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SHANNON CURTIS

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    • Good to Me (2022)
    • 2020101 (2021)
    • And Her Whisper Becomes a Storm (2020)
    • Revolutionary Acts of Optimism (2019)
    • Both at the Same Time (2018)
    • The Space Between (Audio Play) (2017)
    • The Space Between (album version) (2017)
    • Creationism (2016)
    • Connections (2015)
    • Metaforma (2014)
    • Cinemascope (2013)
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Albums

  1. If You Leave Shannon Curtis 4:28
  2. A Little Respect Shannon Curtis 3:29
  3. Dancing in the Dark Shannon Curtis 3:26
  4. Drive Shannon Curtis 3:54
  5. Take On Me Shannon Curtis 3:47
  6. The Boys of Summer Shannon Curtis 4:49
  7. West End Girls Shannon Curtis 4:00
  8. Wouldn't It Be Good Shannon Curtis 4:01
  9. A Question of Lust Shannon Curtis 4:14
  10. Forever Young Shannon Curtis 3:45

Before / After

Shannon Curtis

Record Details

Released
2021
Genre
Artpop

Record Tracklist

  1. Before / After -:-- / 3:51

Well, I guess this is it, then
We’ve come to the part where I let go
Because going on from here
Requires a lighter load

I thought that I needed
This to be what I’m supposed to be
But I have changed my mind, in fact
It’s changing everything

And I’m letting go
I’m letting go
I’m letting go
So I can say hello
I can say hello
So I can say hello

It may look like nothing (May look like nothing)
But the fundamental structure of belief
Under all I do and say and make
Is changing now, you’ll see

‘Cause history came here
And didn’t she throw a spoke into the wheel?
I straightened up from grinding
And felt a weight I could no longer wield

And so I’m letting go
I’m letting go
I’m letting go
So I can say hello
I can say hello
So I can say hello

There was a time before (There was a time)
And there will be a time after
(My whole perspective has changed)
(Total transformation)
(I got inside myself)
One thing I know, if I’m to get there (One thing I know)
I must shed the old masters
(What really matters?)
(If I continue on like this, what will my life look like?)
From before
(Old patterns that no longer serve me)
(Goodbye to people-pleasing)
(Old beliefs that held me back for too long)
To welcome the after
(I’m taking my own power back)
(Listen closer to my instincts)
Say goodbye
(I am enough)
(I’m welcoming abundance)
To before
(What do I have to lose? Only what needs to be let go)

I’m letting go
I’m letting go
I’m letting go
So I can say hello
I can say hello
So I can say hello

Well, I guess this is it, then
We’ve come to the part where I let go

Let me send you Love Letters!

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Upcoming Shows + Events

Shannon Curtis: 80s kids @ The Double E
Essex Junction, Vermont, USA
May 10, 2025
The Double E T-Rex Theater
Vermont! We're bringing the 80s kids party train to YOU! We can't wait to celebrate our mission of MAXIMUM JOY with you back at the incredible Double E T-Rex Theater in Essex. If you're feeling it, 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion! Doors 5:30 / show 7.
Shannon Curtis: 80s kids @ The Hook and Ladder
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
May 15, 2025
The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge
Twin Cities! We feel like our upper midwest 80s kids are ready to party! We can't wait to celebrate our mission of MAXIMUM JOY with you at the wonderful Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge. If you're feeling it, 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion! Doors 7 / show 7:30.
Shannon Curtis: 80s kids @ Blue Strawberry
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
May 16, 2025
Blue Strawberry
What's up, STL 80s kids! We can't wait to celebrate our mission of MAXIMUM JOY with you at the phenomenal Blue Strawberry. Premium tickets are available and will go fast. If you're feeling it, 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion! And after the show, stick around for 80s karaoke! Doors 6 / show 7:30.
Shannon Curtis: 80s kids @ Ideal Theater
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
May 18, 2025
Ideal Theater
Cedar! These 80s kids are stoked to see you again for this special Sunday matinee. We can't wait to celebrate our mission of MAXIMUM JOY with you back at the amazing Star Theater. If you're feeling it, 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion! Doors 2:00 / show 3:00.
Shannon Curtis: 80s kids @ The Black Box
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
May 20, 2025
The Black Box
Kansas City! We have missed you! But these 80s kids are COMING BACK. We can't wait to celebrate our mission of MAXIMUM JOY with you at the incredible art hub The Black Box. If you're feeling it, 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion! Featuring an all-80s acoustic mini-set by KC legend, and our dear friend, David George. Doors 6:30 / show 7:30.
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