Timeline

In an effort to reach more people on the ground with his musical message, Shyan Selah begins performing at Starbucks on 23rd & Jackson, a historic corner in Seattle known for it's jazz and blues scene.

Within two weeks of performing regularly at 23rd & Jackson, Shyan meets with Starbucks Corporate Marketing Director, Andrea Buckmeier who says Shyan's music and message is a perfect fit for Starbucks and encourages him to not only take it on tour, but to meet with Paula Boggs - Sr. Executive Vice President and Lead Counsel at the time - before she leaves Starbucks to campaign for President Obama's 2nd term. Paula, herself a rising musician, comes to watch Shyan perform and let's him know she loves the show, calling Shyan's set "brand acretive" to the Starbucks legacy.

Due to the release of his new single, "Pink Butterfly," which honored Breast Cancer Survivors and the community outreach component of The Cafe Noir Project, Shyan Selah was placed on the cover of Shine On Magazine, which features those in the entertainment industry who have positive impact on communities around the globe.

Shyan Selah begins a new residency performing the Cafe Noir set at the hip Hotel Max in downtown Seattle throughout the Winter of 2013.

Shyan Selah is asked to speak and perform at the unveiling of the 23rd & Jackson Street Store as one of their community stores which benefit partner non-profit organizations. With only 4 throughout the country, the Seattle store announced a partnership with the YWCA on this day.

The Cafe Noir Project heads to L.A. for the holidays, breaking new ground with a record 7 store performances in 4 days at locations throughout South Central.

The Cafe Noir Project hits two stores in Portland and Guitar Center joins the tour as a promotional sponsor providing sound and equipment support.

After a successful first tour run in California, by September 2014, The Cafe Noir Project expands to more stores throughout Seattle and talks begin on taking the show to New York, Chicago, Miami, and Atlanta.

Cafe Noir enters into a new phase of production as photographer Mike Teehee and videographer Larry Dominico join producer Candice Richardson in the beginning formulation of a tour documentary.

Bold Hatmakers Goorin Bros. joins the tour as a promotional sponsor and new venue experience for the Cafe Noir Project.