The Word: Prohibition

On paper, Caleb Hawley’s resume reads as the standard Who’s Who for up-and-coming songwriters. Then you hear him sing, and you realize there is only one word needed to describe this artist: Extraordinary.

From his ability to write intricate lyrics with cutting-edge chords to his lightening fast licks and ear for taste and style, there is absolutely nothing average about this shaggy-haired, blue-eyed, multi-faceted musician. Receiving top honors in the prestigious New York Songwriters Circle Contest (2008 and 2009), the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (2009), the Telluride Festival (2010), the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (2010), and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest (2011) for his songwriting, he also has a voice to place him in the final fifty on the 2011 American Idol Season. Hawley is as aggressive as he is perseverant in advancing his art and impressing audiences with his unique and catchy approach to music.

Sharing the stage with industry greats such as Mark Cohn, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Shawn Mullins, and Edwin McCain, this diverse songwriter has written and produced three albums and toured all over the country playing sold-out venues and nationwide festivals. Though his initial passion simply began with a guitar and a love for a wide variety of music from Metallica to Martin Sexton, it was shortly after graduating Berklee College of Music with a degree in jazz composition that Caleb discovered a knack for song writing. He quickly made his way to New York City to pursue his newfound ambitions.

While lyrically influenced by observational writers such as Randy Newman and Tom Waits, Hawley is also well known for his outstanding vocal capacity and range. The humble performer captivates audiences with soothing folk tunes in the same manner as James Taylor, and with the next breath blows them away with his powerhouse of soul, likened to that of Stevie Wonder. Audiences leave a Caleb Hawley show with a permanent grin, a heart full of laughter, and a tune to hum the whole way home.

Approaching his art from the purest of places, Caleb is engaging in his awe-inspiring talent, his genuine love for music and his unsurpassed work ethic that has set him on a road destined for enormous success. Maintaining a thoroughly entertaining presence on every stage he steps foot on, Hawley continues to thrill fans from New York to L.A. He is respected by fellow musicians and audiences alike for his genuine spirit, natural abilities, and heart of gold, making this small town Midwestern boy a role model for every young musician who started out with just a dollar and a dream.

In only a few short years, drummer/percussionist Ryan Vaughn, 27, has become a fixture in the New York City music scene. Ryan has performed with several of the city’s best independent singer/songwriters, including Robbie Gil, Dan Torres, Wes Hutchinson, Chris Cubeta and Jill Stevenson. Ryan has also performed with numerous well known recording artists such as John Forté, Anna Nalick, Aloe Blacc, Joshua Radin and Carly Simon. Ryan has played at practically every notable venue in New York, including The Highline Ballroom, The Bowery Ballroom, Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, The Living Room and The Bitter End. Ryan has performed on television for Late Night with Conan O’Brien with Joshua Radin, Comcast’s Backstage with Nick Howard and numerous Fox’s Fearless Music performances with Dan Torres. All told, Vaughn has performed and/or recorded with over a hundred artists, and will soon be heard on upcoming releases from Bryan Dunn, Emily Zuzik and John Schmitt. Vaughn earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University, and two Associate degrees in Jazz Performance and General Business from Mesa Community College.

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