Ohio Artists on Tour

MUSIC - TRADITIONAL

Dave Hawkins

Folksinger, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Social Activist....

Dave Hawkins has spent 30 years performing his special brand of Americana/Folk music throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

He has more than 13 recordings to his credit and five solo CDs in the past 20 years. His 2002 release, HOTEL DEVILLE and his 2005 release, MANCHESTER MORNINGS were under consideration for Grammy nominations. His recording and performing prowess has piqued the interest of those in the music business from Nashville to the UK.

Dave has recorded and performed with some of the finest people in the music world today: Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Sam Bush, Aoife Clancy, Joanie Madden (Cherish the Ladies), Tom Roady, John Whelan and many others.

Musically he has been called a ''male Nanci Griffith'' and been compared to the likes of Harry Chapin, John Prine and Steve Goodman. These are extremely high compliments that Dave finds ''humbling, indeed!'' The freelance U.K. journalist John Whishaw described Dave as ''...an Americana artist with his Irish roots showing.''

In concert Dave enjoys connecting with his audience though song, stories and anecdotes. Whether performing for 2000-plus fans or in a 25-seat coffeehouse, Dave's easy-going style and laid-back delivery always comes through.

Dave has proven himself a versitile performer; performing in concert settings for mature, family and kids' shows.