 Back in Austin, Shehorn was gigging as bandleader and lead vocalist, while Rusty Weir, Lost Gonzo Band and other artists were performing his songs.He worked as a producer in Austin's first 16/24-track studio and started Yellow Rose Records in 1974.In the genre Progressive country, he released the 45 RPM "If I Could Write a Song" b/w "Little Emily" in 1976.