Who is ShadowHart?
THAT is me. The tall goofball usually seen with a guitar.
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I've been playing music my whole life, and I recently got started following my passion as a career. I've performed all over the country and worked with some incredible people along the way. Now I'm excited to continue my journey as I set foot in the recording world.
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The ShadowHart project is a series of singles and EPs designed to show the world the music I love and what I'm capable of as a musician and producer. I've always prided myself as a rock guitarist, bassist, and singer, and now I've become an accomplished music producer as well. ShadowHart is a pop punk and rock journey reminding young men and women to have healthy relationships with loved ones and take care of each other. Stay tuned for more releases over the next year!
The Story behind ShadowHart
ShadowHart, born Richard Nelson in 1994, is a solo pop punk musician and producer, making his debut in the music industry and redefining the meaning of versatility. Growing up in a musical family, he learned guitar from his father when he was just 8 years old. During his teenage years, he taught himself electric guitar, bass, and piano while simultaneously becoming one of the top jazz musicians in the state of Tennessee. He continued to study, write, and perform music diligently in college at Auburn University while completing a Bachelor's of Aerospace Engineering. He now holds a Master's of Music Technology from Southern Utah University with an emphasis in Performance.
ShadowHart's professional music career began in Clovis, New Mexico, as a solo acoustic guitarist and singer. There he fostered a reputation as a versatile guitarist capable of incorporating electronics, loops, and improvisation to replicate nearly any popular song on request.
ShadowHart's knowledge of engineering mechanics coupled with his musical passion allows him to create and transform entirely unique sounds. He used his software experience to build an online platform under the ShadowHart name with Tshirts, Stickers, and even his own website.
ShadowHart's debut single, "A Song About A Girl" released on June 1st, 2023. Entirely self-recorded, produced, and promoted, "A Song About A Girl" embraces the heavy guitar riffs and catchy hooks associated with early-2000s pop punk and emo. ShadowHart's first EP - "Brother" released in December 2023 further expands on the pop punk genre with driving 7-string guitar riffs and upbeat, inspiring lyrics. The following April, his second EP "Adult Money" was released, embracing more fun lyrics appealing to young adults. ShadowHart continues to make moves in 2024 with intent to complete a full-length album.
CONTACT/BOOKING
Eager to produce semi-professional mixes or perform solo shows for bars, clubs, restaurants, and private events. Give me a call today!
(931) 434-4344