Shaun Barrowes

Wedding Dance Song on Drop Dead Diva

2011-07-17T18:31:00.000-07:00

Today's episode of Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime) featured my song, "Hop, Skip and a Jump" with Louis Van Amstel! Louis performs a quick dance for the new bride and groom to be, to the song "Hop, Skip and a Jump". You can find the song on iTunes or Amazon: iTunes page

Live for Music (lyrics)

2011-07-11T17:03:00.000-07:00

Live for Music

Take center stage and lose it
show the world you live for music
Take your broken dreams and use it
show us you live for music

Vs. 1
you punched my face for the first time
you knocked me down so you think that I
am terrified but i'm not scared of you
i'll jump over your head to escape
i'll let the wind carry me away
to new blue skies

when rocks are pouring down like rain
i wanna be the one holding the flame
but a distant voice that knows my name
is flooding my soul
it says...

Chorus
take center stage and lose it
show the world you live for music
take your broken dreams and use it
show us you live for music
add up all your cuts and bruises
show the world you live for music
throw away your last excuses
show us you live for music

Vs. 2
these words come from the back of my mind
i promise i won't be satisfied
til i can sing them all directly to you
i'll sing it loud and i'll sing it clear
i'll overcome your longest fears
and shoot through mine

when words are knives you throw my way
i wanna be the one holding the flame
but every voice that knows my name
is flooding my soul

Chorus (repeated)

Bridge
with clouds between my knees
the stars are within my reach

Chorus (repeated)

I live for music
I live for music
I live for music

PAID Gig! Audition for Live for Music TV!

2011-06-28T01:31:00.000-07:00

PAID gig: $500 plus exposure to hundreds of thousands.
We're casting singers, rappers, dancers and models to star in our series, Live for Music TV SEASON TWO.

Audition rules and details:
1-You can submit any YouTube video that showcases your talent (cover song or original), but we prefer a RECENT video that you've filmed within the last year.
2-Title your audition video, "My audition for Live for Music TV"
3-Add this line as the first sentence of your video description: "My audition for Live for Music TV (http://www.youtube.com/liveformusictv)"
4-Submit your audition as a Video Response to this YouTube Video

Those are the only rules. There is no cost, and you can submit any video you want, and as many videos as you want.

PS. If you support music education: All download sales of this new single, "Live for Music" are donated to the cause! Please buy the song on iTunes
to show your support for struggling music and arts programs.

Please let me know if you have any questions!
Scott Holmes
liveformusictv@gmail.com

New Single!! "Live for Music", Donated to help Music Education!

2011-06-27T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest single, "Live for Music":

We're donating ALL proceeds from this song to benefit music and arts education. Please buy this song and tell your friends to do the same :)

If you would like to show your support for music and arts programs in schools, you can:
1-Watch our music video for "Live for Music" and click on the advertisements
2-Buy the song on iTunes or Amazon
3-Share steps 1 and 2 with your friends

If you would like to donate more than $1 to this cause, please email Scott Holmes: liveformusictour@gmail.com

Thanks!

BUY Tickets to the Live for Music Concert and Dance Party!!

2011-06-13T23:15:00.000-07:00

LIVE FOR MUSIC CONCERT & DANCE PARTY

JUNE 25th- SAT
PRESALE TICKETS NOW! BUY!

///CONCERT/// 7:30PM-9PM
LAUREN FRODERMAN (So You Think You Can Dance)
JUSTIN WILLIAMS (American Idol)
SHAUN BARROWES (American Idol)
MY-KEY STANZIONE
KAITLYN SCHWALBE
SYDNEY SORENSON (Utah Jazz)
ALEXANDRIA MURILLO (Miss Springville/Mapleton)
Lindsey Stirling (America's Got Talent)
JARED MURILLO (Strictly Come Ball Room)
ASHLEY GALVAN (So You Think You Can Dance)
KOTAHI TARAWHITI
MADDIE WILSON
CENTER STAGE SENIOR & JUNIOR COMPANIES

///DANCE PARTY/// 9:30PM-1AM

DJ MARCUS WING

Tickets: $10 (All the proceeds are donated to high school music and arts programs!)

Sponsored by: Sammy's Cafe- http://sammyspieshake.com/ , iHappi Text//APP, http://topblip.com/ , Center Stage Studios & http://Liveformusictour.com/

Help one of these schools win $10,000

2011-05-15T22:48:00.000-07:00

Whichever school receives the most views on their YouTube video by June 25th, wins $10,000. Here are the schools who have entered this contest, so far:

Maple Mountain High School
Orem High School
Morristown West High School
Springville High School
Spanish Fork High School
Joseph Case High School

$2,500 for song placement on Live for Music TV, season 2!

2011-04-28T11:16:00.000-07:00

Submit via Reverbnation--it's a FREE listing: Reverbnation Submission

Live for Music TV has become widely successful in its first three months! With nearly half a million views and over 2,000 subscribers in 3 months, we've decided to produce a SECOND SEASON! Producer and star of the show, Shaun Barrowes, will be heading on his Live for Music Tour, so he will be taking his series on the road with him. We're now looking for the best songs to feature, and we'll pay $2,500 for song licensing. This will be a non-exclusive agreement.

If selected, your song will be featured TWICE--1) Your original recording will be featured in the series as traditional song placement, and 2) Your song will be performed by Shaun Barrowes (from American Idol) and one of the top show choirs in the nation!

BEFORE submitting to this listing, please check out the songs we used for Season One to find out what kinds of songs we're looking for: Live for Music TV Link

BONUS POINTS for anyone who posts a comment on our latest video. When posting a comment, simply sign your name at the bottom of the comment, or sign the artist or band name, so we link your generous and flattering comment to your song submission :)

Submit via Reverbnation--it's a FREE listing: Reverbnation Submission

Post comments and win some awesome headphones!

2011-04-26T11:58:00.000-07:00

Whoever posts THE MOST comments on our new YouTube video, wins a pair of awesome iFrogz headphones.

This is the latest episode:
Episode #11

Check out the headphones you'll win: iFrogz Headphones

Rules:
Post as many comments as you want on Episode #11. Your comments MUST BE REAL COMMENTS. Whoever has the most comments (this includes all comment responses), wins the headphones!

#11 Who You Are - Jessie J (Cover by Shaun Barrowes and Live for Music)

2011-04-26T11:12:00.000-07:00

Let's see if we can push this video to 100,000 views, like we did with Episode #1!

Sail Away, Soldier LYRICS

2011-04-24T21:40:00.000-07:00

Sail Away, Soldier
Written by: Shaun Barrowes, Maddie Wilson

Vs. 1
I picture you in your stripes
You’re looking might strong
Remember back on simpler days
We were jumping in the pond
And I was having trouble swimming
Back to higher ground
You rescued me without a thought
Now I’m safe and sound

Chorus 1
Sail away soldier
Never forget
The stories I told you
On the swing set
We were just kids then
So many hours ago
So sail away soldier
Just find your way home

Vs. 2
I fought you back in grade school
For the cutest girl in town
She’s standing by your side now
And she’s right where she belongs
I recall our wilder days
When we would scale the hardest climb
You’ll always be the fearless leader
In my eyes

Chorus
Sail away soldier
Never forget
I’m always behind you
I follow your steps
We’re all so amazed by
The courage you’ve shown
So sail away soldier
Find your way

Bridge
Home is where
Your heart will stay
With friends and family
Holding on
All our prayers
We send your way
Even now,
As you’re sailing on

Chorus 3
Sail away soldier
There’s no easy goodbye
Just think of the sun, it’s
The same on our side
When the night falls, just
Look to the stars
We’re under the same sky
And God’s never far

Get Featured on Live for Music TV!

2011-04-01T20:31:00.000-07:00

Live for Music TV is always looking for the best SONGS and TALENT to feature on their series!

Songs: we're looking for songs in all styles and genres. We'll pay $2,500 for song licensing for the next song placement. The listing will soon be posted on ReverbNation. Sign up on our email list to know when this listing is posted: Email List

Talent: we're looking for the best talent to feature as Remote Duets from all parts of the world. We're open to ALL types of talent: singers, dancers, actors, visual artists, etc. To be considered, please sign up on our email list (link listed above) and we will notify you of our next open audition.

Shaun Barrowes and the Live for Music Team

Vote for Shaun and Maddie to perform at Stadium of Fire!

2011-03-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

Dynamic duo Maddie Wilson and Shaun Barrowes have made it into the Top 40 for the chance to perform for 50,000 people, open for BRAD PAISLEY and DAVID ARCHULETA at The Stadium of Fire, and win $10,000!! Voting ends on April 15th.

Visit this website and click on the "Vote Now" to vote for our video!, or copy and paste: http://www.freedomfestival.org/events/stadium-of-fire-talent-search/

Our video, "Waiting Outside the Lines" has reached 171,000 views on YouTube, and now it could win us a spot to perform for 50,000 people at the Stadium of Fire! Please vote for us and spread the word!

We greatly appreciate the support in this!

Post this video--we're giving away 10 pairs of headphones!

2011-03-22T09:21:00.000-07:00

Here's the new episode from Live for Music TV:
Episode #9

We're giving away 10 pairs of iFrogz Headphones!! Post this video on your facebook page--the 10 people with the most "Likes" on their video post receive a pair of headphones!

We're giving away 5 pairs of these headphones
We're giving away 5 pairs of these headphones

Here's the Live for Music TV Channel

Rules:
1-Copy this link and post it in your Facebook status: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgA8gdrTrc
2-Tell your friends to "Like" your post of this video
3-Whoever receives the most "likes" on their video by Monday (March 28, noon MST) wins a pair of headphones from iFrogz EarPollution!

Do you wanna be on Live for Music TV??

2011-03-01T00:17:00.000-08:00

If you or anyone you know would like to be on the Live for Music TV channel, here's your chance! Compete for a chance to receive hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube as a featured guest on our new YouTube series!

Monster Vox and Live for Music Competition

We've set up a free competition for you to submit your YouTube videos and compete for a chance to be a featured guest on Live for Music TV. Check out the YouTube channel where you would be featured if you win: Live for Music YouTube Channel

Anyone can enter. You can submit a YouTube video featuring any skill of yours. We're mostly looking for singers, dancers and musicians, but we're also open to non-music related skills, such as: acting, drawing, martial arts, etc. We're interested in featuring talent of all types!

We did it! We reached 100,000 views!

2011-02-20T21:33:00.001-08:00

Thanks for posting my video and sharing it with your friends! Episode #1 reached 100,000 views today! It's currently at 107,000, and because of your help, it's growing fast.

Here's that link, again:
YouTube Link

Episode #6 will be posted this Tuesday--it's another duet with Maddie and I, and we're performing a song from indie singer-songwriters, Aaron and Andrew. We hope you like it!

Shaun

Music Supervisor looking for songs for new Series!

2011-01-25T15:19:00.000-08:00

A popular new online series with a young fan base (target audience is 13-18) is looking for songs to feature, singers and dancers to perform. This is a musical series that features young singers and dancers from around the world performing different songs with international pop sensation and former American Idol finalist, Shaun Barrowes.

Here's the series: YouTube

An international TV network is interested in filming the making of these videos and broadcasting them to 200 countries!

For songs, submit through Sonicbids or Reverbnation.

For singers and dancers, submit your video submissions directly to our YouTube channel. For questions, email Scott at: liveformusictv@gmail.com

Check out my new video--post it and I'll send you the song!

2011-01-10T22:23:00.000-08:00

Post this video on your Facebook page and we'll send you the song as a free download!

Here's the first video in my new YouTube series, featuring 13 year old singer, Maddie Wilson: YouTube Video

I'll be posting a new video on YouTube every Tuesday, featuring some of the best singers and musicians I find from my Live for Music Tour. I hope you'll tune in every Tuesday to see the new video posted. We're also going to be airing a new TV show about the making of these videos. More on the TV show is soon to come.

Thanks for watching!

High school music showdown to win $50,000!

2011-01-04T09:37:00.000-08:00

Show us you Live for Music! Compete to win $50,000 and the Live for Music Title!

American Idol finalist Shaun Barrowes and Stephanie Castagnier from NBC’s The Apprentice are coordinating with MENC to find the top 30 high school music ensembles in the country to showcase in their Live for Music Tour and award one grand prize of $50,000 to the top high school music ensemble!

The Top 30 Schools will win:

A Live for Music Tour Concert:
International pop sensation and American Idol finalist, Shaun Barrowes, and Stephanie Castagnier from NBC’s The Apprentice will come to your school. Shaun Barrowes and his band will perform in your school auditorium and showcase your top students in the concert, including your top choir, band, orchestra, drum line and dance team.

A Full Concert DVD:
A professional film crew will film the concert and create a full concert DVD of your performance with Shaun Barrowes. These DVD’s will be available the week after the concert.

Your Own Professional Music Video:
Your school’s winning music ensemble will be invited to a professional recording studio to record one of Shaun Barrowes original compositions. A professional film crew will use your ensemble’s new recording to film a top quality, high end music video with your students.

And, 20% of all ticket sale proceeds will be donated to your school’s music and arts program.

For more information, contest rules and details on how to enter, please visit our Website

Live for Music YouTube Series looking for duets

2010-12-12T16:45:00.000-08:00

We're searching for special guest artists to feature in the Live for Music YouTube Series. Here's more details on what this series is:

The Live for Music YouTube Series begins January of 2011! Every Tuesday, we'll post a brand new video of a Live performance with Shaun Barrowes and special guests.

Here's the weekly line up for each month:
Week # 1: Current Hit (Cover)
Week # 2: Current Hit ft. Special Guest Artist (Cover)
Week # 3: Classic Song (Cover)
Week # 4: Original Song ft. Special Guest Artist
Week # 5: Re-Post or Special

Become a fan on Facebook.

Sign up on the email list.

Search for young singers, dancers and musicians to feature as soloists!

2010-12-12T16:39:00.000-08:00

The Live for Music Tour would like to find exceptional soloists for our high school concerts. We're looking for singers, dancers and musicians under the age of 18. For information on the Live for Music Tour, please visit our website.

We're looking for soloists to feature in our concerts, and we're still booking all the upcoming high school shows. We started a YouTube contest between schools simply because we were receiving too much demand and had to figure out a way to select the schools we visit. So here's what you could do to be a part of Live for Music:

1-Send us a YouTube video of you performing one of Shaun Barrowes' original songs. You'll find some of the other audition videos here.

2-Help one of your local high schools win a Live for Music Concert. Show this website to one of the teachers at the school (they can be in charge of any music ensemble at the school--choir, glee, drumline, jazz band, dance, etc.) and help them put together winning videos for the contest.

If you help your own high school win, you'll definitely have the chance to be featured as a soloist. Otherwise, you can take your chances and hope we book a school close to you. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Here's the new YouTube video I did with Mandy Moore!

2010-12-08T21:46:00.001-08:00

The brand new dance video I filmed with world reknowned choreographer, Mandy Moore (from So You Think You Can Dance) is now on YouTube! Check it out and let me know what you think: YouTube Link

ALSO, I just finished and posted the new Radio edit for "...And I Dance" on my reverbnation page. You can hear it in full length, so be sure to visit my Reverbnation Page and give it a listen :)

I hope you like the new video and song!! For more updates, become a fan on Facebook

Shaun Barrowes
Live for Music Tour

Lead Singers wanted for major International Tour

2010-10-26T22:39:00.000-07:00

Shaun Barrowes from Fox TV’s American Idol, and Stephanie Castagnier from NBC’s The Apprentice are searching for the best singers to put on tour. They have established The Live for Music Tour, and they’re overbooked. Shaun Barrowes is personally headlining 80 concerts, with an average sized audience of 1,000 people. Now he’s looking for singers with star quality to headline 10-40 concerts (depends on your level of expertise). This would put you directly in front of 10,000-40,000 people, most of whom are high school students. You will also be supporting a great cause, as these concerts benefit Child Cause (Child Cause raises teen drug awareness by inspiring through the arts).

As part of the Live for Music Tour, you will be performing with the high school’s choir, jazz band, drum line, orchestra and Dance Company. These school music groups will accompany you in a major concert production that will be televised and broadcast internationally.

All expenses for the tour will be covered by Live for Music. You will also be compensated for every concert. These are PAYING gigs. Pay is TBA. The tour starts FALL of 2011.

The goal is to make you famous in each of these cities, so we can make sure these concerts are a BIG deal to the school and the community. We’re looking for singers we can turn into celebrities. We have a couple of TV shows we’re producing to help with this, as well as major publicity campaigns that we launch in each of these cities.

Instructions for submitting:
To submit for this listing, we need you to record and post a YouTube video of your performance to one of Shaun Barrowes’ original songs. You can find free minus tracks and lyrics on his ReverbNation page. If you would like a lead sheet for any of the songs, please email us and we’ll send that to you, also for free. Your video should be titled: “(Your Name) auditions for Live for Music”. In the description, you should include the name of the song and the artist (Shaun Barrowes). In order to qualify for this tour, your YouTube video needs to reach 1,000 views (this is so we know you're a SERIOUS artist!). This WILL NOT be a competition to see who gets the most views. Once you receive 1,000 views, your video will be judged fairly with all of the others.

RULES:
This submission is open to ALL Ages. Your YouTube video must have at least 1000 views and it must be a video of the artist's performance to one of Shaun Barrowes original songs. Artists can submit as many videos as they want. Artists can interpret Shaun Barrowes music however they want, and produce any version or rendition of these songs for their video audition.

View others' Auditions

Please email us if you have any questions: liveformusictv@gmail.com
You can also visit the website for more information: www.liveformusictour.com and www.childcause.com

You can also submit via Sonicbids:

Here's a video of the Maple Mountain High School Concert

2010-10-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

Check out this video--it features many of the talented dancers from Maple Mountain high school:

...And I Dance Lyrics

2010-10-05T21:45:00.000-07:00

…And I Dance

Vs. 1
Your words are all related
To the winds that pass me by
A beat has resonated
From the corners of my
Mind if I
Step outside
And jump back into me
‘Cause on my skin
And deep within
Is a burning melody

Chorus
…And I dance
Like I’m pushing through the crowded street
Cause I just gotta move my feet
…And I dance
Like I’m banging on an open door
To try to release the flow
…And I Dance
Like I need to fill the spaces with noise
Because without dance
What’s the point

Vs. 2
The road to me’s congested
I stand in my own line
It’s time for my confession
To the people I’m
Behind the wall
And above it all
Is a song that carries me
Back inside
My fragile mind
That strengthens to the beat

Final chorus:
…And I dance
Like I’m pushing through the crowded street
Cause I just gotta move my feet
…And I dance
Like I’m banging on an open door
To try to release the flow
…And I Dance
Like I never felt love before
And I’d find it beneath the floor
…And I Dance
Like I need to fill the spaces with noise
Because without dance
What’s the point

Bring Live for Music to your school!!

2010-09-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

We've performed at three high schools, so far: Maple Mountain High School (Spanish Fork, UT), Layton High School (Layton, UT), and Tualatin High School (Tualatin, OR). All three were successful shows! We truly enjoyed performing with these high school kids and would absolutely love to perform with any one of those kids again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b9WUiwLKcM
Here's a YouTube video with some backstage footage of two of those shows. Please show this video to everyone you can! Pass it along to high school teachers, students, parents, or anyone else you can think of.

Any schools interested in bringing Live for Music to their school, please contact Scott Holmes: liveformusictv@gmail.com

You can also book Live for Music directly from our website: Live for Music Website

Do you know anyone in Utah or Portland, OR?

2010-09-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

If these first high school shows are successful, my team and I will be doing them at hundreds of high schools around the country. This could essentially provide a huge chunk of annual funding to all high schools so we can keep music education alive. Please tell friends and family about this and help me support the music and arts programs at high schools around the country!

The first concerts are:
Sept. 8th-9th: Maple Mountain High School (Spanish Fork, UT). 7pm. Tickets are $10. Visit the high school website to buy tickets in advance (http://mmhs.nebo.edu)
Sept. 11th: Layton High School (Layton, UT). 7pm. Tickets are $10. Get tickets at the door or at the school.
Sept. 16th: Tualatin High School (Tualatin, OR). 7:30pm. Tickets are $5. Get tickets at the door or at the school.

For a list of all high schools currently booked for the Live for Music Tour, visit: www.liveformusictour.com

Thanks and we hope to see you at one of these awesome concerts!!

Next week is my biggest performance, ever!!

2010-08-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

So remember that time when I was on American Idol and had the opportunity to sing for 30 million people? My Live for Music Tour is BIGGER than that! That's how big this is, and the very first show we're doing is at Maple Mountain High School on Sept. 8th and 9th. It'll be televised and every high school in the country will see it. About 350 high school students are involved in this production. My band and I will be performing with the full sound and lighting rig. I've got singers, musicians, drummers, dancers, a big screen and everything else to make this show AWESOME!

If you want to come to this show, you need to buy tickets ASAP! 350 high school students are currently selling tickets which means both nights will sell out soon. You can buy tickets, here:

http://mmhs.nebo.edu

It's the Nebo School District, and the school is Maple Mountain. You have to register to buy tickets, but it only takes a second. Tickets are $10 and all of the proceeds are donated to the high school's music and arts program to help SAVE the arts at public schools. Help me save these important programs and buy your tickets right away.

We hope to see you there!!

Shaun Barrowes and the Live for Music Team

Show your support for our Live for Music Tour!

2010-07-28T23:08:00.000-07:00

As you may or may not be aware, many high school music programs across the country are being downsized or completely cut due to lack of funding. This is a real tragedy, since the appreciation of music can have such a profound effect on so many lives. The goal of our tour is to raise awareness of this issue and to give these music programs a needed boost. We've booked over 20 high schools around the country for our first Live for Music Tour and are very excited about the potential of this tour.

If you would like to show your support please donate by clicking on the PayPal button below. You can donate using any major credit card or PayPal account:

John F Kennedy HS Live for Music Concert

2010-07-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

When: Sept. 24th (Friday), 7:30pm
Where: John F Kenndey High School
Address: 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638
Tickets: $10

Shaun Barrowes performs at John F Kennedy High School to help raise money for their music program. Shaun will be performing with Tualatin HS's Choir and Dance Team.

75% of profits for this concert will go towards JFK High School's music program. The other 25% is donated to Child Cause (www.childcause.com) to provide a positive peer network for kids affected by AIDS and substance abusive households. This will be an incredible show, and it's for a great cause. Please spread the word to all of your friends and help us raise money for this great cause. Help us save music education! Please spread the word to all of your friends and help us raise money for this great cause. Help us save music education!

Tualatin High School Live for Music Concert

2010-07-17T14:26:00.000-07:00

When: Sept. 16th (Thursday), 7:30pm
Where: Tualatin High School
Address: 22300 Southwest Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin, OR 97062
Tickets: $5

Shaun Barrowes performs at Tualatin High School to help raise money for their music program. Shaun will be performing with Tualatin HS's Crimsonnaires and Dance Team.

100% of profits for this concert will go towards Tualatin High School's music program. Please spread the word to all of your friends and help us raise money for this great cause. Help us save music education!

Here's a Brand New Song!!

2010-05-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

Suggest either of these pages to all your Facebook friends and receive my brand new song, "Rose" as a free download (visit the websites and click on "Suggest to Friends"; then click on all of your friends and Send Invitation):

Shaun Barrowes Facebook Music Page

Live for Music Tour Facebook Page

Message me on Facebook or email my team (hammerhandsdance@gmail.com) after you've invited your friends to either of these pages to receive the free download. You can hear a clip of the song, "Rose", on the music player to the right.

Thanks for your support and I hope you enjoy the new song!

Shaun

Layton HS Music Benefit Concert

2010-05-13T11:43:00.000-07:00

When: Sept. 11th (Saturday), 7pm
Where: Layton High School
Address: 440 Wasatch, Layton, UT 84041
Tickets: $10

Shaun Barrowes performs at Layton High School to help raise money for their music program. Shaun will be performing with Layton HS's choir, jazz band and dance team.

75% of profits for this concert will go towards Layton High School's music program. The other 25% is donated to Child Cause (www.childcause.com) to provide a positive peer network for kids affected by AIDS and substance abusive households. This will be an incredible show, and it's for a great cause. Please spread the word to all of your friends and help us raise money for this great cause. Help us save music education!

If you can't make it to the concert, you can still donate to help the Layton HS music program:

Maple Mountain HS Music Benefit Concert

2010-05-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

When: Sept. 8th (Wednesday), 7pm
Where: Maple Mountain High School
Address: 51 North 2550 East, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Tickets: $10

Shaun Barrowes performs at Maple Mountain high school to raise money for their music program. 75% of all ticket proceeds go directly to their music program. The other 25% is donated to Child Cause (www.childcause.com) to help teens through music and the arts to overcome various substance abuse problems. This performance will feature the Maple Mountain HS choir, jazz band, drill team and dance team. This is a show you don't want to miss, and it's all for a great cause!

If you can't make it to the concert, you can still donate to help the Maple Mountain HS music program:

Arundel HS Music and Arts Benefit Concert

2010-04-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

Oct. 28th, 2010, 7:30pm
Tickets: $10-$15
Where: Arundel High School Auditorium
Address: 1001 Annapolis Road, Gambrills, MD

Arundel High School Choir joins international singer-songwriter, Shaun Barrowes, on the stage for a concert performance. Profits for this performance will go towards the Arundel High School Music and Arts program. Tickets will go on sale in August.

If you can't make it, you can donate to the cause via Paypal:

Do you know any singers, dancers or musicians?

2010-04-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

We're coordinating a major US tour. Do you know any high school singers, dancers or musicians in the US who would like to perform with us on stage? If you know of any, please tell them to contact me (shaunbarrowes.fans@gmail.com), Marsha (marshastoutenburg@gmail.com) or Sarah (sstewart217@gmail.com).

It doesn't matter where in the US they live, this opportunity applies to all high school musicians, singers and dancers who would like to perform with us on our new US tour.

This is all for a great cause to save High School Music programs and to help teens avoid and overcome addiction through music and the arts. For more info: Live for Music Tour Website

Thanks for your support!

Shaun Barrowes and the Hammer Hands Team

Emotion Constellation is now available!

2010-03-16T10:12:00.001-07:00

Be the first to buy Emotion Constellation on Amazon or iTunes:

Here are the lyrics for each of the new songs:

Live or Die
Light of the Day/Dark of the Night
Army of Kings
Emotion Constellation
You Came Along

Pre-Order Emotion Constellation and Receive 3 Bonus Tracks!

2010-01-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

March 16th, 2010, Shaun Barrowes will release his sophomore album, Emotion Constellation. Listen to clips from the new album on the website player.

Album Tracks:
1-Emotion Constellation
2-Live or Die
3-Light of the Day/Dark of the Night
4-You Came Along
5-Army of Kings

Bonus Tracks:
1-Roxanne
2-Crazy
3-Bridge Over Troubled Waters

2010 Tour Schedule

2009-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

I'll keep updating this as we finalize the tour for 2010:

Feb. 5th--Vancouver, BC. Venue: Raw Canvas
Feb. 6th--Kirkland, WA. Venue: Kirkland Performing Arts Center. Tickets on sale:
Buy Tickets

Feb. 12th--Murray, UT. Venue: Desert Star Theater. Link for Tickets: Buy Tickets

March 5th-6th: Cabo, Mexico. Venue: Cabo Villas Beach Resort

March 20th-21st--Domodossola, Italy. Venue: Teatro Galletti.
March 26th: Cavan, Ireland. Venue: McGinnity's Bar
March 27th: Longford, Ireland. Venue: Skelly's Bar
March 31st: Kendal, UK. Venue: Bootlegger's Bar
April 2nd: Hereford, UK. Venue: The Blue Room
April 5th: Pevensey Bay, UK. Venue: The Beach Tavern

May 7th: Vancouver, BC. Venue: Tom Lee Music Hall
May 8th: Portland, OR. Venue: The Old Church
May 22nd: Denver, CO. Venue: The King Center

January 15th: Brisbane, Australia.

Where should we tour?

2009-11-28T13:49:00.001-08:00

If you want us to tour to your hometown, here's an option:

We're putting something together with college and HS choir teachers around the world. If you know of any cool choir teachers for College or HS, please let us know who. If you can put in a good word for us with that choir teacher, it'll help. We'll perform in any town around the world if we can team up with one of the music/choir teachers in that town. If you need more info before you recommend your choir teacher, please feel free to ask. We recently had a choir join us on a couple of our shows and it really sounded amazing!

Thanks, as always for your help! We hope to tour to your city this time around!!

Music widget

2009-09-11T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here's my new music widget:

Light of the Day Lyrics

2009-08-30T13:39:00.000-07:00

I realize I should have these lyrics posted somewhere. I'll start by posting them here on my website and will see about adding them to some of the online databases. Please feel free to post these online on any lyric websites you want.

Light of the Day/Dark of the Night
Shaun Barrowes

Vs. 1
I jumped through all the shades of gray
No rainbows where my winds blow
My hand still holds the right to blame
The high road I crawl down

Chorus
Oh—what’s the price you pay
For the all the ones you try
To save
Why walk the lonely road
Where all the heroes die
Before long

Vs. 2
With all the soles of shoes worn thin
Let’s stop this hot coals nonsense
I’m losing face with my own heart
How do I bring back the

Bridge
Light of the day/Dark of the night
Light of the day/Dark of the night
Light of the day/Dark of the night
La da da da la da da da
La da da da

Chorus Repeated

Bridge Repeated

Last Chorus
Yeah—I’ve taken all the shots
I’ve given everything
I've got
Wait! I still have life to give
And that will set me free
In the end
The end—Oo

© 2008. Shaun Barrowes. All Rights Reserved.

Shadow Complex Theme Song

2009-08-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

Hey, someone just made a YouTube video of my song: (This is the Theme song I wrote for the hit Video Game, Shadow Complex)

Check out my Brand New Single!!

2009-08-05T11:19:00.000-07:00

Hey, I'm really excited about my brand new single, "Live or Die"! It's now available on Amazon.com and iTunes as well as many other online retailers. Click on one of these links to check out my song:

iTunes:

Amazon:

Hammer Hands LIVE Playlist Concert Series!

2009-04-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Lounge Fly Entertainment presents:
The Hammer Hands LIVE Playlist Concert Series

When: Every Tuesday night from June 2nd-August 25th, 7:30-9:30pm
Where: Tahitian Noni Gardens
Address: 333 Riverpark Way, Provo, UT 84604
Admission: $5
Featuring: Four Amazing Singer-Songwriters every week!!

Here's the Lineup!

June 2nd:
1-Justin Williams
2-Jarrett Burns
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Debra Fotheringham

June 9th:
1-Annelise LeCheminant
2-Michael Wine
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Nicole Sheahan

June 16th:
1-Ryan Innes
2-April Meservy
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Truman

June 23rd:
1-Ru Ru
2-Jake Jacobson
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Mike Barclay

June 30th:
1-Crimson Soul
2-Mudbison
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Libbie Linton

July 7th:
1-Cubworld
2-Nela and Kalani (From Mana Poly All-Stars)
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Jamie and Coby (Hello Helicopter)

July 14th:
1-Stephanie Smith
2-Justin Williams
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Nathan Osmond

July 21st:
1-Debra Fotheringham
2-Ryan Innes
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Nicole Sheahan

July 28th:
1-Truman
2-Andy Shelton
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Jarrett Burns

August 4th:
1-Sam Payne
2-Libbie Linton
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Emily Hope Price

August 11th:
1-Debra Fotheringham
2-Cory Mon
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Stephanie Smith

August 18th:
1-Ryan Innes
2-Justin Williams
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Annelise LeCheminant

August 25th:
1-Truman
2-Nicole Sheahan
3-Shaun "Hammer Hands" Barrowes
4-Cubworld

Theme song for Shadow Complex!!

2009-04-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

I have TWO New songs up on iTunes now!

"Light of the Day/Dark of the Night"--Theme song for Shadow Complex. Shadow Complex is expected to be one of the big Video Games of the year. This is the song you hear when you beat the game--it's your reward for winning the game (so now you can all say you already beat the game)!

"American Believer"--This is a demo version of a brand new song.

Who wants some Ice Cream...and Free Music??

2009-03-17T22:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, so maybe not ice cream, but I'm giving away free music to those who sign up on my email list. Once you're on my email list you'll get...wait for it...that's right, MORE Free Music!! Yay!!

So please sign up on my email list if you want free music! The sign up box is ABOVE.

Also, find me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shaunbarrowes

Here's a Commercial Spot I did for Music Mogul

2009-02-11T12:40:00.001-08:00

Here's a commercial spot I did for a new website: www.musicmogul.com:

"Music Mogul Commercial featuring Shaun Barrowes":

My Wedding Songs

2008-12-18T13:59:00.001-08:00

I'm excited to say, "When I Take Your Hand", is quickly becoming one of the more popular wedding songs across the globe. Here's an idea of some of the recognition is has already received:

-Many in the music industry have already deemed it a classic and look forward to hearing it sung in various languages.
-Celine Dion once said it made her want to renew her wedding vows.
-There are currently over a dozen other professional singers performing it in their LIVE concerts.
-It recently won International songwriting contest, "Song of the Year".
-Many have already used this song as their first dance song for their own weddings, and many others have mentioned hearing this at someone else's wedding.

All these things have happened over the last two years, and I look forward to watching it continually spread and become more well-known. It's quite an honor to see people use this song for such a special occasion as the First Dance of their very own wedding!

There's another song of mine that I hope will also reach a similar level of success. A new song of mine, called, "You're All My Reasons". It could also become one of the popular wedding songs performed by DJ's and Cover bands alike. It has already been nominated for a Hollywood Music Award and is beginning to receive recognition from various filmmakers. But only time will tell if this song has the potential to become a "classic".

What do you think? Which song do you like better?

I Am Hammer Hands!

2008-12-09T11:19:00.000-08:00

For many years, I had been known as the “pianoman”. However, every time someone labeled me with that moniker, I knew I was getting compared to the great Billy Joel. As proud as I was with such a comparison, Pianoman would always refer to him, and not me. So in order to carve my own sonic niche, I always knew I’d need my own nickname.

After one of my shows, a few fans of mine were complimenting my piano style, and in their description of my hard-hitting fashion, they started using the term, “Hammer Hands”. At the time, I thought it was a funny term used to describe my merciless pounding of the keys. But then, “Hammer Hands” started coming up more and more among my fans. During my pre-show visualization exercises, I started to envision “Hammer Hands” performing for the crowd, rather than Shaun Barrowes. It would be “Hammer Hands” who got the crowds to their feet; it would be “Hammer Hands” who swooned the women; and it would be “Hammer Hands” who earned a deafening applause when the curtain fell. Not Shaun Barrowes the pianoman. I started to like the sound of that.

As a kid, I always fantasized of becoming a superhero. Wolverine was always my favorite, as I’d read X-Men comic books and let my imagination run wild. With this new nickname, I can’t help but feel as though I’ve acquired a piece of that fantasy. Sure, I may not have retractable bone claws or a healing factor that allows me to recover from all wounds, but when I step onto that stage, and the crowds start to cheer, I’m no longer that goofy kid who talks too loud or has a faulty attention span; I am “Hammer Hands”!

The name suits me well—I perform with all reckless abandon, and it’s only fair to let fans know what they’re getting themselves into when they purchase a ticket to see Shaun Barrowes in concert. They should know that Shaun Barrowes is merely my alter ego, and when I dawn my superhero persona, “Hammer Hands”, only then am I ready to rock the stage!

Contact Shaun Barrowes

2008-12-08T16:55:00.001-08:00

For College Booking:

Daniel Byrnes
Director of College Events
Impact Entertainment
215.450.3254
Email Daniel

All other booking:

Lorraine Hough
Entertainment Consultant
801.576.0931
Email Lorraine

All other inquiries, email:
shaunbarrowes.fans@gmail.com

This is why they call me "Hammer Hands"--New Videos!

2008-10-22T19:46:00.000-07:00

Ain't No Sunshine:

Concert Montage, set to "Never for My Sake":

Vote for me...again...please?

2008-10-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hey, so I won the last contest I entered, and that gave me $30,000 to use towards PR and marketing campaigns. It's definitely helped give my CD more recognition! So first of all, thanks again to everyone who voted for me last time!

Well, I've entered another contest. It's easier to vote for this one--you don't have to sign up for anything. If I win this, I get $100,000 worth of promotional services (radio promotion, tour promotion, online marketing, Music Video, and TV/Film placement!)! So please take 30 seconds (that's really how long this should take!) and cast your vote:

Link:
http://www.urlabel.net/artist/shaunbarrowes

Instructions:

1. Click on the "Vote" button at the bottom left of my player

2. Enter your email address(es)

3. They'll email you a message with the option to vote. Click where it says: "You can vote for this artist by clicking here"--it should be the first link available. Once you've clicked on that link, you've voted!

4. For some reason, the line below "You can vote for this artist by clicking here", there's a second line that allows you to vote AGAINST me. So whatever you do, please don't click on that link!

Big Bang Theory is now available!!

2008-09-22T22:54:00.000-07:00

Here are the links to purchase it on iTunes or Amazon:

iTunes

Amazon

Purchase Big Bang Theory (International):

iTunes UK:

iTunes Europe:

iTunes Japan:

iTunes Canada:

iTunes Australia/NZ:

I hope you enjoy the album!

Shaun

Chat with Shaun Barrowes!

2008-09-12T20:55:00.000-07:00

Shaun Barrowes Forum--Come chat with me!

My forum is now up and I'll be on there to personally chat with anyone who wants to. Feel free to ask me any questions--I'd like to get to know you and here's a great way to do it! So come chat with me!
http://www.hammerhandsforum.com

Shaun Barrowes on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace

Major radio station in Australia playing my music!!

2008-09-04T18:14:00.001-07:00

There are a lot of independent stations now playing my music. Here's one of the bigger ones:

PBS 106.7 FM

Be sure to tune in this Sunday as they play my music on this radio station! They'll play it from 1-3pm (Melbourne, AUS time) this Sunday. You can also send an email to request my music (sundaysessions@bigpond.com). You can tune in online as well, so no matter where you are in the world, be sure to check it out!!

TWO singles hit radio stations!

2008-08-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

I mentioned a week or two ago, that my song, "Fade", was picked up by radio distribution and sent to over 250 stations in Europe. Well now, my song, "You're All My Reasons" has been picked up and added to the "Just Stand Up" compilation that's sent to hundreds of radio stations worldwide (non-US), alongside big name artists like The Jonas Brothers, Metallica, Shiny Toy Guns and Ray Lamontagne.

So now there are TWO songs hitting radio stations!

Get an Autographed copy of Big Bang Theory PLUS two Bonus Tracks!!

2008-08-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

The two bonus tracks were recorded EXCLUSIVELY for this offer. There’s a limited supply, so make sure you get your copy ASAP!!

Critics' Reviews

2008-08-26T10:03:00.001-07:00

Here's what the critics are saying about Big Bang Theory

Midwest Record
The Celebrity Cafe

The Shaun Barrowes Store

2008-08-25T19:57:00.001-07:00

Purchase Big Bang Theory (International):

iTunes Europe:

iTunes Japan:

iTunes Canada:

iTunes Australia/NZ:

New video--LIVE concert

2008-08-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

This wasn't my best concert, but this song turned out ok. Here's a new LIVE version of "When I Take Your Hand":

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGWs9_a2RkY

Radio Airplay in Europe

2008-08-12T10:00:00.001-07:00

The producers from EuroXclusive were very impressed with my songs! They'll be sending out my song, "Fade", to 250+ radio stations in Europe next week, right alongside the new hit singles from Miley Cyrus and Keane!

Radio Airplay

2008-08-05T11:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a list of radio stations that are now playing my song. Email the contact listed by the station to request my song!!

USA
Indie 104--iRadio LA Requests Link
Que 98.2 FM, Cimplex Sounds
Home Grown Radio NJ (Request Line) 908-362-6622
Boise State Radio Request Link
The Podcast Network (Email Dennis) Dennis.Hays@gmail.com
Neon Productions Radio Request Link
Twirl Radio (Email Mike) mlidskin@yahoo.com
Magic 107.9 (Request Line) 479-521-1079
Music Choice + JazzRadio Berlin

UK
Choice FM 107.1, 96.9 (Email Kirk)
kirk.anthony@choicefm.com
Youthcomm Radio 106.7 (Email Chris) studio@youthcomm.org.uk
Lincs FM 102.2 (Email Rod) rodarcher@lincsfm.co.uk
102.5 The “Bridge” (Email Kate) studio@thebridgeradio.net
Radio Seagull 1602 AM (Email Martin) martinsmith@radioseagull.com
GeorgeJazz Show (Email Aja) aallsop@btinternet.com
Tyne FM
Londons Kalling with Pet and Bara

Australia
PBS 106.7 (Email Desi D) sundaysessons@bigpond.com
Blue Pie Radio (Email Damien) damien@bluepie.com.au
ILR Television and Radio (Request Link)
Request song
Coast FM 963 (Email John) studio@coastfm.org.au
Waringarri Radio 693 AM (Email) request4me@westnet.com.au
Highland 107.1 FM (Email) gmoir@exemail.com.au
2NCR 92.9 (Email) manager@2ncr.org.au
Triple H 100.1 FM (Email) info@triplehfm.com.au
2 Way FM 103.9 (Email Chris) admin@2wayfm.org
Kix FM 90.7
Jazz Action Productions

Germany

78S

Internet Radio

Radio Io Vocal Jazz
Blue Sky FM
Deep Cuts--Indian Summer
Outbound Music
In-d Sounds Radio (English)
Acoustic Fuel
In-d Sounds Radio (French)
MVY Radio
The Songwriter's Network
The Soupy Gato Show
Celtica Radio
Indie Life Radio
Last.Fm

Feel free to visit these sites and request my songs. This list has just started and I expect it to grow a lot over the next few months.

First Portuguese Song!

2008-07-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

So I've just recorded my first Portuguese song. Hopefully, it won't be the last. Check it out and let me know what you think! It's on my last.fm player and site (the player is on the right column of this blog, and here's the link to:
My Last.fm Page

Post this Gydget on your Page!

2008-06-17T11:12:00.001-07:00

Make money off of my Music!!

2008-05-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

Purchase a Backstage Pass at Slice the Pie (click on the picture above), for $10, and you get a digital copy of the album (which costs $10) and will be investing in my album sales. So you'll be making money off of my music! Now, you can get a "Slice of the Pie"!!

Here's how you do it:
Go to the "Financing" tab, after you've signed in or registered. You'll see a big section on the right that says "Buy a Backstage Pass". Go through the steps to buy one of mine, after which you'll have the option of buying 5 contracts (which costs an addition $1), and that's how you invest in my album. You can read up on all the details to see how much you'll be making, and how to trade to make more, etc. If you have questions, there's a forum where you can ask it and receive a lot more information than I can give you. But you can also ask me if you'd like.

Take advantage and help yourself to a slice the of the pie!!

I Won!! I Won!!

2008-05-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

Great news: I won the contest!

I'm guaranteed 15,000 pounds ($30,000) for financing, and maybe more, so we'll see what happens from here.
I'll keep everyone posted through my blog.

By the way, you can make money off of my album through Slice the Pie. That's what that website is all about. It's quite a brilliant concept, and if you're interested in making money off of independent artists like me, you should definitely look into it and take advantage.
Check out their website for details: http://www. slicethepie. com.

Thanks for voting for me!!

You Can Still Vote for Me!!

2008-05-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

You can still vote for me:

I entered my music into the "slice the pie" competition and made it to the top 18. If I receive the most votes, I win 15,000 pounds (a little under $30,000). So I know you were all so excited to vote for me on American Idol, and we all know how that turned out, but if you still want to vote for me, here's your chance.

Here's how you vote:

Instructions:
1.Register first (it takes only a second and it doesn't cost anything)by clicking on "Sign Up Free". Fill out the sign up form.
2.Check your email's junk/spam folder for a confirmation email
3.Once you've registered, click on the link:
Click here to Vote for Me!!
4.Click on the "Listen" button, and scroll to the bottom.
5.I'm at the bottom of the list with a "Vote" button beside me
6. Click on "Vote", confirm it on the next page, and you're done!

Vote and spread the word--let's do this thing!!

Thanks for your vote and support!

"Hammer Hands"

2008-04-12T08:28:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Concert Experience, BYU, April 3rd!

2008-03-25T14:22:00.000-07:00

This is going to be the ultimate concert experience, with Five different acts performing throughout the night. I've got a big band behind me, as well as five part harmony vocals. There are two opening acts: Broken Hearted Rounds, Nicole Sheahan. The two featured acts during my set: Ninth East Jumpers, The Moleni Brothers.

So this is the ultimate jam session and concert! And we've decided to make it only $1.

Here are the details:

Thursday, April 3rd, 8pm
JSB Auditorium, BYU
Admission: $1, General Admission

If you're on Facebook, here's the Facebook event page:

Facebook Event Page

Here's a map of BYU Campus:

BYU Campus Map

Kicked off of American Idol, then Facebook, and now…Myspace! I’m really on a roll!

2008-03-21T09:08:00.000-07:00

I feel like Captain Jack Sparrow, receiving a smack to the face and thinking outloud, “I don’t think I deserved that”, then after getting smacked again, “I may have deserved that one!”

I’ve had my Myspace artist page for about two years now, and have gotten used to changing my password every few weeks to keep the hackers from accessing my page. Well, I let a few months slip away without taking care of this routine maintenance, and apparently someone got into my account again. In the past, when this happened, my account would just be blocked and I’d be able to unblock it. But this time, it was completely deleted. I blame the one-armed man—it’s all his fault!

I had about 11,000 fans on my page when it was deleted, but if they were true fans, I’m sure they’ll find my page again. It’s a little annoying that I have to start all over, but with these huge networking sites, there’s really not much else I can do. At least Myspace will let me back on—American Idol and Facebook have decided to kick me off for good (I tried to get back onto American Idol and sneak into the top 24…ok, wait…no I didn’t actually do that…).

So anyway, my Myspace URL is still the same, you’ll just notice that I’m Mr. Johnny-No-Mates right now because I don’t have any friends…don’t you feel sorry for me now…

www.myspace.com/shaunbarrowes

The event formerly known as the Facebook Experiment to Fight Cancer

2008-03-08T12:14:00.000-08:00

So I'm following in Prince's footsteps as I change the name of my charity event to:
The event formerly known as The Facebook Experiment to Fight Cancer.

Apparently Facebook kicked me off their site, without any rhyme or reason, but my guess is it's because I included their name in this event. I wish they would've just asked me to change the name of the event, or at least give me some kind of warning. But it's just Facebook, so it doesn't really matter. I'll send them emails to appeal, but I'm not holding my breath for them to respond.

The funny thing is, I just sent a bulletin post praising Facebook for being so much better than Myspace. Yet here I am on Myspace without a Facebook account. Nothing like a little cruel irony to start my day.

I wonder if Facebook saw me get kicked off of American Idol, and decided to get wise and do the same. Lol. I didn't realize I was such a hell raiser!

Well, my charity event will go undeterred, regardless of this set back. My cause is still the same, and this charity event will go forward! Once again, I appreciate your support for my fight against Cancer.

Support the Facebook Experiment to fight Cancer

2008-02-28T10:06:00.000-08:00

If you're on Facebook, come join my Event: The Facebook Experiment to fight Cancer: (Click on the pic)

(you have to be logged in to visit that link)

If you're not on Facebook, here's what we're doing:

Between now and Christmas of 2008, 100% of the proceeds generated from the sales of my upcoming single, “Never for My Sake” will be donated to Gateway for Cancer Research. I feel like I’ve been really fortunate this past year in both my personal life and with my music and I wanted a way to give back by contributing to a cause I really believe in.

Here’s the reason I chose Gateway for Cancer Research:
My brother was recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He underwent brain surgery and the surgery was successful in removing the tumor. However, it’s not over yet, as he has another treatment scheduled to, hopefully, finish it all off, and we’re hoping and praying for it to do just that.

This experience with my brother has brought me to an awareness of the dangers of cancer, and has inspired me to take action. So I came across Gateway for Cancer Research and found it to be an effective organization dedicated to curing cancer through funding patient-centered clinical studies that make an impact on those battling cancer. (Gateway for Cancer Research)

You can contribute by:

1) Purchasing the song, “Never For My Sake” on iTunes:

2) Inviting all your friends on Myspace, Facebook, Blogger, etc., to purchase this song on iTunes.

I believe this is a great way for you and me to make a difference in the world. I’ve always wanted to improve the world with my music, and here’s my chance. Will you join me?

Ringtones for my new album, Big Bang Theory!

2008-02-24T22:22:00.001-08:00

Send the song code as a text message to: 69937 (Myxer), and receive the free ringtone. (Example: send "371228" to the number 69937, for the ringtone for "Fade"). Here are the song codes:

1) Fade: 371228
2) Hop, Skip and a Jump: 371239
3) When I Take Your Hand: 373452
4) Like There's No More Love to Go Around: 373388
5) Separate Trains: 373421
6) In My Back Pocket: 373405
7) When I Need You the Most: 373459
8) I Love You Today: 373448
9) Somebody Like You: 373429
10) I Still Loved You: 373444
11) Never for My Sake: 373396
12) Outro: 373400

I tried it out on someone else's phone and they all worked. So hopefully, you don't have any problems downloaded the ringtones. Enjoy!

The Shaun Barrowes Store

2008-02-18T11:46:00.001-08:00

Shaun Barrowes Store

Shaun Barrowes' American Idol Experience

2008-02-14T08:19:00.000-08:00

Biography

2008-02-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

Shaun Barrowes
Artist Profile

Shaun Barrowes is a skilled and polished musician, vocalist, and songwriter. His live shows have a jazz flare with an alternative rock flavor.

He wrote the theme song for Shadow Complex (top selling and award-winning video game of 2009), performed in a rock band in L.A., was nominated for the Hollywood Music Awards and an Independent Music Award, and he is touring the US and touring Europe, Mexico, Australia and Canada in 2010.

“I want people to realize that I'm a versatile songwriter, and that I'm very passionate about my music,” Barrowes said. “I'm not just a jazz singer, or a piano/rock artist. I'd compare my music to the light that's refracted through a prism. It comes out in a variety of patterns and colors, but all derives from the same prism and same light source.”

A recent review stated that Shaun Barrowes music “is clearly a nod to a rich musical past and an appreciation of its wide-screen cinema, [but his] pop leanings give the music a contemporary framework—the songs are both a longing glance backward and a running jump forward.”

Shaun always loved music. Barrowes started singing at age three, hammering the keys since six and with encouragement from his piano teacher, made the transition into composition at age 15. By 16 he cut his first record before recording a series of albums and demos. As his music progressed he was able to collaborate with some of the best musicians and music producers in the country. These musicians have artist credits such as Madonna, Michelle Branch, Destiny’s Child, Stacie Orrico, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and No Doubt.

Shaun is currently working on a couple projects to help motivate young artists and infuse a love for music and the arts. His hope is to give opportunities to these artists that would otherwise be barred from them.

The “Hammer Hands International Dance Competition” is a project Shaun is undertaking in 2010 to help young artists. Anyone ages 15-30 may submit YouTube videos of their dance. Five finalists will be chosen and given an all expense paid trip to shoot a professionally produced music video. They will be coached by finalists and choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With the Stars. In addition, finalists will have the opportunity to win a scholarship to Point Park University. This competition allows all dancers–especially ones in smaller areas who may not have access to the main dance competitions–to have an opportunity they would not otherwise have.

The other project for the 2010 year developed when Shaun noticed how most high school music and arts programs were struggling because of budget cuts. His solution is a traveling fundraising show that will perform with high school choirs and dancers. Half of all tickets sold by the high school goes directly to their arts program. When time and scheduling permits, Shaun is also offering to coach and share his experiences in the music world with the young artists. These examples are just a start of what Shaun hopes to do in fostering a love and appreciation for music in young artists.

Shaun was a finalist during Hollywood Week of American Idol Season Seven and won $30,000 for receiving most votes in a UK Music Contest, Slice the Pie.

Big Bang Theory--Credits

2008-02-08T14:26:00.000-08:00

To give you an idea of what all went behind this new album, here are all the credits:

Big Bang Theory

Credits

Produced and Arranged by Shaun Barrowes

Recorded and mixed by Scott Wiley at June Audio Recording Studios

Also engineered by Michael Greene, Ryan Boud

Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering

Intro/Outro (Hero's Funeral)
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Strings arranged by Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo / Stephanie Cathcart, Lois Swint, Mindy David, Victoria Ferris / Cellos: Jim Hardy, Brian Stucki / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Strings Contracted by: Ted Hinckley

Fade
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Drums: Joel Stevenett / Guitars: Scott Foster / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Hop, Skip and a Jump
Written by: Shaun Barrowes, Darren Reid

Arranged by Shaun Barrowes / Horns arranged by Lyle Durland / Alto Saxophone solo: David Halliday / Trumpet solo: Reed Lecheminant / Drums: Jay Lawrence / Bass: Denson Angulo / Guitar: Josh Aker / Whistle: Shaun Barrowes / Trumpets: Reed Lecheminant, Evan Bateman / Trombone: Joe Chisholm / Saxophone: David Halliday, Ray Smith, Brian Booth / Piano and vocals: Shaun Barrowes

When I Take Your Hand
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Drums: Jay Lawrence / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Guitar: Scott Foster / Keyboards, Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Like There's No More Love to Go Around
Written by: Shaun Barrowes, Darren Reid

Drums: Jay Lawrence / Guitar: Josh Aker / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Separate Trains
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Drums: Jay Lawrence / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Guitar and backup vocals: Scott Foster / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

In My Back Pocket
Written by: Shaun Barrowes, Darren Reid

Drums: Jay Lawrence / Organ: Sam Cardon / Backup Vocals: Scott Foster / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

When I Need You the Most
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Vocal arrangement by the Moleni Brothers and Shaun Barrowes / Drums: Jay Lawrence / Guitar: Scott Foster / Percussion: Jay Lawrence and Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

I Love You Today
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Organ: Sam Cardon / Drums: Jay Lawrence / Guitar and backup vocals: Scott Foster / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Somebody Like You
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Drums: Jay Lawrence / Bass: Denson Angulo / Organ: Sam Cardon / Guitars: Scott Foster / Percussion: Ricardo Romero / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

I Still Loved You
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Never For My Sake
Written by: Shaun Barrowes

Vocal and String arrangement by Shaun Barrowes / Drums and Percussion: Jay Lawrence / Violins: Stephanie Cathcart, Lois Swint, Mindy David, Victoria Ferris / Cellos: Jim Hardy, Brian Stucki / Backup Vocals: Scott Foster, Lars Moleni, Dillon Finn / Strings Contracted by: Ted Hinckley / Piano and Vocals: Shaun Barrowes / Bass: Denson Angulo

Sean Barrows, Shawn Barrows, Shaun Barrows, etc.

2008-01-29T11:16:00.000-08:00

My name is often misspelled and thus hard to find online. Common misspellings:

Sean Barrows,
Shaun Barrows,
Shawn Barrows,

I'm writing this blog to make it easier for people to find my websites:

http://www.myspace.com/shaunbarrowes
http://www.shaunbarrowes.com

Become of fan on Facebook:
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Shaun+Barrowes

I hope this helps people find my websites when they're searching for it online!

Shaun Barrowes

Wedding Dance Song on Drop Dead Diva

Live for Music (lyrics)

PAID Gig! Audition for Live for Music TV!

New Single!! "Live for Music", Donated to help Music Education!

BUY Tickets to the Live for Music Concert and Dance Party!!

Help one of these schools win $10,000

$2,500 for song placement on Live for Music TV, season 2!

Post comments and win some awesome headphones!

#11 Who You Are - Jessie J (Cover by Shaun Barrowes and Live for Music)

Sail Away, Soldier LYRICS

Get Featured on Live for Music TV!

Vote for Shaun and Maddie to perform at Stadium of Fire!

Post this video--we're giving away 10 pairs of headphones!

Do you wanna be on Live for Music TV??

We did it! We reached 100,000 views!

Post a comment and win new iFrogz Headphones!

Music Supervisor looking for songs for new Series!

Check out my new video--post it and I'll send you the song!

High school music showdown to win $50,000!

Post a comment on the new YouTube video for an iTunes Gift Card!

Live for Music YouTube Series looking for duets

Search for young singers, dancers and musicians to feature as soloists!

Here's the new YouTube video I did with Mandy Moore!

Lead Singers wanted for major International Tour

Here's a video of the Maple Mountain High School Concert

...And I Dance Lyrics

Bring Live for Music to your school!!

Do you know anyone in Utah or Portland, OR?

Next week is my biggest performance, ever!!

Show your support for our Live for Music Tour!

John F Kennedy HS Live for Music Concert

Tualatin High School Live for Music Concert

Here's a Brand New Song!!

Layton HS Music Benefit Concert

Maple Mountain HS Music Benefit Concert

Arundel HS Music and Arts Benefit Concert

Do you know any singers, dancers or musicians?

Emotion Constellation is now available!

Pre-Order Emotion Constellation and Receive 3 Bonus Tracks!

2010 Tour Schedule

Where should we tour?

Music widget

Light of the Day Lyrics

Shadow Complex Theme Song

Check out my Brand New Single!!

Hammer Hands LIVE Playlist Concert Series!

Theme song for Shadow Complex!!

Who wants some Ice Cream...and Free Music??

Here's a Commercial Spot I did for Music Mogul

My Wedding Songs

I Am Hammer Hands!

Contact Shaun Barrowes

This is why they call me "Hammer Hands"--New Videos!

Vote for me...again...please?

Big Bang Theory is now available!!

Chat with Shaun Barrowes!

Major radio station in Australia playing my music!!

TWO singles hit radio stations!

Get an Autographed copy of Big Bang Theory PLUS two Bonus Tracks!!

Critics' Reviews

The Shaun Barrowes Store

New video--LIVE concert

Radio Airplay in Europe

Radio Airplay

First Portuguese Song!

Post this Gydget on your Page!

Make money off of my Music!!

I Won!! I Won!!

You Can Still Vote for Me!!

"Hammer Hands"

The Ultimate Concert Experience, BYU, April 3rd!

Kicked off of American Idol, then Facebook, and now…Myspace! I’m really on a roll!

The event formerly known as the Facebook Experiment to Fight Cancer

Support the Facebook Experiment to fight Cancer

Ringtones for my new album, Big Bang Theory!

The Shaun Barrowes Store

Shaun Barrowes' American Idol Experience

Biography

Big Bang Theory--Credits