•Gritty•Funk-Groove• •Blues-Rock•
•Funk•Rock•Blues•Americana•Soul•Acoustic•Gritty•Raw•
•Electric•
•Gritty•Funk-Groove• •Blues-Rock•
•Funk•Rock•Blues•Americana•Soul•Acoustic•Gritty•Raw•
•Electric•
About
Then
Future
Then
Zealous Grooves was built from the ground up—cold garages in downtown Albuquerque, small rooms, loud ideas, and a sound that carried further than the space could hold. What started as a stripped-down duo quickly earned a reputation for drawing crowds and holding attention, even on bills stacked with full bands. The foundation was never ab
Zealous Grooves was built from the ground up—cold garages in downtown Albuquerque, small rooms, loud ideas, and a sound that carried further than the space could hold. What started as a stripped-down duo quickly earned a reputation for drawing crowds and holding attention, even on bills stacked with full bands. The foundation was never about perfection—it was about feel, chemistry, and pushing songs until they meant something live.
Over the years, that approach shaped a catalog of groove-driven music rooted in funk, rock, and soul. Releases like Nobody, Reason in Ruin, and Trifecta captured pieces of that evolution, but the real identity of the project has always lived on stage—where no two shows are the same.
Now
Future
Then
Now performing primarily as a solo act, Shanahan brings that same depth and energy into a more stripped-back, immediate format. The songs remain groove-forward and expressive, but the delivery is raw, flexible, and built on instinct.
A weekly residency at The Social Club in Taos continues to sharpen the edge—tight sets, real-time connectio
Now performing primarily as a solo act, Shanahan brings that same depth and energy into a more stripped-back, immediate format. The songs remain groove-forward and expressive, but the delivery is raw, flexible, and built on instinct.
A weekly residency at The Social Club in Taos continues to sharpen the edge—tight sets, real-time connection, and a constant refinement of performance. Whether in a small room or a larger stage setting, the focus stays the same: honest delivery, strong feel, and a sound that moves people without overcomplication.
This is a solo set rooted in experience—funk, folk, blues, and rock woven into something direct and derived from situations and life experience.
Future
Future
Future
The next chapter is already in motion. New recordings are underway, with a solo sessions release taking shape alongside continued work under the Zealous Grooves name. The goal isn’t to chase trends—it’s to deepen the sound, expand the reach, and bring the live experience into new rooms and new cities.
More touring, more recording, and a co
The next chapter is already in motion. New recordings are underway, with a solo sessions release taking shape alongside continued work under the Zealous Grooves name. The goal isn’t to chase trends—it’s to deepen the sound, expand the reach, and bring the live experience into new rooms and new cities.
More touring, more recording, and a continued commitment to building something real—show by show, song by song.