We are a team of music enthusiasts who enjoy sharing our love of music with the world!
Our Team
Shantel Breen
Founder ~ Editor/Contributor
Shantel has been contributing to various publications throughout D.C. and Maryland since 2007. She has freelanced for NPR Music, The Vinyl District, On Tap Magazine and several other publications. Her experience and networking have helped to create These Subtle Sounds.
Read her full bio here!
David LaMason
Assistant Editor/Contributor
David is a regular contributor to our fellow bloggers over at Parklife DC and contributes to These Subtle Sounds as well. He lives in Baltimore and enjoys covering shows at Ottobar, Metro Gallery, and Baltimore Sound Stage, and he regularly works with us to cover WTMD events. David has great taste in music and his photographs are top notch!
Read his full bio here.
Gary Gearhart
Contributor
Gary is the newest contributor to These Subtle Sounds and we’re happy to have him. He is a concert and portrait photographer with a background in commercial photography and Mass Communications. When he’s not shooting live shows or making portraits, he is behind the bar at The Holy Hound in York, PA where his superpower is picking out your next favorite beer.
Matthew Ruppert
Contributor
Matthew is talented with words and visuals. He has a way of making shows come alive for those who were not there, and if you were, he can taking you back to the moment instantly. Matthew enjoys an array of musical genres and enjoys sharing his experiences with the world!
Read his full bio here!
Frank Thompson
Contributor
Frank is a photographer located in Southern PA. He enjoys Bluegrass, Americana, and Blues with some Rock and Country. He enjoys music festivals and local artists, and we are so happy to have him contributing!
Read his full bio here!
Brandon Amos
Contributor
Brandon has a love for music and it shows. He puts his heart into everything he does. Brandon’s connection with music comes through in his photographs and he is always trying to support musicians and music blogs.
Read his full bio here!
David Dixon
Contributor
David is a D.C. photographer who enjoys Soul, R&B and Hip Hop, as well as Classic Rock. David loves music and we love his contributions to These Subtle Sounds!
Read his full bio here!
Chris Cornett
Contributor – Florida
Chris is a photographer based in Florida. His contributions to These Subtle Sounds helps to reach our audience in the south as we endeavor to expand our coverage! Chris enjoys local bands, as well as national acts, and we are excited to have him on the team!
Read his full bio here!
Shawn Breen
Contributor
Shawn Breen is a writing contributor to our blog. He has a great knowledge of music, especially music from the 90’s. He has attended 100’s of shows over the past 30 years and is an avid collector of music.
Read his full bio here.
