An Appalachian ballad singer and fiddler whose music has traveled a long road, shaped by generations of traditional musicians and decades of independent exploration.
For decades Shawn has cultivated a florid reputation as a distinctive voice in Appalachian balladry. Having shared stages with world music luminaries Altan, Bonnie Rideout, and Dervish, he 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. His original music ventures from dark folk to post-punk.
