Shawn Craver's lyrical fiddling has been described as moving "from the call of a dove to the dance of a thunderstorm."

       For decades, Shawn Craver has been quietly building a reputation as a distinctive voice in Appalachian balladry. He has shared stages with Altan, Bonnie Rideout, Dervish, and Tim O'Brien—and brings even the darkest songs to life with humor, wit, and finesse.

       A songwriter with a writer's ear, Craver studied poetry with Paris Review Poetry Prize recipient Bryan Dietrich and has appeared alongside New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley.