Bio

Around the world, there is a global culture of shamanic tribal traditions that stretch back into the time before history. From this time there are many musical instruments and techniques that have been passed down, to help the wanderer to awaken to higher levels of consciousness and for spirit journeys.

From a young age Shane was exposed to many different musical traditions because of his father's work as a world music producer.

Shane has worked both at home and in professional studios, on projects ranging from the mainstream to the obscure.
With a local following of nature enthusiasts and fellow musicians, With musical styles ranging from ambient drone to more dance-able forms dub and reggae influenced electronic music, the music attempts to bridge the gap between a natural and urban aesthetic of sound and music.

Shane has been working as a studio engineer on several different projects including Tulku, Little Wolf Band and Sacred Ground. Working with such a variety of musicians was a great inspiration, and he has continued to work both in collaboration with other artists, and on developing his own sound.

In 2005 Shane was asked to work on a collaborative album called "Sacred Ground" a compilation of different musicians who shared the idea of bringing traditional forms of Native American music into a contemporary context.

This album would later go on to win a Grammy Award
for "Best Native American" Album.

Current projects include releases on the netlabel Duckbay.net and Deciduous is currently involved in the mixing and composition of some tracks for the next Tulku album.
http://www.amazon.com/Way-Mystic-Tulku/dp/B002JIH8WO

Skills and talents

Permaculture Design, Music production, audio engineering, Sitar performance, guitar lessons, yoga, meditation, film editing, networking, DJ, event production, stage management, travel logging, drumming, music net label, wood carving, off-grid living, environmental design...

Websites I'm Into

EarthDance , Divine Cosmos , Be The Change, InfoWarHeroes

Education

High school

Point Grey

College

Langara Environmental Studies

Graduate school

Permaculture Design Certificate

Additional study

Columbia Academy Digital and Analog Audio Engineering