{"id":32132,"date":"2016-11-29T14:12:44","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=32132"},"modified":"2016-11-29T14:12:44","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:12:44","slug":"cardiff-character-joseph-shannon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2016\/11\/29\/cardiff-character-joseph-shannon\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Character: Joseph Shannon"},"content":{"rendered":"

New open-mic performer believes it’s possible to be a singer with a stutter<\/h3>\n

A modern-day, English version of Johnny Cash stood on the stage. \u201cHello folks,\u201d his deep voice carried, \u201cTonight, I\u2019m playing my favourite song for you.\u201d An intricate rendition of \u201cMr Brightside\u2019s\u201d intro fills the bar, as Joseph Shannon twists his long fingers around his six string.<\/p>\n

Joseph Shannon loves performing at open-mic nights across Cardiff which is the perfect low-key city for budding artists like himself.<\/p>\n

Joseph frequently plays across Cardiff at Face 11, Gassy Jacks, and Live Lounge. He feels an emotional connection with his music as it comes so naturally to him.\u00a0He added that Cardiff\u2019s open-mic audiences are great for boosting self-confidence, and urged others with speech impediments\u00a0to make the most of the open mic nights.<\/p>\n

Cardiff is the perfect city to live, said Joseph. The Birmingham born musician said the quirky venues are small, niche, and not too \u201cponcey\u201d \u2013 perfect for what he calls his diverse and inspiring music. Porter’s Bar is one of his favorites, as the crowds are always supportive.<\/p>\n

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The Journey<\/strong>
\nJoseph now urges similar musicians to take to the stage and forget all previous obstacles. Confidence is key, he says, and bad experiences shouldn\u2019t affect your musical success.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was concerned at the start that I\u2019d never overcome the stutter.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Performing wasn\u2019t at all easy for Joseph as he suffered from a\u00a0mild\u00a0stutter from an early age. He was determined to perform and follow his hero Brandon Flowers, The Killers\u2019 lead singer though. He underwent speech therapy and it only took a year for this bassist to perfect the art of smooth-talking.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was concerned at the start,\u201d Joseph said, adding that\u00a0beginning therapy was a scary concept. He said the patience of his local therapist helped boost\u00a0his confidence. Learning to speak slower and with less intensity helped greatly.<\/p>\n

As a 20 year-old ancient\u00a0history student,\u00a0\u00a0Joseph said performing is a release from the monotony of academic\u00a0life. His cheerful honesty about his course\u00a0is striking – as is his honesty about\u00a0practicing. He said, \u201cProcrastinating is my worst habit. I\u2019m actually meant to be at a rehearsal now.\u201d Seven years, however, of playing and singing daily is reflected in his relaxed on-stage persona.<\/p>\n

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Brandon Flowers is his inspiration as his new-wave, alternative style of rock is what Joseph feels most comfortable singing, he said. \u201cHe\u2019s the only man I\u00a0truly admire!\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m Casanova!\u201d
\n<\/strong>Despite many hobbies \u2013 debating, politics and Italian wine \u2013 Joseph still finds time for romance.\u201cI\u2019ve been asked out three times this week,\u201d he said, unconsciously flicking his hair from\u00a0his eyes. His idea of a perfect date is a quiet, romantic dinner for two.<\/p>\n

His lean physique doesn\u2019t come from a sport obsession though. \u201cI appreciate intelligence over exercise,\u201d said the history fanatic. Eating clean, vegetarian food is important to Joe,\u00a0who raved\u00a0about his homemade vegetarian Bolognese. He said he doesn\u2019t see the need to eat\u00a0meat, and believes he\u2019s living proof that you can live healthily without it.<\/p>\n

Although un-phased while singing to a pub full of people, he\u2019s petrified of hornets, \u201cThey\u2019re almost invincible insects, like flying tanks.\u201d Witty humour, however, is his forte. He describes himself as calm and humorous, adding how nothing makes him smile more than a sarcastic pun.<\/p>\n

Therapy also calmed his nerves. He smiled, \u201cNow I can sing the songs I love, and let my audience enjoy those\u00a0those well-loved songs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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