Shawn Ervin
A Mooresville native who began playing tenor sax in seventh grade and has performed with big bands, small combos, variety bands, and as a solo musician.
Shawn was born and raised in Mooresville, NC. He is a graduate of Mooresville High School and of NC State University. Shawn began playing the tenor sax in the 7th grade and has never put the instrument down. He played in his church almost from day 1. Shawn has always placed his highest priority on playing music in his church starting with the Mooresville Church of God and continuing to this day with Central Church in Charlotte where Shawn has been a member since 1984.
Shawn's musical endeavors cover a vast array of opportunities. He has played and continues to play with Big Bands, small combos, variety bands as well as solo gigs. Some more notable events include playing the Star-Spangled Banner at a Charlotte Hornets Basketball game and going on 7 musical mission trips with the choir from his church to Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Panama, and Italy. Shawn also traveled with the choir to play at the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York. Shawn has released 6 solo recording projects. All of is his music is available on various streaming services.
Along with his music, Shawn had a 35-year career with Duke Energy. He and his wife Becky reside in Concord, NC.
