Oct 9th, 2008 · Shaw was the temperamental leader of some of the hottest swing bands of his era. Though he had huge hits with Begin the Beguine and Frenesi, his bands never lasted long because Shaw disdained the spotlight.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Bottomless Belly Button, Dash Shaw's portrait of good people with a desperate, bourgeois dignity, is a welcome break from the comic genre's usual angst-ridden post-modernity.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The remarkable young soul singer grew up in a strict Pentecostal family before discovering a fondness for the classic records of the '60s and '70s. He brings his timeless delivery to a live performance on Mountain Stage.
Jul 8th, 2008 · While there's no shortage of protean young improvisers in New York, Shaw benefits from a real-world apprenticeship with a master musician: Roy Haynes. The alto saxophonist shares three original compositions for jazz quintet in a WBGO studio session.
Jun 15th, 2007 · The new CD by a young singer-songwriter pays homage to the soul sounds that dominated the airwaves in the 1960s and early '70s. This Is Ryan Shaw includes a mix of Shaw's own music and his interpretations of classic soul.
Jun 15th, 2007 · The new CD by a young singer-songwriter pays homage to the soul sounds that dominated the airwaves in the 1960s and early '70s. This Is Ryan Shaw includes a mix of Shaw's own music and his interpretations of classic soul.
Feb 7th, 2007 · A native of Decatur, Ga., Ryan Shaw has been singing and performing since he was 3. Drawing inspiration from Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Shaw has developed a timeless, appealing sound. His national debut album comes out in April.
Jan 5th, 2007 · Drawing inspiration from the likes of Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Shaw has developed a timeless, appealing sound. He introduces himself at a live midday concert in Philadelphia on Jan. 5.