Shane is currently the Lighting Director at the Fine Line Music Cafe and assistant Lighting Director at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. Shane has also had experience working at other Minnesota music venues including The Roy Wilkins Auditorium, The Palace Theater, The Amsterdam Bar and Hall, The Pantages Theater, The Varsity, US Bank Stadium, and tours nationally and internationally. He is also the touring lighting designer and visual artist for the Duluth indie rock legends, Low. Other freelance experience includes working with the Soundest Music Festival and assisting various local bands in the Minneapolis area with live lighting needs. His lighting was featured in the music video for Low "Always Trying To Work It Out", directed by Phil Harder, and was broadcasted live on The Current's live stream of Low at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, and live on the BBC-4 for Low at the Glastonbury Festival.
Shane's style can be described as visually organic, as the lighting perfectly fits the needs of the music and complements it to make it as emotional and entertaining as possible. Always listening and always following the flow to try and connect with the artist. From small alley-way club stages to the largest arenas and concert halls, Shane always puts in the highest creative output to maximize the efficiency of any lighting rig, and help take the show to the highest level of fun.
Shane's style can be described as visually organic, as the lighting perfectly fits the needs of the music and complements it to make it as emotional and entertaining as possible. Always listening and always following the flow to try and connect with the artist. From small alley-way club stages to the largest arenas and concert halls, Shane always puts in the highest creative output to maximize the efficiency of any lighting rig, and help take the show to the highest level of fun.
