Artist description Earthy Folk Rock, Alternative Rock, and Alternative Country

Music Style Alternative Folk Rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, R.E.M., Big Star, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Led Zeppelin, Freedy Johnston, Rolling Stones

Similar Artists Velvet Underground, Early R.E.M., The Beatles, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Beck, Elliot Smith, U2, Freedy Johnston,

Artist History Leader/songwriter Dave Hawkins began making music in the early 90's, relasing his solo debut, "80-Acre Dream", a "sprawling rural soundscape" recorded at his rural Illinois farmhouse in 1994. Three songs from that album were used in the 1996 independent film feature "Cashing In" by Pendulum Pictures. He formed the band "Hawk" in Chicago in 1995, and they released their debut CD "Always Now" in 1997. "Always Now" received national radio airplay including being featured on Chicago powerhouse WXRT-FM, National Public Radio, and numerous college radio stations. The new EP, "Hawk" features 4 songs from the upcoming self-titled CD, "Hawk"which has a tentative release date of March 2001.

Group Members Members of the band have included Andrew Robb, Doug DeMers, Michael Howe, Chris McInnis, Matt Wiley, Paul Sloth, and Sean Fetter.

Instruments 2 guitars, bass and drums

Albums 80-Acre am, Always Now, Hawk EP

Press Reviews "A fresh new voice in American music."--Spin"This is REAL music from the plains, think Uncle Tupelo, early R.E.M., and Tom Petty all wrapped up into one powerful new sound."--NME"A band to watch" --WXRT-FM, Chicago

Additional Info Dave Hawkins Live

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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