• Artist Name: Shane Cloutier
• Hometown: Orillia, ON

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I just released my third solo album “Lie to Me ’til It’s Over” so along with focusing on that I am working on a bunch of new material and revisiting some past material for both my solo acoustic shows as well as my trio. 

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I was inspired early on, roughly 10 years old, by groups like Iron maiden, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss. I was drawn to all of the imagery of these bands, and I think around the age of 12 I had already decided that’s what I was going to do.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

If I wasn’t pursuing a career in music I would be in the Amazon studying crocodiles and I’d probably be missing a limb from getting too close!

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favourite downtime activity right now is building hobby store grade RC trucks LOL!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush would probably be Rihanna, her voice is like butter to me.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I am a huge Montréal Canadiens fan and have been since I could talk.  I also love the Raptors, Liverpool, Detroit Lions and the Blue Jays.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The last movie I watched was Roadhouse, for probably the 40th time in my life because it’s one of the greatest movies ever!

What is the last album you listened to?

The last album I listened to was Danzig ll “Lucifuge” One of my all-time favourites!

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life, it would probably be Jethro Tull “Stand Up”

What is the greatest country song of all time?

I think the greatest country song of all time is Buck Owens “Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass”

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

My favourite city I have visited out on the road would be St. John’s Newfoundland, everyone there was so nice but I thought I was being mocked at first!

What is your favorite meal?

My favourite meal is steak, which I realize is not the most interesting thing, but I am a carnivore at heart.

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love to do a duet with Amy Shark, I think she has a great voice and she is a great writer, I think it would be a really cool fit!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I would love to go on tour with so many artists but a few would be Amy Shark, Orville Peck, Donovan Woods and so many more!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To be honest, my ultimate career goal would be to be able to release music regularly and perform live to as many people as possible which hopefully can continue now that life seems to be getting back to normal.