Caleb Hawley
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Bio
Caleb Hawley is a singer-songwriter from New York City, but based out of his car mostly. For the past couple of years, he has traveled the country performing at cafes, bars, colleges, nursing homes, festivals, and even porto-potties. He was a top 5 finalist (out of 4,000) in the 2008 New York Songwriter’s Circle showcase, and placed first in his 6th grade talent show a few years ago. Often compared to Stevie Wonder, Lyle Lovett, and Michael Hedges, this is a diverse dude who is sure to keep you entertained.
About
The Lengthy version of Caleb's Life.
Caleb Hawley has always wanted to be a professional baseball player. However, life did not grant him big muscles and outstanding eye contact. Instead, he was dealt the gift of fast fingers and massive vocal chords. After sadly realizing his circumstances, he set off to be a musician.
At 12, he learned his first Nirvana song on guitar. Due to the overwhelming response from the seventh-grade girls, he decided to learn more. First Metallica, next Pink Floyd. Then Dave Mathews or whatever else made people like him. Soon Caleb was the youngest bar hopper in Minneapolis, performing for “old people” all over the city.
A few years later, college came. He decided to head out to Boston and attend Berklee College of Music. He received a degree in jazz composition and was sent off to make a living in music, or in other words, die.
He had to move fast, before his college loans got the better of him, so he re-located to New York City and in July of 2007, released his debut CD, “Greatest Hits”.
Since then he (along with his dog Fargo) has traveled miles upon miles performing at clubs, colleges, and festivals all over the country. In journey, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with other artists including Marc Cohn, Shawn Mullins, Dave Barnes, and The Greencards. In November 2008, he was a top five finalist (out of 4,000) in the prestigious New York Songwriter’s annual showcase. Things are moving along, but he still hopes to be a baseball player someday.
