San Luis Obispo, CA  ·  Buena Vista, CO

Shawn Chasten

Live acoustic music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, restaurants, and private events. Original songs and honest, heartfelt sets that fit the room.

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About

Songs that feel like they were written for the room

Shawn Chasten is a singer-songwriter and producer originally from South Jersey, now based between San Luis Obispo, CA and Buena Vista, CO.

His sound blends acoustic warmth with pop-level catchiness, moving easily between indie, folk, and modern alternative, drawing on influences like Tom Petty, John Mayer, Tyler Childers, and Mac Miller. Whether performing solo or with a full band, Shawn brings strong melodies and honest, heartfelt songwriting to every set, making him a natural fit for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions alike.

Genre Indie / Folk / Acoustic Pop
Set Formats Solo Acoustic · Duo · Full Band
Setlist Originals + Curated Covers
Sound Self-contained (no venue PA needed)
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A few full live sets to get a feel for the sound: original songs plus a curated run of covers, performed solo acoustic.

Recent releases: Fake Pic, Oh Diana, Tomorrow, Bad Things
Albums: Yellow Door Sessions (2025)  ·  Big Sur (2023)
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Setlist

Originals & Fan Favorites

Every set is built from original songs plus a curated run of covers spanning folk, country, and classic rock. Don't see something you love? Requests off the setlist are welcome for $50 each.

Original Songs

  • Mainland
  • Halos
  • Hear Me Now
  • Brighter Over There
  • Morphine
  • Tomorrow
  • Save Mine
  • Stones

Fan-Favorite Covers

  • WildflowersTom Petty
  • Free Fallin'Tom Petty
  • Something in the OrangeZach Bryan
  • Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver
  • Can't Help Falling in LoveElvis
  • Stand By MeBen E. King
  • Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
  • YellowColdplay
View the full song list (60+ songs)

All Originals

  1. Morphine
  2. Halos
  3. Coconut Rum
  4. Mainland
  5. Boys Don't Love You
  6. Save Mine
  7. Brighter Over There
  8. Dance
  9. Running Away
  10. Pacific Canyon Drive
  11. Sleep In
  12. Hear Me Now
  13. Stones
  14. Lightspeed
  15. Tomorrow

All Covers

  1. Knockin' on Heaven's Door – Bob Dylan
  2. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright – Bob Dylan
  3. Godspeed – Zach Bryan
  4. Something in the Orange – Zach Bryan
  5. Fifth of May – Zach Bryan
  6. You Are My Sunshine – Zach Bryan version
  7. Wildflowers – Tom Petty
  8. Free Fallin' – Tom Petty
  9. Mary Jane's Last Dance – Tom Petty
  10. Caroline – Briston Maroney
  11. XO – John Mayer version
  12. Jersey Giant – Various Artists
  13. Charleston Girl – Tyler Childers
  14. Follow You to Virgie – Tyler Childers
  15. Lady May – Tyler Childers
  16. Rock Salt and Nails – Tyler Childers version
  17. Shake the Frost – Tyler Childers
  18. Feathered Indians – Tyler Childers
  19. Junction City Queen – Tyler Childers
  20. Messed Up Kid – Tyler Childers
  21. Goodbyes – Post Malone
  22. Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
  23. Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
  24. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
  25. Annie's Song – John Denver
  26. Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  27. Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis
  28. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T's
  29. Whiskey Glasses – Morgan Wallen
  30. Read My Mind – The Killers
  31. Sex and Candy – Marcy Playground
  32. Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
  33. Hotel California – The Eagles
  34. For What It's Worth – Buffalo Springfield
  35. Angelina – Lizzy McAlpine
  36. Yellow – Coldplay
  37. Beach Baby – Bon Iver
  38. Porch Light – Josh Meloy
  39. House of the Rising Sun – The Animals
  40. River – Leon Bridges
  41. Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
  42. Head Over Boots – Jon Pardi
  43. Feeling Whitney – Post Malone
  44. Patterns – Watchhouse
  45. Our House – Crosby, Stills & Nash
Packages

Music Packages

Rates below are starting points for the Buena Vista, CO area. Travel fees apply for other locations, including San Luis Obispo, CA. Reach out for a custom quote based on your date, venue, and needs.

Ceremony
$300–$450Starting rate
  • Solo acoustic performance during your ceremony (prelude, processional, recessional)
  • Up to 45 minutes of music
  • Self-contained sound system (no venue equipment needed)
  • One planning call to go over song choices & timing
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Ceremony + Cocktail Hour
$550–$750Starting rate
  • Everything in the Ceremony package
  • Plus live acoustic music through cocktail hour (up to 1.5 hours)
  • Song requests welcome for the cocktail set
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Full Day
$900–$1,400Starting rate
  • Everything in Ceremony + Cocktail Hour
  • Plus a dinner / reception background set
  • Full-day availability, ceremony through reception wind-down
  • Best for couples who want live music as the through-line of the day
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Restaurants, Private & Corporate Events
Custom QuoteTell me about it
  • Background or feature sets for restaurants, bars & private parties
  • Corporate events & multi-hour bookings
  • Flexible formats: solo acoustic, duo, or full band
  • Priced around your date, venue & needs
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Add-ons available: extended hours, first dance song learning & arrangement, and travel outside the Buena Vista area.

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