ShannonRichardson
Shannon Richardson was born March 31st 1979 in a suburb on the outskirts of Chicago, Il. He played his first guitar when he was eleven but it wasn't until 16 that he knew he wanted to be a musician. He began to play guitar and sing with every momment of time to himself he had. His music has always been very eclectic and as of now he has written close to 400 original songs ranging in almost all styles of music. Through highschool and all the years later Shannon has written and recorded a rather large library of songs. He also learned early on how to play bass and drums so that he could produce and record his original material. He has put together many bands and played out at venues all over Chicago as well as the surrounding suburbs. Shannon and his bands have played such places as The Elbo Room, The Birds Nest,Crush,Weeds, Wise Fools Pub, The Big Horse Lounge, Founders Hill, Panama Connection, Subterranean, Filter, Leos', backyard parties and many more. Shannon is currently working on releasing a new album to add to the collection of his released material. Shannon is currently living in downtown Chicago where he is what you call a starving artist, struggling soo eager for opportunity. Shannon plans to continue pursuing his music for all his life and hopes to one day make a mark in music as well as your hearts. He is currently looking for sponsors, support, recording time, record label support, a record deal, fans and any other help or info that can be spared. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Shannon Richardson
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Who’s at fault in the tragic drowning death of three North Lawndale College Prep Students? Is this a case of kids being kids and paying the ultimate price? Or did the adults in charge fail to do their duty?
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(11/21 11:08)
Do you have any solutions for homelessness? Not looking for a total cure (that might be unrealistic) just something that may have been overlooked...What would you do personally to help?
We need to start understanding mental health to a greater capacity. I worked for a few mental health institutions in different parts of the world as a mental health counselor. There were many cases where someone had a mental disability which led them to homelessness and they were never able to get their lives back due to this disability or illness. and the sad part is, is that these issues are treatable to an extent.
I once counseled a woman who had her PhD in Music and was a reknown pianist. But she struggled with Manic Depression which eventually took her to the streets where she was abused to the point where she could never turn her life back to what it was. Thankfully, she was dropped off at this place in Chennai (India) where she was receiving care for her illness and was starting to put herself together again.
There needs to be some kind of education on: What to do if you become homeless. Some people who find them selves on the street (or living in their cars) don't know what programs or options they have.
I completely agree. There is such a degree of shame associated with living in your car or being on the streets that you are automatically labled as a degenerate. There needs to be more focus on 'what to do if you find yourself in that predicament'.
Good points Navraaz and George. Also--more safe, affordable housing, and an easier process of applying for and receiving assistance for said housing. The crazy thing is: you can work a lot at a minimum wage job and still not have enough money to pay for housing for you and your family.
I have some friends in that situation now. Minimum wage is a joke. You can barely support yourself on a full time minimum wage job. If you have a family, its near impossible
You need two full time minimum wage jobs
Yeah--a surprising number of people are a paycheck or two away from homelessness.
apparently last night, three buildings burned down on the south side due to people tampering with their heating systems. A lot of the residents were elderly. Those people are all going to become homeless. Its just a horrible situation.
half way houses aren't safe for the vulnerable either
(11/21 13:25)
Who’s at fault in the tragic drowning death of three North Lawndale College Prep Students? Is this a case of kids being kids and paying the ultimate price? Or did the adults in charge fail to do their duty?
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