I've been lucky to work with the following players:
most recently...
"HANDSOME JACK" RITZMAN--Lead Guitar
(Freddy Curci, Mark Lonsway)
MARK LONSWAY--Rhythm Guitar and BGVs
(Lonwsay & Mallow, Beth Cayhall)
LEE TURNER--B3 (Nashville Star House Band, Sixwire, Miranda Lambert)
BARNEY JOHNSTON--Bass
(Steve Bruton, Trent Willmon, Rebecca Lynn Howard)
DAVE HARRISON--Drums
(Edwin McCain)
WALDO GONZALEZ--BGVs
MATTHEW BURGESS--Percussion (MusikMafia, 3 Doors Down, Spin Doctors)
I've also worked with...
Joe Rathbone--Bass
(Joe Rathbone, Dave Hoekstra, Davis Raines)
Mark Polack--Bass
Dave Isaacs--Lead Guitar
Rob Crawford--Drums
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Influences
Willie Nelson, Don McLean, Jim Croce, Jackson Brown, Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Delbert McClinton, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Al Green, Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Storyville, Leon Russel, James Taylor, Elton John, Leon Redbone, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Michael J. Martin, Willis Allan Ramsey, Vern Gosdin, Radney Foster, John Hiatt, Walt Wilkins
for bio and other info, visit shannoncainmusic.com or texasrocket.com
what folks are saying..."Shannon Cain embodies everything that comes to mind when you think of Texas and Texas Music. His music is honest, heartfelt, and passionate. Shannon is able to capture the intensity of a live show, slap it on a plastic disk and not lose an ounce of passion." Cara Miller -
Radio Free Texas-
Beaumont, TX "Shannon Cain is, without doubt, a rising star to be reckoned with. When Shannon climbs on stage, he owns it and he takes no prisoners. Song after song is packed full of energy and emotion and delivered in a way that only he can deliver. From heart wrenching songs like 'Simple Twist of Fate' to hard driving songs like 'Already Gone', Shannon runs the entire gamut. My suggestion: Run--don’t walk--straight to wherever Shannon is performing. You’ll be glad that you did. Your ears will thank you."
Gary Hays
Hays Entertainment-Nashville, TN "He could be country music's next big thing.... His impressive voice and foot-tapping rhythms proved to be a huge hit during a recent visit to the Tampa Bay area, winning Shannon new fans and a great deal of respect amongst many of the Bay area's top folk and country performers. It's clear Shannon is a shooting star and Nubzilla's Café is thrilled to be one of his stops on his way to the top."Nubzilla's Cafe-Tampa, Florida
I meant to publicly say that you were the best emcee EVER at the CD release show. In case someone is behind the times, and hasn't heard, they should know - you're the coolest person ever. You + Danell + Me = More Mexican Food when I get back off the road. Hugs.
Hi Shannon! How are you doing? Just got back from Nashville, Colleen and I got married!! Moving to Nashville this fall! I hope the music business is going well for you! All the best, Peter
Hey, what a terrific round last night at the Bluebird! You all sounded great, and a good mix of styles. Congrats on yet another great show, and your comments had me rolling... :) Yeah let's get some coffee soon, that would be cool! Joe
Hey, Rock It Man, You sure did at Edgehill the other night! Sorry it took a bit to get back online to say so, but seeing you and your guys was a great "happy hour" --kinda cool getting to catch you at a 6pm show! Way to go, Joe
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