"Shannon Brown pursues her career as a country singer and does it well, but as a dead-pan comedienne she could hold her own with most stand-ups in town. A West Virginia charmer, Brown's singing "Junk Food Junkie" and "Jolene" left one hungry for more." ~ Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes "Shannon delivered the songs with charm, vivacity, and a warm, clear voice that was perfectly suited to the material! Moonshine Martinis is a breath of fresh air in the cabaret world and makes for a great night out!" ~ Jenna Esposito, BroadwayWorld ABOUT MOONSHINE MARTINIS: Moonshine Martinis is a look back at country music from the 60's & 70's. The show is a blend of well known favorites and obscure one-hit wonders from artists including Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Jeanne Pruett, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Larry Gross and a few others. Read more...

Clips / Schedule   |    About the Show   |    Bios   |    Blog   |    Facebook   |    Contact Join the mailing list: VIDEO CLIPS UPCOMING PERFORMANCES SUN. 12/27/2009 @ 8:00PM Shannon performs with the Steve Tarshis Trio Banjo Jim's 700 East 9th Street (at Ave. C), NYC No cover | 1 drink min. About the Steve Tarshis Trio: Steve happens to be the guitarist for my Moonshine Martinis cabaret band. This time instead of joining me, I get to join his band which plays a repetoire of jazz, Latin and blues tunes of all kinds. TUES. 1/6/2010 @ 8:00PM Shannon performs with singer/songwriter Joe Travers Parkside Lounge 317 E. Houston St, NYC T: 212-673-6270 | Price: $5 cover Who is this Joe fella? Joe is a good friend and talented guy who is rocking the Celtic music scene. His sound blends the genres of acoustic pop, folk, Americana, jazz, Celtic and country. (Think Marc Cohn and James Taylor meeting Neil Young and Bruce Hornsby for a Guiness). PAST PERFORMANCES SUN. 11/22/2009 @ 9:00PM Shannon performs with The NYCity Slickers Bluegrass Band Banjo Jim's 700 East 9th Street (at Ave. C), NYC No cover | 1 drink min. TUES. 11/1/2009 @ 8:00PM Shannon performs with singer/songwriter Joe Travers The Bitter End Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia), NYC MON. 10/12/2009 @ 7:00PM MOONSHINE MARTINIS: A 60s & 70s Country Cabaret Self Magazine benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Banjo Jim's 700 East 9th Street (at Ave. C), NYC | $5 suggested donation | 1 drink min. SUN. 8/30/2009 @ 9:00PM MOONSHINE MARTINIS: A 60s & 70s Country Cabaret Banjo Jim's 700 East 9th Street (at Ave. C), NYC | $5 suggested donation | 1 drink min. SUN. 9/6/2009 @ 7:00PM A SALUTE TO COUNTRY CINEMA, Songs from Hillbilly Flicks Hosted by Daryl Glenn The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street $20 cover | 2 drink min | $5 discount for MAC and cabarethotline members Copyright 2009 Shannon Brown. All rights reserved. Moonshine Martinis photo by Peter Toth