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  <h1>About</h1>
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      <p>Formed in 2008 and playing through many incarnations, names and lineup changes, yet always retaining the core of Shaun and Johnny, Betterman has exisited in it's current form since 2014. The band prides itself on its powerful but unobtrusive sound, and a highly variable setlist which allows the group to handle all forms of performances from their weekly residency in the Lyrath Estate, intimate wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions, parties, various corpoate events, and racuous pub gigs. Betterman can cope with whatever you need. </p>

      <p>Shaun is a lifelong student of the guitar in all its forms. <img src="/images/shaun.jpg" alt="Shaun playing guitar" class="shaun-img"> He has studied classical guitar to an extremely high level with Michael O'Toole, along with his foundation in Rock and Pop styles, with an occassional bit of Jazz and even some Country thrown in for variety. Shaun has passion for performing and is at his best when he is on stage making some new and interesting sounds.</p>

      <p>Johnny is music obsessiv. Having found his voice from a young age, coming to peak in the 90's with the burgeoning seattle scene, of which he was highly influenced by. <img src="/images/Johnny.jpg" alt="Johnny Singing" class="johnny-img"> He has spent many years performing at an extremely high level, along with writing and recording several albums worth of material with his original group Stone Beth. In addtion to providing all the vocals he also plays a mean rhythm guitar. </p>
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