***NEW SONG FOR DOWNLOAD!***
I recorded a Dave Matthews song called "Sister" for my sister Kerry. It is now here and available for free download.
BIO
Born and raised in a small town in Ontario, Canada, Shawn has been playing the guitar and writing songs for over 12 years. Following his deep passion for music, Shawn graduated from the Music Industry Arts/Recorded Music Production program at Fanshawe College in London ON which enabled him to produce, record, and engineer this entire project. A recent graduate with a BA in Psychology from York University in Toronto ON, he has spent the last 2 years juggling his studies with the recording completion of the Ode to Carl Rogers Album in basements, bedrooms and even kitchens in the Toronto area. Shawn's talent and creativity extends beyond the technical aspects of the album as he played all of the instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, piano, organ and ukulele. Lyrically, songs were born out of subject matter as lighthearted as driving adventures in his 10-year-old Honda Civic to solemn themes of war and homelessness. Yet as you listen, there is an unmistakable theme of hope woven throughout. Shawn integrates the influences of Dashboard Confessional, Dave Matthews, Death Cab for Cutie, Jack Johnson, Jewel Kilcher and Sufjan Stevens to make the Ode to Carl Rogers Album a meaningful creative work. The skillful songwriting and performances found on this record will resonate with enthusiasts of Acoustic, Indie, Emo and Progressive Folk Rock alike - it will challenge you to reflect as well as embrace the joy of being young!
***Purevolume Exclusive Tracks now up!
Two songs have been added for download! These 2 tracks were left off the album so this is your only place to get them.
The album is now available to purchase through CD Baby. Simply click on the album below to be redirected to my CD baby site and add the album to your cart. The site also has audio clips and a Bio. Spread the word.
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Aroosa Khokher
said:
Shawn's my teacher too. Hi Shawn! 2 weeks ago
Less Than Jake, More than Aaron
said:
hey great music man, i really enjoy it. if you guys don't mind me asking, i'd love for you to check out my page! there's only one song so far, but i would really like some feedback. THANKS!!! http://www.purevolume.com/aaronlair Apr 07
cleveland
said:
really like your new song "sister" -- it seems different from the rest, but just as good -- if not better. oh, and free downloads are definitely the best promo, hands down. keep it up man. Apr 06
sugar_high
said:
wow... Apr 05
Ashley.Melina
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shawn butler...is amazing :) Dec 09
emmy!
said:
Horray for good music! Horray for Shawn Butler! Oct 17
X_T_C
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i havent smiled for a while, you just put the biggest smile on my face :D thank you, your music is amazing Aug 13
victoria.
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i love your music. Jul 24
mackSMITH.
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this is amazing music. it makes me feel calm. ha. goood work. Oct 24
Alannah11
said:
Hey.....i really enjoyed your song Waiting for the Sun. Your sound draws me in and your lyrics make me think..about what you might have encountered in your life and what your thoughts and feelings are about a lot of different songs. That\'s cool... God Bless --Alannah Aug 28
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pure wonderful.. amazing lovely May 26
Amityville-Kyle
said:
hey, i really like your sound. maybe i could play you in my next podcast. e-mail me for details, if you are interested. -Kyle Wallace blue216@rogers.com p.s. my music is @ purevolume.com/kylewallace & my podcast link is on there too. May 25
Becksafish
said:
Wow. I love your music, it\'s great. May 04
katie66
said:
you rock!! Apr 24
rachyonfire
said:
I love your music so much! Feb 11
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