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• ALBUM REVIEW | The Daily Country | "You Are Me"

  Album Review For "You Are Me" From The Daily Country

  Recorded at Signal Hill Studio in Austin, Shawn Nelson’s latest full-length, You Are Me, was released in late 2016. The self-produced project, Nelson’s ninth, was inspired by a year-long residency at Austin’s Hole In The Wall and contains eleven tracks that flow beautifully, like the Colorado River after a heavy rain. A mix of brand new songs, covers and acoustic takes on previously released tunes, You Are Me begins with the heartwarming sentiment of Townes Van Zandt’s “Colorado Girl” which segues seamlessly into “Oh Tonight” whose delicate mandolin strikes a chord in a song about growing old and living life, “There ain’t no taking no easy road/There ain’t no shortcuts that I know/I’m out here living life you see and time keeps catching up with me.” Nelson and his stellar players - Morgan Thompson (upright bass), Fletcher Murchinson (mandolin & harmony vocals), and Matt Slusher (acoustic guitar & harmony vocals) – present a fun, jaunty take on “My Old-Time Gal,” get fabulously funky on the bass-heavy “Nobody Got A Hold On Me” and rejuvenate “P&L Midway” with a jug band feel. The album also includes the Carter Family’s “Wildwood Flower,” the soulful title track and the bittersweet harmonica-laden, “Streets of Gold.” Nelson closes everything out with “Austin” an ode to the town that, until recently, he called home. Tender and truthful, You Are Me is a well-crafted and warm acoustic collection from a singer-songwriter who  should most definitely be on your radar. 

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• Autographed "YOU ARE ME" CDs Available

  For a limited time, an autographed CD of "YOU ARE ME" is available for purchase through PayPal.

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• Austin > Golden

  

  It's official y'all, I am living in Golden Colorado! I will be booking shows over the next few weeks in some new spots and I am really excited to play my music in the high country. I will also be touring back to Texas and back up to Nashville in 2017, but first I have to find a band! Peace Y'all.

• NEW ALBUM | Released Today | YOU ARE ME

  NEW ALBUM | YOU ARE ME | Nov 11 2016

  The day has finally come - the new album has been released and is available for download in the STORE. You can also stream it on the website here and it will be available for download on iTunes and the like very soon. I'll keep ya posted.

  I absolutely loved making this record with my long time buddies and musical brothers. The album was recorded live on May 25 2016 out at Patrick Herzfeld's studio in Austin. It features Matt Slusher on acoustic guitar and harmonies, Fletcher Murchison on mandolin and harmonies and Morgan Thompson on upright bass. We took our favorite songs from our Tuesday Night Residency at the HOLE IN THE WALL and recorded them in one session on a hot June day. It's all strings and all songs.

  This marks my 9th independent release and it seems like fitting goodby to Texas and Austin. I will be writing about each song next week and give up the stories behind each of them one day at a time, so keep in touch. Peace Y'all!
  
  

   

   

• NEW MUSIC | Single Released Today | AUSTIN

  NEW SINGLE | AUSTIN | Download

  I've decided to have a soft release of the first single today from the new album, AUSTIN. You can download the track via my website in the Store, it's not on iTunes or anything like that yet, this is just for you - the one who pays attention to what's going on with my music! I appreciate the support.

  I will also have vinyl singles of this track made by Austin Signal at the show tonight at Threadgills South in Austin. These vinyl singles are special, they have the artwork printed on the vinyl itself, they are really cool. I only have 20 at this time, so come and get one and get down with us tonight in Austin. Here's the Facebook invite: Panic Stricken - Threadgill's w/ Shawn Nelson

  The entire album will be released in the next few weeks. It has ten songs that were recorded LIVE on May 25, 2016 in one session at Signal Hill in Austin. Patrick Herzfeld was behind the glass engineering and mixing. Jerry Tubb from Terra Nova mastered the album. I love this record, it's all string and songs featuring Matt Slusher on lead acoustic guitar, Fletcher Murchison on mandolin and Morgan Thompson on upright bass. I'm excited to get the music out there, help me spread the word! Peace.
  
  

   

• New Record Comong Soon - "Austin"

  It's record time again. Just got the master from Jerry Tubb today. Coming soon... 10 tunes, some new, some old, a Townes Van Zandt number and a Carter Family classic. Can't wait for y'all to hear it. We recorded it out at Patrick Herzfeld's studio, Signal Hill Recording, LIVE and in ONE DAY back in June with Matt Slusher, Fletcher Murchison and Morgan Thompson. 

  

• The Weekly Austin Residencies

  I am very fortunate to play weekly in Austin. Come check out one of these residency shows sometime!

  TUESDAYS are at HOLE IN THE WALL on the Drag. No Cover. Show at 9pm.

  

  And WEDNESDAYS are with GRAHAM WILKINSON for our 2fer1 Show at BUNGALOW on Rainey Street. No Cover. Show at 9pm.

  

• Goin' Out West

  Goin' Out West in July with shows in Lubbock, Trinidad, South Fork and Taos.
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  THU JUNE 30 | LUBBOCK TX
  OBar

  FRI JULY 1 | TRINIDAD CO
  The Underground Station
  
  SAT JULY 2 | SOUTH FORK CO
  Rhythms On The Rio Summer Soiree
  
  SUN JULY 3 | TAOS NM
  Taos Mesa Brewing
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• THU MAY 26 | MUCKY DUCK | HOUSTON

  Shawn Nelson & His Acoustic Pickers will be at THE MUCKY DUCK in Houston on THU MAY 26 at 7pm.

  Always a great time at this legendary venue. Get your tickets and reserve your table here.

  

• April 8 | 3TEN ACL LIVE w/ Donavon Frankenreiter

  Big news this week - I'll be playing the new Austin City Limits venue, 3TEN ACL LIVE, on FRIDAY APRIL 8 with Donavon Frankenreiter. To say that I am excited, honored and just plain stoked would be an under-statement. Get your tickets here.

  

• New Video | Cruel Ol World | Hole In The Wall

  This past Tuesday at HOLE IN THE WALL in Austin, I asked if someone in the audience would video this brand new song of mine, Cruel Ol World, for a shot of bourbon. Nick Pierce raised his hand from the front table and the result is below.

  It's not exactly the typical barn-burner of a song that we usually pick at The Hole, but I think it has legs and intent. It's also truthful, my Momma still talks about all the boys who "left" for Vietnam.

  It's also only second time the band has played this brand new song. That's how it's done here, #AustinRehearsal.

  Thanks Nick and thanks to Sarah, Mike, Will, Shane and the rest of the folks up at The Hole for giving us a stage and a home. Long Live Austin. See y'all next Tuesday April 5 at 9pm.

  Peace & Blessings.

   

• Back to the Hole In The Wall This Week & More

  Back at it again this week with some killer shows in some old school Austin joints with some old and new friends. First up is tonight TUE MAR 29 at HOLE IN THE WALL with Slush, Fletch and Morgan at 9pm. Always a good time. Wednesday is Bungalow on Rainey St for the 2fer1 Weekly Show with Graham Wilkinson Music at 9pm. Friday is gonna rock at Botticelli's South Congress with new buds, Dyrty Byrds from Denver. Gonna open up the show with a solo set at 7:30pm.

  Saturday, I'm going fishing. Peace and Blessings.
  
  
  

• POODIE'S | FRI MAR 25 | 8PM

  I'll be out in Spacewood, I mean Spicewood on Friday March 25 for a show at 8PM with the acoustic band at Poodie's. If you are out there, drifting down Highway 71, swing by for some beers, burgers and tunes. #NoBadDays

  

• SoundCloud Update| Featuring 2fer1 & The Devils River

  For your streaming listening pleasure, we have updated the SoundCloud page with five of the seven releases streaming for free including the latest 2fer1 Album recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis and 2015's "The Devils River"...because music is more important than money...well...until you are broke.

• Tuesdays in Februrary at The Hole In The Wall

  Come check out the acoustic band on TUESDAYS at 9PM in February at THE HOLE IN THE WALL!

  Featuring Morgan Patrick Thompson on upright bass, Fletcher Murchison on mandolin and Matt Slusher on guitar.

  

• January Residency | The Hole In The Wall

  Shawn will be playing with his acoustic band every Tuesday at 9pm in January and February at the legendary, Hole In The Wall. The band is full of old friends and hot pickers - Fletcher Murchison on mandolin, Matt Slusher on guitar and Morgan Patrick Thompson on upright bass.

  

• Austin's New Year 2016 | Auditorium Shores

  Austin residents may want to stay in town for New Year’s Eve this year. The Austin’s New Year line-up includes Grupo Fantasma, Golden Dawn Arkestra, and Carolyn Wonderland. Austin’s New Year (ANY) is an annual alcohol-free celebration that showcases a variety of art, food trucks, and live music on three stages.Other confirmed performers include The Statesboro Revue, Big Cat, Vallejo, KP and the Boom Boom, Shawn Nelson, and Kalu James.
  
  The free event begins at 4 p.m. at Auditorium Shores, South 1st Street and Riverside Drive, with a fireworks finale at 10 p.m. Shawn Nelson Band plays at 4pm.

  

• October Residency | Hole In The Wall | Tuesdays

  On the road home from the Colorado tour this past August, Fletcher, Morgan and I started talking about doing a resicency somewhere in Austin to keep this little engine of acoustic americana country bluegrass running. We had such a blast playing together and the folks in Colorado really dug our sound, so we want to try it out in Austin.

  We got lucky when the Hole In The Wall welcomed us home with an October residency!

  We are going to record the shows and we'll have some special guests as well, but the trio is me on guitar, Flether Murchison on mandolin and Morgan Patrick Thompson on upright bass.

  Check out what the Grateful Web had to say about our show in South Fork here.

  

• One Stop Country | New Album Review | The Devils River

  
  New Album Review - The Devils River
  "The natural born storyteller weaves us through life’s ups, downs, and all things in-between, while perfectly utilizing the honesty of his vocals to hold us within the lyric from song to song as he gives us a snapshot into the past ideals and values of the country music genre. The Devil’s River is a refreshing reminder that if you know where to look for it, you will find that pure and true country music is still alive and it is doing quite well." more