Andy (20) has been fascinated with instruments ever since he was small. With a knack for finding new instruments and new ways to play them, Andy has a large posse of instruments around him all the time. On stage he enjoys playing Guitar, Mandolin, banjo, violin, electric guitar, bodhran and tin whistle. Like the rest of his siblings, Andy started his classical training 12 years ago. This strong basis in music has fed his vibrant talent and shows in his multi-instrumental virtuosity.
Jessica (19) has been performing since before she could walk. Her sparkling personality and soaring voice continue to bring the audience to their feet. Her early classical training started at the tender age of six and her training has since been carried on by musicians, singers and dancers from all over the world. Now a teacher in her own right, Jessica is a world- class musician known for her passionate vocals, fast fiddling and graceful dancing on stag. She is also the songwriter and lyricist for the group.
Kathryn (17), is the sassy lead fiddler and Celtic harpist. Feisty on stage and off, she brings crowds to their feet with her flair for dance and stunning musicianship. Ever since she started playing the violin (12 years ago) she has instinctively moved with the music and has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She has been playing the Celtic Harp for four years, and loves every style of music.
A fiddler from the age of 3, Christian switched to drums at 13 to keep the band in time. Within months, representatives from Ludwig saw him on stage and immediately supplied him with his first drum kit. Now at 15, his love of music and his engaging performance style constantly bring him center stage to sing and play the music alive in his heart.
Janet, known simply as 'Mom' to most people, is the backbone of the family. She picked up the acoustic bass when the kids decided to form the band. Andrew, an accomplished jazz pianist, widely published composer and solo pop artist, learned to play the bagpipes and guitar to join the family on the road.
On tour now, ShaeLaurel is changing the world one stage at a time. They just released their 8th CD and continue to enjoy enthusiastic audience responses everywhere they play. With a core group of fans growing world wide, the band continues its journey...
Influences
Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek, Bela Fleck, John Coltrane, J.S. Bach, Allison Krause, Maroon 5
Sounds Like
A Blend of Nickel Creek, Dixie Chicks, and the Cheiftens.
Check out our website at ShaeLaurel.com!
ShaeLaurel has thrilled audiences all over the world with their amazing talent and dazzling showmanship. Each show features a blend of musical acrobatics and traditional Irish step and American dance fusing vibrant new music with traditional Celtic, Pop, and American favorites. The band started 8 years ago as a project to bring the family closer together and has since bloomed into an internationally acclaimed sensation. Each member plays multiple instruments and together they have performed thousands of shows from Century Park’s International Music Festival in Shanghai, China and Downtown Dublin, Ireland; to Disney in Orlando, FL and the Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Canada. With a growing number of fans worldwide, ShaeLaurel has produced 8 CDs and several DVDs over the last 10 years. ShaeLaurel’s fun and comedic stage show has thrilled audiences around the world: from the US to Canada, Europe, the UK and China. Featured on regional television and radio shows as well as international programs and ABC TV, ShaeLaurel reaches out to audiences of all ages with heart-stopping performances that will leave you wanting more!
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Hey guys, my username is Crysda and I am just finishing my first rewritten manuscript, getting ready to start on the second and I found my jumpdrive so I don't know what i am going to do. My new version of my book is so different from the first so its going to take some super fine tuning. What are you guys writing about this time. I am working on my post apocalyptic story about my character Akina Jewel Sky-Merrick. She is turning my world upside down but I guess that's what she does best. Have fun and stay safe out there, Crystal
Awesome! Glad you hear you're doing well. :D Thanks! I guess just the cold/flu...but I've had it off and on for a month now... I'm feeling better right now, just my throat, but that doesn't make me any more comfortable because I was feeling 'better' for two weeks and got sick again. ugh...no fun. Thanks for the prayers. Besides being sick, BRAZIL is amazing! I'm pretty sure I'll miss you in Alaska AGAIN because of it....I don't suppose you'll play at the fair 3 consecutive years? Haha...Oh I'm SO glad to have my computer back, it means I can put together video blogs about my exchange! Check them out it would be awesome! (and comment, rate, subscribe lol) http://www.youtube.com/user/saraz513 :D
God bless! I can't wait to hear your new Christmas CD! :D
ShaeLaurel! How are you? I haven't heard from you in SO LONG! What's going on? So 1, I have my computer fixed :D. and 2, I'm super sick, and have been off and on for...3 weeks? So basically if you could pray for me...tooons I would really appreciate it. I hope everything's going well!
SheaLaurel..how are you doing? I haven't heard from you in such a while, it's quite a shame really. How is it chillin' in NC? Hope you're doing well! God bless! ~Sara
Hope you guys are doing well. Its getting colder here, snow will be coming soon not that I'm really excited about that. I signed up for NaNo Wrimo and actually I am doing it now. One book this month, one in november and the third in december. How about you guys?
Hey! How are you doing? You really have to come back to Manitoba again. Haven't see you guys in a long time. My friends and I were definitley at every show that you played when you came to Brandon for the Winter Fair!
This is our singer Eric, all by himself - playing "Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots. If you like it - be sure to share it with people - it's a fun acoustic version of the song! :) The code is at the end of the song!
Have to say again that you guys were awesome! I hope you get to come back next summer. I am still going to try the NaNo WriMo this year if not only to rewrite the stories I lost on that jump drive. Hope to hear from you.
Hey guys this is theo cant wait to go to ur guys concert up here with my girlfriend it will be a lot of fun so how r u guys doing alaska is starting its same old cold summers again lol so cant wait to see u ttyl
So I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow...I'd really appreciate it if you would keep me in your prayers...cause you know me, the whole it-will-hurt-to-much-to-really-talk won't go over very well....lol Thanks!
