For Immediate Release:
BOURBON AND BEYOND FESTIVAL WELCOMES SHAWN JAMES & THE SHAPESHIFTERS
TO THE OAK STAGE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd AT 1:35 PM
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America’s Biggest Bourbon Festival Takes Over Louisville, Kentucky for an Unforgettable Weekend Featuring World-Class Musicians, Top Chefs, Master Distillers, Bourbon Experts and much more.
August 31, 2017 (New York, NY) – Shawn James & the Shapeshifters are excited to get such a warm welcome from the inaugural Bourbon & Beyond Festival. Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the official schedule of music performances, workshops, tastings and partners that have been added to the exceptional line up that is making this festival unlike any other. Visit the festival online
HERE. Get to know Shawn James
HERE.
Shawn James & the Shapeshifters are proud to be on the bill alongside rock royalty such as Stevie Nicks, The Steve Miller Band, Eddie Vedder, Joe Bonamassa, Band of Horses and more.
OAK STAGE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 23rd
• 12:15pm: Dave Cavalier
• 1:35pm: Shawn James & The Shapeshifters
• 3:15pm: ZZ Ward
• 5:05pm: Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• 7:15pm: Amos Lee
• 9:30pm: The Steve Miller Band
Asked about his favorite way to enjoy bourbon Shawn James replied "always neat" and listed his favorite pairing as a medium rare steak or bacon. "Getting to meet new folks while trying out different kinds of bourbon sounds like a very good time to me" is his enthusiastic reply regarding what he is most looking forward to at this particular festival. Find out more about Shawn James
HERE.
Shawn James is touring in support of the recently announced re-release of three albums including the recent solo album, On The Shoulders of Giants. The Shapeshifters re-releases include The Bear and The Gospel According To Shawn James. All three share an October 6th, 2017 North American release date for the digipak CD and vinyl LP (with the exception of The Bear which does not currently have a vinyl re-release date). World wide digital release date is September 1st, 2017.
SHAWN JAMES & THE SHAPESHIFTERS ON TOUR:
Tuesday, September 12th at Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA (solo)
Thursday, September 14th at Pappy And Harriet's in Pioneertown, CA (solo)
Friday, September 1st at Muddy Roots Festival in Cookeville, TN (with Shapeshifters)
Saturday, September 23rd at Bourbon And Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY (with Shapeshifters)
Shawn James is endorsed by Republic Guitars (which is what he plays on the solo record) and frequently performs live as a one-man band playing kick drum and tambourine. In the studio he sometimes plays piano, trumpet, and musical saw as well. Famed amp company Mesa-Boogie recently added Shawn James to their roster of rockers. James tours with his Roadster® 2x12 Closed Back Combo and Rectifier® Cabinets 4x12 Recto® Standard OS Straight Cabinet.
Shawn James and the Shapeshifters can be found online at:
shawnjamesmusic.com
facebook.com/ShawnJamesSoul
twitter.com/ShawnJamesMusic
youtube.com/ShawnJamesSoul
ShawnJamesSoul.bandcamp.com
For press passes, or to set-up interviews with Shawn James please contact
Fly PR: T. 323-667-1344 E. flypr@flypr.net or E. buzz@flypr.net.