Too many to name, but I'll tell you what I've been listening to lately; Department of Eagles, Twilight Sad, The Macabees, Liam Finn, Fleet Foxes, Burial, Feist, err......that's about it. *cough*
Shaun is the youngest of 5 children. An entrepreneur from the get go, his first business venture was selling cigarettes he had stolen from the local store and on selling to friends and friendly neighbors at bargain prices. Age 10.
Like his Father, who defied his Fathers wishes by drumming in rock ’n’ roll bands instead of his beloved marching band, Shaun set course, though maybe unconsciously at first, to do the same – Defy sensibility and become a musician. Surrounded by his Father’s records, he listened. Carefully.
Since the mid nineties Shaun has been finding his feet musically, flying many banners for many bands (February, Massa) until finally figuring it was easier to go alone. After saying his good-byes he fronted up with his first solo offering "The Fire Above and Safe Songs Below" in 2004. Though sales were 'first in, first served', Shaun was somewhat surprised by the response –and so, he laid out plans for his second installment "The Stand Sure Oak" with Twig Records (NZ) stepping in to bat for the team. Things were looking up for the young thief.
Studying audio engineering he picked up that important skill that all struggling artist need – How to record your own records for free. And by learning a few instruments and adding them to his arsenal, he kept the wolf from the door. Just.
Various singles of his have been seen lurking on various compilations. Canadian compilation "If You Believe" vol.1 (9.12 Records) picked up title song from his EP "The Stand Sure Oak", the ever sure A Low Hum compilation (NZ) picked up "The Overcomer" and also A Low Hum's Singles Club sent "The Stand Sure Oak" out with their very sort after singles catalog.
2007 saw Shaun heading off on his first solo tour with comrades, Achilles Botes (Ghostplane) and Mathew Hollemen (Twig Records). The tour drew small but quiet and polite, candle lit crowds. Rewarding them with free badges that Shaun had made himself, slowly but surely the good news was spread.
Shaun has kicked off 2008 with shows at arguably the best music festival in Australasia – Camp A Low Hum. With banjo picker and all rounder Rene Macaulay in tow, Shaun’s shows are finding their way through the dark.
On the horizon? An album due; when it's finished, is causing birthing pains but, oh the joy when it is done.
Hey bro - Just arrived in Vancouver yesterday. Still trying to get my head around the change, but totally loving it. Sorry we never got a chance to catch up before I left. Things got pretty hectic in those last couple of weeks! Hope you're well bro.
Hey shaun its been a while but wanted u to know I'm still listening and appreciate your music. Honestly don't know how well ur doing since I'm in the States but wish you the best.
Howdy, i heard you have been recording and are close to finishing a project. i absolutely can't wait to hear what you've been working on. stand sure oak is dope. that just needed to be said. c a p t .
Shaun, I came back to your page recently and enjoyed some wonderful tunes I hadn't heard before! Will definitely be back more over the summer (when my internet is working properly!)
Hey my brand new EP is out now, I'm really excited about it. Have a listen if life allows!
hey shaun its jordan again i made a song band profile called shunyahta and i would appreciate if you checked it out. I did all of it and my friend edited it and stuff but the singing is improvised because i just sang what i thought or felt
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