Shawn Taylor
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Shawn's songs are rooted in Americana, blues, country, rock, folk & Reggae, & colored by the experiences
of his own wandering roots. He's been an oysterman, carpenter, hitchhiker, homeowner, father & 'Thru-hiker' (completing
the Appalachian Trail '96, Long Trail '97, & John Muir Trail '06, & has spent nearly a year of his life & 3000+
miles in the back-country). Shawn released his debut c.d. "Wandering Roots" in March 2008, featuring 8 originals,
Bob Dylan's "I Want You" & 2 traditional songs. It airs regularly on WPKN 89.5 in Bridgeport or on the web at
WPKN.org. Shawn is relentlesly writing towards
his next release & recording with his band Wandering roots. He plays several shows a week, both alone and in different
combinations of the band. Wandering Roots S.T. - Acoustic Guitar & Vocals Billy Bileca – Electirc & Upright
Bass Billy is a road seasoned veterain musician, having toured with
Jeff Pitchel & Texas Flood and several other national acts. His command of the Upright is matched by
his deeply tasteful musicality. Jim McKeemn –
Acoustic & Electric guitar Jim’s
guitar playing is a truly unique & firey blend of rock, jazz, bluegrass, reggae, blues, country and a strange unknown
quotient that makes him Jim Mckeeman. He’s played with many bands over the last 35 years, including the Detonator’s,
Mocha Jam, and the Mental Gypsies. Nick Longo
– Drums & Percussion A
solid and creative drummer, Nick has played a wide variety of music with a wide variety of bands including Jeff Pitchell &
Texas Flood and also Duke Robilard. His use of the djembe in place of a snare drum gives the Wandering Roots a uniquely deep
grooving sound.
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