Caleb Hawley is well-known to fans as local as those of the Grounds and Sounds Café, where he is thought of as one of the most musical people on the planet, and to fans as national as those of American Idol, who were wowed by his incredible audition that had Steven Tyler bopping and singing along.  Caleb's performances on the show made him a huge favorite.  “Music just pours out of him!” one fan gushes, a result of the fact that Caleb is one of those rare performers who is as much a virtuoso on the guitar as he is with his voice.  Add to that the fact that he has won songwriting prizes from the New York Songwriters Circle Contest, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the Telluride Festival and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and you have one of the most complete young talents on both the local and national folk music scene. 

If you've never seen Caleb perform his unique "Folk-infused Rock 'n' Soul" before, you’ll find yourself wondering how soon you can see him again. 

“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.”  Christina Morelli, NYC Art Scene

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