October 17, 2026 8:00 PM –11:00 PM
Shawn James
Shawn James is a singer-songwriter whose music draws from folk, blues, gospel, soul and rock. He is best known for “Through the Valley,” featured in the first trailer for The Last of Us Part II, and for “The Guardian (Ellie’s Song),” another track associated with the game’s music. His catalog also includes The Gospel According to Shawn James & the Shapeshifters, released with his band the Shapeshifters. James’ work is distinguished by its genre-spanning arrangements and powerful, gospel-influenced vocal style.
