Shawn Starski - Shawn Starski (2012)

Starski brings every chord and every note to life with an emotion reminiscent of days past. His influences include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, BB King, Freddie King, Johnny Winter, and Stevie Ray Vaughan...just to name a few.
Shawn started his musical journey at age thirteen when introduced to Larry Canora at his families local church. Larry served as a mentor and friend guiding young Starski in the only suitable direction for a man destined to play the guitar. He played in his church band for years until he landed himself in south Florida band The Shadowcasters. Here at seventeen Starski began to refine his playing, and gain understading of his love for the Blues and Rock. After a couple years Shawn joined The Regulators and began studying jump and swing. Both bands were great influences and opened doors to a seven year adventure with Jason Ricci and New Blood. The band recorded four albums and toured extensively throughout the States and Europe, only to disband in 2010 due to musical differences.
Since then Starski has teamed up with Kelly Hunt...recording on and touring in support of her latest release "Gravity Loves You." He also tours with Shaun Murphy whose claim to fame comes from singing backups for Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, and Little Feat.
This year Starski will be touring with Otis Taylor Throughout the States and Europe promoting his new album "Contraband." Shawn is eager to incorporate his musical style into the Trance Blues Sound Otis has developed over ther years.
Starski currently resides in Nashville, Tn with his wife Elle who is also a singer and performs on his latest release. He has much gratitiude for his family, friends, and fans for their consistent support.
There are those who keep us going. Without whom this record would not have been made. I want to thank all the great musicans that played on this record. My beautiful wife Ellen, Eugene and Sonia Stachurski, Henry & Mary Deible, willy & Keran Grey, the whole Grey family...just to name a few...
I hope you all recognize your effort in our achievements and can feel the love and gratitude we extend to you though the music.