Musical Recognition – At last!

Greetings, Brannon Hedgcoth from Kompoz has recognized one of my latest efforts, “Suicidal Days,” to put in a PodCast radio program.  I still don’t have all the details, but it’s the first time since I worked on the movie “Five Across the Eyes” that my work has been noticed. I want to give a special thanks [...]

Kompoz Website

Hello everyone! I found a wonderful website that allows musicians, composers, and songwriters to collaborate over the Internet: www.kompoz.com You can find me at: kompoz.com/member/shanm1971 Best wishes to all! Shannon

Media Web Source – Band Promotion and More

For ideas and tips for promotional ideas for your band, as well as preparing press kits, check out Media Web Source. Some suggestions for the press kit include: Band Photo Band Bio Copies of Newspaper Clippings Gig List Song List Booking Info And of course, a Demo CD You can find more links on my Musician’s [...]

Gunslinger Saints

Tonight, my new band has officially and legally secured the name “Gunslinger Saints.”  We are an indie/alternative band with a subtle western theme. In alphabetical order, we are: Travis Hicks – Songwriter, guitar, vocals Shannon McDowell – Songwriter, guitar, vocals, producer Tony Smith – Bass, background vocals We are still in the early stages of [...]

Muse’s Muse: A Songwriter’s Paradise

Greetings! I found a terrific songwriting forum called “Muse’s Muse”: http://www.musesmuse.com Since I’ve joined two days ago, I have been meeting friends and putting people’s lyrics to music – It’s been keeping me busy, and I find it both challenging and rewarding. Just a helpful hint for lyricists out there… Best wishes! Shannon

Studio vs. Live

Greetings! Well, to my disappointment, the band I’m forming wants to be only a studio band, not a live one.  There are pros and cons for both, in my opinion. For one, for us to be a live band, we need MUCH more gear than what we have at our disposal, and we just don’t [...]

Calling All Fans of The B-52s!

I found a page on YouTube of The B-52s live in concert back in 1978, before their first album was released.  They are in black-and-white and a little blurry, but it’s great to see such vintage footage of The B’s! The link is: http://www.youtube.com/user/kmills74 Enjoy!

Review: The B-52s “Funplex” (2008)

Review: The B-52s “Funplex” (2008) Rating: 5/5 Stars One word: Unbelievable! The B-52s are back and are as fresh and relevant as ever. Just when you think “the B’s” have called it quits, they prove they are still a force to be reckoned with. Rather impressive for a band that began in 1976. To put [...]