The Alex Shaw Band

Alex is an 11-year old lead guitarist who only picked up the guitar for the first time about three years ago. In his short time playing, Alex has been given many opportunities to perform at local events and for charities in the area. He was recently seen volunteering his time and talents at the “Rock Out Kid’s Cancer Music Festival” benefit, where he helped raise money for the Kid’s Cancer Foundation. Alex was honored to share the stage with not only the headliners, Big Vince and the Phat Cats, but also with world renowned saxophonist, Clarence Clemons, a long time member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, just before his passing. Alex also supports other charitable organizations such as The Relay for Life, The American Cancer Society, and Cystic Fibrosis, to name a few. In 2009, Alex became Samick Music’s youngest artist endorser and proudly plays Greg Bennett designed guitars by Samick. As an artist with Samick Music, Alex had the privilege to attend both the 2011 & 2012 NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim California, where he performed at the Samick booth. - Samick Music Corporation

Kids have an amazing ability to absorb and learn at a speed that’s nearly unheard of for adults. Some kids are just pure naturals at playing guitar and at a young age they can make seasoned guitarists’ jaws drop against the floor. In this article we look at some kids who had exceptional playing ability well beyond their years. At 11 years old Alex Shaw prefers playing Eddie Van Halen riffs on his guitar to spending all his time playing video games. His fingers slide along the frets with ease. Hammers, taps – he plays so effortlessly that it seems as if he’s played the guitar for over a decade. Check out this tour de force:
http://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/backstage-pass/that-kid-could-put-us-all-to-shame/
- Scott- Seymourduncan.com - The Official Seymour Duncan Blog "Backstage Pass"

One of the most acclaimed and eclectic bands of the past three decades, Los Lobos, will headline the 21st Annual Sarasota Blues Fest on Saturday, November 5 at Ed Smith Stadium. Young soul music sensation, Ryan Shaw, who could prove to be this year's Trombone Shorty, joins the multiple Grammy winners. Singer Shaun Murphy, best known for her work with Little Feat from 1993-2009, has also been confirmed. Child prodigy, Mike Imbasciani, with special guest and guitar sensation Alex Shaw, are performing as well.


Read more: http://heraldbuzzworthy.blogspot.com/2011/07/los-lobos-sarasota-blues-festival.html#ixzz1Tk74iQoy - Wade Tatangelo/Bradenton Herald