Shawn Parsons

A longtime actor of the stage and silver screen, a chance encounter with The Lone Bellow's lead vocalist Brian Elmquist a few years back persuaded him to take his guitar from Hollywood to Nashville, where he has been crafting a sound equal parts Americana, Southern Rock and Country. Shawn has released a number of songs including "Hell If I Know", "Disco Ball Blues" and "Grateful", produced by Elmquist and featuring a unique sound -- with echoes of icons and influences like Sturgill Simpson and J.J. Cale -- blended by Parsons in smoky barrooms from Alabama to the Catskills. The result is a sonic tapestry woven from a Southern upbringing, a respect for karma, and an unyielding conviction that it's never too late. This will be Shawn and his band's debut at The Talkhouse.