ShaneKeenan + Musician in Austin, TX

SEEKING

ABOUT

Grew up in Austin, and began playing music at the age of 11. Inspired early on by classic artists that included Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones. Quickly moved on to Texas artists such as Jimmy Vaughn and Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Arc Angels and Eric Johnson, followed later by the biggest influences which include Robin Trower, Jeff Beck and Ritchie Blackmore.

Attended Middle Tennessee State University in the fall of 1999, later receiving a B.S. in Recording Industry Production and Technology.

Former member of Big Fella and T' Arthur, winner of the 2003 Nashville Grammy Showcase

Founding member of Nashville original rock band Stone Crossing, having worked with Hadley Music group of Nashville, Jim McKell (Producer, Kenny Rogers, The Judds) and members of Bering Strait.

Founding Member of Nashville original band Judd Hall.

Music instructor for the Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre from 2004 to 2013, having worked with leading guitar instructor Tom Leadon, founding member of Mudcrutch.

Musician at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 2001 to 2015; Murfreesboro, Tn

Currently an active member of Hot Sauce ATX, one of Austin's premier party bands.

Currently teaching guitar lessons for Reverblessons and Music and Arts of Austin , Tx.

Screen name:

ShaneKeenan

Member since:

Jun 02 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Duane Allmam and the Allman Brother's Band, Jeff Beck, Robin Tower, Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, The Who, Doyle Bramhall II, The Arc Angels, Sonny Landreth, B.B. King, Albert Collins

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Dual Peavey ValveKing 2 Heads
2013 Gibson Les Paul LPJ
2014 Gibson Les Paul Futura 120th Anniversary Addition
2009 Fender Nashville B-Bender Telecaster
2007 Fender American Standard Strat
Line 6 Firehawk effects
Pigtronix Rototron Rotary Speaker Simulator
Bogner Ecstasy Blue Preamp

MUSIC