A
gig
held at Bristol Folk House
on Friday 24th April. The event starts at 20:00.
Shawn Smith has been heralded as one of the best Rock Vocalists of all time. (Mojo Magazine). This intimate tour will be his first solo tour in the UK since 2008.
Described by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) as'Seattle's Best Kept Secret', Shawn has established himself as one of the most respected musicians from the pivotal music scene; the home of grunge and bands such as Pearl Jam and Mother Love Bone.
His music has been heard around the world. with numerous tracks featuring prominently on hit TV shows such as Sopranos and ER. He is also highly sought after for collaborations - with the Lo Fidelity Allstars remix of'Battleflag' becoming a hit record across continents.
Shawn Smith has cited Freddie Mercury, Prince and KISS as early influences. It is easy to hear the impact of all of these varied performers his various projects.
This tour will see Shawn performing songs from his vast catalogue of solo recordings, as well as those from his various bands such as Brad and Satchel.