biographical info
Shawn Clarke is a folk singer/ songwriter from Toronto Ontario. As a songwriter, his goal has been to simplify music and melodies, bringing the subjects of his lyrics to the foreground. Although sometimes subtly, his influences include Tom Waits, Bright Eyes, Wilco, Nick Drake, and Martin Tielli to name a few. In addition to his solo work, Shawn contributes to the Gypsy-folk collective Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, and Arts and Crafts artist Timber Timbre.
Shawn has released his 1st full length album, "Like Birds Too Tired To Fly", featuring some of the best musicians Toronto has to offer, Olenka (Olenka and the Autumn Lovers), Wilderness of Manitoba, Mark Hart (Carly and Mark), Nick Zubeck, and Rebecca Rowen (Kensington Prairies) to name a few.
"It all comes together to make a startling debut, and one of the best Canadian albums of 2010 so far. Pencil Like Birds Too Tired To Fly into the 2011 Polaris long list right now." -snobsmusic.net
"Shawn's music contains two things that I love: space and simplicity. Nothing is overplayed, it's wonderfully subtle and understated. And the simplicity reveals itself in immediately identifiable themes and accessible songs. It is really a great record!" - Craig Norris, CBC Radio 3
lineup
Shawn vocals guitar
influences
Martin Tielli
Tom Waits
Olenka and the Autumn Lovers
Bob Dylan
Gordon Lightfoot
Wilco
Davy Graham
Townes Van Zant
Jim O'Rourke
Dion