Recording 2/2008

After much studying of 18th century-4 part chorale classical writing, I'm ready to record my next song... I intend to post a sample clip soon!  All the best! Steve
Posted by Steve Shannon on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:27:00 PST

April 2007 Interview by Magic Starlight 'Zine

Dimitris Starakis Founder of Magic Starlight 'Zine recently interviewed me about my music: Visit the link below to read the interview: http://magicstarlightzine.blogspot.com/2007/04/steve-shannon -inte...
Posted by Steve Shannon on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 02:36:00 PST

New Paracho Classical Guitar

Wow! Just got back from Mexico where after endless hours of searching located a sweet sounding Paracho guitar in this little hole in the wall shop.  Paracho is about a six hour bus ride wes...
Posted by Steve Shannon on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:17:00 PST