"Enticing melodies that could have originated in the Appalachian Mountains hundreds of years ago—a true treasure trove."
— Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (2000)

"From the call of a dove to the dance of a storm—tradition infused with modern virtuosity."
— Coolfont Foundation, Berkeley Springs, WV (2002)

"…like a romantic, foggy morning. If you haven't heard him before, make a point of stopping in. If you have, you'll beeline."
— Jennifer Randall, Hutchinson News (2018)

"Intense and emotional fiddling."
— Kansas State Picking Championships (2016)

"Craver delights audiences with traditional and modern mountain music."
— The Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA (2001)

"Carrying a lifetime of lore from friends and family, Shawn recently served as a panelist alongside New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley."
— Journal of Music (2021)

"A powerful style."
— Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, ND (1994)

"Rollicking fiddle tunes, mountain ballads, and humorous stories—fiddler, ballad singer, and storyteller."
— The Northfield School of Liberal Arts, Wichita, KS (2022)

"Fiery fiddle tunes and haunting ballads—melodies of the Irish and Scottish who settled the Allegheny Mountains."
— Southwest Celtic Music Association, Dallas, TX (2011)

"One of the most magical events this city has to offer."
— Marty Spence, Songbird, Wichita, KS (2021)

"A perfect example of where Western Maryland's Celtic musical heritage came from, where it's been, and where it's going."
— Chuck Dicken, Frostburg State University, MD (2002)

"Mountain music with a Celtic flair."
— Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, MD (2002)

"Shawn Craver was impressive solo at Ad Astra Books & Coffeehouse."
— Downtown Pop Culture, Salina, KS (2016)

"To say I am impressed is an understatement."
— Folkwagon Show, Lincolnshire, England (1999)

"A unique blend of bluegrass, country, Scots-Irish, and folk."
— Public Opinion News, Chambersburg, PA (2003)

"Songs that explore life, love, and the existential journey we all share."
— Salina Journal, Salina, KS (2016)

"The best band in Doo-Dah (Raging Sea)."
— Pat Audley, The Artichoke, Wichita, KS (2011)

"I didn't know I liked fiddle music until I heard Shawn play."
— Audience member (2015)