Live review. Shimeon - Bob Dylan Festival

Venue: M19 Bar, Manchester

Date: 27/8/10

Shimeon rarely performs shows but when he does they are always worth it. Great music, bouncy rhythms, passion, themes of love, and foot tapping greats. Tonight was no exception to the rules and as Shimeon and his band took to the stage there was a awe of expectancy in the air. Shimeon stepped out clad entirely in black wearing a long… Continue

Artist: Shimeon

Album: Behind The Soomer Sun 'Revived'

Label: Rockdown



When tune smith Shimeon released his debut album, Masquerade, in 2008, his album was met with with sharp and contrasting views from within the music industry and amongst music critics and no one could deny Shimeon's right to be given the title 'Singer/songwriter'. But despite Shimeon's natural talent, one theme became the dominant focus of attention, that… Continue

Shimeon live at the Hole Note Acoustic Club 18/7/10





Upon entering into the quaint Yorkshire village of Hebden Bridge, I finally found the Hole In't wall in much anticipation of hearing and seeing Shimeon perform solo in an intimate venue such as this. The Hole In't Wall is one of those venues which has the makings of a great night, with its visually low lit atmosphere and upper room. A support act remarked, "I like the wallpaper, haven't seen it since 1972" and another,… Continue

Interview with Shimeon



Ch.L.: Country Music has many new fans in Europe, who may be hearing about you for the first time. How would you describe yourself and the music you play to someone whose never seen or heard you before.



Answer: I am a songwriter and a musician with a deep dedication to song writing and the creation of music with depth and vitality, animation and truth! Much of my music has a country flavour to it, yet at the same time, rhythmic and acoustic, and not… Continue