Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Guitarist and composer Shawn David McMillen is a native of the East Texas town of Lake Jackson. Shawn’s stepfather, a member of the Christian rock band Waves of Joy, introduced him to garage bands and deep-sea fishing. Shawn lived in many different households until he left home at 16 for Houston and a glamorous lifestyle of playing in punk rock bands while sleeping in parks, vans, and the homes of friends. In the early Nineties, Shawn met Tom and Christina Carter Charalambides —now considered early pioneers of the present avant-folk movement—as well as Heather Leigh Murray. Heathe… read more
Guitarist and composer Shawn David McMillen is a native of the East Texas town of Lake Jackson. Shawn’s stepfather, a member of the Christian rock band Waves of Joy, introduced him to garage bands and deep-sea fishing. Shawn lived in many different households until he left home at 16 for Ho… read more
Guitarist and composer Shawn David McMillen is a native of the East Texas town of Lake Jackson. Shawn’s stepfather, a member of the Christian rock band Waves of Joy, introduced him to garage bands and deep-sea fishing. Shawn lived in many different households until he left home at 16 for Houston and a glamorous lifestyle of playing in punk rock bands while slee… read more