Artist description An all-original collective sound generated by the mismatched quintet has been compared to everything from Dave Matthew's to Rusted Root. To pigeonhole, Hawthorne is probably an alternative band, but its roots are clearly set in soil comprised of everything from Zeppelin to Gordon Lightfoot to Black Sabbath.

Music Style Acoustic Rock

Musical Influences Dave Mathews, Tragically Hip, Led Zepplin, Big Head Todd, Rusted Root

Similar Artists Dave Mathews, Tragically Hip

Artist History Hawthorne is the result of several late-night tequila-induced bull sessions during which singer/songwriter Mike Faulkingham lamented his lack of creative outlet to frustrated bartender/drummer Jason Mcphee, who found Faulkingham: a. too talkative, b. slightly inebriated, and c. somewhat interesting, although rarely so. Against his better judgement, Mcphee agreed to join Faulkingham, having read and re-read his Danielle Steele collection several times. Soon, Faulkingham had contracted the services of DJ Schauf, whose head still rattles from his days in Vicious Cycle, to play bass and because he had a cool van. This triumvirate then appealed to guitarist Alan Kane, because he seemed bored, had a nice guitar, and spent way too much time on questionable web sites. Gregg Palermino was the last member to be recruited. Actually, no one can remember recruiting him, but he seems to have a good time playing percussion and trumpet, and hell, he's fun to watch.

Group Members Mike Faulkingham, Alan Kane, DJ Schauf, Jason McPhee, and Gregg Palermino

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet and Percussion

Albums Hawthorne

Location Portland, Maine - USA

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