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Shauna Sweeney

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May 1, 2022

Living the Colorado life!!

Hello friends! As many of you have witnessed on my Facebook live streams, this past year I made a move from Florida to Colorado, with my husband and our two kitties. We have spent the last year of “pandemic life” exploring the Rocky Mountains, meeting new friends and enjoying this beautiful place. I’ve also had the opportunity to lead music classes for Swallow Hill Music, write and produce fall and winter entertainment programs for the Gaylord Rockies Resort, and plan an upcoming event called Art at the Barn, happening Thursday June 16, 2022.

I took a hiatus from the weekly live streams but still enjoy popping on there from time to time. I’ve also been writing new songs, including some custom songs for various friends and organizations.

Thanks for keeping in touch with me during all of this, via Facebook, Instagram, email, etc. Whenever you need a song or a little inspiration, I’m here for you. 😊

Hugs,

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February 8, 2021

All Originals For Next Tuesday’s Live Show – Please Vote On Which Songs!!

Hello my friends and fellow music lovers! How goes it? Seven weeks into 2021 and so far it has brought intense weather, more pandemic drama, and felt more like 2020 than I would’ve liked. It hit me again this week, how much I miss seeing friends, miss playing in-person shows, and miss being out in the world. But my family and I have been lucky in so many ways. And there have been some wonderful moments as well, like giving my lil’ niecey Lilly P her second guitar lesson! (see photo above) We’ve got another music lover on our hands people!!! 

It’s starting to feel like there may be a light at the end of this long tunnel, and I’m so glad we’ve found ways to keep sharing music and virtual moments together through it all. Most recently, thanks to everyone who joined in last night’s Live from the Porch streaming show on Facebook, and watched the crazy thunderstorm, while I took the blustery weather as a sign to change it up and play mostly spontaneous requests for cover songs that I’d never played before! So much fun. 

Since I didn’t play many originals, next Tuesday at 6PM (same time every week) I’ll play mostly my own songs! And instead of spontaneous requests, I’m inviting you to vote on the set list:

>> Click here to pick your favorite Shauna songs! << I’ll use the survery results to choose the set list, and everyone who fills it out will be entered in a raffle to win a swell prize. I can’t wait to see which songs you all choose!! Note: “Enjoy the Ride” and “Happy Thank You” are not on the list because those will definitely be on the list for next week.

Speaking of which, I hope you are hanging in there and finding ways to enjoy this ride we’ve all been on for so long now. I’m only an email or Facebook message away if you need a musical pick-me-up or just wanna say hi. Looking forward to next Tuesday’s live stream, and our Zoom Afterparty forPatreon subscribers right after that!

Hugs,

Shauna

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December 23, 2020

🌟🎁🎄A holiday message and Christmas carol for you! ❄️🕎✨

(Recorded yesterday during my Facebook Live stream set)

Hello! Just wanted to pop in to your email box to wish you all a safe, enjoyable holiday week, and a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. 🥂🎉

I’ve got one more virtual event before 2020 ends, if you’d like to “attend”:

Tuesday Dec 29th at 6PM I’ll be performing an hour-long, all-original live set on my Facebook page.

Afterwards, from 7:15ish to 10PMish, I’ll be hosting my Last Open Mic of 2020, live on Zoom! ALL are welcome for both of these virtual events, feel free to share the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84268367189?pwd=S1piYjJSSVFFZHgxWGtSUG4rQXNyZz09

In 2021 I plan to, among other things, continue writing and recording, performing live online, writing custom songs, giving online music lessons, and selling a few of my hand-painted Harmony Jars. And hopefully, after the vaccines make their way around the country, we can all see more of each other, live and in person. ☺️

Stay safe and be well, 💖

Shauna

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December 8, 2020

Live Stream Afterparties & Zoom Hangouts!

Winter is here! Brrrr!!! 

Okay, fine, it’s actually 60 degrees right now, here in Pompano Beach, Florida. But in the shade it actually feels quite cool. DON’T JUDGE ME! 😅

I do feel for you all up north, where I see current temps are in the 30s and below. Weather may be considered a mundane topic by some, but I find it fascinating. So much of our lives, for better and worse, is determined by weather. As a kid growing up in Connecticut, there was nothing better than a snow day…making snow forts in the front yard, sledding down the big hill at Beachland Park, and then coming inside exhausted at the end of the day with red noses, ready to warm up and drink hot chocolate. Childhood bliss. ❄️⛄️

Now that I’ve been a Floridian for over half my life, my blood is a little thinner (hence, the down vest and scarf at 60 degrees). But I still look forward to the cooler weather every year. The chance to be “cozy” is a very special thing that doesn’t really happen in summertime. So, despite the shoveling and de-icing and winter chores, I hope you’ll find time to relax and enjoy the coziness of the season. 

If you’d like to get cozy in front of your computer screen tonight, I’ll be playing live tunes, as I do every Tuesday, at 6PM on my Facebook page. Directly after, my Patreon subscribers are invited to a Zoom afterparty, where we’ll hang out “face to face” and chat about music, life, etc. It has been really great getting to know my Patreons, and having their support means the world to me during the time when live gigs are mostly a no-go. If you’re interested in subscribing, here’s the link to my Patreon page. I’ll be doing a “thank you” song to my current subscribers tonight, so today is a perfect time to sign up!

Since the holidays are approaching, I’d also like to mention that I’m currently offering custom, personalized songs (starting at $149), beginner guitar/voice/songwriting lessons for all ages ($25-40), and online musical telegrams (Shaunagrams? 😏😆) for $30 and up. All of which can make excellent holiday gifts for your loved ones. 🤗Just reply to this email if you want more info.

Speaking of the holidays, I plan to check in again later in the month but just in case, I want to go ahead and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and please stay safe! Long-distance love and hugs to you,

Shauna

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October 22, 2020

MY Favorite Songs For My Bday Live Stream Show!

Some people like to keep their birthday celebrations mellow. They may keep quiet about it, not wanting to hint or remind anyone of their upcoming “life anniversary”.

I am NOT one of those people so here’s your reminder that NEXT WEEK IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!! WOOO!! 

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My actual b-day is Monday the 26th, but I celebrate Birthday Week. So I’m inviting you all to celebrate “with” me, at my live stream show / birthday party next Tuesday Oct 27th! A friend of mine (was it you Diane?) suggested that maybe I should do one of my weekly live streams with just MY favorites, so that’s my plan!! I’ll be counting down 5 of my favorite covers and 5 of my favorite originals. The live stream shows have been super fun, with friends joining in from across the country and around the world to say hello. I’d love for you to join us! It takes place every Tuesday from 6 – 7PM here on my Facebook page. 
 

For those of you who’ve subscribed to my new Patreon page, I’m also hosting an afterparty / open mic night on Zoom next Tuesday after the live stream show! This open mic will feature some special guest singer-songwriters who I’ve cajoled to perform my favorites of their songs for you. This will really be a special treat. The afterparty is for Patreon members only so if you’d like to subscribe, click here >> Patreon page

And as we head toward Halloween and then round that corner into the holiday season, amidst the crazy challenges we’ve faced this year, I just want to say that I hope you are taking good care of yourself and finding moments of joy and peacefulness. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed some days – I know I have! But please stay safe, stay well, and keep finding ways to enjoy the ride. 

Cheers   &   💖,

Shauna

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October 12, 2020

Nature! Night skies! New Patreon page! And…November. 

Are we almost halfway through October already!? My goodness. This year, time seems to be moving extra fast and extra slow. 😅Which can be a good thing I guess – while spending more time at home, I’ve been better about taking a minute or two here and there to watch the blue jays, woodpeckers, finches (and sometimes parrots!) on my bird feeders. Also making time at the end of the month for a camping and kayaking weekend near Silver Springs, Florida! I’m sooo excited to get out of town (in a controlled and low-risk way) and get into nature! The pic above is the campsite I picked out. 😊I’m hoping that out there, further from city lights, we’ll catch the tail end (pun intended) of this month’s Orionids meteor shower. ⭐️✨🤗

Aside from the nature time, I’ve been enjoying the time “with” friends from across the country and around the world during my weekly live stream shows! If you haven’t joined in yet, feel free to do so, Tuesdays at 6PM on Facebook. And since I’ve had some people ask how they can support my musical endeavors, I’m excited to announce that I’m launching a Patreon page! If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it’s a great platform for artists and creators of all types to offer fan subscriptions, in exchange for special perks like bonus songs, virtual hang outs, behind-the-scenes access to the creative process, etc. The first 50 subscribers will get a bonus gift and be included in a special “Thank You” song!! The page goes live Tuesday at noon. Starting then you can click this link to subscribe  >> Patreon page

One more thing – if you didn’t see it, last month I released a song, co-written with my friend Mack Harrell, called “Undaunted”. It’s about the strength and perseverance of our country’s political activists. I’m so proud to live in a country that values free speech, where we all have a voice, both in the political dialogue and at the polls. I’m dropping off my mail-in ballot tomorrow, and I hope that you’re planning to have your voice heard in this election as well. 

Cheers, long-distance hugs, and best wishes!! 💖

First Day of Fall

September 22, 2020

Happy Autumn!  I snapped this selfie two years ago at Montreal Botanical Gardens, after (stealthily) climbing up into one of their beautiful oak trees to get my fall leaf fix. 🍁🍂

In Pompano Beach, Florida where I live, the season changes are pretty subtle. Most of the leaves don’t change, and the temperature “drop” might only be five or ten degrees. But the New Englander in me always looks forward to this time of year anyway. In Connecticut where I grew up, the first day of fall meant the anticipation of pumpkin carving, fall festivals, and a hike up Talcott Mountain in the crisp autumn air. It also meant my birthday was coming (Oct 26). 😊

This year, the change of seasons arrives while we’re dealing with so many other changes. For most of us, the Covid 19 pandemic is still creating new challenges on a daily basis. We’re also gearing up, particularly today on National Voter Registration Day, for a momentous and historic election. And we’re grieving the loss of an incredible American icon and change-maker, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. 😔 

My plan is to deal with the challenges honestly and directly. Since Covid numbers are still high in south Florida, I have not been performing live, opting for weekly live stream shows instead. You can join my live stream for free (or leave a tip) on Tuesdays at 6PM on Facebook. As for the election, I’m registered to vote, and I’ll be making calls to remind others to get their ballots in the mail ASAP. And tonight in my live stream show, I’ll play a song called “I Come From Women”, in honor of “the Notorious RBG”. The song was written by one of my musical heroes, Amy Carol Webb, who’s an incredible musician as well as an advocate for social justice. With RBG’s passing, the torch is being passed to all of us to carry on the important work she did, advocating for gender equality and women’s rights. 🔥

And just like RBG, my live stream show will not be all seriousness! Last week for example, I had a request for “Hey Ya!” by Outkast and things got weird – just go to 31:47 on the video to see for yourself. The week before, I made up an impromptu song about a Yeti eating tacos at the Kingshead Pub. Gotta have fun. 😊

Hope to see you tonight at 6PM on my facebook page for the free live stream show. And if not, no worries – just know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous fall season! 💖

Cheers,

Shauna

P.S. Next week my new album, Happy Thank You Yes More Please, turns 100 days old! 🎉

If you haven’t listened yet you can buy it or listen for free here! 

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New Album is OUT NOW! + Campfire Concert Tonight!

June 26, 2020

Happy Friday! 

It has been a very exciting release week so far for my new album, Happy Thank You Yes More Please. I’m overwhelmed by the support and generous comments. Today the festivities continue with TWO extra-special live stream shows and a video premiere for the title track, “Happy Thank You Yes More Please”!! Here’s the scoop:

6-6:30PM I’ll be doing an all-original set on the Friday Night Sound Waves Facebook page. At the end of the set we are premiering the video, featuring over a dozen fabulous south Florida artists! 

7-8PM I’ll be performing via Zoom for Deliver the Dream‘s Campfire Concerts series, with an hour of singalong cover songs – fun for the whole family. 😊 Everyone who registers gets a copy of my CD, sponsored by the National Cancer Assistance Foundation so PLEASE REGISTER AT THIS LINK AND JOIN US!! 

One more thing: I’m donating $5 from every CD sold from now through the end of the weekend to a scholarship fund for music lessons at Broward County’s locally-owned School of Rock. So buy a copy and and support the next generation of musicians! Just click here to purchase.

So that’s the plan, wish me luck and I hope you can join me for some of it. Have a good day and a safe, enjoyable weekend all!! 💖

~ Shauna

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My New Album Drops TOMORROW 6/23!!!

June 22, 2020

Hello there!

It has been a challenging few months for most of us, in so many ways. So I’m glad to share some positive news with you: 

Tomorrow, Tuesday June 23rd at noon, my brand new album, “Happy Thank You Yes More Please” will officially be released on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Soundcloud and more!

Woohoo!! I’m so psyched!! So at 6PM that evening (tomorrow) I’ll be hosting an extra-special “Live from the Porch” CD Release Party on Facebook to celebrate! I’ll play an all-originals set from 6 – 6:45PM, with songs from each of my albums and some others too. So put on your finest Tuesday night outfit, pour yourself a fancy beverage and let’s toast to the occasion!! To attend, just go to my Facebook Page  at 6 and scroll down ’til you the live stream. 

After the live set, around 7PM I’ll host a private online afterparty for everyone who pre-ordered the CD on Bandcamp. I’ll share some of the stories behind the songs, we’ll listen through a couple of the tracks together, and answer your questions about the album. If you’ve pre-ordered, you’ll receive an email link tomorrow right before the afterparty starts. If you’d like attend the afterparty but haven’t ordered yet it’s not too late – just order the album at this link before 6:30PM on Tuesday.

One more thing to mention…this Friday June 26 at 7PM there will be another special event: I’m performing via Zoom for a “Campfire Series” concert, put on by a group called Deliver the Dream, which helps families during illnesses, disabilities and times of crisis. My set will be mostly fun singalongs like Lean On Me, Imagine, Time After Time, etc. It’s free to attend, and if you register for the event at this website, you’ll receive a FREE COPY of my album, sponsored by the National Cancer Assistance Foundation.

Thank you SOOO much to all of you who have encouraged me and followed along during the making of this album. It really warms my heart and soul to feel your support on this project. I can’t wait for you all to hear it. 

– Shauna

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Video of Last Week’s Live Stream, Feat. Nicolette & Baby Lilly!

May 22, 2020

Hello! Sending out best wishes to you all at the start of this Memorial Day weekend! Especially to the families of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect our Constitution and our country. 

I guess we’ll all be holding off on the big barbecues for now, but I hope you’re finding creative ways to celebrate this important holiday and the unofficial start of summer. One thing you could do this weekend… grab a comfy chair and a snack, and check out some of this past Tuesday’s extra-special live stream show! 

Featuring two very special guests: actress/singer/songwriter/my fantastic sister Nicolette! And her ridiculously adorable and delicious 3-month old daughter Lilly! Below you’ll see the breakdown of the songs we played, to help you find your favorites. ; ) 

I’ll be continuing my live streaming shows through June, every Tuesday at 6PM on my Facebook page. And just a reminder that my new album will be out on Tuesday June 23, so if you haven’t yet, please pre-order a copy (or five) at shaunasweeney.bandcamp.com!! More updates to come on that very soon.

Be safe, take care, and enjoy your weekend my friends! 

~ Shauna

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May 19th live stream set breakdown: 

0:30 “Enjoy The Ride”- Shauna Sweeney (Catch the Light album)

4:25 “Torn” – Natalie Imbruglia

9:25 “Cliff Jumping” – Shauna Sweeney (Catch the Light album)

13:55 “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran

17:44 “The Maraca Song” – Nicolette & Lilly P 

18:15 “When I’m Gone” – Anna Kendrick

20:15 “Imagine” – John Lennon

24:35 “Yours To Choose (Heya)” – (Shauna Sweeney (the new album)

28:00 “Angel” – Sarah Mclachlan

33:00 “Butterfly” – Nicolette Violet Bradley

35:50 “The Mayo Song” – Shauna & Nicolette

37:10 “Halleluah” – Leonard Cohen 

42:00 “You Are The World To Me” – Shauna Sweeney (the new album)

45:45 “Here If You Need Me” – Shauna Sweeney (the new album)

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Album Update

April 28, 2020

Hello out there! My emails normally start with things like “I can’t believe it’s already March!” or “Happy Monday!”. But days and months recently seem to have taken on a new relativity. So I’ll start by saying, I hope you’re all faring well, staying safe, and making the best of these bizarre times. 

I’m now in week 7 of staying home here in the Ft. Lauderdale suburbs. Getting out for runs and walks but that’s pretty much it. Having some lovely phone catch ups with friends and family, and enjoying the extra time with the husband and our 3 kitties. Finding ways to give back where I can.

Musically, I’ve been busy as well. Here are some of the things I’ve been doing: 

Collaborating with other brands on sponsored live streams, like my appearance on Friday Night Sound Waves’ “Find Your Beach” streaming concert series. FNSW has been presenting some fantastic streaming shows – check out their page and enjoy! 

Offering “Intro to Songwriting” Zoom and FaceTime classes for folks of all ages! It’s a fun and healthy way to creatively engage yourself, your kids, or a group of friends with a new activity. No experience or instruments needed. Only $45 for the first session, reply to this email if you’d like more info. 

Getting involved with the “Virtual Run to Feed America 5K”! I’ll be singing the national anthem on May 9th at 8:50AM on their live stream before the race kicks off! Then I’ll be running the 5K here in my neighborhood to raise money for Feeding America. To learn more, Click here. You can sign up for the 5K yourself, or make a donation toward my fundraising goal by clicking “donate” and then click on my name. 

The other “finish line” I’m running toward is the release of my new full-length album! Updated release date: June 23. My goal is 500 pre-orders! Click here to pre-order if you haven’t yet – the digital copy is only $8, or $10 (+ shipping) for a signed physical copy. Or order two copies to share one with a friend. 🙂 Your support is very very much appreciated.  <3  

And as some of you know, I’m doing live streaming shows on my Facebook page – I’ll be on tonight at 6PM! Planning to do some additional days and times in May, so reply to this email with your preferences!

More updates coming very soon re: the release of the first single from the album, etc! In the mean time, wishing you all the best. Please keep in touch. Sending you a virtual hug.

~ Shauna

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Going Live Tonight

March 31, 2020

How’s everybody holding up??

By now, many of us have lost count of how many days it has been since we left our houses, or showered, or even what day of the week it is. So here’s my understanding of it: 

a) If your job can be done from home, and you’re doing this right, then it has been a while now since you left the house. Thank goodness we still have books, music, (cautious) walks outside, and friends to chat with. 

b) If you don’t remember when your last shower was, it’s probably time.

c) Acccording to the internet, today is TUESDAY! Which means that I will be performing live on Facebook tonight starting at 6PM, EDT. Here is the link to my Facebook page. This is my new weekly live streaming show which I plan to do at least through the end of April. It is FREE to watch, although tips are appreciated. Unless you are my parents, in-laws, or siblings in which case STOP TIPPING ME already! Your money is no good here. 😉 

Also, in case you missed my email last week, my new CD is now available for pre-order and it will be out May 12! If you’re excited to hear it please let me know: Here is the link to pre-order. 

Thanks so much, hope to see you at 6! 

~ Shauna

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My New Album! Pre-Orders Start May 12!!

March 24, 2020

Hello there!

I hope you are holding up while hunkering down in this surreal phase of life as we battle against the spread of Covid 19. So many of my friends are suddenly jobless, with the entertainment and hospitality industries at a stand-still. Thankfully, many folks are finding creative ways to keep making music and support one another. It’s a beautiful reminder of how we can be there for each other, in good times and bad. I encourage you to follow your favorite local artists and small businesses on social media and offer them your support in any way you can. 

One thing that has NOT been thrown off-course by this shutdown is the progress on my new album. As planned, it will be released into the world on Tuesday May 12! And for the first time, in addition to writing and performing the songs I will also be producing and publishing the album myself. It will feature warm, homey vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, and some other lil’ odds and ends (mostly cat meows). 

I’m so excited to share these songs with you, please pre-order your copy if you’re excited to hear it! Each pre-order makes me do a little happy dance, and also gets me a little closer to my goals. If I get pre-orders for…

…200 copies, I’ll be able to make another record next year.

…300 copies, I can make another record, and make a couple videos for this one.

…500 copies, I’ll make another record, make videos, invest in promotion – nice!

     **and maybe even make the Billboard charts!!**

…1,000 copies, The Dream! Make another record, make videos, and potentially do a tour later this year (if/when Covid 19 gets under control)! 

The first 100 people to pre-order will get a signed and numbered (#1-100) copy of the album, plus their name listed in the liner notes as a thank you! So click here to put in your order now!! 

There’s an $8 digital download option, or $12 for a signed copy of the physical CD (either way, I make about the same). And order an extra copy for a friend! Or for the whole family! Plus they’d make great coasters!  😉 

After you pre-order the album, head over to my Facebook page where I’ll be doing a live stream concert from my backyard from 6 – 7pm tonight. Thank you SO MUCH for your support. Can’t wait to share these songs and this next part of the musical journey with you. 

~ Shauna

~ The story behind the album ~ 

I’ve been writing songs since I was 5, it has always been a part of me. I recorded my first solo EP in 2005 and three more since then. After my 2017 album “Supposed To Be” I stopped recording for a bit and just enjoyed playing my live shows, including opening gigs for 10,000 Maniacs and the Gin Blossoms.

In summer of 2019 I felt like some new songs were about to happen, and little by little, they did. That September I wrote a song called “The Flow” – a percussion-based, earnest and joyful song, which helped me set the tone for the songs that soon followed. I decided that this time I would produce the album myself, at home. With my MacBook, a Scarlett Focusrite audio interface, a few mics and some advice from friends I was able to get started. Some days it has been fun and easy, dancing around my “studio” with shakers and tambourines. Other days have been a struggle with technical difficulties (pro tip: it’s probably user error). Or other challenges, like when music suddenly took a backseat so I could support my 88-yr-old Grandma during her fight against breast cancer. But thankfully she is doing great (now cancer-free!), and the songs are evolving, emerging, turning into actual things. It’s so cool to me how each new album, each new song, is a new chance to grow and to learn, to express something. And I’m so appreciative of all of you who are taking this ride along with me. <3 

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March Shows Cancelled

March 16, 2020

Some weird times we are in right now, huh?! I don’t know about you but I’m having lots of feelings about all this – fear, confusion, frustration. But also optimism because I see many, many people making good decisions and some tough choices in order to keep their communities safe from the spread. #DontbeaSpreader ! 

Musicians, music venues and affiliated businesses will be taking a very hard hit in all of this. Many are doing live streaming shows online during this time, so check out your favorite artists’ pages, catch some intimate live streaming concerts, and leave a tip if you can to help keep them afloat. As for the music venues, now would be a great time to buy gift certificates online to show your support! If they’re not offering them through their websites, reach out to them and see if you can buy one via PayPal or Venmo.

I’ve cancelled my local shows for the rest of the month (at least) and will be doing some live shows, starting with Tuesday night at 6:30PM! Tune in here to join the music / virtual hanging out / St. Paddy’s day cheers’ing! I’ll also be making an announcement about the upcoming release of my new album. : ) 

Hope you all are doing well and making the best of it. Sending elbow bumps, head nods, and long-distance hugs.

~ Shauna 

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Love Songs

February 11, 2020

Happy February! I hope your 2020 is going well so far. All is well with me – I started off the year in Norway on a quick trip with my guy, where we hunted down some northern lights (with some success), piloted a dogsled (awesome!) and enjoyed walking around Oslo and Tromso in lovely chilly weather. I’ll be posting photos on Instagram, one of these days… 

Since then, I’ve been working on a project: my new album!! I am recording and producing it in my home studio in Pompano Beach, FL. It’s an exciting and slightly scary endeavor for me; I’ve worked with some great producers in the past, hitting all the computer buttons, and helping me decide if a song needs more guitars or one more chorus or whatever, and this time it’s basically just up to me. Eek! But I’ve been enjoying the chance to let the songs just sort of speak up for themselves. It’s going to be an acoustic-based record with some fun percussion, harmonies, and sprinkling in the other instruments I’ve been collecting over the years. Very much looking forward to you hearing it in just a few months!! To follow along with the progress, you can catch my updates on Facebook. And you can always reply to this email if you have thoughts or questions. Your encouragement is always appreciated. : ) 

In the mean time, feel free to catch me at one of my upcoming South Florida shows! And since Valentine’s Day is almost here, here’s a Valentine for you: one of my more recent love songs, called You Are The World To Me, as performed by my band and me last year at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale: https://youtu.be/F5cGfdPGXYE?t=912 . Hope you enjoy! 

Sending LOVE to you all. 

~ Shauna 

Live Stream Show Tonight On Facebook, 8:30PM!

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August 12, 2019

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was good; I performed at the Blue Martini in Ft. Lauderdale, co-hosted a flower crown making workshop for some really fun ladies, and played some vibe-y mood music for a lovely yoga class sponsored by Holisticrats Yoga & Wellness. And found some time to chill at home with the husband and our two cats.  🙂

Tonight I will be doing my second live streaming show on Facebook! If you want to tune in, just go to my Facebook page at 8:30PM to 9:15ish for some live original songs, a cover song or two, and whatever else comes to mind. And I’ll probably play my newest version of “Underneath”, which has evolved since the first live stream show. 

Other shows this week, if you want to come say hello in person: 

Tuesday 8:30PM-11:30PM is Kingshead Pub Open Mic, 2692 N. University Drive Sunrise FL

Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, solo show at Buddha Sky Bar, 217 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Friday 4:00-7:00PM, solo show at Blue Martini, 2432 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

That’s all for now, have a great rest of your Monday and I hope to “see” you tonight! 

~ Shauna

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Sat Flower Crowns, Sun Yoga W/Live Music, Mon Live-Streaming Show! Etc

August 8, 2019

Hello hello! Happy Thursday, I hope your week is going well! All is fine here, shows are good, fam is well, thanks for asking. Had a great time opening for Donavon Frankenreiter a couple weeks back at the Culture Room! So fun. Pics below. And last weekend, took a trip to Washington DC. Visited some incredible museums and gained some knowledge. Might have to write a song about it. 

Wanted to let you know about some events I’ve got coming up this week. These are mostly in South Florida, but for those of you who aren’t nearby, you can check out my live streaming show on Monday!

Thursday 5 to 8PM is my weekly show at the Buddha Sky Bar in Delray Beach. It’s a great spot for martinis ($5 during happy hour), excellent sushi, and music by me. : )

Friday 4 to 7PM I’ll be performing at the Blue Martini in Ft. Lauderdale. This is not a weekly show but I am booked there every Friday this month, so stop by if you’re around. 

Saturday 11AM to 1:30PM I’ll be co-hosting Cocktails & Flower Crowns at Spazio in Ft. Lauderdale. $45 ticket includes a make-your-own (silk) flower crown class, fancy cocktails and appetizers. If you sign up today you can use promo code SPLASH to save 25% off the ticket.

Sunday 9AM to 9:30AM ish, I’ll be co-hosting a yoga class with live “mood music”! This event will be out on the patio at Lady and the Mug coffee shop in Coral Springs. This event is FREE to attend, you just have to sign up on the Holisticrats.com website in order to reserve your spot – only a few spots left!! 

Monday 8:30 to 9:15PM, I’ll be doing my second live-streaming “Tunes from the Porch” show on Facebook Live! Tune in from anywhere by going to my facebook music page.

And of course, Tuesday is Open Mic at the Kingshead Pub in Sunrise! 8:30 to 11:30PM every week. 

Feel free to email me back for more info about any of these events. I hope to see you all some time soon and more importantly I hope you have a healthy, productive, enjoyable rest of your week! 

~ Shauna

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Live Online Tonight, Tune In From Anywhere!

July 22, 2019

Hello there! Happy Monday! OK, I know Monday is not always the best day, but I’m hoping to add some extra fun to your Monday – I’m doing a live online show tonight and you can tune in from anywhere! And it’s free. 

This is pretty much my first time trying this and it would be great to have some folks join in for this little experiment. All you have to do is go to my Facebook music page tonight around 8:30PM, and you’ll see me there with my guitar, playing for ya live. I’m planning to play my original songs, a couple covers, chat with you all about stuff, and hopefully give you the first sneak-peek of a new song I’m working on. If I can get it finished today. <crossing fingers> 

If you think you might attend, RSVP on the facebook event page! 

Have a great week all and hope to chat with you tonight!! Cheers,

~ Shauna

P.S. If you want to catch one of my live shows actually in person, here are the upcoming dates:

FRIDAY JULY 26, 4:00 – 7:00PM: Blue Martini, Ft. Lauderdale FL

FRIDAY JULY 26, 8:00PM: Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale FL
*Opening for Donavon Frankenreiter* Click here to purchase tickets
Make sure to print your tickets as this venue does not accept mobile tickets.

SATURDAY JULY 27, 4:00 – 8:00PM: Sea Level Restaurant, Ft. Lauderdale FL

SUNDAY JULY 28, 10:30AM – 3:00PM: NYY Steak, Coconut Creek FL

SUNDAY JULY 28, 6:00 – 9:00PM: Blue Martini, Ft. Lauderdale FL

WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 9:00PM – 12:00AM: American Social w/Chico Brown on percussion

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 5:00 – 9:00PM: Old Key Lime House, Lantana FL

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Fri July 26: Opening for Donavan Frankenreiter at Culture Room!! 

July 12,2019

Hey hey! Guess What?! 

Remember back in March when I got to perform at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, one of my all-time favorite concert venues, opening for the fantastic band the Gin Blossoms?? Well…

Culture Room has asked me back, this time to open for Donavon Frankenreiter!! YAY!! I’m really looking forward to this evening of acoustic, melodic, chillaxin’ songs with Donavon’s lovely fans – and hopefully you can join us! The show will be on Friday July 26th at 8PM. Tickets are currently still available at this link, only $22, so grab yours today. And please RSVP here on the Facebook event page so I’ll know that you’re coming.

If you can’t make it to this event, no worries – you can find a list of my other upcoming shows here on my website. And if you aren’t in the South Florida area to attend any of these shows, I have good news: Later this month I’ll be premiering a brand-new weekly online interactive concert series! I think it’s going to be a lot of fun so please join in if you can. Click here to learn more. 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend and hope to see you soon! Cheers,

~ Shauna

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2 New Videos Posted, + Full Band Show This Fri!

May 7, 2019

Hello there! How’ve you been?? Doing well, I hope. Things are good on my end! Been playing a bunch of fun shows, including a show at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale opening for the Gin Blossoms!! It was my first time playing that venue, and I’ve been seeing some of my favorite bands perform there for many years, so it felt really cool to be standing on that stage. And the Gin Blossoms were super nice! What a fun evening. Here’s the link to the video of my full performance live from the Culture Room. 

Besides that, I’ve been doing a bit of traveling, visiting friends and relatives in Connecticut and then out to Austin TX to play some music with my super talented former band-mate Ryan Haire. Hopefully will be posting a video clip or two from that soon! 

Coming up next: a bunch of South Florida shows in May and June, including this Friday May 10 in Fort Lauderdale for the FRIDAY NIGHT SOUND WAVES concert series! This is our third year performing in the series which showcases great local bands as well as Fort Lauderdale businesses, and it is always a BLAST! My full band and I will be jamming out that night from 6 to 9PM, right on the beach!! Feel free to RSVP for that event here on Facebook. 

Please check out my website calendar here for a list of upcoming shows, including some Wednesday nights at the Old Key Lime House in Lantana, some Thursdays in Delray Beach at Buddha Sky Bar’s First Floor Buddha Garden, some Sundays at Blue Martini in Sunrise, and more. That’s it for now, have a great week and hope to see you all soon! Feel free to touch base via email, facebook or instagram anytime. : )

~ Shauna

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Sat 3/2: Shauna & Friends Opening for Gin Blossoms at Culture Room!!!

February 27, 2019

Hey south Florida friends,

Gin Blossoms are coming to Culture Room this Saturday March 2nd! And I’ll be opening for them!!!

This will be my first time performing at this locally cherished venue. It’s where I went to see the best local bands when I was in high school, and where I’ve witnessed first-hand the talent of artists like Jimmy Eat World, the Dandy Warhols and Ani DiFranco ♥. Now I get to stand on that same stage with some of my fabulous musician friends and play MY songs. If you can’t tell…AUGHHH I’M SO EXCITED!!!

Doors are at 8PM and my 40-min original set will begin around 8:45. If you’d like to be there, it would be really, really great to have you there cheering us on. And then we’ll all rock out together with fantastic 90s hits (and new songs) from Gin Blossoms!!

Tickets are $35 and currently available at this link:
https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0056483D3252BD

Make sure you print out your tickets, as mobile tickets aren’t accepted. Thanks all, hope to see you there!

~ Shauna


P.S. I’m also playing the following solo shows this week:
Thursday 5:00 – 8:00PM – Buddha Sky Bar, Delray Beach FL
Friday 6:30 – 9:30PM – Cafe Med, Deerfield Beach FL
Sunday 10:30AM – 2:30PM – NYY Steak, Coconut Creek FL

For full calendar and other info visit
www.shaunasweeney.com
To RSVP for Saturday’s show at Culture Room https://www.facebook.com/events/370252607039591/

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New Ft. Lauderdale Shows Announced! 

September 4, 2018

Hello All! Can you believe it’s almost fall already?! I hope you’re putting the last moments of summer to good use. Here in South Florida I know many of us are looking forward to the cooler weather around the corner. So for you SoFla locals, or those who may be stopping by to soak up some sun, just want to update you about  my shows coming up this season. All the dates are listed below, as well as on my website. Feel free to email me for more info. Hope to see you again soon! 

~ Shauna

P.S. One more thing – it has now been a full year since the release of my EP Supposed to Be! So if you haven’t listened yet, maybe today is finally the day. : ) 

UPCOMING SHOWS:

EVERY TUESDAY, 8:30 – 11:30PM: Hosting Open Mic Night at the Kingshead Pub
2692 N. University Drive, Sunrise FL 
Always a fun time at this 10-year-running Open Mic Night when musicians, comedians, poets etc of all genres and experience levels take the stage for their 10-15 min set. Join us for the music, for delicious fish ‘n’ chips, and a great selection of beers and wines served by the lovely Liz.

*BRAND NEW WEEKLY SOLO SHOW STARTING 9/12*
WEDNESDAYS* 5:00 – 7:00PM: Grille 401 on Las Olas
401 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Join me in downtown Ft. Lauderdale for Happy Hour music out on the patio (or inside if the weather’s not cooperating). Grille 401 offers tasty American fare and a full bar of refreshing cocktails.

WEEKLY SOLO SHOW, THURSDAYS** 5:00 – 8:00PM: Buddha Sky Bar
217 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach FL 
Come enjoy yummy asian cuisine, fabulous happy hour food and drink specials until 9:00PM, and the people-watching fun of an evening on Atlantic Avenue.


Saturday September 8, 4:00 – 7:00PM: Grand Opening Party, AR DIY Workshop
I’ll be performing at the grand opening party for a fantastic new DIY-crafts and party planning space in Hollywood FL! Free to attend, register here to win prizes!

Saturday September 15, 8:00 – 11:00PM: Vino’s on Galt Mile
3312 NE 32nd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33318
Charming, quirky wine and tapas bar perfect for date night or a night out with friends. There are three locations so make sure you go to the correct one!

Saturday September 22, 7:00 – 10:00PM: Hyatt Hotel Lounge, Boca Raton
100 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Classy and comfortable bar/restaurant/lobby lounge, located in downtown Boca.

Wednesday October 3, 5:00 – 9:00PM: Old Key Lime House
This waterside tiki bar restaurant is a longtime south Florida favorite!

Friday October 5, 7:00 – 10:00PM: Hyatt Hotel Lounge, West Palm Beach
295 Lakeview Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Comfortable, upscale bar/restaurant/lobby lounge, located in downtown West Palm Beach.

Saturday October 13, 8:00 – 11:00PM: Vino’s on Galt Mile
3312 NE 32nd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33318
Charming, quirky wine and tapas bar perfect for date night or a night out with friends. There are three locations so make sure you go to 3312 NE 32nd St Ft. Laud!

Saturday November 3, 9:00PM – Midnight: Hyatt Hotel Lounge, Delray Beach FL
104 NE 2nd Avenue Delray Beach, Florida, United States, 33444
Comfortable, upscale bar/restaurant/lobby lounge, located in downtown Delray Beach.

Wednesday November 7, 5:00 – 9:00PM: Old Key Lime House
This waterside tiki bar restaurant is a longtime south Florida favorite!

Saturday November 10, 8:00 – 11:00PM: Vino’s on Galt Mile
3312 NE 32nd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33318
Charming, quirky wine and tapas bar perfect for date night or a night out with friends. There are three locations so make sure you go to 3312 NE 32nd St Ft. Laud!

Saturday November 17, 7:00 – 10:00PM: Hyatt Hotel Lounge, Boca Raton
100 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Comfortable, upscale bar/restaurant/lobby lounge, located in downtown Boca.

Shauna on Spotify

*Grille 401 show is every Wednesday except September 5, October 3, November 7, November 28, December 5, December 12 and December 19.

**Buddha Sky Bar show is every Thursday except November 29, December 6, December 13 and December 20.

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Sat 7/14: Solo show at Palm Beach Zoo!

July 9, 2018

Hello all! Enjoying your summer? I hope so! And I want to let my South Florida friends, and anyone else who’s traveling through, know about some upcoming shows:

Thursday July 12, 5 – 8PM: I’ll be performing solo in downtown Delray Beach at Buddha Sky Bar & Buddha Garden! This is a weekly gig so come by one of these Thursdays! 

Friday July 13, 6 – 9PM: *FULL BAND SHOW* on Ft. Lauderdale Beach! My new and evolving band project, Young Trees, will be performing at Friday Night Sound Waves, a free outdoor concert series right on the sand. It was such a great time last year – really psyched to be back again! 

Saturday July 14, 5 – 8:30PM: Solo show at the Palm Beach Zoo for their Food Truck Safari event. You can find me in the Mayan plaza, along with food trucks, cocktail offerings, and of course lots of amazing animal sightings! 

Friday July 20, 5 – 8PM: Solo show at the Rhum Shak in Lake Worth. A friendly and casual local hangout, great food and drinks, and lots of nice people. 

Saturday July 28, 8 – 11PM: Solo show at Vino’s on Galt Mile, a fun and ambient spot for wine and tapas in Ft. Lauderdale. The great menu and quirky decor will put us all in a whimsical mood! PS there are three locations so be sure you head to: 

3312 NE 32nd St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

And as most of you know by now, Tuesdays I host my long-running Open Mic Night at the Kingshead Pub in Sunrise FL. Musician sign-up begins at 8:30PM – always a fun and interesting time at this charming British pub (and excellent food too). 

I want to thank everyone who checked out the video of my performance opening for 10,000 Maniacs at the Broward Center, and for all your nice emails and encouragement! Really appreciated. : ) 

That’s all for now…check my website or Facebook page any time for more updates, or you can always email me directly. Keep in touch, and I hope to see you soon. Thanks,

~ Shauna

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Fri 7/6: Live on 102.7 The Beach!

July 3, 2018

Hey friends!!

Just a quick note to let you know that I’m going to be on the radio this Friday around 9:30Am on 102.7 The Beach in Miami! You can also listen to the broadcast on their website thebeachmiami.com or by downloading the Radio.com app on your smartphone. It’ll just be a quick interview but I will be playing a song on air! Woo! 

This radio appearance is to promote my show next Friday the 13th (ooh!) at Friday Night Sound Waves on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Come by if you can make it – full band show, right by the ocean, with an incredible lineup: Chris Monteleone of SOSOS on guitar, Ojay Smith from the Resolvers/Uproot Hootenanny on drums, and the one and only Chris Bonelli on bass. For more details go to www.fridaynightsoundwaves.com

Also next weekend – Saturday night I’ll be performing solo at the Palm Beach Zoo’s Food Truck Safari! 5PM-8:30PM in the Mayan Plaza. Should be a wild night. 😉 

For more upcoming shows and stuff, visit my www.shaunasweeney.com. Hope you had a great 4th or July!! 

~ Shauna

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Full Video of Shauna Opening for 10,000 Maniacs!!

May 22, 2018

Hi there! 

Shauna here. Happy almost-Memorial Day! I hope your spring is going well and that you have some lovely summer plans in the works. Just popping into your inbox to let you know that a video of my entire performance opening for 10,000 Maniacs last month is now available on YouTube! I’d love for you to check it out and leave a comment.

Let me know which song you enjoyed the most! If you’d like to check out an actual live show, a list of my upcoming performances can be found here on my website.  And if you haven’t heard my newest release, 2017’s 4-song EP Supposed To Be  with my new project Young Trees, here’s the Spotify link to listen now for free!  

Have a great week and I look forward to hearing from you over on YouTube! Thanks so much.

~ Shauna

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Thank you!! Plus, Upcoming Shows

May 2, 2018 

Thanks so much for all your support last week! My Fort Lauderdale show with 10,000 Maniacs was a big success! The band was super nice, the Broward Center staff was fantastic, and I met some wonderful new fans. To those of you whom I met at the show, thanks so much for listening and for sharing that lovely experience with me! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. 

Speaking of which, I wanted to give a head’s up about the rest of this month’s upcoming shows. Details are below! There is no door charge for these events, except the May 12 Food Truck Safari at the Palm Beach Zoo ($12 for adults, $9 for 12 and under). Oh, and I’ll send another email when I get the video and pics from the Maniacs show posted online! Have a great week all.  : ) 

~ Shauna

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May 2018 Shows:

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Thurs 4/22: Shauna Opens for 10,000 Maniacs!!!

April 19, 2018

Hi all!

Guess what? On Thursday April 26, 2018 I will be opening for 10,000 Maniacs at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale!!! I am SO excited to share the stage with this band, whom I’ve long admired.

If you would like to attend the show there are a few tickets remaining on Ticketmaster. To hear what they sound like these days, check out the Maniacs’ 2016 album Playing Favorites (Live)!

If you can’t make it to the show, no worries – I’ll be posting pics and hopefully some video afterwards. For some behind-the-scenes posts, follow me on Facebook and Instagram. Wish me luck! And have a great week out there. 

~ Shauna

P.S. You can find the schedule for all my upcoming shows at www.shaunasweeney.com…including:

Friday April 20, 6 – 10PM at Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale FL
Saturday April 21, 4 – 8PM at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach’s Sea Level restaurant 
Sunday April 22, 12 – 3PM at Avant in Delray Beach FL
Friday April 27, 5 – 8PM at Rhum Shak in Lake Worth FL
Saturday April 28, 4 – 8PM at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach’s Sea Level restaurant. 
Friday May 12, 5 – 8:30PM at the Palm Beach Zoo
Tuesday nights, 8:30 – 11:30PM at Kingshead Pub in Sunrise FL (at this one I perform a short set and then host Open Mic night)

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Farmers’ Market Performance This Thursday for a Great Cause!

February 6, 2018

Hey there!

Just a quick note to tell you about a lovely event happening this Thursday in Davie, FL: a farmer’s market, petting zoo, food and beverage tastings from local vendors, and music by me! Should be a very fun evening, and the $20 ticket price supports an excellent cause – the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, a South Florida-based group that helps many local families. So please come by if you can make it! 

More details can be found in the photo below, or by clicking here to see the event on Facebook. 

For more info about my upcoming performances, please visit www.shaunasweeney.com.

Wishing you a great week!

~ Shauna

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Thanksgiving

November 22, 2017

Dear friends,

This week, I’m thinking of all the things I’m thankful for. And I want to let you know that I am very thankful for you. Your encouragement – for my new record, at my live shows, on social media, etc. – has been so wonderful for me this year! As a way of saying thanks, here’s a link to listen to my recently released EP Supposed To Be for FREE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17eQTngmM5lnuuXu1K61vd

This 4-song EP was released under the moniker Young Trees, which is a new musical project of mine. I invite you to check it out if you haven’t already, share it with friends, and let me know what you think! You can also purchase digital downloads and physical copies of the EP via iTunes and Bandcamp. 

Another project I worked on this year was this theme song for a non-profit organization called the Harvest Drive: https://youtu.be/OFfww1wMOMM The Harvest Drive brings together members of the S. Florida community in order to provide food, clothing, toys and more to local families going through hard times. If you’re looking for a worthy cause to donate to this (or any) time of year, please consider this one. For more info visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com. 

I’ll be in touch with more music and updates in 2018! In the mean time, I’m wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, joyful, delicious holiday season! And if you’re in the area, come by and say hello at one of my upcoming shows.  : )

Cheers,

Shauna

 

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Tues 8/22: New CD Listening Party & Open Mic Jam Night!!

August 20, 2017

Have you heard?! My new 4-song CD will be officially released this Wednesday August 23!! It is the debut recording from my new musical project called Young Trees. If you haven’t done so yet, I would greatly appreciate if you’d show your support by pre-ordering the CD:  www.youngtrees.bandcamp.com  

This Tuesday August 22 at 8:30 PM, I invite everyone who has pre-ordered the CD to join me for an “early premier listening party” at the Kingshead Pub in Sunrise FL. Together we’ll hear the world premier of the entire recorded CD from start to finish. I’m so excited for you to hear it! After that, we’ll open it up for our weekly open mic / jam session.

Thanks so much for all your support throughout this recording process!! It means more to me than you know. Join us Tuesday if you can – you can also RSVP to the early premier on Facebook. 

– Shauna

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New CD!! Radio Appearance!! Full Band Show This Friday!! 

July 27, 2017

Hello all! So much news to share with you. A full-band show on Friday July 28 in Ft. Lauderdale, a radio appearance that same morning on 102.7 The Beach, and…my new EP will be out on August 23, and is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order! So let’s start there. The four songs were written by me, and recorded in collaboration with some awesomely talented musicians. I am releasing this EP under my brand-new indie rock/pop project name: Young Trees. If you’d like to pre-order the EP please go to this bandcamp page, it only takes a minute. Your support means more to me than you know. So when you place your pre-order, please imagine that I am jumping up and down with joy and appreciation because that is literally what I will be doing!

As for the other lovely news: I’ll be performing a full-band show THIS FRIDAY July 28 from 6:00 – 9:00PM, right on the sand on Ft. Lauderdale Beach! It’s part of the Friday Night Sound Waves concert series and it’s free to attend – for more info, visit their website or check out the Facebook event.

Also on Friday July 28 – I will be doing a live on-air performance on 102.7 The Beach some time between 8:00 and 8:30AM. I’ll be on with the fabulous morning show host Kenny Walker to promote Friday Night Sound Waves and my new songs – and you canlisten live online from anywhere in the world!

Well, that’s it for now. Of course you can always find out more by visiting shaunasweeney.com, where you can find a calendar of all my upcoming solo shows and other events. Thanks for reading this, now please go pre-order my EP.   :  ) 

– Shauna