SOLO & duets

While playing in big bands is a huge rush, I love the intimacy of creating music on my own, or with another talented guitarist, pianist, vocalist or other instrumentalist. The media shown here are a few examples of sounds I create with different musicians, as well as solo acoustic performances which I also do regularly.

Jazz / Pop

Video: KernMantle Media

Musicians: Francis Coyne, Gutiar - Shawn Connelly, Guitar & Vocals

Performance: Brown Hound Bistro. - Rochester, NY

Pop / Oldies

Video: KernMantle Media

Musicians: Pradip Ananda, Percussion - Shawn Connelly, Guitar & Vocals

Performance: Lock 32 Brewing Co. - Pittsford, NY

Original

Video: The Prelude Songwriters Club

Musicians:  Shawn Connelly, Guitar/Uke/Vocals - Benny Ybara, Guitar/Vocals

Venue: The Prelude Songwriters Club, Harlingen TX

Alternative

Video: KernMantle Media

Musicians: Brad Bordini, Guitar - Shawn Connelly, Guitar/Vocals

Festival: Ledgestone Vineyards Concert Series - Ledgeview, WI

Solo Acoustic Cover

Performance: Penny's Open Mic, NYC

Crooning Jazz

Video: KernMantle Media

Musicians: Jordan Christianson, Piano - Shawn Connelly, Vocals

Performance: Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser - Menominee, MI

Solo Pop Mash-Ups