I would like to thank the following people for instructing me, inspiring me, and helping me along in my musical endeavors:
- my parents and family
- Ron Graham
- Infinity Performing Arts Program
- Jamie Haight
- Don Walter
- Eric Pearson
- Fred Dixon
- Steve Davis
- Andy Minton
- Bill Ward
- Jim Blomquist
- Tom Swanson
- Jim Foti
- Mark Alpaugh
- Rich Leeper
- Norm Paduano
- John Andrea
- Graham Riggle
- Steve Gustafson
- Jeff Erickson
- Daniel Witherspoon
- Steve Lundsten
- Stephanie Blake
- Ralph Rasmussen
- Cody Anderson
- Cindy Haight
- Infinity Staff
- Infinity Board
- Larry "LZ" Dillon
- Keith Barmore
- Homemade Jamz Blues Band
- Chris and John Cotton
- The Bluesers
- Alishan Hagopian
- Vaskin Hagopian
- Prakash John
- Jordan John
- Western New York Blues Society
- Christopher Kowal
- Dennis Drew
- WRFA 107.9 FM
Thanks also to everyone who comes to my shows and supports what I do! Keep the music playing!
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Cale Hawkins is a 16-year old musician from Bemus Point, NY. He started playing guitar when he was 7 years old, and piano when he was 10.
More instruments followed and while his main instruments remain guitar and Hammond B3 organ, he also plays drums, piano/keyboards, bass guitar, bass keys, and several brass and woodwind instruments.
In November 2007, Cale Hawkins won the Memphis Bound Blues Competition in Buffalo, NY which qualified him to represent the Western New York Blues Society in January 2008 at the "International Blues Challenge" in Memphis, Tennessee. He performed three times on the legendary Beale Street in Memphis.
In November 2007 Cale Hawkins also released a 10-track solo CD entitled "Chrome". "Chrome" incorporates a variety of genres into its ten songs, including rock, jazz, blues, hip-hop, and funk. On "Chrome", Cale plays guitar, Hammond B3 organ, bass, drums, and sings.
Cale Hawkins joined the Infinity Performing Arts Program (a extracurricular music program based in Jamestown, NY) in May 2003 and has been involved in musical projects and ensembles ranging from jazz to rock, classical to hip-hop, and bluegrass to blues. He also works as an organist at Blackwell Chapel AME Zion Church, and is a member of the Jamestown, NY band "Midas”. His own original music may be described as a blend of rock, jazz, funk, R&B, and blues.
Press Releases:
Chautauqua Region Word "Best of 2008" - Cale Hawkins wins best solo musician in Chautauqua County and best CD release in Chautauqua County
Cale Hawkins interview on WBFO 88.1 FM - Cale Hawkins interviewed after competing in the International Blues Challenge on Buffalo, NY radio station WBFO 88.1
YouTube:
View Cale Hawkins YouTube videos here
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To book me for a show, e-mail calehawkins@windstream.net or booking@calehawkins.com. There is also other contact info on my contact page.
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