Over the previous decade-plus, Justin Shapiro has been an active participant of the DMV music scene. Starting his path in cover bands playing tunes from Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Neil Young, Justin was also stashing away original material for his own songwriting catalog.

Back in 2009, Shapiro was a member of Green River Junction which originally formed as a guitar/percussion duo before evolving into a core trio that featured other musicians from time to time. When a long distance move by one of the members left the band without it’s former potent chemistry, Green River Junction faded into black.

Now Justin is here with his debut solo album, Campfire Party, which has been a pursuit of passion, patience and persistence. You can still find Shapiro in the DMV performing and pleasing crowds with his seamless blend of jam band-esque vibes, acoustic rock, folk, blues and a healthy dose of 90’s grunge.

For those who like comparisons, think Ben Harper jamming with Pearl Jam as Bob Dylan leads the pack. Justin’s sonic appeal and his lyrical content reflect the depth, themes and organic rawness of what drew us to these more widely-known acts.

Justin Shapiro’s music is honest, authentic and soul nurturing.

The eleven tracks on Campfire Party represent approximately ten years of Justin’s experiences and songwriting sprinkled with a whole lotta heart, a whole lotta soul, and an excellent playlist of sweet sounding jams that will have you noddin’, tappin’, groovin’ and jammin’ along with your air guitar. Fast forward to the soaring guitar solo at the end of If You Wanna Wake Up and you’ll know exactly what I mean.

Listen to Campfire Party below or jam it on Spotify.

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If you live in (or are ever near) the DMV area, go catch Justin live!