shawn harvey
Retro Rockabilly Roots and Country Music.
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Legend of Texas Tornado and Sheriff Kay (Lassoed W
Great Rock n Roll/country Number....fun to record and fun to dance too! A Collaboration from Jody Dickey, Mark Ellis and James Odie

I Drove up in my Cadillac Car Features Albert Lee
Features Grammy Award Winning Country Guitar Legend Albert Lee, Produced by Boz Boorer (Morrisey's Producer and Guitarist) at Mill Hill Studios London on Dec 6th 2004. From Shawn's new Album "In The Hills" avlaible on HMV digital and Virgin digital.

Baby You Can Drive my Car
A little tune i wrote a while back which i plan to re-record..a little bit rock/rock n roll and country

Janessa Down In New Orleans
Inspired by my dear friend Janessa whom i wrote this song for.

I Travelled Along
The Single Release version avalaible via www.shawnharvey.com,kissy music and HMV and Virgin Digital. Video at: http://www.mssvision.com/VOD/040.asp#SHITA
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Shawn Harvey is an established UK singer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has a large international fan base and is well respected amongst other musicians world wide. For over a decade he has written and recorded Country, Rockabilly and Blues.
Several European Rock'n'Roll bands have covered his songs live, and recently, Dutch Country singer Shannah has recorded a cover version of 'Haystack Life' from the 'In The Hills' album.
Shawn was born in Plymouth, England, and grew up in a small tin-mining town in rural Cornwall to the sounds of Country, Rock'n'Roll and Blues, a love for which shines through in his music to this day. He started playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 13.
Shawn has developed his own distinctive style, taking bits from his early influences and adding a dose of his own personality. The result is Country Rockabilly as original as a 50's original and every bit as exciting.
His live performances are electric and show his musical talent as a singer and guitarist. Years of working on the road from as early as 14 have made him a true pro and it shows at gigs.
But when in the studio, Shawn's biggest talent of all shines through; the ability to write exciting, catchy songs and produce potentially chart topping tunes.
Being a competent photographer and video editor, Shawn has a clear idea of his image and gets involved in the art direction of all his projects.
Shawn has international chart success on the internet, repeated Top 20 chart positions, with several global No. 1's on sites such as Besonic and Soundclick, regular internet radio play and has gained a large world wide following of Country and Rockabilly lovers who enjoy his music.
Band/artist history
Some of the highlights of Shawn's career so far:
1995: Recorded first album "Night Of Passion" with his band The Flat Top Cats on
a Prince's Trust grant
1997: Shawn and The Flat Top Cats were made honorary members of the Cynon
Valley Cancer Research Committee after raising nearly 700 in one year for
charity from album sales, signings and performing at the local carnival
1997: Launch of Flat Top Cats Fan Club
1998: Wrote space musical "Zog", an ongoing project to date
1998: Featured on Valleys Radio, an hour long program about Shawn with live
interview
1999: Launched www.shawnharvey.com due to ever-growing demand of fans
2000: Songs from latest album "Cyberoxin" included in playlist of Falmouth FM
2001: Recording of Wild Wild Woman demo CD at Monroe's Studios, London
2001: Performance at the launch party of Popshow, the popular London showcase
2001: 45 minute Shawn special on the Chris Young Show, Taunton TV with live
interviews and performances
2001: Performance of Wild Wild Woman on the Blue Whale Show, Men & Motors TV
2002: Filmed by ATIT Productions for the C4 pilot "Thank You For The Music". A
film crew of 7 travelled to Cornwall for 2 days of filming
2002: Obtained more funding from Prince's Youth Trust for purchase of recording
equipment and instruments
2002: Gig with Dutch Rock'n'Roll band The Explosion Rockets; performed 3 of his
own songs, now part of the band's permanent repertoire
2003: Returned to perform at Popshow on the same bill with Gina G; was voted 3rd
most popular act on the night
2004: Signed by Kissy Music
2004: Wrote film soundtrack to American movie Deadly Desires
2004: Wild Wild Woman was pre-released at Cannes Film Festival with good
response
2004: Released Wild Wild Woman CD on the Kissy Music label
2004: Wild Wild Woman hits No.2 in France and No.7 in the USA in the Besonic
internet charts
2004: 6th November, filming of live video at the Virginia Creepers Club, The Water
Rats Theatre, London
2004: 1st December, recording session at Mill Hill Studios, London, featuring
legendary session guitarist Albert Lee, produced by Boz Boorer, Morrissey.
2004: Endorsement of Shine guitars. Shawn is the official face for Shine in 2005
2004: 25th December, gig at the Millennium Dome, London for the homeless
charity Crisis Open Christmas
2005: 10th March, recording session at Berry Hill studios. Produced by John David,
ex Dave Edmunds band and Love Sculpture
2005: Release of In The Hills Country/Rockabilly album
2005: I Drove Up In My Cadillac Car goes No.1 on Soundstation and Shawn is
Country genre feature artist for several weeks
2005: Haystack Life is covered by Dutch Country singer Shannah, www.shannah.nl
2006: Endorsement of Tonic Amps
2006: Release of Cash On Delivery and Barbarella singles
2006: Inducted into the WSNV Radio Hall of Fame and inclusion on their 16th
compilation CD
2006: Songwriting collaboration with Colonel Robert Morris, songeriter and master drummer from Memphis, inducted into the Rockabilly & Country Halls of fame.
Plans for the future:
2006: International Radio and TV promotion, more gigs, dates t.b.c, negotiations
with major record labels regarding distribution and promotion
2006+:UK and European tours, international promotion, second album release
2007 "Baby Beware" Release
2007 Collboration with Jody Dickey,Mark Ellis and James Odie
2007 New Band and songs......
2007 Collaboration with Dave Bull (Canada)
2007 planned Germany Tour
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Uk and Europe I enjoy gigging with the right band.
Your musical influences
A long list: Country, Blues, R&B, Pop, Motown, Rock, Rock'n'Roll, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Dave Edmunds, Blondie, Abba, Shania Twain, Dwight Yoakam, The Blasters, Tanya Tucker, Eddie Cochran...the list continues
What equipment do you use?
Very little: Guitar (Shine SH-943 WH - I currently endorse this guitar), keyboard, bass guitar, drums.
Anything else?
I once met Chuck Berry ,Hank Marvin and Jerry Donahue, and have worked with Albert Lee, Grammy Award guitarist, Boz Boorer and John David.
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Comments (66)
Great song Shawn
Have an awesome weekend
CHEERS
Claude and Noella
Enjoy your unique style
Clem
Love the rock and roll sound
All the best
Clem
Hi Shawn
Hope you are doing great !!
Looks like you for staying busy with your music
It's a pleasure to showcase one of my favorite
Rockabilly artist on my Vonee Arirtst Showcase thread
at the Country forum'''
Find my show stations on my message board
Lv & Hugs
Vonee
hi shawn chain smokin luisanna man get s my ovte . thanks for the pleasure. anna marie
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