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Shane Alan Swaim

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Released: Aug 18, 2011
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  • Genre: Blues / Country / Rock

    Location Greensboro, Un

    Profile Views: 3523

    Last Login: 4/8/2013

    Member Since 8/18/2011

    Record Label Independent (336) 681-8632

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ARTIST STATEMENT I am an accomplished vocalist and rhythm acoustic guitar player. I have composed fifteen original songs in Country, Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Children's, and Inspirational genres. I have completed songwriting workshops conducted by recording artists Larry Gatlin and Donna Hughes. My musical knowledge includes music history and current artistic trends. I perform cover songs in all genres. I am willing to perform solo as well as collaborate with other artists. I am available to perform for general audiences at any event. I am also available to conduct music history workshops and guitar lessons. I am on Facebook and ReverbNation. PERFORMANCE VENUES SUPER G EXPERIENTIAL RESIDENCY, Greensboro, NC 2010-Present http://supergresidency.wordpress.com/ September, 2010 Resident. Conducted live video workshops on music history featuring Country, Rock, Bluegrass, and Inspirational genres. Videos consist of live performances of cover songs along with stories behind the artists and songs. Videos are available for viewing on www.ustream.tv under Super G Experiential Residency category. Videos also available on Google videos under Shane Swaim category. HIGH LONESOME STRINGS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, Greensboro, NC 2009-Present http://www.highlonesomestrings.org/ Association President, Board Member, Rhythm Guitarist, and Vocalist Perform with local Bluegrass artists at weekly 3 hour jam sessions. Coordinate and participate in association meetings and jam sessions at Greensboro Cultural Center, Hagan Stone Park, Brown's Ole Opry, Greensboro Fun Fourth, Greensboro Festival of Lights, Stonefield Cellars Winery, and other venues in the Piedmont Triad. Assist with stage and sound setup as needed. Coordinate and assist volunteers with High Lonesome Strings sponsored Bluegrass festivals and events throughout the year. VARIOUS PERFORMANCE VENUES, Piedmont Triad, NC 1999-Present Currently conducting The Purple Yam Goodtime Hour which is a weekly open jam held at Fanta City International Mall in Greensboro, NC. Perform all music genres during regular weekly sets at Brewballs Pub in Burlington, NC and The Stumblin Pig in Mebane, NC. Also perform open mic sets at The Blind Tiger and The Flatiron in Greensboro, NC Perform regularly at Lebanon Baptist Ministries Kids Connect and Singspiraton. Sing tenor in church choir and at annual Singing Christmas Tree. STUDIO EXPERIENCE SOUNDWAVE STUDIOS, Summerfield, NC 2009 Recorded 7 track compact disc featuring cover songs and original compositions. Accompanied by studio bass player. EDUCATION Master of Science in Education – Social Science, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Wingate University, Wingate, NC Certificate of Study in Accounting, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC Musical instruments include 1965 Gibson J-45, 1995 Martin D1-R, and 2008 Yamaha FG730S acoustic guitars. Video and additional photos are on my Facebook page. DVD, CD, and references available upon request.

  • Members

    No paticular band members but I jam alot with members of High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association.

  • Influences

    Johnny Cash, Travis Tritt, Dusty Springfield, Jim Croce

  • Sounds Like

    I don't sound like anyone but myself.

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