Noise Pop Festival 2026 x KQED Present:
Shannon Shaw & Friends at KQED HQ with Meet and Greet to follow
This intimate performance and fireside chat features Shannon and her friends and bandmates Joel Robinow, Anna Hillburg, and Noelle Fiore.
Enjoy an intimate night with Shannon Shaw, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter behind Shannon & The Clams. Known for her magnetic stage presence and a sound that fuses soul, doo-wop, and California garage rock, Shannon brings her a blend of grit and vulnerability to this special Noise Pop Festival showcase. This exclusive performance offers a chance to get up close with a distinctive Bay Area see artists up close surrounded by stories, sound, and community.
There will be a limited VIP Meet & Greet at with Shannon Shaw and Spanky Joe following the performance and interview. You'll have the opportunity to meet the artist and her furry companion, pose for photos, and have merchandise signed. There is limited space available, so purchase this add-on with your ticket today!
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Hosted by KQED Live in partnership with Noise Pop Festival, the evening celebrates the local roots and bold voices that continue to shape the Bay Area’s music scene. Join us as Shannon Shaw takes us behind the songs, her creative journey, and what keeps her tied to the Bay.
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Shannon Shaw, the captivating vocalist, bassist, and founder of Shannon & the Clams, valiantly strikes out on her own, gracing us with her first solo album, Shannon In Nashville. In a nod to Dusty Springfield’s 1969 classic Dusty in Memphis, Shaw made her own pilgrimage down South to collaborate with The Black Key’s Dan Auerbach and a congregation of revered old-school session musicians which have played on notable records by Elvis, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, Sturgill Simpson, and Nikki Lane, to name just a few.
Supporting artists:
Joel Robinow (Once & Future band) sets a widescreen tone with piano-driven psych-soul, satin grooves, and baroque turns that nod to classic 70’s pop while staying fiercely now.
Once described as the love child of Christie McVie and Herb Alpert, singer-songwriter and trumpeter Anna Hillburg has released 3 full length albums and an EP ranging from folk inspired chamber pop to synth pop. In addition to her solo work, she is an in demand session and live musician, working with artists like Shannon Shaw, Will Sprott, and The Dodos.
Noelle Fiore is a Country and Americana singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Noelle’s debut album with her band Noelle & The Deserters, released May 2024, is described as south western honky tonk from the high desert of New Mexico to the golden hills of California. Noelle also lends her guitar playing and vocals to