Shannon Shade

Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / sparkling golden w/ rings - Image HostingAs a vocal major, Shannon received her Performance Diploma at Malaspina University College (Nanaimo, BC) in Jazz Studies. During her time at Malaspina she performed and soloed frequently with the Malaspina Choir, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and several first- rate jazz combos. Shannon has also expanded her experience through performing in several roles in TV/film, gospel choirs and musical theatre productions including Titanic, The New Musical, Dracula.The Musical?, and The Rocky Horror Show.
After graduating from Malaspina, Shannon fronted different bands with styles ranging from jazz to bluegrass and soon she began to write her own music. This led to an opportunity to study songwriting in Tennessee (USA) with industry leaders and to work as a session singer in both Nashville and Memphis.
Inspired by this experience and determined to get ahead in the music industry, she returned to Canada with a much stronger focus to succeed as an artist.
In Calgary AB, Shannon has appeared in Calgary Living Magazine and has been a finalist in the David Foster Star Search. She gigs regularly for corporate functions and fundraising events. As well, she won a singing contest that landed her a 3 month long gig in a Las Vegas show called The Cowboy Cabaret.
Shannon currently lives and performs in both Calgary and Las Vegas, NV.