SHAWN.WOOD
Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Founder & builderCape Girardeau, MO · Founder & builder

Live music brought us together. Building came next.

I’m the founder of Cape G Rocks and Map My Gig. Cape G Rocks brings independent artists and audiences closer; Map My Gig helps artists find venues, plan smarter routes, and turn open dates into shows.

Shawn Wood standing in a plaza
Founder · Cape G Rocks + Map My Gig
Independent musicFounder · Cape G RocksFounder · Map My GigOperations leader
Selected work

A few things I’ve put into the world.

Each started with a real need I could see up close—in music, community, or the work of running a business.

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04 / COMMUNITY PROJECT

ThePlaceToB.org

A regional guide to live music, local events, food, nightlife, and things to do across southeast Missouri and nearby areas.

Creator · Local discovery
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07 / LEADERSHIP

Business operations

My work in insurance operations draws on years of team leadership, process improvement, staff development, and keeping complex work moving.

Operations manager · Insurance
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The through line

I know the work behind the idea.

I started Cape G Rocks in 2018 to bring independent musicians to intimate rooms where people really listen. Over the years, house shows and community events have introduced Cape Girardeau audiences to artists they might not otherwise discover.

Booking those shows showed me how hard it can be for independent artists to plan a tour. Routes, venues, dates, and contacts were scattered across tools. I built Map My Gig to bring that work together and help artists turn open dates into booked shows.

I’ve also spent years in operations and people leadership. At W. E. Walker-Lakenan, I support the people and processes behind a busy insurance agency. Before that, I managed operations at Heartland Chiropractic and worked in manufacturing HR.

I’m still based in Cape Girardeau. The common thread in my work is bringing people together, then building the structure that helps good ideas last.

Professional experience

Making the moving parts work.

2020 — present

Operations Manager

W. E. Walker-Lakenan Insurance Agency, part of Sunstar Insurance Group. Team support, workflows, service operations, and day-to-day execution.

2017 — 2020

Practice Manager

At Heartland Chiropractic, supported the office’s day-to-day operations, team, systems, and patient experience.

Earlier experience

Human resources & leadership

Built a foundation in people management and operational problem solving in manufacturing.

Let’s connect

Have a good idea? Let’s talk.

Need help planning an event or bringing an app or website idea to life? I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Email me or connect on LinkedIn.