Shane Murphy

Canadian-born Shane Murphy is a seasoned singer-songwriter and performer in the Montreal Blues and club circuit. Since first hitting the music scene in 1996, he has opened for the likes of Grammy Award winner Adele, Mike Doughty, Ashley McIsaac, British Reggae band Steel Pulse, Our Lady Peace, among others. He has appeared at dozens of local and internationally attended festivals, including Canada’s premier showcase for best new music NORTH BY NORTHEAST, the world renowned FESTIVAL INTERNATIO...

Canadian-born Shane Murphy is a seasoned singer-songwriter and performer in the Montreal Blues and club circuit. Since first hitting the music scene in 1996, he has opened for the likes of Grammy Award winner Adele, Mike Doughty, Ashley McIsaac, British Reggae band Steel Pulse, Our Lady Peace, among others. He has appeared at dozens of local and internationally attended festivals, including Canada’s premier showcase for best new music NORTH BY NORTHEAST, the world renowned FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREAL, and most recently at the 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS in Vancouver. He was crowned “Best new artist” on the Quebec Blues scene in 2009. Shane’s live performances – a mix of roots/soul rock /blues with a hint of reggae and twist of funk - are raw, honest and soulful. Currently, Shane is in the process of working on a new studio album, slated for a fall release. In Street Money Miracle, Murphy elaborates on familiar themes of urban life, its harsh realities and some of the interesting characters Murphy has met along the way. An innocent provocateur, Shane’s mindful storytelling is evident in tracks like “l’Assomption”, about a boxer who takes a dive, and in the “Year of the Rat”, a play on words which is characteristically Murphy. The album delivers a new 70s twist on Murphy’s signature groove and funk sound.