At age 57, Shayn is having his second or third adolescence as he gets to play at work as a computer network systems manager and play at home with his kids. He also puts his 47 years of guitar playing to work as music director of the New Church of Boulder Valley.

It all began in his grandparent's basement in Plattsburgh, New York. Bored, Shayn was looking for something to do when his grandmother, Muzzy, suggested playing grandpa's mandolin. Well, he took to the funny-stringed instrument and the rest is, as they say.....

Oh, it was fun playing Del Shannon and the Kingston Trio, but when the Beatles came on the scene, Shayn entered a new realm of musical experience. His first band was really he and his cousin Pam playing Beatle songs on guitars in Muzzy's basement. The Stinkbugs, they called themselves.

His first real band, The Belfreez, was formed in 1965. Shayn remembers playing their first gig at the local Methodist church.

Then, it was on to the Individual Needs from 1967-1968.

Buffalo, NY in the early 70's saw the Quicksand Band quickly sink into oblivion.

Many bands later, Men Without Pants made its debut to Boulder audiences and wowed with more than just knobby knees.

MWP later took a backseat to the Backporch Symphony Orchestra.

Then, there were several of years with the smokin' Front Range Burners.

Shayn's 30 year collaboration continues with Joe Grossman in Pat 'n Mike & James.

Currently, he appears with the popular dance band, The Mighty Planktones.