"Shannon Lyon...twangy troubadour!"
New York Post (USA)
"Meticulously crafted songs that rely largely on his talent for words and melody...untainted and pure."
Billboard (USA)
"Music that more than once reminds of Townes van Zandt and breathes the atmosphere of the past." - PLATO.NL (HOLLAND)
"Shannon Lyon is a kind of troubadour that tells about love, loneliness and the wandering existence, in the tradition of Townes van Zandt." - STORM (HOLLAND)
"The moment that Lyon entered the stage it was clear that we were about to encounter an emotive set of intimate songs. He demands the attention of the audience as the room filled with the soft sounds of the soul."
Inpress (AUSTRALIA)
I was born & raised in Canada. Southern Ontario to be exact. Sarah Hallman calls it The Banana Belt. I've been on tour since 1990 and have performed in many beautiful countries around the world.
Over the years I've had the honour of performing with many great artists including Lucinda Williams, Jay Farrar(Son Volt), Feist, Hawksley Workman, Bruce Cockburn, Gurf Morlix, Fred Eaglesmith, Richard Buckner, Ray Lamontagne, Blue Rodeo and even The Troggs (you remember Wild Thing!!).
My recordings have been released in 10 different countries worldwide.
I've lived in Australia, Holland, Germany and Spain.
I lived in my camper van with my dearly departed and once loyal companion Pawnee Girl for 3 years. (we followed the sun.)
We slept in many curious corners of America and Canada in those days. Including the Republican River which traces the Nebraska-Kansas border where the great Sioux Indian warrior Crazy Horse was born and bravely battled.
My latest CD (EL SOL) was released in Europe & Canada in May of 2008.
It was my 10th album.
In August of 2008 I recorded an albums worth of Townes Van Zandt songs on Leons Farm in Holland. I'm hoping that album will see the light of day in 2009. It's a real rock'n roll affair. I re-wrote half the songs to fit into a groove. The album is tentatively called 'Sorrow and Solitude'.
Currently I'm cutting tracks with my Berlin band, Alex, Kojla and Christian. All new songs that I've written over the past 12 months while living here in Berlin.
cheers. Sly
Shannon email: shannonlyon@hotmail.com
(ABOVE) BLUE FLOWERS - Shannon Lyon & The Boys In The Berlin Band (Nicolai Lieven, Alexander Fürst von Lieven, Christian Podratzky, Danny Dziuk) Live at Junction Bar Berlin, May 10th 2009
(ABOVE) Shannon Lyon & The Boys In The Berlin Band (Nicolai Lieven, Alexander Fürst von Lieven, Christian Podratzky, Danny Dziuk) Live at Junction Bar Berlin, May 10th 2009
(ABOVE) Shot on location in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on a wintery grey day.'December Song' is a sneak peak into my forthcoming CD scheduled for release in Spring 2008.
(ABOVE) Shot on location in Amsterdam, the 'Dylanesque' I Believe In You, taken from Lyons 2006 release, Safe Inside,
oh shannon , thank you ..she so loved you..and your songs..including each one you have posted.. i know the silly monkey bird was greeted by pawnee..and will now make her first trip to europe to visit you..look out! salut, jude
Hi Shannon! Thanks for your friendship here. Best of luck with your music..hope you have a great Summer playing out and sharing it with many!! Kathleen
Miss you Shannon! These old songs make me feel happy and sad..make that 'thoughtful' all at once. Need to go find those early recordings of Yellow and Sad Nights you sent so long ago.
NEW TRACKS POSTED!!! BRAND NEW SONGS!!! Hear what we have been doing in the studio. The rest are being tracked. Tell us what you think. Tell your friends. Thanks for the ad.
Hi Shannon! Just dropping by to say hello, hope you're doing fine? It's so good to hear your songs here on my space. Brings back good memories of your tour in Holland! Wishing you all the best, hope to see you soon!
Hi Shannon, Stumbled across a copy of 'Wandered' in a shop down here in oz...you and the fabulous BJ...I have been wearing it out man...sublime!~ Hope to catch you someplace in EU this summer. Cheers
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