Shannon Lauren Callihan

Callihan brings a new spin to neo-soul. She has found a way to bring classic sounds to a new audience. Finding inspiration across the spectrum, from Tom Misch and Anita Baker, Callihan fuses infectious pop melodies with jazz infused instrumentals to create a sound all her own. Originally from a small town in Kentucky, the 2016 move to Nashville pushed her to hone in on her songwriting and instrumental abilities.

The release of her first single “What You Do to Me” in 2019 was the culmination of years spent building a fanbase on Instagram around her guitar playing and finding her sound within the Music City scene. Callihan’s presence on the Instagram community Pickup Music brought her fans and collaborators alike.

The Pickup Music community led her to find current guitar player and producer, Curt Henderson. Bass-player Sam Fruend (Stoop Kids), and drummer Nate Felty complete the band that is unmatched in their live performance. Just as they all came together, Callihan won the Emerging Artist Fund competition through Pickup Music, giving them the opportunity to play Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. Callihan has seen famous stages including Red Rocks while playing lead guitar for Rozzi on the O.A.R. and American Authors tour in 2019.

In 2020, Callihan dropped “Love You Right,” a shimmering release showcasing her R&B roots. Quickly garnering 2,200,000+ streams across platforms, the momentum has continued with editorial playlisting from Spotify on their “Nu-Funk” and “Ready for the Day” playlists, as well as partnerships with Fender, Guild Guitars, Orangewood Acoustic Guitars and Ernie Ball.