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Discography
THE ART OF MODERN/PRIMITIVE GUITAR
All instrumental
Shawn Persinger is Prester John
Released: May 4th, 2004 on Innova Records
Limited Edition Release: December 2003 on 6 or 7 Records
PEERLESS
Shawn Persinger is Prester John
10 Instrumentals, 5 Vocal songs
Released: September 2001 on E.H.P.
REASONABLE HORSE
Shawn Persinger is Prester John
12 Instrumentals, 4 Vocal songs
Released: February 2000 on E.H.P.
BOUD DEUN: Avant-Rock Group: All Instrumental
THE STOLEN BICYCLE
Boud Deun
Released: September 1998 on Cuneiform
A GENERAL OBSERVATION
Boud Deun
Released: March 1998 on E.H.P./Syzygy
ASTRONOMY MADE EASY
Boud Deun
Released: May 1997 on Cuneiform
FICTION AND SEVERAL DAYS
Boud Deun
Released: August 1995 on E.H.P.
COMPILATIONS
156 STRINGS
Compilation CD of Acoustic Guitar pieces.
Includes one previously unreleased track,
"An Extra Dollar" by Shawn Persinger is Prester John.
Released: May 2002 on Cunieform
HELP US GET HIGH
Compilation CD of "Jam" bands,
featuring one previously unreleased,
live, BOUD DEUN track. By the way Shawn had
NOTHING to do with the title of this record or the cover art.
Released: May 1999 on Shanachie
GUEST APPEARANCES
FRENCH TV: THE CASE AGAINST ART
Released: April 2002 on Pretentious Dinosaur.
Shawn plays on 1 track of this release...at least
the liner notes say he does.
DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY: S/T
Released: April 2000 on Out of Phase.
Shawn plays on 5 tracks of this release
from former BOUD DEUN drummer, Rocky Cancelose,
and UNCLE GUT bassist, Mike Galaway.
OTHER PROJECTS
MAIN STATION
Music for the film, "MAIN STATION" by Laura Horak
Scored for: Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Violin and Cello
Released (limited): December 2002
For a bit more info on the film: MAIN STATION
DAVENPORT VARIATIONS
Featured Music and Incidental Music for the poems,
"DAVENPORT VARIATIONS" by Keith Winston
Scored for solo guitar and guitar duets
Available: 2004
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
“Stunningly gifted.” - GUITAR PLAYER
“Unique and groundbreaking...borders on brilliant.” - RELIX
“Thrill to his technical mastery and exhilarating riffs [they] point to bold new directions.” - JAZZIZ
Recently returned home from a 4-month world tour (documented in the Nov. 2007 issue of Guitar Player Magazine) Persinger is primed and ready to tour the States once again.
Shawn Persinger is among the most innovative and eclectic composers, guitarists, singer/songwriters performing today. He's been called a cross between The Violent Femmes and Leo Kottke; Stravinsky composed for AC/DC; a mix of Ani DiFranco and Modest Mouse; Jack Johnson plays Jimi Hendrix; 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, concert, 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 guitar music; his aggressive folksinger style to his pieces for the “concert” music world; Shawn has proven that his musical sensibility is unlimited. Shawn has released three solo CDs in the past four years: “Peerless,” “Reasonable Horse,” and his most recently released record, “The Art of Modern/Primitive Guitar,” all of which have earned him international popular and critical acclaim.
Praise for his playing ability and composition style by publications as far reaching as Rolling Stone, Guitar World, The Washington Post, The Village Voice and countless others, has helped Shawn sell thousands of CDs worldwide. With continuos national airplay, an endorsement from Elixir Guitar Strings and support from Taylor Guitars’ “Discover the Indies” program 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 36 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.”
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