Shannon Shaw and Friends with Noise Pop Festival at KQED Live
Enjoy an intimate night with Shannon Shaw, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter behind Shannon & The Clams. Known for her magnetic stage presence and a sound that fuses soul, doo-wop, and California garage rock, Shannon brings her a blend of grit and vulnerability to this special Noise Pop Festival showcase. This exclusive performance offers a chance to get up close with a distinctive Bay Area see artists up close surrounded by stories, sound, and community.
Hosted by KQED Live in partnership with Noise Pop, the evening celebrates the local roots and bold voices that continue to shape the Bay Area’s music scene. Join us as Shannon Shaw takes us behind the songs, her creative journey, and what keeps her tied to the Bay.
About the Artist
Shannon Shaw, the captivating vocalist, bassist, and founder of Shannon & the Clams, valiantly strikes out on her own, gracing us with her first solo album, Shannon In Nashville. In a nod to Dusty Springfield’s 1969 classic Dusty in Memphis, Shaw made her own pilgrimage down South to collaborate with The Black Key’s Dan Auerbach and a congregation of revered old-school session musicians which have played on notable records by Elvis, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, Sturgill Simpson, and Nikki Lane, to name just a few.
About the Guests
Joel Robinow:
Joel Robinow (Once & Future band) sets a widescreen tone with piano-driven psych-soul, satin grooves, and baroque turns that nod to classic 70’s pop while staying fiercely now.
Anna Hillburg:
Once described as the love child of Christie McVie and Herb Alpert, singer-songwriter and trumpeter Anna Hillburg has released 3 full length albums and an EP, ranging from folk-inspired chamber pop to synth pop. In addition to her solo work, she is an in-demand session and live musician, working with artists like Shannon Shaw, Will Sprott, and The Dodos.
Noelle Fiore:
Noelle Fiore is a Country and Americana singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Noelle’s debut album with her band Noelle & The Deserters, released May 2024, is described as southwestern honky tonk from the high desert of New Mexico to the golden hills of California. Noelle also lends her guitar playing and vocals to The Shannon Shaw band, and previously Bay Area bands Magic Trick and Sweet Chariot.
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