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***2005 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion
***2003 International Thumbpicking Guitar Champion
***Performer for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society
***Performer on WSM's Grand Ole Opry "Bluegrass Night" at the world famous Ryman Auditorium
Shane is a singer, songwriter, guitarist who is devoted to preserving traditional fingerstyle/thumbstyle guitar. His musical approach reflects his admiration for legendary musicians such as Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Doc Watson. Yet, he enjoys stepping forward to include his own flavor in original songs and popular favorites.
Normandy Concert - April 9, 2009
Hey Ya'll, I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed seeing everyone at the concert in Normandy last Friday evening. Thanks Mary for inviting me. It's always good to play in God's house. Thanks to everybody for attending & being part of a wonderful evening. Shane
Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra - December 16, 2008
I recently performed with the Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra at Motlow College. It is made up of alot of talented folks & now is at around 90 members. I would like to say thanks to Jim Wood for the invite & for arranging One Mile East of Hazel Green & Tenn. Waltz. To perform these 2 songs with the TFO was a dream come true. Thanks to everyone who played in the event. Ya'll were great! Shane
Liberty Guitar - November 5, 2008
I recently had the oppurtunity to play the Liberty Guitar. It is a Les Paul style guitar built by the Gibson Guitar Co. from parts of the Statue of Liberty & the Ellis Island Immigration building. The guitar plays like a dream. The action is fast & the neck was perfect. The guitar is heavy at 25 lbs. & thats why I chose to sit instead of stand while playing. The Community Chorus did a fantastic job with the program & the turnout was great. Thanks to Joe Fitzgerald for for allowing me to be the first to play this wonderful guitar on stage. It was something I'll always remember. Shane