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  • Meet Brittany Shane

    I found my purpose when I first started writing poetry in high school. In college I put those poems to music after I learned to play the guitar. My purpose is writing songs for others to hear and enjoy.
  • Big Deal

     

    by Brittany Shane

     

    I was sitting there all smiles on a winter evening
    Kinda knew it was all good when you walked in
    Some say lucky
    You and me

    We’re kind of a big deal
    We’re kind of a big deal
    You take me around and around all over town
    And ask me, “do you really know?”

    We were talking to each other there all night
    Kinda thought I’d loose conversation but you kept up in time
    Some say lucky
    You and me

    We’re kind of a big deal
    We’re kind of a big deal
    You take me around and around all over town
    And ask me, “do you really know?”

    We’re kind of a big deal
    We’re kind of a big deal
    You take me around and around all over town
    And ask me, “do you really know?”
    And ask me do you really know

  • Just Like Spring

     

    by Brittany Shane

     

    When I looked down and then I looked up
    The coolest kid in town was there to change my luck
    The lights were all moving within the room
    And all the flowers on him were in bloom

    Just Like Spring
    Just Like Spring
    Every time you come around you change everything
    You’re like spring

    They might call you a stranger
    But I don’t think they know
    That you seem so familiar and yet so close
    I’m covered in sun and a similar beat
    I’m walking in warm grass in bare feet

    Just Like Spring
    Just Like Spring
    Every time you come around you change everything
    You’re like spring

    Just Like Spring
    Just Like Spring
    Every time you come around you change everything
    You’re like spring

  • Texas Boy and Dream Baby Dream single

    Texas Boy and Dream Baby Dream single

    Texas Boy

    Lyrics

    Everybody’s out there
    Everyone is on the loose
    Long hair you don’t care
    You’ll do what ever you choose

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    Sometimes you just stare
    Floating off to the moon
    An artist everywhere
    Growing up way too soon

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    We’re going fast now
    Summer water having fun
    I’ve got you now pow
    No where to hide run

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    Someday stop stand still in the breeze ooh
    But you’ll only see a home, home near me

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2021

     

    Dream Baby Dream

    Lyrics

    She puts on her makeup
    Smiles as she wakes up
    It’s gonna be good

    A passion to be famous
    Working as a waitress
    She’d shine if she could

    Cause she knows that it all works out
    If you glow there’s no doubt

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song
    And keep on dreamin’

    It’s a life in shambles
    Takin’ all the gambles
    She holds her head high

    Photos like Monroe
    Shoes and dreams to go
    She thinks she can fly

    Cause she knows she can have it all
    It’s the gold
    It’s worth the fall

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song
    And keep on dreamin’

    Cause she knows she can have it all
    It’s the gold
    It’s worth the fall

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song

    And keep on dreamin’
    And keep on dreamin’
    And keep on dreamin’

    Dream baby dream all night long
    You stay strong all night long

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2020

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    Produced by: Josh Center
    Written by: Brittany Shane
    Acoustic Guitar: Colton King
    Lead Guitar: David Percefull
    Keys: David Percefull
    Bass: Casey Johns
    Drums: Josh Center
    Back up vocals: J Meridian
    Recorded at: YellowDOG studio
    Engineered by: Casey Johns
    Mixed by: David Percefull
    Photos by: Todd V. Wolfson

     

    “Brittany Shane a wonderful singer / songwriter that writes about life experiences to which everyone can relate.”

    – Coach Smith, Host of Over Easy, Wimberly Valley Radio

     

    “Brittany Shane has a trademark style all her own. Her voice will lift you up and carry to to a place of relaxation and joy. Always enjoy listening to her!”

    – Brenda Hardy, Tasting Room Manager, Singing Water Vineyards

     

     

    “Along with being musically talented, Brittany Shane is both professional and wonderful to work with! We love having her play at Becker Vineyards!”

    – Nichole Bendele, PR & Winery, Tasting Room Coordinator, Becker Vineyards

     

    Right out of the gate as a college student in Wisconsin, Brittany Shane was grabbing rave reviews left and right, including “Best Female Vocalist” honors from Maximum Ink Magazine and Wisconsin State Journal. After two well received albums released under her maiden name (Safranek), the Americana singer-songwriter pawned a guitar to make the move to San Francisco and quickly became a staple at the Fillmore while sharing the stage with the likes of Aimee Mann, Chris Isaak, Travis, Heart, Peter Frampton and Liz Phair. After another album which would land on the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 20 List for the year, Shane found success beyond the stage, her songs receiving placements in film, television and commercials, including Hyundai, Oxygen, PBS, A&E and more.

    Having fallen in love with Austin while on tour, Shane’s next move brought her to the Lone Star state where she discovered legendary guitar virtuoso Scrappy Jud Newcomb (Ian McLagan, Stephen Bruton, John Dee Graham) at the Continental Club. The two joined forces on Shane’s 5th studio album, Loud Nights on a Short String. Since then, Shane has become a mother and launched My Music Day, a program that teaches preschool age children music skills. And yet she still found time to release 2018’s self titled album, which was recorded at Resonate (Nada Surf, The New Pornographers) in Austin and mastered by Alex Lyon at The Bubble (Gary Clark Jr, The Dandy Warhols, Jet). The album was co-produced by longtime friend Jeff Byrd (Spoon, Explosions in the Sky, Iron and Wine) and Shane herself and featured an impressive studio ensemble, including Brad Rice on lead guitar (Son Volt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Keith Urban) and Michael Tarabay on bass (Pat Green, Chris Cage, Bodeans).

    While her past albums have mainly dealt with the themes of love, loss and strength, Shane’s sixth full length features a new major inspiration- her young son Oliver. “Where’s The Moon?” simmers with honeyed visions of childhood innocence and “Texas Boy” is a smile-inducing lullaby, brimming with love for a child and an adopted home state. Shane’s sweet and clear melodies shine throughout a collection of songs that begs to be heard through headphones. Look for her new album due on early 2021.

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson
    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson
  • Dream Baby Dream single

    Dream Baby Dream single

    Dream Baby Dream

    This music video for “Dream Baby Dream” was premiered at the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Gala in November of 2020. The video features cancer survivors in a fashion show. The American Cancer Society raised half a million dollars at their Gala! For more information about the fashion show or the Cattle Baron’s Gala with American Cancer Society, please visit: www.CattleBaronsGala.org.

    Links:

    “Brittany Shane a wonderful singer / songwriter that writes about life experiences to which everyone can relate.”

    – Coach Smith, Host of Over Easy, Wimberly Valley Radio

     

    “Brittany Shane has a trademark style all her own. Her voice will lift you up and carry to to a place of relaxation and joy. Always enjoy listening to her!”

    – Brenda Hardy, Tasting Room Manager, Singing Water Vineyards

     

     

    “Along with being musically talented, Brittany Shane is both professional and wonderful to work with! We love having her play at Becker Vineyards!”

    – Nichole Bendele, PR & Winery, Tasting Room Coordinator, Becker Vineyards

     

    Right out of the gate as a college student in Wisconsin, Brittany Shane was grabbing rave reviews left and right, including “Best Female Vocalist” honors from Maximum Ink Magazine and Wisconsin State Journal. After two well received albums released under her maiden name (Safranek), the Americana singer-songwriter pawned a guitar to make the move to San Francisco and quickly became a staple at the Fillmore while sharing the stage with the likes of Aimee Mann, Chris Isaak, Travis, Heart, Peter Frampton and Liz Phair. After another album which would land on the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 20 List for the year, Shane found success beyond the stage, her songs receiving placements in film, television and commercials, including Hyundai, Oxygen, PBS, A&E and more.

    Having fallen in love with Austin while on tour, Shane’s next move brought her to the Lone Star state where she discovered legendary guitar virtuoso Scrappy Jud Newcomb (Ian McLagan, Stephen Bruton, John Dee Graham) at the Continental Club. The two joined forces on Shane’s 5th studio album, Loud Nights on a Short String. Since then, Shane has become a mother and launched My Music Day, a program that teaches preschool age children music skills. And yet she still found time to release 2018’s self titled album, which was recorded at Resonate (Nada Surf, The New Pornographers) in Austin and mastered by Alex Lyon at The Bubble (Gary Clark Jr, The Dandy Warhols, Jet). The album was co-produced by longtime friend Jeff Byrd (Spoon, Explosions in the Sky, Iron and Wine) and Shane herself and featured an impressive studio ensemble, including Brad Rice on lead guitar (Son Volt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Keith Urban) and Michael Tarabay on bass (Pat Green, Chris Cage, Bodeans).

    While her past albums have mainly dealt with the themes of love, loss and strength, Shane’s sixth full length features a new major inspiration- her young son Oliver. “Where’s The Moon?” simmers with honeyed visions of childhood innocence and “Texas Boy” is a smile-inducing lullaby, brimming with love for a child and an adopted home state. Shane’s sweet and clear melodies shine throughout a collection of songs that begs to be heard through headphones. Look for her new album due on early 2021.

    She puts on her makeup
    Smiles as she wakes up
    It’s gonna be good

    A passion to be famous
    Working as a waitress
    She’d shine if she could

    Cause she knows that it all works out
    If you glow there’s no doubt

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song
    And keep on dreamin’

    It’s a life in shambles
    Takin’ all the gambles
    She holds her head high

    Photos like Monroe
    Shoes and dreams to go
    She thinks she can fly

    Cause she knows she can have it all
    It’s the gold
    It’s worth the fall

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song
    And keep on dreamin’

    Cause she knows she can have it all
    It’s the gold
    It’s worth the fall

    So turn it on and

    Dream baby dream
    All night long
    You stay strong
    and reach for the morning

    Dream baby dream
    All day long
    Sing your song

    And keep on dreamin’
    And keep on dreamin’
    And keep on dreamin’

    Dream baby dream all night long
    You stay strong all night long

     

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2020

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson
    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    January Artist of the Month:
    Lynn Rubenzer (San Francisco, CA)

    Each month on the 15th, I will be pairing/releasing one of my songs with artwork from an artist from around the U.S. January, 15, 2021 is featured artist Lynn Rubenzer from San Francisco, CA. Lynn Rubenzer is a San Francisco-based artist exploring the musical underpinnings of the urban landscape. You can find out more and see her other works of art at the following link: www.lynnrubenzer.com

    To download, click the painting to zoom then right-click on the image and select “Save image as…”

  • Where’s The Moon? single

    Where’s The Moon? single

    Where’s The Moon?

    Links:

    “Brittany Shane a wonderful singer / songwriter that writes about life experiences to which everyone can relate.”

    – Coach Smith, Host of Over Easy, Wimberly Valley Radio

     

    “Brittany Shane has a trademark style all her own. Her voice will lift you up and carry to to a place of relaxation and joy. Always enjoy listening to her!”

    – Brenda Hardy, Tasting Room Manager, Singing Water Vineyards

     

     

    “Along with being musically talented, Brittany Shane is both professional and wonderful to work with! We love having her play at Becker Vineyards!”

    – Nichole Bendele, PR & Winery, Tasting Room Coordinator, Becker Vineyards

     

    Right out of the gate as a college student in Wisconsin, Brittany Shane was grabbing rave reviews left and right, including “Best Female Vocalist” honors from Maximum Ink Magazine and Wisconsin State Journal. After two well received albums released under her maiden name (Safranek), the Americana singer-songwriter pawned a guitar to make the move to San Francisco and quickly became a staple at the Fillmore while sharing the stage with the likes of Aimee Mann, Chris Isaak, Travis, Heart, Peter Frampton and Liz Phair. After another album which would land on the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 20 List for the year, Shane found success beyond the stage, her songs receiving placements in film, television and commercials, including Hyundai, Oxygen, PBS, A&E and more.

    Having fallen in love with Austin while on tour, Shane’s next move brought her to the Lone Star state where she discovered legendary guitar virtuoso Scrappy Jud Newcomb (Ian McLagan, Stephen Bruton, John Dee Graham) at the Continental Club. The two joined forces on Shane’s 5th studio album, Loud Nights on a Short String. Since then, Shane has become a mother and launched My Music Day, a program that teaches preschool age children music skills. And yet she still found time to release 2018’s self titled album, which was recorded at Resonate (Nada Surf, The New Pornographers) in Austin and mastered by Alex Lyon at The Bubble (Gary Clark Jr, The Dandy Warhols, Jet). The album was co-produced by longtime friend Jeff Byrd (Spoon, Explosions in the Sky, Iron and Wine) and Shane herself and featured an impressive studio ensemble, including Brad Rice on lead guitar (Son Volt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Keith Urban) and Michael Tarabay on bass (Pat Green, Chris Cage, Bodeans).

    While her past albums have mainly dealt with the themes of love, loss and strength, Shane’s sixth full length features a new major inspiration- her young son Oliver. “Where’s The Moon?” simmers with honeyed visions of childhood innocence and “Texas Boy” is a smile-inducing lullaby, brimming with love for a child and an adopted home state. Shane’s sweet and clear melodies shine throughout a collection of songs that begs to be heard through headphones. Look for her new album due on early 2021.

    Been a long long time
    And I’ve been waiting for you
    On a big, big boat
    And I’ve been sailing on through

    Catch a wave
    Looking up
    With a smile
    And my arms are back

    Think I’ll stay for awhile
    Cause my backpacks packed
    Oh don’t let me down

    Where’s the moon?
    Up above
    And the stars
    I’m looking up
    Looking up

    Where’s the Moon?
    Up above
    And the stars
    I’m dreaming of

    The radio is on
    And the lights are low
    They tucked me in
    But don’t know where I go

    Should I tell
    Would they believe
    When I leave
    I float through the night

    And even if they could see
    Would they need your light?
    Oh don’t let me down?

    Where’s the moon?
    Up above
    And the stars
    I’m looking up
    Looking up

    Where’s the Moon?
    Up above
    And the stars
    I’m dreaming of

     

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2021

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    February Artist of the Month:
    Robert Pollard – Guided By Voices

    http://www.robertpollardart.com/
    Featured Art: Island Park Flood by Robert Pollard

    To download, click the painting to zoom then right-click on the image and select “Save image as…”

  • Texas Boy single

    Texas Boy single

    Texas Boy

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Brittany Shane plays the Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival October 16 and releases new single “Texas Boy”

    Austin singer-songwriter Brittany Shane will release her latest single “Texas Boy” on Saturday, October 16th, the same day she performs at Becker Vineyards for the Becker Lavender Festival in Fredericksburg, Texas. The annual event runs from 10am-6pm and includes vendors, food, wine and live music. The sweet, heartfelt song was inspired by Shane’s 5 year old son Oliver and the experience of watching him grow and knowing one day he would be an adult and might move away. It’s a reminder of the precious memories they shared and that he will always have a home with her here in Texas, no matter what.

    The song “Texas Boy” was recorded at Yellow Dog Studios in Wimberly, TX and produced by Josh Center (David Cook, Zac Maloy) who also plays drums on the song. Electric guitar, keys and mixed by David Percefull (Meat Puppets, Green Day, Gary Clark Jr.), Acoustic Guitar by Colton King, Upright bass and Engineering by Casey Johns (Garret Bryant Band), back up vocals by J. Meridian and Mastering by Adam Odor (Mike & The Moonpies).

     

    Show Details:

    Event: Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival
    Where: Becker Vineyards
    Time: 10am-6pm (Brittany plays from 10am-12:30pm)
    Address: 464 Becker Farms Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
    Website: https://www.beckervineyards.com
    Tickets: $15 General Admission Pass (includes Parking fee)
    $45 Wine Tasting Pass (includes Parking fee)
    $100 All Access Pass (includes Lavender Luncheon + Parking fee)
    Note: Tickets go live the week of September 20th at https://www.beckervineyards.com

    Links:

    “Brittany Shane a wonderful singer / songwriter that writes about life experiences to which everyone can relate.”

    – Coach Smith, Host of Over Easy, Wimberly Valley Radio

     

    “Brittany Shane has a trademark style all her own. Her voice will lift you up and carry to to a place of relaxation and joy. Always enjoy listening to her!”

    – Brenda Hardy, Tasting Room Manager, Singing Water Vineyards

     

     

    “Along with being musically talented, Brittany Shane is both professional and wonderful to work with! We love having her play at Becker Vineyards!”

    – Nichole Bendele, PR & Winery, Tasting Room Coordinator, Becker Vineyards

     

    Right out of the gate as a college student in Wisconsin, Brittany Shane was grabbing rave reviews left and right, including “Best Female Vocalist” honors from Maximum Ink Magazine and Wisconsin State Journal. After two well received albums released under her maiden name (Safranek), the Americana singer-songwriter pawned a guitar to make the move to San Francisco and quickly became a staple at the Fillmore while sharing the stage with the likes of Aimee Mann, Chris Isaak, Travis, Heart, Peter Frampton and Liz Phair. After another album which would land on the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 20 List for the year, Shane found success beyond the stage, her songs receiving placements in film, television and commercials, including Hyundai, Oxygen, PBS, A&E and more.

    Having fallen in love with Austin while on tour, Shane’s next move brought her to the Lone Star state where she discovered legendary guitar virtuoso Scrappy Jud Newcomb (Ian McLagan, Stephen Bruton, John Dee Graham) at the Continental Club. The two joined forces on Shane’s 5th studio album, Loud Nights on a Short String. Since then, Shane has become a mother and launched My Music Day, a program that teaches preschool age children music skills. And yet she still found time to release 2018’s self titled album, which was recorded at Resonate (Nada Surf, The New Pornographers) in Austin and mastered by Alex Lyon at The Bubble (Gary Clark Jr, The Dandy Warhols, Jet). The album was co-produced by longtime friend Jeff Byrd (Spoon, Explosions in the Sky, Iron and Wine) and Shane herself and featured an impressive studio ensemble, including Brad Rice on lead guitar (Son Volt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Keith Urban) and Michael Tarabay on bass (Pat Green, Chris Cage, Bodeans).

    While her past albums have mainly dealt with the themes of love, loss and strength, Shane’s sixth full length features a new major inspiration- her young son Oliver. “Where’s The Moon?” simmers with honeyed visions of childhood innocence and “Texas Boy” is a smile-inducing lullaby, brimming with love for a child and an adopted home state. Shane’s sweet and clear melodies shine throughout a collection of songs that begs to be heard through headphones. Look for her new album due on early 2021.

    Everybody’s out there
    Everyone is on the loose
    Long hair you don’t care
    You’ll do what ever you choose

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    Sometimes you just stare
    Floating off to the moon
    An artist everywhere
    Growing up way too soon

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    We’re going fast now
    Summer water having fun
    I’ve got you now pow
    No where to hide run

    Someday you’ll run from the mountain to the sea
    But you’ll always be a Texas boy to me

    Someday stop stand still in the breeze ooh
    But you’ll only see a home, home near me

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2021

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

  • Holiday Letter single

    Holiday Letter single

    “Brittany Shane a wonderful singer / songwriter that writes about life experiences to which everyone can relate.”

    – Coach Smith, Host of Over Easy, Wimberly Valley Radio

    “Brittany Shane has a trademark style all her own. Her voice will lift you up and carry to to a place of relaxation and joy. Always enjoy listening to her!”

    – Brenda Hardy, Tasting Room Manager, Singing Water Vineyards

    “Along with being musically talented, Brittany Shane is both professional and wonderful to work with! We love having her play at Becker Vineyards!”

    – Nichole Bendele, PR & Winery, Tasting Room Coordinator, Becker Vineyards

    Brittany Shane began her music career in Madison, WI her Sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She played in a few bands there (released her first record that she recorded in her aunt and uncles basement and the album review made it on the front page of the UW Badger Herald!) and when she felt like she reached as far as she could go, she moved to San Francisco, CA (sold a guitar for a one way ticket!). In San Francisco she performed at The Fillmore Poster Room and when they heard her album, “Have Heart Live Young” produced by Zack Smith (founder of the 80’s band Scandal “Good Bye To You” “The Warrior”) she was promoted to performed at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA opening for Heart, Foreigner and Peter Frampton. Shane went on an 80 date U.S. tour promoting her album “Have Heart Live Young” and went through Austin, TX 3 times and really liked it. Shane relocated to Austin, TX in 2010 where she continues to write music and perform in a 5 piece all female Tribute to The Bangles band called The Hazy Shades.

    Brittany Shane’s song “Holiday Letter” is out everywhere and is about helping the homeless always, and especially during the holidays. Shane, her husband and her 8 year old son are planning to make sandwiches for many homeless this year and drive around Austin handing them out. She would like to encourage others to do the same or donate to the Central Texas Food bank: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/

    Links:

    He’s walking a fine line
    As people drive on by
    But don’t worry he’s the king of this mess
    What is junk to one is another’s success

    He’s now looking at you
    Should you turn and run away?
    If you can’t understand do you call for him moved?
    Or get upset and demand it’s improved?

    I will stand by you
    Keep you warm with the things I do
    To help you through
    This Holiday Weather

    Your fingers touch the glass
    Frosted days are melting fast
    You are home at last
    In my Holiday Letter

    There’s nothing to prove
    You don’t have to leave your name
    It’s the thought that counts
    With intentions for good
    If he was in your place
    You sure knew he would….

    I will stand by you
    Keep you warm with the things I do
    To help you through
    This Holiday Weather

    Your fingers touch the glass
    Frosted days are melting fast
    You are home at last
    In my Holiday Letter

     

    *Lyrics and music by Brittany Shane ©2022

     

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson

    Photo by Todd V. Wolfson