Running To My Roots...

Real songs, original stories

About Me !!!
Biography
Shanna  Waterstown was born in the deep
south in Florida USA.  She's harvested an original sound born from a mixture of baptist gospel, motown r'n'b,  country music and soul . As a young artist who's been writing and composing since the age of 11 or 12, Shanna's created a sound and interpretation that is unique and all her own. A warm, sultry, gritty but sweet voice is dedicated, passionate and engaged in the Blues...  She considers herself as a messenger for this true American artform. She studied dance, theater, communications and participated in every choral possible while seizing the chance to play in an off, off-broadway musical in NewYork.  She proudly admits, that during her highschool years,  she sang at the famous Apollo theatre in Harlem, N.Y. Barely out of school, she traveled to Europe and France, where she almost immediately started a fascinating long-lasting career contract in the Parisian cabarets and clubs as a solo artist. Having conquered France, all of Europe soon discovered the talented, author, song-writer, composer, performer, producer that she is.  Her foreign adventures have allowed her to open shows for James Brown, Buddy Guy, Matt Bianco, Mud Morganfield, and share the rosters with the likes of Louisiana Red, Poppa Chubby and many more. Shanna produced her first and second Blues album and is now working on the third with her group. As an accomplished Blues artist who tours most of the year, she serenly fulfills her mission for the Blues !

August 16, 2025

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Festival
Location: Coust, France

Shanna Waterstown Blues Band will be wrapping up the Summer at this wonderful festival at a beautiful castle in France !! Come join us if you're anywhere in the area ...

August 22, 2025

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Festival
Location: Czech Republic

Going to take our Blues to the best places in Europe. Come and catch up with us if you can...!

Keeping the Blues Alive !

We voyage and travel with our group, to take the Blues to as many places as possible. Our goal is to keep the Blues alive. Help others discover this traditional American artform, and live from the passion that devours our spirits...

Albums & CDs

A Real Woman. 2008 / 2011 . Running to my Roots 2016 / 2025 Black Heart 2026 Coming soon...

TOURS & Performances

Blues fans, Blues-lovers and amateurs come on out and catch us on the road at one of our concerts. Get a taste of some of the great original tunes we have to offer. As an author, composer, singer, producer it is a vital part of what I do to share my stories... We take the stage and take you for a ride, with my fabulous Blues Band Trio. Join me and my incredible musicians while we play out our Blues journey... Guitar - Massimo Ciraci Drums - Gianpaolo Feola Bass - Walter Cerasani

Embrace the Blues with Shanna Waterstown
Discover Modern Songs that Honor Roots, Blues and Tradition
  • Gainesville, Florida, United States
  • 32601

Welcome to my world of Blues, Roots and Soul. Don't hesitate to leave me a message for booking and all information concerning myself and the band ... Most of all, let's all have a good time !