A songwriter in every situation and a dedicated player, J.J. Shiplett’s passion for quality music and sincere songs, is only matched by his goal to get everyone dancing. From CCR to Ryan Adams to the Boss, J.J. Shiplett and the Red River Rebellion will entertain at the Snoring Sasquatch on Sept. 11.
Recently, Shiplett was the recipient of Rawlco Radio’s Project 10K20 grant program in his hometown of Calgary, Alta. Following the grant, he recorded his first full-length album, which was released April 2012. Recorded at Five Acres Studios in Aldergrove, with the help of producer Ryan Mcallister (Dakona, Cowboys and Indians, Maverick Records), the album showcases heartfelt moments full of life experience, right alongside bursts of boisterous feel-good rock ’n’ roll.
In 2007, Shiplett released Colours, his first recording released to the public. Titled for its diverse emotional journey, the album was an honest and expressive portrayal of an artist’s heart. Recorded in the basement of a Calgary church with the help of producer Adam Gill and Jason Graham (Barrage, Shane Yellowbird), the album was followed with shows all across Canada. Shiplett opened for Canadian artists such as Jeremy Fisher, and Zaac Pick and the Matinee, as well as for international artists such as Thomas McCleary of the Commodores.
Shiplett believes in creating and encouraging quality art in Canada; in entertaining and inspiring people across this great country. For more about Shiplett’s music, visit www.jjshiplettmusic.com.
Tickets are $12 in advance at Kingfisher Used Books, Buffalo Trails Coffee House and Black Bear Books, and $15 at the door, which opens at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8.
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