Shauna Burns

Shauna Burns is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and recording artist.

Early life

Shauna Burns' mother (originally from Utah) and father (from Nevada) settled in Miami, Florida. Shauna Burns began on her musical path as a child watching and imitating her mother play the piano. Eventually her mother began teaching her chords, playing technique, and songs (often Broadway musical tunes). She began to find her own artistic identity in her pre-teen years, along with a widening of her musical interests. Shauna began composing around the age of 12 and started to take music more seriously. After watching a Depeche Mode performance, Shauna had an epiphany that she too would have a career as a performer. Her vision was strengthened by the success of other female artists such as Tori Amos, Sinéad O'Connor, and Sarah McLachlan.

First Stage Performance

While studying anthropology at the University of Utah, Shauna Burns played in public for the first time at a local coffeehouse, after the nudging of some of her friends. Nervous and reluctant at first, Shauna was enheartened by the warm and supportive response to her and her music by the audience. She loved the experience, and the intimacy of playing directly for people left an impression on her. Shauna began to perform on a regular basis at local coffeehouses as well as other venues.

Debut Recording

After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah, Shauna Burns spent a year (from 2003 to 2004) in Europe during which time she began preparing her debut album. Released in 2005 by Red Rock Music, "Every Thought" was received with critical acclaim. She embarked on a vigorous tour of the US that same year in support of the album and developed a loyal following. Sometimes compared to Dave Matthews and Tori Amos, Shauna Burns has a sound all her own. Her ethereal vocals and piano are recorded live with the band with some post-production vocals and musical fills added, resulting in an other-worldly listening experience.

Public Reception

"Every Thought" was selected as one of the Top CDs of 2005 by Collected Sounds and the single, "Pink Girl," was chosen as the #1 Indie single from the MAACP show. The album was chosen as "Best of the Batch" from the Music Industry News Network, and was featured on TowerPod, Indie-Music, Billboard, VH1, Artist Direct, AOL Music, and Fox TV.

Desert Tune

"Every Thought" was followed by the 2007 release entitled "Desert Tune". This 5 song EP has Shauna on vocals and piano, James Clark co-producing and on drums and percussions, Steve Lemmon on guitar, and Ryan Tilby on guitar and bass.

Touring

Shauna Burns has toured Europe and the United States in 2007 in support of "Every Thought" and "Desert Tune". Her much anticipated new album, "The Moon and the Fire Circle", was released on 19 February 2008, with a record release show held at The Mint in Los Angeles. "The Moon and the Fire Circle" tour kicked-off on 6 March 2008 in Portland, Oregon, with dates continuing to be added.

Discography

*"Every Thought" (2005)
*"Desert Tune" (2007)
*"The Moon and the Fire Circle" (2008)

References

*1. http://www.shaunaburns.com/
*2. http://www.redrockmusiclabel.com/
*3. http://www.rockwired.com/rockwired_interviews_shauna_burns.html
*4. http://www.ubl.com/artists/shaunaburns/
*5. http://www.archive.org/details/TowerpodArtistProfile_ShaunaBurns