Author Archives: Shawn Burtis

Yesterday my dear friend and tribal brother in music danced his Last Waltz; as a Facebook friend so eloquently put it, he has joined the great Spirit Song on another plane. Lonnie Knight (http://www.lonnieknight.com/) was a guitar player the likes … Continue reading →

My beloved Mama passed away almost a month and a half ago. An eternity has happened since, and then again – nothing. I carry her close in my heart as I escape my city to commune with nature and try … Continue reading →

Spring!!! It has sprung in glorious fashion! At least, it has done here in the Twin Cities. The flowers, the greening, the scent of lilacs, the wacky antics of folks finally free to dash outside at a moment’s notice, no … Continue reading →

Next Saturday, April 23rd, I’ll be joining Freddie Manton and the Southsiders to bring you blues and pub music at Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Join us – 7:30-10:30pm – for a bite & a pint, and we’ll take … Continue reading →