I’m wrapping up my performances at the Tin Angel for the time being. So come see my last performance. Beauty and sound exist all around us. A plethora exists at the Tin Angel. Come experience my music at a very sweet little restaurant, with big flavors and huge personalities (right Sonia?). Big changes are in the works for Mizz Smith and she wants to see those friendly Salt Lake faces.

I loop my voice and instruments live, creating an intriguing sound experience.  It’s real, it’s fresh and it’s jazz influenced music. Try it. Step out with your baby and have a great time.

the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows.

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.
the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows.

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

Tin Angel Doors

While driving a loop back to Salt Lake, we enter a town that has a huge playground. We stop off because Ronan wants to play. Oh! This place is great. It had discontinued playground sets that were really fun. We all got on that metal merry go round that goes way to fast. Ronan loved it. The sets were made of wood and steel and a little plastic. The swing set was extra tall so you can really fly. It was a playground where the parents can play too.

Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a golden eagle. I see them all the time, just not twenty yards away. Looking up, I notice thirty of them at least, nesting in the tops of huge cottonwoods. I run over, take pics, and realize these are turkey vultures. They are really awesome and slightly more daunting than goldens. Steven joked that no wonder there were no kids in the park. They don’t attack humans do they?  No, probably not. But when they started circling over head, he suggested we move on.

In the same park there was a pin for rodeo’s, and some horses. We watched some cowboys rope steer. It was a pleasure to watch these folks. They looked as comfortable with a lasso as they did with a smile, easy. They loved their small town, huge life. They have it good, fresh air, and wild-life all around. We said our goodbyes and drove off only to be met with the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen. That’s what I get for seeing an idea/experience through, two big fat juicy rainbows. Oh I love metaphors, these ones bring tears to my eyes. Steven asked, “Can you cry and smile at the same time?” “Yes, Steven, I can”.

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.
the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows.

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.
the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows.

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

Extreme musical improv, and you?

I ran into Mr. Avery at Big Ed’s, a local diner; he popped his head in, sat down with his friend, commented how big my son Ronan was getting, and began to fill us in about how grad school was going. He told me that in his communication class they discussed how every human interaction was improv. I thought that’s it! That is: I converse musically in an improvisational way.

I don’t write sheet music; it’s all by ear. I read and play jazz music and I think I enjoy the essence of the unknown in music. So essentially I memorize my stuff, and it’s complex because of all the layering I do.  When I perform, I know the basic premise of the tune, but the rest I make up on the spot.  I wouldn’t have any other way. The process keeps my mind alive.

I just recorded a song called

All I Want is You

I listened to it and realized that I’m sniffing again—sniffing out rhythms. I’ve been doing it since I was a child. Using my breath as a staccato metronome, I sniff the beat. I make up rhythms using my nose by puffing my breath though it. If you listen carefully to the baseline, you can hear it.

I’ve been really inspired by Bobby McFerrin, the view from my condo, and really taking a deep look at what is important in my life.  That’s how this song was born.

All I Want is You

…sums it up.  When I comes down to it, my family, my deep loves, are what keep me going.  The view of the mountains helps my mind expand while I compose.  Mr. McFerrin’s layering voice directly inspires me; it’s like the trail head post that reads—this way, unknown music ahead.

I have an album coming out May 1, 2009 called Blooming Songs. Expect to see an article here for each song, so stay tuned by subscribing to my article feed, and leave a comment if you feel inspired.  Thanks for reading! So take a listen (click-on the big triangle after the song), I hope you love it.

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.
the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.
the tin angel is located at 365 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-4155
Reservations are recommended for all my shows

Stay “tuned” for my newest song and article. Subscribe to my articles and be the first to get them.

-Shannon

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the art, dishes of edible delights, fantastic hosts, and fine music! Experience it.

Live looping—acoustic guitar and crazy jazz vocals—soft, sultry sounds of artsy music.

This is the core of my music—exciting, jazzy, rich sounds in wealthy scape’s of lyrical aptitude. Please attend and be prepared to be inspired by the ambiance, the tea, and fine music! Experience it.

The Tea Grotto