BIO

SHAWN MICHAEL PERRY
has taken the multi - hyphenate to new heights. This singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and activist was born to Southern California into indigenous heritage (his father is Native American of Salish ancestry; his mother, of Panamanian of Mayan ancestry) Shawn has embraced his culture,past and present with an eye to the future.


Shawn first came to the public's attention through his acting skills. He has appeared in films as diverse as LAST of THE MOHICANS to WILD BILL and television productions such as MURDER SHE WROTE and CBS after school special MY INDIAN SUMMER.


His stage credits include the highly acclaimed production of GHOST DANCE at Los Angeles Actors Gang Studio. Presently Shawn played CHEIF NEAWAH, in SO FAR FROM SCIOTO at the acclaimed Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. An Indian Initiative to include the histories of the native peoples in the 18th century.

Shawn has been a member of SAG and AFTRA for over 15 years.

                 ACTORS FROM "SO FAR FROM SCIOTO"

         

Shawn's musical ambitions led him onto the studio with a collection of songs which was the outcome of his latest masterpiece SHAWN MICHAEL PERRY & ONLY THE BRAVE CD / DVD.

Highlighting the human experience as seen through indigenous eyes. The strength of his music and beauty of his words was enhanced by producer John Avila, the talented bassist/producer of Oingo Boingo. Shawn and John furthered their collaboration by placing FIGHT in a documentary/drama about PONCHO GONZALES the famed tennis master which aired on SPIKE TV in 2006.

Final polishing was added by the skillful mastering of techniques of Ron Mc Master (Capitol Records). The results were marketed as the limited edition "RUN 2 U". Tracks "FREEDOM" and "LIBERTAD" received terrific response and airplay. Due to their popularity these songs are featured on the full-length CD/DVD SHAWN MICHAEL PERRY & ONLY THE BRAVE.

Shawn has opened for and shared the bill with REDBONE...BADLANDS... BILL MILLER...MARY YOUNGBLOOD...KEITH SECOLA...JEFF HEALEY...THEE RHYTHM KINGS...YAIVA...Just to name a few. Shawn's song "FOREVER" has consistently been in the top 20 in county pop and adult contemporary radio formats across the world.

Now in 2010 Shawn's video "FOREVER" continues to get critical acclaim. Together with his band,"ONLY THE BRAVE", Shawn is on the road spreading his message.

Stay tuned for the latest info on Shawn’s upcoming sophomore album "HUNGRY 4 HEROES",which includes the latest hit "4 EVER - N - MY HEART".

 Stay tuned for our upcoming tour-fundraising program

“ALL THAT CULTURE MUSIC of THE AMERICA’S, which will include the best of indigenous artist. 

Our goal is to put music back into the classroom. A portion of our tour proceeds will be donated to schools in rural areas to establish musical programs. Please see our "ALL THAT CULTURE" page for insight on our educational program All That Culture Music of The America's.