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On his new album The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You, musician Shawn Amos combines old-school style with new tools. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Shawn Amos' Long Road To Old-School Blues

January 17, 2016 • The veteran singer, songwriter and producer recently released The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You, which combines old-fashioned blues music with new technology.

Shawn Amos' Long Road To Old-School Blues

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A 'Thank You' Note from Shawn Amos

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November 16, 2005 • Shawn Amos is a musician and lyricist whose songs explore themes of race, history and masculinity. The enigmatically titled Thank You Shirl-ee May (A Love Story) is his third release.