I See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.
The concert begins at 7:00 pm, with doors at 6:00 pm, located at 385 High Street Silver City, Nevada 89428.
https://www.facebook.com/events/458025518189351/
$15-$25 Donation is requested, with all proceeds benefitting the Silver City Historic Preservation Society.
“For 17 years and eight albums, the Hawks have expressed ecological concerns, irreverent wit and oft-psychedelic perspective in unequalled and distinctly American music--sort of a rural Steely Dan. The house band for the hippy diaspora deliver another gem. The finest country rock band on the planet.” – Michael Simmons, MOJO (MOJO Top Ten Americana Releases 2018)
More on I See Hawks in L.A. at: http://www.iseehawks.com/
Reservations highly recommended: email SilverCityLive@gmail.com
Video Links:
Ballad for the Trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzUO9k66hl0
Friend of the Devil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6boeo3HB-w&feature=emb_logo
Motorcycle Mama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyfv-HVIlIQ
Rock n Roll Cymbal from the 70s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW6IH5bfvcs
I See Hawks in L.A.
Formed in 1999 by Rob Waller and brothers Paul and Anthony Lacques during a philosophical discussion and rock throwing session on an East Mojave desert trek, I See Hawks In L.A. first gathered on the front porch in Echo Park, Los Angeles, drank whiskey and wrote their first batch of songs. They then sought advice from local country rock guru David Jackson (John Denver, Dillard and Clark, Emmy Lou Harris). Jackson promptly joined the Hawks for their first recording, featuring legendary fiddler Brantley Kearns (Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin). The CD established the Hawks signature sound: dense three-part harmonies, innovative telecaster and steel, or unadorned acoustic arrangements, musing on mortality, whales, and the geography of pre-apocalyptic L.A.
The Hawks’ second CD, “Grapevine,” was released on the summer solstice 2004, and immediately went to #1 on the F.A.R. Chart, and hit #2 on XM Radio’s Outlaw Country. With the addition of heavyweight bassist and big league vocalist Paul Marshall (Strawberry Alarm Clock) and Dwight Yoakam’s drummer Shawn Nourse, the Hawks live sound got big and started to rock and psychedelicize.
The Hawks released their third CD, “California Country,” in June 2006, with guest spots from Chris Hillman, Rick Shea, Cody Bryant, Danny McGough, and Tommy Funderburk. Tackling subjects like despair in Disney World, blackjack in Jackpot, hippie parenting, donkeys, and Senator Byrd from West Virginia, “California Country” brought more bluegrass, Phase 90 country psychedelia, and steel driven honky tonk to the Hawks sonic empire.
That summer the Hawks hit the road with Tony Gilkyson and Kip Boardman for a 57 show tour of the US and UK: thirty states, two currencies, many varieties of local whiskey, including highland single malts and North Carolina moonshine, not a lot of sleep, and too much fun. Highlights included the Belladrum Festival, with peat fires and teepees near Inverness, Scotland; live radio in futuristic BBC studios; a Vermont barn dance; an outdoor festival near Yellowstone, and Seattle’s Hempfest; and Joe’s Pub in NYC. The mid-oughts saw the Hawks embraced by many of their roots predecessors, billed across the country with Lucinda Williams, Dave Alvin, Old 97s, The Mavericks, Peter Case, Bernie Leadon, Chris Hillman and Herb Petersen, Meat Puppets, and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
In March ’08 the Hawks cut their 4th CD “Hallowed Ground,” with Celtic influences and stellar guest spots from fiddlers Gabe Witcher and Dave Markowitz, pedal steeler Dave Zirbel, and accordionist Richie Lawrence. Released to rave reviews, “Hallowed Ground” hit #1 on the Freeform American Roots radio chart, hovering in the top 10 for four months, and hitting #4 on the Euro Americana Chart.
Spring 2010 brought the release of “Shoulda Been Gold” on American Beat records, an ironically titled best of compilation, with early unreleased recordings and five new songs. “New Kind Of Lonely” was released in 2012, right on time–I See Hawks In L.A. by fate or mysterious internal rhythm put out a CD every other year since their first release. The very personal and somber (except for the comedic moments, of course), all acoustic new music, and a big reception at the FAR West Folk Convention and the national folk convention in Memphis, expanded the Hawks audience to the folk world. Psychedelic honky tonk or old timey acoustic? The Hawks choose both, and both have chosen the Hawks.
2013 release Mystery Drug was a return to the surreal and fearless wordplay of early 2000s Hawks method--a reconvening of the tribe, the stellar musicians that enrich the Hawks sound, introducing new drummer and songwriter Victoria Jacobs, with musings on Starbucks baristas as surrogate friends, Irish ancestors trekking across Texas, Comanche ghosts watching aquifers wither, and existence as a moral construct.
The Hawks 2018 CD release "Live And Never Learn," with the Hawks' unique take on honky tonk, L.A. psychedelic country rock, Celtic, and electrified two step, driven by drummer/songwriter Victoria Jacobs and the usual crew of Rob Waller, Paul Marshall, and Paul Lacques, garnered rave reviews from around the globe, Top Ten Euro Americana chart listing, and debuted at #1 on the Freeform American Roots chart. A triumphant UK tour, with shows from London to Nottingham to Isle of Skye, followed. The Hawks are noted for their lyrical celebrations and lamentations of earth and ecosphere, odes to the endless highway, and wry social commentary. They've gathered a loyal tribe around the globe, from many U.S. and Europe/UK tours, consistently rave reviews from critics, and a serious presence in the top 10 of the Freeform American Roots chart (#1 four times, including a #1 debut for "Live And Never Learn"), the Americana Chart, and the Euro Americana chart (top ten several times, including the new release).
About Concerts at the Silver City Schoolhouse
Since the 1960s Silver City, Nevada has been a haven for musicians, artists and intellectuals. Many moved to the tiny town to escape the trappings of big city life and the constraints of a more conservative society at large. In recent years there has been a resurgence or renaissance, if you will, of the arts in Silver City with residents launching renewed efforts to produce events that showcase local artists as well as those who tour the country. The Silver City Live Concert series, produced by father and daughter team Evangeline Elston (Evangeline Presents) and Bob Elston (yellow Truck Productions) is one example of this effort. Evangeline is an artist manager and agent representing artists from across the US. Bob is a musician, archeologist. The concerts featuring touring and local artists from a variety of genres and are a benefit for the Silver City Historic Preservation Society which manages the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center.
This is an Evangeline Presents and Yellow Truck Productions Live Music Event.
