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Shawn James Tickets and Information

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A Chicago-raised blues and folk singer-songwriter with over a decade of recorded work, Shawn James built a worldwide following through years of touring and a voice that sounds like it belongs to a different century. His 2012 song "Through the Valley" gathered over 60 million streams after a cover was used in The Last of Us video game and HBO series. Each Shawn James concert draws on that catalog in full. Get your Shawn James tickets at Event Tickets Center today.


Shawn James Tour Dates

The Shawn James tour, billed as the Flew Too Close To The Sun Tour, opens its North American leg September 15 at Hollywood Theatre Vancouver and closes October 30 in Portland, Oregon. In between, the run stops at Neurolux Lounge in Boise, Idaho on October 29, with additional dates in Phoenix, Denver, Fort Worth, Nashville, Saint Louis, Indianapolis, and Chicago. The tour launched with European dates in February and March 2026, including a performance at Teatro Eslava in Madrid, underscoring the reach of his international fan base.


Shawn James Set List and Concert Info

Within the body of Shawn James songs lies a catalog that began with Shadows in 2012 and now reaches his 2026 album Passage. His September 2024 set at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City captured what that depth looks like in a live setting, featuring "Six Shells (The Outlaw's Anthem)," "The Curse of the Fold," "Burn the Witch," "Orpheus," and "Through the Valley." His sets regularly run past two hours, moving between raw acoustic passages and full-band arrangements, with the setlist shaped by the mood of the room.


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Growing up on Chicago's South Side, James sang in a Pentecostal church choir before discovering the blues traditions of Robert Johnson and Son House. Those influences shaped a sound he describes as "ecstatic joy and painful anguish," a description that comes through with particular clarity in a live performance. Grab your Shawn James tickets at Event Tickets Center and experience the Flew Too Close To The Sun Tour for yourself.

Who is Shawn James?

Shawn James is a solo artist that has reached mid-level status across the singer/songwriter, indie folk, and bluegrass categories. Shawn James has released 12 live and studio albums and 44 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Aug 19, 2012 with his debut album titled Shadows. His most recent album release was Passage on Jun 12, 2026.

Shawn James' Popularity

Shawn James' steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 22,213 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 500,000 listeners and over 300,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional over 4,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Shawn James has a robust following on social media with over 100,000 followers on Instagram. His top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views.There are also nearly 30,000 posts on Tik Tok with Shawn James' tracks featured on them. When you attend your next Shawn James show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

Shawn James as an Artist

You likely recognize Shawn James by his top tracks which include "Through the Valley", "Ain't No Sunshine", and "The Curse of the Fold". You might also listen to Shawn James due to his earliest albums such as Shadows, Deliverance, and On the Shoulders of Giants, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as The Dead South, The White Buffalo, and The Devil Makes Three.

Shawn James' Music Library

Shawn James has released a total of 12 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 159 tracks. His full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as his top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Shawn James show, you're sure to hear more than a few of his big hits from his top albums which include Shadows, Deliverance, and On the Shoulders of Giants. His most recent album, Passage was released on Jun 12, 2026. To supplement his albums, Shawn James has released 44 singles on Spotify. His top singles, which will more than likely be included in his setlists, are The Madrid Sessions, I Try, and I Try (Acoustic), with his most recent single, Sometimes (Page St. Sound Lab Sessions), being released on Sep 18, 2026.

Shawn James Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
ShadowsAug 19, 2012Album
DeliveranceJul 1, 2014Album
On the Shoulders of GiantsMay 20, 2016Album
Gaslight SessionsJun 24, 2017Album
The Madrid SessionsFeb 28, 2018Single
Live at the Heartbreak HouseMay 18, 2018Album
I TrySep 21, 2018Single
I Try (Acoustic)Oct 10, 2018Single
Burn The WitchNov 30, 2018Single
OrpheusFeb 8, 2019Single
The Dark & The LightMar 22, 2019Album
Burn The Witch (Acoustic)Jul 26, 2019Single
The Curse of the FoldNov 25, 2019Single
The Curse Of The Fold (Acoustic)Nov 29, 2019Single
Live Sessions & Unreleased RecordingsFeb 21, 2020Album
BrotherMay 1, 2020Single
Brother (Acoustic)May 15, 2020Single
Hit the Road JackMay 31, 2020Single
Through the ValleyJun 5, 2020Single
The Guardian (Ellie's Song)Jun 19, 2020Single
Haunted (Acoustic)Jul 17, 2020Single
Like A StoneAug 14, 2020Single
The Weak End (Acoustic)Sep 18, 2020Single
The Guardian CollectionOct 30, 2020Album
The Lake Wenatchee SessionsFeb 26, 2021Single
AttachedMay 21, 2021Single
Attached (Acoustic)Jun 18, 2021Single
WarJul 2, 2021Single
Lead The WayAug 27, 2021Single
The Devil's DaughtersOct 1, 2021Single
Not AloneDec 3, 2021Single
The Stones Cried OutJan 28, 2022Single
A Place In The UnknownFeb 25, 2022Album
Can't Help Falling in LoveJun 23, 2022Single
I Want MoreMay 1, 2023Single
Six Shells (The Outlaw's Anthem)Jul 13, 2023Single
I Want More (Live)Aug 25, 2023Single
Six Shells (The Outlaw's Anthem) [Acoustic]Oct 13, 2023Single
Honor & VengeanceNov 10, 2023Album
Muerte mi Amor (Live at Lone Fir Cemetery)Feb 14, 2024Single
Ballad of the Bounty Hunter (Acoustic)Apr 12, 2024Single
Honor & Vengeance (Deluxe Edition)May 10, 2024Album
All My Demons Live Inside of Me (Live in Montreal 2023)Jul 12, 2024Single
Like a StoneOct 4, 2024Single
Pendulum SwingDec 6, 2024Single
The Curse of the FoldJan 7, 2025Single
Burn the WitchFeb 11, 2025Single
Bad Moon Rising (Acoustic)Mar 14, 2025Single
Bad Moon RisingApr 11, 2025Single
It's AlrightOct 3, 2025Single
It's Alright (Live at Page St. Sound Lab)Nov 7, 2025Single
IcarusJan 16, 2026Single
My JulietMar 27, 2026Single
Tired of TryingMay 15, 2026Single
PassageJun 12, 2026Album
Sometimes (Page St. Sound Lab Sessions)Sep 18, 2026Single

Shawn James Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"Ain't No Sunshine"The Madrid SessionsFeb 28, 2018
"Burn the Witch"The Dark & The LightMar 22, 2019
"Flow"ShadowsAug 19, 2012
"Sometimes - Page St. Sound Lab Sessions"Sometimes (Page St. Sound Lab Sessions)Sep 18, 2026
"That's Life"The Madrid SessionsFeb 28, 2018
"The Curse of the Fold"The Dark & The LightMar 22, 2019
"The Guardian (Ellie's Song)"The Guardian CollectionOct 30, 2020
"The Thief and the Moon"ShadowsAug 19, 2012
"Through The Valley"The Guardian CollectionOct 30, 2020
"Through the Valley"ShadowsAug 19, 2012

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