Shannon Thomas (singer)
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| Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Labels | Currently unsigned |
Shannon Thomas (born March 12, 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a pop and rock singer, songwriter, and pianist who is currently gaining recognition in her hometown and regional area. She currently resides with her boyfriend Curtis Kline in Tulsa.
[edit] Biography
Shannon was born and raised in Tulsa, OK and went to Union High School. She started playing piano at the age of 6, and decided to start composing music and singing when she was 22. Her first live performance was at the Mustard Tree, a venue in Muskogee, OK.
Shannon has since played popular venues such as Bricktown Live (Oklahoma City), The Cain's Ballroom (Tulsa), and the Red Sea Club (St. Louis), and was selected for a featured spot at Diversafest in 2005 and 2006. Her contact list includes active fans from as far away as Brazil and the UK.
Shannon is heavily influenced by musicians of her generation such as Vanessa Carlton and Hanson.
[edit] Independent Releases
Shannon released "The Something I Believe In" independently in 2005. The LP is no longer available for sale.
Shannon released "Brainstorms," a full-length independent album, on July 17, 2006. She recorded the tracks at Self Titled Entertainment in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shannon provided the vocals and piano tracks, and she worked with studio musician and producer John Conrad on the rest of the instrumentation.
