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SHAWN BUTLER
Acoustic / Indie / Emo
EMO FOLK ROCK...WITH A CONSCIENCE
Born and raised in a small town in Ontario, Canada, Shawn has been playing the guitar and writing songs for over 10 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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My good Friend Rob is in the greatest band in the world (I'm not kidding). If you want to rock out, please click on the banner and give a listen.... it will blow your mind. (PS. Rob co-wrote "Living Free" with me as well as played the drums, guitars, and piano on the song. I have often called him the most talented musician I have ever met). 
victoria.
i love your music.
posted Yesterday
cleveland
like the christmas theme. also everythings very
original, and thats a major plus.
posted Nov 24
mackSMITH.
this is amazing music. it makes me feel calm.
ha. goood work.
posted Oct 24
Alannah11
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
posted Aug 28
Amityville-Kyle
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.
posted May 25
Becksafish
Wow. I love your music, it\'s great.
posted May 04
katie66
you rock!!
posted Apr 24