Bradford Shaw
Santa Barbara, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2024 | SELF | AFM
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Discography
Bradford Shaw is working on an upcoming album. Below are releases from his previous bands:
The Silent Partner (Bradford Shaw's band) releases:
- Fall Away - 2005 release. Names Los Angeles Music Awards Rock Album of the Year in 2005. Available for sale at http://thesilentpartner.bandcamp.com/ and digitally distributed through iTunes, Rhapsody, Sony Connect, Napster, AOL's MusicNet, BuyMusic, Emusic, MusicMatch and more.
- "Random" EP - 2009 release. Available for sale at http://thesilentpartner.bandcamp.com/.
- "This Christmas Eve" single - 2011 release. Available for sale at https://thesilentpartner.bandcamp.com/track/this-christmas-eve
- Self titled album 'Kirkwood' - released in 2001. Available for sale at https://thesilentpartner.bandcamp.com/album/nice-to-meet-you
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Bradford Shaw (aka Brad Schaupeter) is a versatile musician that plays piano, guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and more. He founded and was the centerpiece for the band, ‘The Silent Partner’ with debut album "Fall Away" that was nominated 2005 Independent Rock Album of the Year for the Los Angeles Music Awards while Shaw himself received a nomination for Singer/Songwriter of the Year in 2004 & 2007 (winning the award in 2007). Front man Bradford Shaw has been in several bands that have toured/played with Jason Mraz, The Go Go's, Chantal Kreviazsuk, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Keb Mo, The Why Store,Tyrone Wells, and many more.
His original music has ranged from hard piano rock to singer/songwriter, but these days, his original material centers around road trips with the family bringing #campfireparty to the venues he plays. He is also known for a wide variety of set lists including - Piano Bar, 90's Night, Singer-Songwriter Vibes, Stomp and Holler, and of course his original set.
Accolades:
- L.A. Music Awards Independent Rock Album of the Year Nominee 2005
- Los Angeles Music Awards Singer/Songwriter of the Year 2004 & 2007
- Played on nearly 200 college/independent radio stations nationwide
- Toured in 29 states and played over 600 shows
- Alternate cast member for ABC's The One: Making a Music Star Fall 2006
- Fall Away in movie release Coffee Date Summer 2006
- Garageband.com featured band June 2006
- Sonicbids.com featured band June 2006
- Godsofmusic.com featured band 2003
- Winner WIUS Songwriting competition
Played With: Jason Mraz, The Go Go's, The B-52's, ZZ Top, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Sheryl Crow, Chantal Kreviazsuk, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Keb Mo, The Why Store, Tyrone Wells, and many more.
Colleges Played: Indiana University, Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Purdue University, Michigan State University, University of New Mexico, Northern Arizona University, Depauw University (IN), Santa Clara University (CA), Jackson College (IL), Wabash College (IN), Bridgewater State College (MA), University of California Santa Cruz, Northwest College (WY), Idaho State University, West Texas A&M, University of Texas-El Paso, Metro State College of Denver, Tacoma Community College (WA), Skagit Valley Community College at Oak Harbor (WA), University of Missouri S&T, Mount Wachusett Community College (MA), Wells College (NY), Quinebaug Valley Community College (CT), Gloucester County College (NJ), East Stroudsburg University (PA), Landmark College (VT), Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), Cape Cod Community College (MA), Sonoma State University (CA).
Radio Play:
200+ Stations played The Silent Partner (25 charted)
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