Shawn Persinger is one of the most innovative and eclectic composers, guitarists and original singer/songwriters performing today. He’s been called a cross between The Violent Femmes and Leo Kottke; Stravinsky meets AC/DC; John McLaughlin plays The Minutemen; but what he really is, is what countless critics have written, “A true original.” Drawing on a wealth of influences Shawn has combined the best of rock, jazz, folk, classical, world music and the avant-garde to develop a sound that is uniquely his own.
From his work with the groundbreaking avant-rock band, Boud Deun, to his solo “modern/primitive” guitar music; his aggressive “scientist-folk” vocal style to his chamber music pieces for the concert world; Shawn has proven that his musical sensibility is unlimited. Shawn has released three solo CDs in the past four years.
All of which have earned him international popular and critical accl.. “Peerless,” “Reasonable Horse,” and his most recent record, “The Art of Modern/Primitive Guitar,” was featured as one of the “Best CDs of 2004” in Acoustic Guitar Magazine (Feb. 2005).
Praise for his playing ability and composition style by publications as diverse and far reaching as Rolling Stone, Guitar World, The Washington Post, The Village Voice, Gramophone and countless others, has helped Shawn sell thousands of CDs worldwide. With continuos national airplay, an endorsement from Elixir Guitar Strings and support from ASCAP, The American Composers Forum and Taylor Guitars, Shawn is continuing to develop a wide and diverse following throughout the world.
Since 1999 Shawn has been touring the planet, playing on 5 continents, in 35 countries and countless cities. Success has followed him throughout Europe, Asia and, of course, North America. He is currently touring the states and is continuing to develop sounds that, like Tom Mulhern of Guitar Shop said, “Will have your fingers wondering if they can do that.”
