Local Band Network Member Since: October 15, 2002
Last Update: November 17, 2005
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Music types:
Country, Christian
Description:
A nice clean acoustic guitar.”
That is Shannon Reigns’ favorite accompaniment. The new voice rising in Country and Gospel music is not in Nashville, but in Oregon. And it belongs to Reigns. Just like that acoustic guitar, Reigns’ voice delivers clean and clear whether she is singing Country or Gospel.
This Oregon resident is a true artist having written or co-written all of the songs on her debut Country CD, “A Place In My Heart and Gospel CD, “Movin‘ On, Lettin‘ Go.” The words have been with her since high school, but it wasn’t until she matured some that she felt the thoughts needed to be brought to life through music. “My lyrics come from personal situations,” she says. “But the experiences of my friends and family also provide me with a lot of inspiration.”
Reigns has fronted many bands whose styles range from early rock-n-roll to bluegrass, but she could never escape the church-influenced country music that coursed through her. After a successful Gospel tour, “Breakin’ Out” in 2004/2005, Shannon has begun singing and performing Country music with her new band “Rolling Thunder”. She also continues to write and perform worship and gospel songs when the opportunities present themselves. With many more songs in the works, Reigns hopes to produce a new Country & Gospel CD before the years end.
Her music recalls the classic and contemporary country hits that are a part of her repertoire. But it is Reigns’ voice and presence that captivates her audience’s hearts and minds. Shannon has been a finalist in regional singing competitions including the “Colgate Country Showdown and “Exalting Him 2005“. Her style is a unique blend of traditional country sound and modern country songwriting. Her mid-range alto is sometimes Rosanne Cash, sometimes Anne Murray and sometimes Karen Carpenter. Oregon may not be Nashville – but for now it is the perfect accompaniment for the career for Reigns, her words and her voice.
Band Members:
Shannon Reigns (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Keyboard) Leon Taylor (Lead Guitar, Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar) Tim Crocker (Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals) Steve Brock (Drums, Background Vocals) Ken (Bass Guitar)
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