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The Unknown Americans
Americana

"Utah Phillips Forever "rest in peace""

BOULDER, Colorado
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Unknown Americans: General Info
Member Since1/10/2008
Band Websitedannyshafer.com
Band MembersDanny Shafer- guitar and lead vocals Jason Pawlina- drums and backing vocals Jon VanSpriell- bass guitar and backing vocals Ben Gallageher - piano and organ
InfluencesWillie Nelson, Woody Guthrie Townes Van Zandt, Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Edwards, Dave Bromberg, Drive By Truckers, Leftover Salmon, Hank Williams, Nick Seymour, Adam Clayton, Colorado weather, our van that can go 100 miles per hour to the top
Record Labelunsigned
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 9:00A
The Rock Inn estes park
Jul 19 2008 9:00A
appoloosa grill denver
Jul 28 2008 8:00P
kgnu radio caberet 88.5 fm boulder boulder
Jul 31 2008 6:00P
rythem on the rails concerts niwot, Colorado
Aug 1 2008 9:00A
gold hill inn gold hill
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
old town pub sreamboat springs
Aug 5 2008 8:00P
boulder theater - opening for robert earl keen boulder, Colorado
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
conor onniells boulder
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
waterloo icehouse louisville, Colorado
Aug 24 2008 8:00P
westend boulder, Colorado
Sep 1 2008 1:00P
Boulder Hometown Fair boulder, Colorado
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
conors boulder
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
1st street pub nederland, Colorado
Oct 2 2008 8:00P
Qs bbque denver, Colorado

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   About The Unknown Americans
The Unknown Americans are a four piece Americana band from Boulder, Colorado. Coming from a community based on roots music, what puts The Unknown Americans in its own category is their focus on songwriting while still giving an audience the room to get rowdy and listen. Led by long time Colorado songwriter, Danny Shafer, years of experience go into keeping a musical night simple and straightforward. Bassist, Jon VanSpriell and drummer, Jason Pawlina are a full time rhythm section and also add vocals. Most recently we have added Ben Gallagher on piano. Schooled by the songwriting of Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes Van Zandt, and Tom Waits, and playing to the style of country rock back to its beginnings, The Unknown Americans have brought their music to audiences all over the west.   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

   The Unknown Americans's Friend Space (Top 16)
The Unknown Americans has 119 friends.
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Brianna





Jul 5 2008 9:54 PM

Thanks for playing our wedding! You all were so much fun.
I can't believe you played with Robert Earl Keen this week, that's awesome!!Photobucket
Dina





Jun 5 2008 3:10 PM

yo! back at you! hope the road is treating you well-u'r cot at connors will be waiting with u'r locker when u get back!
Josh Breland





Jun 2 2008 2:50 PM

You guys sounded great last night! Filled the sun with energy like no other.

Hopefully see you Tuesday.
Bobby Eclair





Jun 2 2008 1:12 PM

Ya'll sounded freakin great last night.... whens the new album comin out?
Don





Jun 2 2008 12:21 PM

Great hearing y'all last night! Sorry we had to leave early.
Ego vs Id





Jun 2 2008 10:35 AM

sorry i couldnt make it last night. i arrived into DIA at about 10PM and didnt get back to boulder till late so i had to crash out.

hope u had a fun time!

best
robbie
Ego vs Id





May 30 2008 1:48 PM

thanks alot..appreciate it whoever it came from...we have been practicing our asses off for these studio dates we have booked next week.. hope u all r well!

congrats jason! thats a cool pic BTW

regards,
robbie and co
David





May 29 2008 2:57 PM

Looking forward to the show at Mountain Sun this Sunday! I'm glad you like the quote.
I actually do that from the BACK porch at my house!
Robert Rhu & The Sweet Divine





May 29 2008 9:31 AM

Hey Danny!

Thanks...Were rampin' up for the summer pretty well. I'm excited!

I'll definitely pop into the Mountain Sun this Sunday.
Bobby Eclair





May 29 2008 12:05 AM

thanks a lot man.... it means a lot to hear someone like you say that
NedFest 2008





May 28 2008 8:53 AM

I'm gonna try and make it this Sunday. Woot.
Don Kassner





May 27 2008 1:24 PM

I was sure planning on attending.
Can't wait!
Dina





May 18 2008 9:01 AM

GOD DAMN!Photobucket
brencor





May 17 2008 11:39 AM

sorry i had to bail early on you guys the other night in ned.
come back!
Silent Bear





May 15 2008 1:38 PM

LIVE AT SWALLOW HILL TONIGHT!
http://www. swallowhillmusic. org
7:30-10pm $5-7
I hope to see you there!
Many Blessings-
LVS


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May 3 2008 9:25 PM

Happy Kentucky Derby Day!!!!!!!!!
chunky whiskey





Apr 24 2008 9:38 AM


Chunky Whiskey
w/ T.Mule
Friday night
Nederland
john





Apr 20 2008 11:20 PM

Great show at the Icehouse on Friday! God Damned Americans and Let the Summer Go were clear standouts, but it's hard to pick favs, ya know?
Dina





Apr 20 2008 8:10 AM

John's shoes are glowing...woooooow!!!
Photobucket
Dina





Apr 3 2008 10:40 AM

raawwwr!Photobucket
Josh Breland





Mar 31 2008 5:50 PM

Dear Danny,

If today was 500 years ago and I was a rich Knight in the land of Camelot...I would pay you two pounds, eleven shillings and three pence a year to be my traveling minstrel.

Mucho amigo de respeto
Dina





Mar 31 2008 9:37 AM

Check out that capo!!!Photobucket
Dina





Mar 31 2008 9:34 AM

Look at u boyz!Photobucket
Bobby Eclair





Mar 22 2008 11:48 AM

no shit?
James Moors





Mar 20 2008 7:48 AM

like a bullet to the top of the friends list you are slick! Good to hear some BBQ :-)
Josh Breland





Mar 13 2008 9:27 PM

I've been staying low writing a lot. I will definitely see you Tuesday. Hopefully I will be able to make it down Saturday night to see you guys! Its an Uncle Sam weekend for me. See ya soon.
Dina





Mar 12 2008 6:53 PM

I've been workin' on the railroad....
Dina





Mar 7 2008 3:58 PM

D Shaf!!! U'r my hero!
t.Mule





Mar 5 2008 12:02 PM

Thanks for helping me out in finding the fancy new show updater!! Good time last night!
WHOOOHOOOOO!
allison





Feb 27 2008 9:46 AM

So great to see you guys the other night and Danny I will see you in your dreams!!
Don Kassner





Feb 25 2008 4:06 PM

Y'all sounded great last night! Thank you!
Nicki Handy





Feb 25 2008 9:37 AM

nice show last night- you guys sound great!!
t.Mule





Feb 20 2008 7:44 PM

OH YEAH! I'm goin! To your show on Sunday, that is...
Daniel