Shannon Butcher
Shannon used to sing in the backyard whether or not the trees were listening.

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Members:
... on Words We Both Could Say
Shannon Butcher - vocals
Ross MacIntyre - bass
Michael Shand - piano/rhodes
Mark McLean - drums
Daniel Stone - percussion
Kelly Jefferson - sax
William Sperandei - trumpet
Rob Pilch - guitar
Genre:
Jazz/Pop
Hometown:
The 'sauga
Record Label:
Summer Bloom Records

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24 hours in England!Created about 2 months ago
 
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Shannon Butcher wishes she could always have such a strong inner game - Go Roger Go!

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Plan a Vocal Jazz Safari of course!  Yes, a safari.  Right here in Toronto.  (Please read the following with a Carol Burnett Tarzan yell inflection) Ah-a-ah-a-ahhhhhh!!!  The Jazz.FM Vocal Safari at Lula Lounge was such a powerful and fun night that it was worthy of the yelling.  There is just...
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Shannon Butcher is taking a bit of a break from performing and getting ready to go back to the studio with Ross MacIntyre. But first...Federer is playing Haas...the tv is on!

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Doug - do you ever go to Murray Mountain? Roddick was really in the zone today. My dream is to see Wimbledon live one day.

Mark - Federer is my hero!!
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Shannon Butcher will be singing with Michael Shand at Gate 403 (403 Roncesvalles) July 2nd at 5pm! Come by for some jazz fest fun!

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Thanks Darko! It was great to meet you in person.
And Glenn - I wish you could have been there too! :)
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Shannon Butcher is happy that the Bobcaygeon arrangement went well after the on-stage band meeting! What a fun gig! Thanks to everyone who came out to listen!!

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Shannon Butcher is hoping to see you at the Rex on July 1st. We'll be there from 5:00-7:00! We'll add in some Hip for Canada Day.

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There's just something about the Rex during the festival!
SBQ returns to our home away from home, The Rex Jazz Club, to celebrate Canada Day at Toronto Jazz Festival. There will be some new tunes, some duets and of course some clas...
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Time:5:00PM Wednesday, July 1st
Location:The Rex Jazz Bar
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Shannon Butcher is trying to expand her team with invitations to the Rex on July 1st. You - yes, you - are invited!

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"Are you aware of the music known as jazz?" tee hee hee.
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Shannon Butcher Final vocal warm-ups before driving over to Canterbury Music Co to record with Ross MacIntyre!!

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Shannon Butcher Rain, rain go away. I want to sing at the Burlington Music Festival today!! See the SBQuintet at the Cogeco Stage 461 Brant Street at 8pm

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Hey Jordan! So glad you were able to make the show!
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Shannon Butcher New video clip - Live at the Lula!!

Source: www.youtube.com
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The Shannon Butcher Quintet plays the Cogeco Stage!
SBQ plays one of Southern Ontario's finest music festivals! So many great bands and all for free!
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Time:8:00PM Saturday, June 20th
Location:Cogeco Stage
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Shannon Butcher hopes you'll be able to join her and Ross MacIntyre when the play the Trane on Wednesday night!

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I know should is a bit of an evil word but this weekend after performing at the Art of Jazz festival so many "shoulds" came to mind.  Don't worry, they're not all bad.The Art of Jazz Festival SHOULD: have more attendees have better promotion be more recognized because the artists both...
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Today, June 10th, is my good friend Zandee's birthday.  (Happy Birthday Zandee!!) Tonight while she and I schmoozed at the Connect T.O...
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Just days before they go in to the studio, Shannon & Ross debut material for their new album!
Vocalist Shannon Butcher and bassist Ross MacIntyre have the kind of musical chemistry that can only be developed over years of friendship. Whether they are covering jazz stan...
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Time:8:00PM Wednesday, June 17th
Location:The Trane
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Shannon Butcher is looking forward to next week's gig with Ross MacIntyre

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Darko - I'm so glad you can come to the gig!
Ross - yes
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Before our final show at the Lula Lounge for the Up Jumped Spring tour Micah and I stopped in at Jazz.FM91 for a morning interview with Ralph Benmergui.  We discussed touring and flying, music and friendship, and my love of Pearl Jam.  Perhaps I should record a Ten tribute album next...In case...
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Shannon Butcher Listen to a podcast of my interview with Micah Barnes and Ralph Benmergui!

Source: www.jazz.fm
JAZZ.FM91, Canada's only not-for-profit radio station dedicated to jazz and the jazz community at large. Featuring on-air and web only streams, news, program listings, playlists, and more.
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Shannon Butcher Thanks to everyone who came out to the Lula last week!! What a wonderful way to close the tour!!

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Thanks Mathieu! It was great to meet you in Montreal!
Terry
Terry
Your voice is fabulous Shannon. :) I was happy to finally see you perform (well, you know, since 1990 anyway!)
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Shannon Butcher The internet could keep you reading 24/7!

Source: www.stopsmilingonline.com
The magazine for high-minded lowlifes. Based in Chicago and New York, STOP SMILING is an artist-friendly, artist-run bimonthly magazine of words, pictures, illustrations and design.
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Not since my days of backpacking around Europe have I used so many modes of transportation in one month...
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Shannon Butcher is singing at the Lula Lounge tonight at 8:30!! Come on down to 1585 Dundas Street West to hear Shannon & Micah!

Terry
Terry
I did - and with banners. Who else can say that? (grin - you can sing like there's no tomorrow Shannon!)
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Shannon Butcher Chatting with Micah on Jazz.FM Wednesday morning at 9AM!

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The Up Jumped Spring Tour hits the 401!  I don't have a lavish tour bus to my name just yet, but I do have wonderful bandmates with road friendly cars.  Micah and Daniel picked me up today to stretch out on the highway to our first tour stop of the weekend - Ottawa's Mercury Lounge...
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