A versatile musician, Shawn Cole, has a reputation for playing several instruments – at the same time. He is an accomplished harmonica player, drummer and guitarist. His ability to play those three instruments at the same time has led many people to call him The One Man Band.
His live shows are an energetic combination of several genres of music. The stage is the most comfortable place for this entertainer. Since first playing on stages at the age of thirteen he has shared the stage with many artists including Willie Nelson, David Allen Coe and Johnny Paycheck.
Shawn Cole was born in a small Indiana town in 1974. At the age of thirteen he was playing on stage as a drummer and singing in church. The early influence of gospel, and the highly energetic rhythms of the Chicago Blues produced a great platform from which a steady stream of music has been created.
Shortly after moving to Nebraska in 1993 Shawn met vocalist K.D. Jones and helped form the band Mustang Rain. The popular country band traveled throughout the Midwest and played with touring artist Johnny Paycheck and Kevin Black. Mustang Rain also had their song Runaway Train performed at the Grand Ole' Opry.
During the next several years Shawn toured with Blues artist C.A. Waller and Dr. John Walker. His reputation as a harmonicaist allowed him to play on the nationally syndicated "River City Folk" radio show, and record C.D. 's with several bands. Shawn has also appeared quite often on Lincoln's community radio station, KZUM. The most successful recording thus far has been the Bright Eyes album "Lifted or The Story is in the Soil Keep Your Ear to the Ground". The album, which was released in 2002, has sold nearly 150,000 copies. The band Bright Eyes has also appeared in every major music magazine. It was even on the cover of the Rolling Stone!
Shawn also was honored to share the stage with Willie Nelson in September of 2002!
While accomplishments are good for the ego, Shawn's main goal has remained the same. He is focused on making emotions easily accessible to people through music. He is energetic. He is soulful. And he recognizes that he has been blessed with musical gifts.
Shawn what is up man? Looking forward for your pickin party on the 5th. Last year was a blast, and some of us are bringing tents this time. The drive home last year sucked, so this year I for one am camping. Take care Colin and Whitey.
Thank you for your comments and for taking the time to listen my songs ! Glad you like my stuff, keep in touch ! Carry on dude, it’s a real pleasure for my ears ! Best regards, my friend
LOL! Outta everything on my page all you can think about are shower curtains? Who's kinky? Were coming for the 4th of July again. But congrats on retiring at such a young age!!!
