Basic Information

Label: independant
Management: Linda Baker/Hummingbird Management
Members: Bruce Ling vocals,fiddle,mandolin,flatpicked guitar,slide guitar,viola,Becca Ling vocals,rhythm guitar

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Hawks and Owls string band "the acoustic evolution of rural American music"
Comstock Park, MI        Folk / Old Time Fiddle / Appalachian/Bluegrass

Bio

Bruce Ling began his life on the South Side of Chicago, and began playing guitar at age four under the tutelage of his father and uncle, both working musicians performing Country/Western and Rock and Roll, respectivly.

Since 1997, Bruce has fronted his own band "Hawks and Owls string band", playing a mix of acoustic, country blues, bluegrass, Appalachian, and original fiddle tunes. He is widely regarded for his thorough understanding of the evolution of American Traditional Music, and treats...

Songs

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Old Time Medley
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Old Time Medley
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Diamonds In The Rough
Hawks and Owls string band "the aco...
Diamonds In The Rough
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Old Man at the Mill
Hawks and Owls string band "the aco...
Old Man at the Mill
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River Lady
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River Lady
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2 Long Freight Trains
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2 Long Freight Trains
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Yew Piney Mountain
Hawks and Owls string band "the aco...
Yew Piney Mountain

Comments

LOST CITY BAND
LOST CITY BAND: Wonderfully organic music, love the stories and pickin' !!!!  Jan 07
Ben Aaron
Ben Aaron: Very sweet music, Bruce and friends! Good luck on your upcoming shows! From a fellow folkie in the Midwest, ---Ben Aaron  Sep 24
Tuesday Hawkins
Tuesday Hawkins: This is what it's all about amazing. T.  Sep 21
Steady Breather
Steady Breather: old man at the mill is one of my favorite songs!! i remember hearing The Dilliards version growing up. Great music, man :)  Feb 22

Press

“ I have been receiving tons of compliments concerning the entertainment. As musicians and volunteers, you added so much for the participants of the race. I am thrilled and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such talented performers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ”
—  Jaime Sheppard, event coordinator,  10th Annual Komen Race for the Cure

If You Like...

Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson
Norman Blake
Jimmie Rodgers
The Carter Family
Oh Brother Where Art Thou
...you'll love Hawks and Owls string band "the acoustic evolution of rural American music"

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Comstock Park, MI.

Artist Stats

Fans: 1,465
Song Plays: 1,606
Visits: 1,801
Video Plays: 436
Widget Hits: 15,433

Status

Status: Posted a new photo: "" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/87702090

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