Local musical phenom Shaina Shepherd has been busy. After spending the tail end of 2023 playing at festivals with bands like Margo Price and The Head and the Heart, staging knock-out performances at sporting events for every major league team in Seattle, opening for the iconic powerhouse Liv Warfield, and collaborating with the likes of rock star Duff McKagen, you'd think she would be ready for a much-deserved break. But that's not how Shaina does it.
“Vocalist Shaina Shepherd pushes her vocals past “soul” territory into “shreds,” like Sharon Jones fronting Mötley Crüe.” — Graham Issac, Nada Mucho
As a community organizer and event producer, Shaina is currently bringing two recurring events to the masses. First up, there's self-described "creative atrium" Jam Jar at Cafe Racer on Capitol Hill every Wednesday, where Shaina and her All-Star band back up notable artists like Kate Van Petten, Rell Be Free, Jimmy James, Andy Coe, and more, with events planned to continue in the coming months. Next, you can catch Sunday Sessions at Tim's Tavern in White Center, where Shaina brings her impressive vocals, artistry, and family fun to the Tim's indoor stage every Sunday afternoon. Sunday sessions are a modern vaudevillian-style series open to all ages, where the audience should be ready to sing along, play a game, or just sit back and enjoy Shepherd's lively, one-woman show featuring special guests, and true to her nature, a celebration of music and friendship.
Amidst her ongoing performances and events, Shaina is also working on a forthcoming album. Be sure to sign up for her eNews and follow her on socials to learn about release dates, upcoming events and all the rest. We love having this mega-talent in our own backyard and we can't wait to find out what else she's got up her musical sleeve!
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You can also catch Shaina on a recent episode of Converge Media's The Day with Trae below! 👇🏾
(Shaina's segment begins around minute 14)