About

Short Bio

Shawn William Clarke pens warm indie folk songs, marrying narrative songwriting with innovative arrangements. Shawn has toured most of Canada & Europe including his favourite destination, Iceland, where he performed at the Melodica and Iceland Airwaves festivals.

Shawn spent his Covid years watching Italian horror films, knitting, releasing homemade music on cassette, and humbly discovering his Métis heritage. He is currently working on his fourth full length release, recorded at Curries music in Gravenhurst Ontario, expected early 2024.

Notable Accomplishments

- Toured Iceland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands & Denmark
- Performed at Iceland Airwaves & Melodica Festivals Reykjavik
- Winner Songs From the Heart award, best instrumental “Bellwoods Park” 2018
- Runner up for Best Songwriter in NOW magazine's Best of TO 2014, nominated 2015
- "William" nominated best folk/roots in Toronto Independent Music Awards
- Performed at the 2013 and 2016 Canadian Music Week
- Played the main stage at inaugural Roots North Music Festival 2016
- Played the NXNE music festival 2011 to 2015
- "Like Birds..." Awarded Folk Album of the Year by Toronto Exclusive Magazine 2011
- Featured on CBC radio 3 Track of the Day June 30 2010