The Jason Shannon Band is a four-piece rock and roll outfit from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Specializing in driving guitars, funked-out keyboards, soulful vocals/harmonies held down by a heavy groove. Shannon, the principle songwriter/arranger, and his group collaborate to produce a sound reminiscent of early-era Wilco and The Band with hints of pop, rock, and roots reggae. The band completed a 2009 nationwide tour and will be hitting the road from May through September in support of monthly single releases that will be accompanied by videos and studio footage.
I think I see you at the cafe down the street from me once and a while. I talked a bit with you the one time you came to Plum's in St Paul (I think with Ashleigh). How was 10K? I was playing up there at the Blue Ox campground. Lucy Michelle played there too.
Have fun at the Fine Line--I'm playing a free show there next Monday night (Aug. 3rd) with something like a full band (e.g. accordion, piano, guitars, djembe, violin, backup vocals).
I forgot to say listen to Sleep Tonight. What a awesome song. I don't need to sell it. Just listen to it. Jason has tapped into his own way music writing and music. I'm not bragging because of being kin to him. You check for yourselves.
I retired for playing 3 years ago. I was stuck doing the local thing. It's great to see you put yourself out there like that. You do have what it takes. I talked to your dad this morning and told him the same thing. Not many songs stick in my head nowdays Maricle Mile and Son's And Daughters are awesome.
Just listened to the cd I bought from the rythm room last night. I was working the merch table right next to you guys. Cd Rocked!! Liked the mellow tracks alot!! Good Luck with the rest of you're tour. I'll catch ya guys when You hit up Az again.
Jason: It was sooooo good to see you last week. You rocked our little town and House of Blues too. You guys were baaaaad aaasss...haha. Hope you come back to Joes again. Might be able to see you in Denver, don't know for sure. Peace out, kiddo...
DAMN GOOD SHOW!! It was so good to see all of you again, I am very happy for you brother, you guys are awesome! I was in the Paris Coffee Co. this morning as you all were driving off, if I would have known you guys were out there I would have come to say goodbye but I wasnt gonna chase after you down the road like some crazed groupie...lol...anyways, holler some time and let me know how you are doing! And thank Jordan for the advice on my car, I will be calling him more about it I am sure! Take care and be careful!
Jason, I hear you're gonna be in our neck of the woods soon. I can't wait to see you. Someone said your mom is coming too, is that true? Too cool....c ya soon.
