Shawn Craver's lyrical fiddling is 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 traditional music legends like Altan, Bonnie Rideout, and Dervish—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.