Artist description Shawn is an instrument builder. Many of the stringed instruments he plays are his own creations. They are based on Irish bouzukis, dulcimers, Octave Mandolins, Mandocellos, and guitars. His sound has a celtic flair to it..mixed with attidude Rock&Roll.

Music Style Celtic Folk Rock With Lots of Attitude

Musical Influences Angus Young, Heart, Chris Whitley, Martin Sexton, Patti Griffin, Loreena Mckennitt,

Similar Artists Ben Harper, Ani DiFranco, Hammil On Trial, AC/DC, Everclear, Offspring,Steve Earle, Aerosmith,Tom Waits,

Artist History Shawn grew up playing in local Cincinnati bars that his mother frequented. In his teens he fronted local cover and original bands. During this time he started getting into trouble, thus began a stint in many reform schools leading up to a 3 year vacation in Ohio's penitentary system. During Shawn's stay in the hotel gray bar he began working on the material that is found on the Trial by Twelve album. He also wrote stories for the porcelin press. Upon his release he found his soulmate, moved to Nashvegas, recorded his current album and began building musical instruments with his Her, which are played, and owned by such world wide artists as Tony Gerber, Megadeath, Bottlerockets, and others.Catch him live as he makes the rounds in Gainesville's Exploding Music scene.Namaste

Group Members Shawn Spencer - guitars, Irish Bouzoukis, Mandocellos, Dulcitars, Harmonica, vocals.Scott David - All Electric Guitars.Curtis Stone - Bass, backing vocals.Cactus Moser - percussion.Hunter Lee - Scottish Pipes, Uilleann pipes, Tin Whistle, Didjeridu.Gypsy Carnes - Bass Guitars, backing vocals.Stacey Earle - Tamborine, backing vocals.

Instruments Bouzukis, Dulcitars,Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Bag pipes, Harmonicas, Various Whistles

Albums Trial By Twelve

Location Gainesville, Florida - USA

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