An Evening with Shawn Hess and Derek Dames at Cafe No9

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Shawn Hess is a country western folk musician from Laramie, Wyoming who has been releasing albums and touring the US over the last 7 years. His latest album 'Wild Onion' received high praise from publications around the world including in Country People Magazine based out of the UK. 'Wild Onion' was also chosen by BandCamp as one of the top albums of 2024. Shawn has been featured on many YouTube channels focusing on western and folk music, most notably, he has done three video sessions with Western AF. Hess' solo sets are intimate, honest, often hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time. His wit and sincerity shines through his songcraft and performances. Based in the arguably tough and windy town of Laramie, Wyoming, comes troubadour (and hopefully the next big thing!) in Alternative Country music, Shawn Hess. Wild Onion has an undeniable Classic Country vibe that has this culture-critic wondering where Shawn parked the time machine. This being Hess' third record, it's apparent that he's the real deal. -Douglas DuPont (The Alternate Root) ***************************************************************** Named a top 10 under the radar artist to keep your eye on by Nashville's own Music Mecca. Derek Dames Ohl, hailing from Boulder Colorado, is a trader of songs for fans of John Prine or Blaze Foley, Derek has released multiple projects in the past decade including his latest Songwriter record "Someday I'll Be Happy" as well as the "Dumb Drunk & Anxious" EP, recorded at acclaimed Nashville studio The Bombshelter. Ping ponging back and forth across the globe playing nearly 200 shows a year has allowed Derek to hone his chops writing songs along the way. Some notable artists Derek has played along with, or opened for include, Willis Alan Ramsey, Amy Helm, Arlo McKinley, Jamie Wyatt, Joshua Ray Walker, Emily Nenni, Melissa Carper, Kassi Valazza, Larry Keel, Brudi Brothers and many many more. "Despite his professed ambivalence about the spotlight, Ohl effectively engages his audiences with interesting bits of song history and amusing asides while performing solo. His sets range from his impressive original material to covers of the Blaze Foley, Prine, Guy Clark and classic country artists including George Jones." - Denver Westword ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.