Artist description Cherylann Hawk writes and sings songs of love, longing, and passion for life. Her singing is honest and straightforward, no "FM radio-queen wannabe" here. Her #1 partner on stage and in the studio, Nathan Wilson, adds fretless, fretted, and upright basses, keys, sweet harmony vocals, and occasional writing responsibilities. Cherylann's songs tell stories of emotional situations we can all relate to, while mixing in some very imaginative imagery.

Music Style Original and refreshing acoustic and electric pop-rock.

Musical Influences Joni Mitchell, Sarah Mc Lachlan, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Edie Brickell, Stevie Nicks, Patsy Cline

Similar Artists Check the influences. Cherylann Hawk's voice is a unique, finely tuned instrument. She connects with her listeners' emotions through evocative song/stories and a voice that touches on many levels.

Artist History Cherylann Hawk started singing in talent shows and competitions as a youngster, a little Patsy Cline clone complete with cowgirl hat. As her talent grew, she formed bands such as The Cheryl Clay Band, CLAY (all her middle initials), and currently back to using her real name, Cherylann Hawk and the Clay Band.

Group Members Cherylann Hawk - vocals and guitars. Nathan Wilson - basses, keys, backing vocals. Other fine musicians on guitars, drums & percussion, mandolin, and other instruments as needed.

Instruments Electric and acoustic guitars, fretted, fretless, and upright basses, keys, drums & percussion, mandolin, and other instruments as needed.

Albums These Are My Words; Lucid Dreams; (both DAM CDs); Casting Earth CD (available now at www.cherylannhawk.com); Bare Earth CD; Bare Earth Limited Edition Cassette (only a few left -- see the band's website).

Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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