Shawn Gavin Thomas

In your own words, what genre would you consider yourself?

Multi-Genre (Rock/Pop/R&B/Country)

Who is your biggest musical influence?

Elvis Presley, Metallica, Lionel Richie, Boyz II Men

If you could only suggest one of your songs to, which would you recommend and why?

Probably my first ever original song, Focused! It’s about no matter what obstacles or challenges get in the way, you have to keep moving forward!

How long have you been making music?

Over 20+ years. I hold membership with the Barbershop Harmony Society, and have won 2 District Level Championships with them as well as 4 International Collegiate Medals at Silve and Bronze level.

What band(s) or artist(s) do you feel you sound the most like?

I don’t really compare myself to a certain sound. I tend to listen to a song, and make it more my own unique sound. Maybe you can give me an idea of what I sound like once you hear Focused! Haha 😂

If you could open for any band/artist, who would it be?

Jason Mraz, Charlie Puth, Metallica (remember I’m Multi-Genre, so I’m pretty wide!)

If you could do a collaboration with any musician, who would it be, and why?

James Hetfield (Metallica), Charlie Puth, Lionel Richie, Elvis Presley

What’s your favorite brand of coffee and how do you like your coffee prepared?

I don’t drink coffee, but I guess Folgers! lol 😂

If you could tell your fans one thing, what would it be?

“What’s happening everyone? My name is Shawn Gavin Thomas, a Multi-Genre Singer, Songwriter, and Producer! Check out what’s been dubbed the motivational anthem by many, Focused, on Spotify and wherever you stream your music!”

You covered Dierks Bentley, very well in fact. Most country fans I know, are also fans of rock. You

I’ve always loved the New Country Genre, but I like to do varying genres. I do have another original song that I am working on which is a New Country feel that I’ll likely add a rock flavor too.

Did you do all the parts of the barbershop songs that you covered?

Yep! I specialize in what is called Vocal Learning Track Media production. I’ve been doing this over 20 years now. It’s a lot of work and editing, but the end result is pretty fun!

You seem to do lots of genres, which is your favorite to do and why?

I’m a Multi-Genre Artist. I don’t like to be in one specific bubble. I tend to lean towards Pop/Rock style, but I’ve also done Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, and as you mentioned earlier, Barbershop Harmony. I hold membership with the Barbershop Harmony Society, and have won several championships in that organization (two district level championships, four international collegiate level medals, and one Buckeye Invitational Grand Championship in my home state of Ohio (I live in FL, but I’m originally from Northeast Ohio).

Do you also play any instruments?

I dabble in some keyboard, and would like to learn some guitar one day. I also have a tambourine, does that count? (grin)

Do you have a permanent backing band, because the guitar solo in what was I thinking is even better

That guitar solo you hear was done by my producer, Michael Allen Walker of Dreamwalker Music Evolution! He’s absolutely amazing. He discovered my talents through a local Live Band Karaoke club at Universal Orlando! As an Independent Artist, I hire a band to do the songs that I do, so I had one play for me at the Florida Strawberrry Festival in Plant City, FL!

What are your future plans? (Hopefully a country style rock album? 😬)

Right now, it’s a variety of genres. I want the world to hear that I’m not just one genre, but a one-size-fits-all type of feel for everyone. Just continue to build my fanbase and excel further than what I’ve been doing today!