tag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:/blogs/hawk?p=61News2023-01-18T21:32:46-06:00Chris Hawkeyfalsetag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/71400672023-01-18T21:32:46-06:002023-10-16T09:45:37-05:00Happy New Year<p>Happy New Year everyone, </p>
<p>2023 is starting off strong with the fun news that Rocket Club has reunited. If you haven’t heard our music, check out our catalog wherever you listen to music. I think you'll like what you hear and be excited for what's to come. For those of you who were a part of our last adventure, we can’t wait to see you again. </p>
<p>Today we announced our spring Rocket Club tour and we have new music coming on February 1. Be the first to hear about our shows and buy tickets through our newsletter. Sign up at Rocketclub.band. Also make sure you are following along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. While you are there, I am trying out this Instagram thing too @chrishawkeykfan. </p>
<p>I am so excited about the music and being back with the “Boys in the Band.” If you are wondering about The Fabulous Armadillos and The Chris Hawkey Band, the answer is YES. I'll still be doing shows with both of those bands as well. It's gonna be a busy 2023! </p>
<p>Thank you to everyone that came to one of our CHB year-end shows. It was a fantastic end to way to say goodbye to 2022 and board the next ship for 2023. What a fun few nights! </p>
<p>There's more to say but I have three bands to rehearse with, so I gotta go. Stay tuned. There's SO much more to come. </p>
<p>It's ALL Happening! <br>Hawk</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/d0fa22c6655b07d74e3453e064cc93903232da82/original/rocketclubspringtour.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/69292972022-03-22T17:00:49-05:002022-03-22T17:00:49-05:00Equal in Ashes<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/6cea90708402028ed514bf006bf6d1a185805ce9/original/the-dark-aurora-equal-in-ashes.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />The day has finally arrived. I'm very excited to introduce to you the first EP release from The Dark Aurora, Equal In Ashes. This project began more than a year ago during a lunch with Matt Kirkwold and Ian Combs. It reaches it's first finish line today with the release of our debut collection of Heavy Rock. This band and these songs represent the fulfillment of a dream for me. I have long wanted to write and perform music this aggressive. Joining forces with Matt and Ian, and eventually Gary Pahl and Chris Morley, led to fertile creative ground and this collection of songs. I hope you'll give it a listen. It was created to be played loud. </p>
<p>Also, please pay attention to the lyrics. We wrestled with them for months trying to communicate what we thought needed to be said. We've already begun work on our next batch of songs and plan to play shows throughout 2022 and beyond. I also hope to see your faces in the crowd singing along to these songs with your fists in the air. </p>
<p>Thanks for continuing to join me on my musical journey. </p>
<p><a contents='Download "Equal in Ashes" EP' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.catapultdistribution.com/magnet/The-Dark-Aurora/Equal-in-Ashes-1" target="_blank">Download "Equal in Ashes" EP</a> </p>
<p>Please catch The Dark Aurora opening for Cold Kingdom this Friday, March 25 in Mankato. You can get tickets here: </p>
<p><a contents="Cold Kingdom Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://coldkingdom.limitedrun.com/tickets" target="_blank">Cold Kingdom Tickets</a> </p>
<p>Chris Hawkey </p>
<p>3-22-22</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/68178342021-11-22T08:49:11-06:002021-11-22T10:52:27-06:00Introducing The Dark Aurora - Equal In Ashes<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/6cea90708402028ed514bf006bf6d1a185805ce9/original/the-dark-aurora-equal-in-ashes.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p> I’ve wanted to make a Hard Rock record my entire life. As the spring of 2020 began to drag and my 50th birthday appeared on the horizon, I realized that “my entire life” was, probably, more than half over. That realization was enough to get me to set down my acoustic guitar long enough to call Matt Kirkwold. Matt and I have been involved in multiple musical projects over the years. I knew that he could help me create the kind of aggressive music I had long hungered to let loose on the world. He is, quite simply, a creative genius without boundaries. Matt suggested we bring in another producer/songwriter named Ian Combs, a young man with a long pedigree and deep well of <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/c4997641c7ffc68f5b829e400b89757a85dbea42/original/39aa2e91-1408-46d2-9c44-bb4c4d2eebbe.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />dark ideas. For nearly a year, the three of us wrestled with a big glob of clay. Slowly, fully formed songs were born from that blob. A couple of our creations have oozed out over the past two months, but <strong><em>Equal In Ashes</em></strong> marks the first wide release of a single from our new band. Yes, during our journey we added Chris Morley on drums and Gary Pahl on guitar and became <strong>The Dark Aurora</strong>. There are many songs to come and many shows to play, though none of us truly knows how many of either lay ahead. The journey from that first phone call to this moment has been fruitful and fulfilling. I can’t wait to see what happens next. We certainly have more to say. </p>
<p>Thank you for joining me on this latest creative journey. Your willingness to tolerate the winding road of my mental landscape is greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Chris Hawkey </p>
<p>11.22.21</p>
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<p><em><strong>"Equal in Ashes"</strong></em> by <em><strong>The Dark Aurora</strong></em> is available now on iTunes, Spotify and everywhere you get your music. Music and lyrics can also be found under the music tab at on my website here: <a contents="Equal in Ashes Single" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrishawkey.com/the-dark-aurora-equal-in-ashes-single-2021" target="_blank">Equal in Ashes Single</a>. A special thank you to the to our friends at Cultivated CBD for your continued partnership, support and believing in the message in this song. Thanks to you, we have another great music video to share as part of this single release.</p>
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<p>Video Production: BlazeAir, LLC </p>
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<p> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/67934922021-11-01T07:47:37-05:002021-11-01T08:00:53-05:00Hawkey Holiday + Cultivated CBD + Best Christmas Ever<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/d9b0cfc8f976269e73e24a699b1926782a5fb64c/original/hawk-ch21-2a.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span>I have some GREAT news this holiday season. Working with the team at Cultivated CBD we've created an all new Cherry Flavored gummy. This is an extra strength gummy version of the Cherry Hill Tincture. And while it was made especially for me, we're now making it available especially for you. </p>
<p>I've been involved in each step of the process, learning the art AND science of CBD. Each gummy is packed with 40 milligrams of CBD per slice - twice the amount of a standard Cultivated gummy. Just one gummy per serving, you'll absolutely feel the difference. </p>
<p>We've also added 22 natural Hemp derived terpenes including Myrcene, Alpha Pinene, Limonene, and more. No artificial flavors, no mood altering additives, Just premium grade CBD and all natural terpenes. </p>
<p>BUT the best part - a portion of sales from 'Chris Hawkey's Cherry Hill Gummy' will go to Best Christmas Ever (Team Hawkey Holiday) to help families in need this holiday season. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/e122614cdf7a8dc3ef0f9f2fcc06bbea2ab99549/original/holiday-product-5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>So please Go to CultivatedCBD.com and get free delivery directly to your door. Cultivated CBD - Cultivate a little joy in your life and the lives of others.</p>
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<p><i>Thanks in part to the generosity of our friends at Cultivated CBD, I am also very excited to be teaming up with Best Christmas Ever (BCE) as a Team Captain this year. BCE's mission is to serve families who have fallen upon tough times, through no fault of their own. BCE partners with local leaders and businesses to bless each BCE family with a custom & unique Best Christmas Ever, tailored to the family situation. </i></p>
<p>Team Captains see Best Christmas Ever as an opportunity to leave their mark on this world; using their skills and talents, connecting their networks, businesses and communities to come together during the Christmas season to majorly impact one family each Christmas with the Best Christmas Ever. This is where you come in too, follow along, share our posts, join the team, donate if you can. <span style="color:#c0392b;"><em>P<em>l</em>ease visit our team donation page: <a contents="Team Hawkey Holiday" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bcemovement.kindful.com/bce2021/hawkey-holiday">Team Hawkey Holiday</a> </em></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#27ae60;"><em>Families can be nominated until 11:59pm, November 1st.</em></span></p>
<p><em>To learn more about Best Christmas Ever, please visit their website at <a contents="BCEmovement.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bcemovement.org" target="_blank">BCEmovement.org</a></em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color:#27ae60;">Happy Holidays everyone!</span></em></strong></h3>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/0b3828ab743b1977d06b2a44811eb6a1b83c8506/original/holiday-product-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/67710132021-10-09T13:07:01-05:002021-10-11T05:42:14-05:00Fight the Fire<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>"Fight the Fire"</em></strong></h2>
<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/c07cc3576fd2f912d0d1ca5a28f1114c845538ef/original/e729d7b2-0514-48af-8392-833abd68de9c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span>This song and video (which you can watch below) are a joint statement. To me the point is obvious, but also incredibly important. We must stop allowing ourselves to be divided. Those that would divide us, regardless of which side they are on, are not our friends. They are not patriots. They are the enemy. Those who look to unite, even when it is at their own peril, are the true leaders of our nation. Of humanity. Strive to find those leaders, or, even better, to become one. The future is in flux. Embrace our differences as opportunities to learn. Enjoy the adventure of it. </p>
<p><strong><em>Fight the Fire. </em></strong></p>
<p>Thank you to everyone at Cultivated CBD for supporting the creation and message of this song and video. True partnerships matter. True friendships, like the one we have Cultivated, matter even more. </p>
<p>Chris Hawkey </p>
<p>10/09/21</p>
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<p><em>Thank you to the guys at BlazeAir Productions for bringing the vision to reality for this video. Fight the Fire is available exclusively for download right now on our website, under the <a contents="music tab" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrishawkey.com/fight-the-fire-single-2021">music tab</a> and will be available on iTunes and everywhere you download and listen to music very soon. </em></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/66040512021-04-14T14:47:29-05:002021-04-14T14:56:12-05:00The Year of the ARMADiLLOS!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/0210cdf9c2a3847ae79d3e842c7dbe4f6ce5075b/original/img-5837.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>I am honored to announce that I will be joining the Fabulous Armadillos Party Band! </p>
<p>If you've never had the chance to see a 'Dillos' show, they are truly one of the most talented groups of musicians and singers in the nation. My greatest hope is that I have the talent to continue adding to their great legacy. I'm truly looking forward to the challenge of singing some of the greatest songs ever written with individuals that consistently perform at a high level. </p>
<p>The opportunity to be a part of this fantastic group has come along at the perfect time as I had been planning to take a break from the Chris Hawkey Band (CHB), but still feel a strong desire to sing on stage. No, the Chris Hawkey Band is not going away permanently. But the summer of 2021 will be the year of the Armadillos! This is going to be a blast! I cannot wait to see your faces again. </p>
<p>Let's Have A Party!<br>Chris Hawkey</p>
<p> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/65812622021-03-22T07:35:32-05:002021-03-22T07:39:05-05:00"Time to Think" CD Release Party Shows - April 17, 2021 at Pioneer Place on Fifth<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/42d2ee03bd93b86c64b3947a94397d54dcc25144/original/1-ch-time-to-think-acoustic-show.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Chris Hawkey's latest album 'Time to Think' was written, recorded, and released in the midst of the 2020 quarantine. It is a personal, acoustic based record that will finally get the release party it so richly deserves. On April 17th, 2021 Hawkey will play two separate, acoustic based storyteller-style shows at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St. Cloud, MN accompanied by Alex Kiel. It will be a celebration of music and a beginning of a return to normal.</p>
<p>Come experience the new music and sing along to your favorites from the CH catalogue at the 'Time to Think' CD Release Party shows, April 17th at Pioneer Place on Fifth. </p>
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><em>Tickets go On-Sale Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:00 AM CT</em></span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/64611692020-10-22T11:22:10-05:002020-10-22T11:24:27-05:00Introducing "Cherry Hill" with Cultivated CBD <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/a90fe6b12524d4047e95ffdfb0d66da20f838b60/original/l3a0632.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I am so excited to introduce you to Cherry Hill Tincture, my very own CBD product created in partnership with the brilliant people at Cultivated CBD. </p>
<p>This 100% natural, plant-based product has helped me with sleep issues, pain relief, and anxiety. I’ve introduced it to my family and friends and have been delighted to watch as they experienced many of the same results. I believe this product can help you as well. </p>
<p>The people at Cultivated CBD are committed to producing the very best products on the market. They are Equally committed to helping their customers achieve better mental and physical health through natural means. I am living proof that Cultivated CBD products can provide relief, Peace, and a greater sense of well-being. I’m honored to have partnered with them to create Cherry Hill Tincture and I am furthered honored that you have decided to give our product a try. </p>
<p>Here’s to your health! </p>
<p>Chris Hawkey </p>
<hr><p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/b7ee53e2c30fe3ae4d9acf370c2a510857cf1e0f/original/chawk-cherry-hill-promo-cultivated.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Preorder Chris Hawkey’s Cherry Hill CBD Tincture and receive Chris Hawkey’s new Live CD FREE of Charge! </strong></p>
<p>To celebrate our new collaboration with Cultivated CBD, we are including our new CD - "Unfiltered, Chris Hawkey Live" - free of charge with every purchase of the new Cherry Hill CBD Tincture. </p>
<p>To order yours now, head on over to the <a contents="Cultivated CBD website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cultivatedcbd.com/" target="_blank">Cultivated CBD website</a>; while there, sign up for their free newsletter to stay up to date on all things Cultivated CBD. </p>
<hr><p><strong>Purchases Benefit Hopewell Music </strong><br>Added Bonus! All purchases of our Cherry Hill Tincture collaboration will also benefit Hopewell Music. The mission of Hopewell Music Cooperative North is to empower under-resourced youth and adult students in North Minneapolis through high quality and affordable music education that is accessible to all regardless of age, background, ability, or financial circumstance. </p>
<p>10% of all preorder sales will go to fund music programs at Hopewell Music Cooperative North. </p>
<p>The Twin Cities community came together on Saturday to be a part of the first annual Be the Change Golf Tournament at Theodore Wirth Park. It was a great day of conversation and building new relationships in support of youth organizations that are struggling right now. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/4f8bf6691bc304cc0ac86208a8e7613bab61d3e4/original/dsf9856.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/63695992020-06-28T20:40:38-05:002020-06-28T21:31:29-05:00New Chris Hawkey Song Debut | "Play Pretend"<p>I’d like to introduce you to a new song. I wrote this two months ago and it’s one of those tunes that I can’t get out of my head. When Gray Duck Vodka asked me to record a song to end the KFAN Virtual Rube Party, I decided to take a chance and feature this song. The response was very positive so we are posting it here for those that want to hear it again. I will definitely be recording a full band version of the song at some point, but I’m really pleased with this stripped down version, even with my below average guitar playing. </p>
<p>“Pretend” is a song about reaching a crossroads. I’ve been shocked to find out how often that happens in one lifetime. The song tells the story of a person facing the second half of his life and wondering if all of his good, useful days are behind him. In other words, it’s autobiographical. After two verses of questions and desperation, the bridge comes along and changes the path of the song. </p>
<p>“The phone alarm isn’t ringing...” </p>
<p>That line and this entire song came about after an afternoon nap on a day when I was feeling particularly worthless. My alarm went off during a dream in which I was on stage and singing. I was full of joy. I was not worthless. I was not too old to do the things that make me feel whole. I opened my eyes and felt a sense of calm and the fire of inspiration. I walked downstairs, grabbed my guitar, and this song came out of me in a rush. </p>
<p>Thanks for giving this a listen and for being a part of my journey. I hope you find inspiration in this song the way I found inspiration in that dream. </p>
<p>Much Love, </p>
<p>Chris Hawkey </p>
<p>6-28-20</p>
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<p><strong>"Play Pretend" by Chris Hawkey</strong></p>
<p><em>I’m trying to find a purpose <br>Not having Any luck <br>The songs have all been written <br>The children all grown up. <br>All that’s left to do here <br>Is waking up for bed <br>And trying to quiet <br>The voices in my head. </em></p>
<p><em>What have I become? <br>What is left to do? <br>This game is meant for young men <br>The stages I’ve been through <br>Have led me to the middle <br>Which feels much like the end <br>I can’t find a purpose <br>And it’s too hard to pretend. </em></p>
<p><em>I’m trying to find a purpose <br>But the growing has all stopped <br>The days all lead to nothing <br>And the points have all been dropped <br>And I keep driving circles <br>Like I haven’t reached the end <br>Pretending I don’t see it <br>Again again again. </em></p>
<p><em>What have I become? <br>What is left to do? <br>This game is meant for young men <br>The stages I’ve been through <br>Have led me to the middle <br>Which feels just like the end <br>I can’t find a purpose <br>And it’s too hard to pretend. </em></p>
<p><em>The phone alarm is ringing <br>I was dreaming I was singing <br>The singer he was smiling <br>Trying to tell me something. </em></p>
<p><em>What have You become? <br>There’s so much left to do? <br>I know you’re not a young man <br>But there’s more stages for you <br>And what’s wrong with the middle <br>Why’s that such a sin <br>Now go fulfill your purpose <br>You were born to play pretend. </em></p>
<p><em>Now the show it has begun <br>I brought the band and the crew <br>I know I’m not a young man <br>But I’ll wear myself out for you <br>I’ll stand right in the middle <br>Of this stage once again <br>Do my best to make you happy <br>Until the very end </em></p>
<p><em>We can play pretend <br>We can play pretend <br>Until the very end</em></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/62682912020-04-01T09:01:40-05:002020-04-01T09:01:40-05:00Chris Hawkey Releases First Audio Book | "Possibilities Lined in Chalk"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/41a11fb24284c4416b20e4c5d1e4bc546e338004/original/plic.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Today Chris Hawkey released the first installment of his debut book, "Possibilities Lined in Chalk”, in audio form on KFAN.com<http: kfan.com="">. </http:></p>
<p>A fictional story based in the early 1980s, "Possibilities Lined in Chalk" is a look back at life in a small midwestern town as seen through the eyes of a football obsessed teenager. </p>
<p>It is the first book for popular radio host and musician Hawkey, who is best known for being a part of the top rated KFAN Power Trip and his country music band. “I began working on this book 10 years ago. This finished product is the result of multiple rewrites and editing sessions. Now seemed like the perfect time to share it with everyone in audio form as we find our way through these unprecedented times together. Writing and recording a story that is based in what now seems like such a simple era was truly good for my soul. I hope listening to it has the same effect on anyone who gives my story a chance.” </p>
<p>“Possibilities Lined in Chalk” will be released two chapters at a time at no cost for download over the next few weeks exclusively on KFAN.com. The book is also read by the Author.</p>
<p>Listen now: <a contents="Possibilities Lined in Chalk by Chris Hawkey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kfan.iheart.com/featured/the-power-trip/content/2020-04-01-new-podcast-possibilities-lined-in-chalk-by-chris-hawkey/" target="_blank">https://kfan.iheart.com/featured/the-power-trip/content/2020-04-01-new-podcast-possibilities-lined-in-chalk-by-chris-hawkey/</a></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/61479952020-01-22T14:53:43-06:002020-01-22T14:56:37-06:00HAWK Goes Hard Rock!<p style="text-align: right;">January 22, 2020</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/b8bd169d6dce6eff520a3c234da3feaed72edabd/original/hawk-another-day-for-a-madman-final.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Today marks the first step forward in a journey I’ve been preparing for for a very long time. I am a fan of Music. All of it. If it’s got a hook and some meaning, count me in. I came of age in the 1980s and 1990s when loud guitars and double bass drums dominated both the radio and the TV airwaves. I spent my formative years singing hard rock songs in bars all over the Midwest. I even moved to Los Angeles in the very early 90s to give the Sunset Strip my very best shot. It was A LOT of fun but it didn’t work out. Thankfully, I moved back home and started a family and was lucky to carve out this wonderful life I get to live. Eventually I was able to find my way back to the stage and a new form of country music allowed me to play giant stages all over the world. Which led me to all of you. What a joy. I’m so grateful. The CHB will be back soon and we’re hoping to play 30-35 shows in 2020. The full calendar will be released in the near future. </p>
<p>Through the years, my love of the Hard Rock world has never lessened. My warm up routines always contain the energy and grit of Motley Crue, Metallica, Godsmack, and the like. The new hard rock bands of the 2000s have been reinvigorating the genre and have done the same for my interest in releasing a heavier record of my own. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/3f3d5ee6d51b18b5ea9ba6f8e5cadddf27424eb7/original/hawk-long-way-home-single.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />That leads us to January 2020 and the release of my first two solo shots into the Hard Rock Genre. “<a contents="Another Day for a Madman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrishawkey.com/hawk-another-day-for-a-madman-single-2020" target="_blank">Another Day for a Madman</a>” and “<a contents="Long Way Home" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrishawkey.com/hawk-long-way-home-single-2020" target="_blank">Long Way Home</a>” are available everywhere NOW. These are the first tastes of what will be a full length album, due later this year, which will be released under the artist name HAWK. Although it is my hope that fans of my North Country style country music will also like these songs, we felt it would be better to separate the two projects to prevent any confusion. Plus, the two different entities deserve to live on their own. And they will. The HAWK project will feature a completely different group of musicians. I can’t wait to take the stage with them and play these songs live for you. I am hoping to play 10-15 shows as HAWK in 2020. Please stay tuned. <br>So, here we go. HAWK has taken flight! I hope you enjoy this side of me. </p>
<p>The knee is rehabbing well and each day I wake with the determination to get better so that I can get back out there with you all. Our moments together mean so much to me. Here’s to a million more. </p>
<p><br>Hawk</p>
<p>iTunes Links: </p>
<p><a contents="Another Day for a Madman - Single by HAWK&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/another-day-for-a-madman-single/1495666045" target="_blank">Another Day for a Madman - Single by HAWK</a></p>
<p><a contents="Long Way Home - Single by HAWK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/long-way-home-single/1495570526" target="_blank">Long Way Home - Single by HAWK</a> <br> </p>
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<p><br> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/59639572019-11-17T20:07:25-06:002019-11-19T08:43:52-06:00Hello From Hawkey<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/2b9575c438c339be98ced7c2e385c0751b2d92d0/original/set-free-news-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Hello All - </p>
<p>Let's start by pimping the THREE shows on the docket for December. </p>
<p>Pioneer Place in St Cloud 12/27. A storytellers, acoustic 1 Mic 1 Take show. Just Tony Williams and I playing my songs in their rawest forms with a few special covers thrown in. </p>
<p>Le Musique Room in St. Michael 12/28. Same show, different venue with a couple other special covers thrown in for those of you who choose to attend Both Shows. </p>
<p>Grand Casino Hinckley NEW YEARS EVE. The knockdown, drag out final show of the year. Originals, covers, lights, cameras, and all of the action to say goodbye to 2019 and Hello to 2020. This has been one of the best parties anywhere EVERY YEAR and I can't WAIT to do this again. Please come and party with us and witness Tony William's final CHB show. </p>
<p>Football season is almost half over and the Holidays have begun. It's truly unreal how quickly time flies by. This morning I find myself looking back at the spring, summer, and fall of 2019 and I can't help but smile. We played WAY more shows than we had planned to, but that happened because the offers kept coming in and the shows were too good to decline. And I'm so glad we didn't decline them. The memories flash before me as I sit here, too numerous to mention in one small blog. I'll simply say Thank You. Thank You for being there. For being a part of it all. For making it happen. For experiencing the moments with me and the CHB family. </p>
<p>2020 is just around the corner and will be a year of change. I'm finally having my knee replaced in January and that will put me on the shelf, as far as the band goes, until about April. When the band returns, we will be without Alex Kiel and Tony Williams. Both are leaving to pursue their own personal projects. I'm grateful beyond words to both of them for all they have given me and all that we have experienced together. They each leave on the very best of terms and I hope you will each support their future as you have supported us in the past. </p>
<p>So what does that mean for the CHB? We will continue. The ideas are flowing and I'm excited to unveil the future once my recovery is completed. I'm expecting to play fewer shows in 2020, but the quality of those shows should be even higher than before. </p>
<p>I'm also in the process of recording a hard rock record. Those who saw the band at Grand Casino for Rocktember heard the first of those songs, 'Long Way Home'. I've wanted to record music like this since I was a teenager and I'm excited to finally get that done. Two songs are finished, and the rest will be completed as I recover from my surgery. I'm planning on putting together a band to support that music with live shows. Maybe only 5-10 shows, but that excites me as well. I hope you'll come out and watch me bang my head! More info to come on that as Sarah Jane and I are literally putting it together as we go. It's fun to start from scratch again. </p>
<p>Lastly, Tony Williams and I will be doing sporadic 1 Mic 1 Take shows throughout the spring, summer, and fall. I love doing those types of shows. It's fun to tell the stories and sing the songs in the way that they were written. </p>
<p>So, as you can see, there is a lot to be done during this down time. I'm hoping that absence makes your heart grow fonder. Basically, I'm hoping you miss us. I already miss you. </p>
<p>But I'll be back! </p>
<p>Thank You! </p>
<p>Chris</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/56530962019-02-21T07:22:56-06:002019-02-21T07:22:56-06:00Twin Cities Summer Jam<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/800cb4412913fcef435a1740f4e2b034e83c53bf/original/img-2513.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Aerosmith, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Rascal Flatts, REO Speedwagon </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">playing 1st annual Music Festival</span></p>
<p>Shakopee, February 21, 2019 – Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake, announced today the major artists playing the first-year music festival at Canterbury Park July 18-20, 2019. The 3-day music festival is the only one in the Twin Cities and the upper Midwest that combines music formats – rock, pop and country – every night. </p>
<p>Summer Jam will kick off with a Thursday night of country favorites and classic hits with Rascal Flatts headlining preceded by REO Speedwagon. Friday night, rock icons Aerosmith will headline with a special guest still to be announced as their opener. </p>
<p>The festival peaks with music superstar Tim McGraw headling Saturday with international artist Pitbull, as the opener. The two, who’ve previously collaborated on a national TV special, will be performing in concert on the same stage for the very first time. Newcomers, Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers will play before Pitbull. </p>
<p>Over 3 days, 12 bands will play the main stage with several more local and national emerging bands performing on a second stage in the Canterbury Park infield - which can accommodate more than 25,000 fans each night. </p>
<p>Tickets will go on sale March 1st at 10am exclusively through www.tcsummerjam.com. Additional unique features include: </p>
<p>FREE parking </p>
<p>RV Camping onsite with shower facilities </p>
<p>Dedicated “easy in-and-out” route for: drop off/pick up, app ride services, shuttle service, and reserved parking </p>
<p>Shuttles will be available between campsite, parking lot and the festival entrance </p>
<p>Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake, is also proudly supported by Bell Bank, </p>
<p>Bud Light, iHeartMedia, Kwik Trip, and Gray Duck Vodka</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/56375312019-02-11T08:40:57-06:002019-02-11T08:40:57-06:00Ready to Sweat Instead of Shiver?<h2>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/b96171e345b760bb9673423b42b376a934d1e8c8/original/img-1714.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Ready to Sweat Instead of Shiver?</h2>
<p>2/10/2019 </p>
<p><em>The snow is falling as I write this, but summer is on its way. How do I know this? Because Kelly has posted the entire summer concert schedule on line and that means it’s time to start preparing! What a great year of shows we have scheduled. We have a whole new set prepared for you with new and old tunes, and some surprises. I can promise you a good time and an entertaining show. We are ready to make memories again in 2019. Are you ready to sweat instead of shiver? </em></p>
<p><em>See you soon! </em></p>
<p><em>Chris Hawkey</em></p>
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<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/968921834b72b0dbbe78d6084c46dd0eaeeb1b7a/original/chris-hawkey-set-free.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Show Dates </h3>
<p>There are so many fantastic festivals and venue's booked for the upcoming summer music season! In addition to what we already have posted, there are even more awesome events being finalized to add to the calendar over the coming weeks. Grab your calendars and start making plans NOW! Check out the most up to date Chris Hawkey Band show dates.</p>
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<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/a56c7582aab988b965c40d2c01b000005841ee01/original/img-1903.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake </h3>
<p>Rock, Pop & Country Come Together for the 3-Day Music Festival In Our Own Backyard. </p>
<p>Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake is a brand new music festival coming to Canterbury Park July 18-20, 2019. This will be the only music festival in the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest that combines music formats - Rock, Pop and Country - for 3 days of great live music with major artists from around the country. </p>
<p>Line-up announced February 21st. Be the first to know all the details by joining the mailing list at Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake.</p>
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<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/bf66c24f1fc012e379070b12016a1a9617ed2e25/original/set-free-abba-2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Hawkcast </h3>
<p>Would you like to learn more about the story behind the music? Chris recorded 10 special Hawkcasts, which are a track by track breakdown of each of the songs on his newly released album, "Set Free". Click here to listen.</p>
<h3>"Again" Lyric Video </h3>
<p>The lyric video for Chris Hawkey's new tune, "Again", was recently released. Performance by the beautiful and wildly talented Cheryl Birch. Filmed and edited by Cyril James. (View in browser, or <a contents="click here&nbsp;to view video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/nPLOddEANw8" target="_blank">click here to view video</a>.)</p>
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<p>As 2018 ends and a new year begins, I want to thank you all for another year stacked with laughter, memories, and dreams come true. <br>Moments... <br>Life is about moments. <br>We’ve had so many together. <br>Are you ready for more? <br>I’m very happy to release my new record <strong><em>SET FREE</em></strong>. <br>10 songs written and performed by The Chris Hawkey Band, with just a little help from a few of our friends. <br>It’s, by a mile, my most personal record. <br>It’s also the realization of a dream my manager Sarah Jane and I came up with this past summer. <br>To do one full record as a band. <br>To do one full record in which I was a writer on each song. <br>And... <br>To do one full record that didn’t live within the realm of a single classification. <br>This is not a country record. <br>I should say, this is not just a country record. <br>This collection of tunes spans every genre. <br>Producer Alex Kiel and I agreed to let each song live as it was meant to live. Rock, country, R&B, classical, whatever. The songs live as they were born to. <br>That’s a huge reason why the record is called <strong><em>SET FREE</em></strong>. <br>In writing and recording this collection, I freed myself from genre, from expectations, and from any box that might hold back the creative flower from blooming. <br>The result is a group of songs that open a window into my world. Is it a great record? I’ll let you be the judge of that. But I love it more than I could have imagined. I’m so proud to have written and recorded each and every one of these songs with my friends. Every musician knocked their performances out of the park. And I don’t mind telling you that I mentally wore myself to the bone writing these songs. <br>I needed them to be right. <br>As the record now enters the world, I can honestly say that this is the very best I could do. <br>And for once I am satisfied with the result. <br>We will support this record the entire year of 2019. I’m not sure what the future holds after that. But, if I’ve learned anything in this very lucky life it’s that a person must live every day to its fullest with the knowledge that tomorrow is promised to no one. <br>Let’s take one more journey together, shall we? <br>Let’s Set ourselves Free. <br><em><strong>Chris Hawkey </strong></em> <br>12/19/2018 </p>
<p><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em>*New Music is Available NOW via <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/chris-hawkey/690047729" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a contents="Google Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Chris_Hawkey_Set_Free?id=Bbglk567sq4e55lmjlnmmdrfr3u" target="_blank">Google Play</a> (click links); and under the Music Tab on this website.</em></strong></span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/52458672018-05-20T19:22:36-05:002018-05-20T19:22:36-05:00Are You Ready?<p>Summer is upon us and the CHB machine has begun moving full speed. This is going to be a very special run for us, not only because of the shows we have planned, but also because we have begun recording the next record. You’ve already heard "Happy" and you are about to hear our next single..."Cherry Hill". As you read this, we are in the process of recording the full record which will be titled “The Real Me”. We hope to have the collection finished by the end of summer. I couldn’t be more excited. This group of songs have been running around inside of my head for a very long time. They are very special to me and I’m hoping they will be special to you as well. This will be my most personal record to date. For good or bad, this is The Real Me. <br>So get out your short shorts and your sunscreen. It’s time to hit the highway with the CHB. </p>
<p>Are You Ready? </p>
<p>Hawk</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/49667852017-12-07T11:16:38-06:002017-12-07T11:17:58-06:00Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, Everyone<p>I hope you are able to take some time and truly enjoy the season with the people who mean the most to you. With that in mind, I want to say Thank You, everybody. The last month has been life-changing for me. That’s not an overstatement. Writing the song Happy with Matt Everson began a series of events that culminated in our SAVE event at the Mall of America’s Hard Rock Café. The response to the song, the event, and, particularly, my <a contents="interview" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kare11.com/news/a-side-of-kfans-chris-hawkey-youve-never-seen-before/492160385">interview</a> with Jana Shortal on KARE 11’s Breaking the News, has been overwhelming. I won’t pretend that it has been easy to admit to the world that I have issues with depression, but the positivity and camaraderie that has come from taking that chance has been life-affirming. I did my very best to respond to every message, but I simply couldn’t. So I wanted to take this moment to say Thank You. And also to say to anyone who is struggling with The Darkness, please talk to people, keep searching until you find the right therapist, and, above all, ALWAYS GIVE IT ONE MORE DAY.</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/49192292017-11-04T11:15:27-05:002017-11-04T11:25:20-05:00GET HAPPY. BENEFITTING SAVE AND HARD ROCK HEALS | NOV. 17TH<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>GET HAPPY. AN EVENING WITH CHRIS HAWKEY </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>BENEFITTING SAVE AND HARD ROCK HEALS </strong></em></p>
<p>Friday, Nov. 17 at Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/52202a9201c96fa380409b3c11794bf1acbf5164/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-04-at-11-20-29-am.png?1509812545" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Bloomington, Minn. (Updated Nov. 3, 2017) --- On Friday, Nov. 17, Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America will host a “rocking” awareness and fundraising event featuring entertainment by popular singer/songwriter Chris Hawkey. Hawkey, who is also the producer for the KFAN Power Trip Morning Show and host on the Vikings Entertainment Network, is donating his time and talent for the event to help get the message out about suicide prevention. </p>
<p>The motivation for the event was stirred by Chris Hawkey’s recent single, “Happy.” Inspired by the untimely passing of musical artists Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington, Hawkey co-wrote and recorded the song about his own struggles. </p>
<p>“An acquaintance of mine mentioned that he didn't understand how someone who was rich and famous could be depressed,” says Hawkey. “I thought to myself, ‘This person doesn't understand depression.’ So, I sat down and wrote the song ‘Happy’ to some music that (co-writer) Matt Everson had given me earlier.” </p>
<p>“It took a total of 17 minutes to write,” Hawkey continues. “It came out of me like a sigh. It is not a plea for help. It is an explanation. I have suffered from depression for most of my life. I don't know why. I'm an extremely fortunate man. But there are days that the darkness finds me just as it did Mr. Cornell and Mr. Bennington. Sadly, they were no longer able to fight for their sunshine. I hope that this song finds its way to people who need to hear it.” </p>
<p>Proceeds will benefit both SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education and Hard Rock Heals. </p>
<p><strong>WHEN: Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 </strong></p>
<p> 6 p.m. Doors open </p>
<p> 6 –7:30 p.m. Silent Auction </p>
<p> 7 p.m. Performance by Alex Kiel </p>
<p> 7:30 p.m. Announcements by SAVE representatives </p>
<p> 9 – 9:30 p.m. Chris Hawkey performance </p>
<p><strong>WHERE: Hard Rock Café Mall of America </strong></p>
<p> Located off Nickelodeon Universe, south entrance </p>
<p><strong>TICKETS: General admission is free, but donations for the charities will gladly be accepted at the door. </strong></p>
<p> <em> VIP tickets are sold out. </em></p>
<p><strong><em>About SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education </em></strong></p>
<p>Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-34 year olds in Minnesota. SAVE is the leading agency and only national nonprofit suicide prevention organization headquartered in Minnesota working to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and serving as a resource to those touched by suicide. SAVE.org. </p>
<p><strong><em>About Hard Rock Heals Foundation</em></strong> </p>
<p>The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and oversees all philanthropic outreach for Hard Rock International. Music is energy; it stirs emotion, inspires, connects and restores. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation exists to improve lives through the power of music. Since its inception in 1971, Hard Rock International has brought people together through the power of music. We have developed partnerships with artists ranging from emerging to iconic in support of charitable efforts around the world. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation provides grants and assistance to individuals whose goal is to heal through the power of music. Partnerships with like-minded, music-centric organizations allow Hard Rock Heals Foundation the opportunity to improve lives and promote wellness. For more information, visit hardrockheals.com. </p>
<p><strong><em>Hard Rock International </em></strong></p>
<p>With venues in 73 countries, including 178 cafes, 24 hotels and 11 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Phnom Penh, Cairo, Wroclaw and Chengdu. New Hard Rock hotel, casino or hotel-casino projects include Atlanta, Atlantic City, Berlin, Budapest, London, Los Cabos, Maldives, New York City, Davos, Ottawa, Dalian and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit hardrock.com</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/48651852017-09-25T22:46:15-05:002017-09-26T21:36:24-05:00NEW Lyric Video for "HAPPY"<p><span class="font_large">NEW Lyric Video for "HAPPY" </span></p>
<p><em>"This song is dedicated to those of us who are fighting off the darkness. And to our loved ones who can't understand." - Chris Hawkey</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#3498db;"><em>If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help. </em></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#3498db;"><em>Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.TALK (8255); OR <br>Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "TALK" to 741741.</em></span></strong></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="P7RWxU7aT2U" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/P7RWxU7aT2U/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7RWxU7aT2U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/48450522017-09-11T06:26:55-05:002017-09-11T06:26:55-05:00"Happy" Available for Download<p><span class="font_regular">My new song “Happy” is available for download on every platform today after being streamed for free on chrishawkey.com all day Sunday. The response to the song has been amazing. I received messages of support and kindness from, literally, all over the world. With this being National Suicide Prevention Week (9/10-9/16), all personal profits from download sales of the song will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for this entire week. I want the song to help emotionally and financially. So, until 11:59p on 09/16/17 when you buy the song, you will be helping those who are lost in the darkness. @afspnational <a contents="AFSP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://afsp.org/" target="_blank">AFSP</a> #StopSuicide </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Thank you for your help and support, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Hawk</span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/48440192017-09-10T01:10:29-05:002017-09-10T17:58:28-05:00Happy | World Suicide Prevention Day<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/e049e2a528d1537fcd981674bda5c786832c490c/small/img-6491.jpg?1505043563" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. In recognition of that, we are streaming a new song via the player below for 24 hours. It's a tune that I wrote with Matt Everson called <strong>"Happy"</strong>. The song has only existed for about a month and came about after both Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington died by suicide. An acquaintance of mine mentioned to me that he didn't understand how someone who was rich and famous could be depressed. I thought to myself, "this person doesn't understand depression." So I sat down that night and wrote the song "Happy" to some music that Matt had given me earlier in the day. It took a total of 17 minutes to write it. It came out of me like a sigh. It is not a plea for help. It is an explanation. I have suffered from depression for most of my life. I don't know why. I'm an extremely fortunate man. But there are days that the darkness finds me just as it did Mr. Cornell and Mr. Bennington. Sadly, they were no longer able to fight for their sunshine. I hope that this song finds its way to people who need to hear it. If that person is you, I hope the it helps you realize that you are not alone. I hope you always find a way to give the world another chance, even on your worst days. Life is a gift. You deserve to be happy and you can be. Given time, you WILL be. Just keep breathing. #WSPD</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">With Love, Hope and Understanding, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Chris Hawkey</span></p>
<p><br>Lyrics:</p>
<p><strong>HAPPY</strong></p>
<p>I search for the sunlight </p>
<p>Only find shade </p>
<p>I stand in the spotlight </p>
<p>Just wanna go away </p>
<p>My smile is painted on </p>
<p>My will Is nearly gone </p>
<p>Can’t carry on for long </p>
<p>Why am I lost? </p>
<p>Why am I down? </p>
<p>Why am I lonely in a crowd? </p>
<p>How does the darkness always find me? </p>
<p>Don’t know how to be… </p>
<p>Happy </p>
<p>I hear your questions </p>
<p>I don’t have the answers </p>
<p>If this is your dream life </p>
<p>You can have it </p>
<p>I know I’m broken </p>
<p>Please can you fix me? </p>
<p>Can anyone hear this song? </p>
<p>Why am I lost </p>
<p>Why am I down </p>
<p>Why am I lonely in a crowd? </p>
<p>How does the darkness always find me? </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be… </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be lost </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be down </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be lonely in a crowd </p>
<p>Don’t want the darkness to come and find me… </p>
<p>I wanna be Happy…Happy…Happy…Happy </p>
<p>I search for the sunlight </p>
<p>Only find shade </p>
<p>I stand in the spotlight </p>
<p>I just wanna go away…away… </p>
<p>Why am I lost? </p>
<p>Why am I down? </p>
<p>Why am I lonely in a crowd? </p>
<p>How does the darkness always find me? </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be… </p>
<p>Don’t wanna be lost</p>
<p>Don’t wanna be down</p>
<p>I wanna be normal</p>
<p>I don't know how</p>
<p>Don’t want the darkness to come and find me… </p>
<p>I wanna be Happy</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/48120392017-08-12T07:21:15-05:002017-08-12T07:21:15-05:00Hawk Interview w/ Josh Thompson | Music in the Zoo<p>Have a quick listen to an interview Hawk did with Josh Thompson as we head into the weekend and look forward to sharing the stage at the MN Zoo Weesner Amphitheater this Sunday, August 13th. Tickets still available at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/10246/weesner-family-amphitheater-at-the-minnesota-zoo</p>
<p> </p>4:53Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/46822102017-04-23T15:10:36-05:002017-04-23T15:10:37-05:00CHM Summer 2017 Schedule Up NOW! <p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/3ebe5240191b4ad8f04767a0b6fa6880c6d3f55c/medium/img-1738.jpg?1492978189" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The sun is shining through the crack in my window blinds this Sunday morning, reminding me that the time for outdoor shows has arrived! I couldn't be more excited. The complete list of shows for summer 2017 is now up. I hope we are coming to your backyard. But I also hope you are ready to travel. Life is all about adventures. Let's make some memories together. <br><br>Link to show page: <a contents="2017 Performance Schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.chrishawkey.com/shows" target="_blank">CHM 2017 Performance Schedule</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Chris Hawkey </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">April 23, 2017</span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/45524272017-01-16T19:13:25-06:002017-01-16T19:13:51-06:00Thank you for a great 2016<p>From 1/1 to 12/31, 2016 was an amazing adventure. Thank you so much for following our traveling circus misfit crew from town to town. Thank you also to all of our friends on the radio dial for getting "Good Liar" and Shine off to a terrific start. The 2017 calendar is beginning to fill and we have some terrific surprises in store. My goal is to create opportunities for adventures that lead to unforgettable moments! Keep an eye on the Web site for new concert announcements and please plan to join us on our continued journey into everywhere. </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">-Chris Hawkey, 1/15/17</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/45524252017-01-16T19:01:27-06:002017-01-16T19:01:27-06:00More Wild Pre-Game Shows Announced<p>Heading to St. Paul for a Wild game? Arrive early, grab a Michelob Golden Light and join Chris for a special acoustic set in the Reserve on the Bremer Bank Suite Level. Shows are January 26, February 21, March 28 and April 2 at 5:30. Event is free and open to everyone with a ticket to the game. </p>
<p> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/44763202016-11-20T15:26:12-06:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00New Album Shine Released<div style="text-align: center;">
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/64eb06d21a0691dab41f3665f8a404c96e87eb2b/medium/img-3374.jpg?1480904073" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><span style="color:#8B4513;"><strong><span class="font_xl">New Album <em>Shine</em> Released </span></strong></span>
</div><br><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#8B4513;">This is an exciting time for me for many reasons. My new album <em>Shine</em> is available online NOW. <em>Shine </em>is my third solo country album and the first new music since <em>Country Underneath</em>. The first single "Good Liar" debuted on </span><a contents="K102" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://k102.iheart.com/" target="_blank">K102</a><span style="color:#8B4513;"> in October and thanks to all of you, has been doing great. <br> <br>For the first time in my solo career, I wrote many of the songs on <em>Shine. </em>Other songs were written by some of the top songwriters in Nashville. "Good Liar" was written by Grammy winning songwriter Brett James who also wrote "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney's hit "When the Sun Goes Down." <br> <br><em>Shine</em> is full of songs that speak to me in a very meaningful way and I am so exited to share it with my fans and everyone that has been with me on this journey. The whole album is available now on <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://apple.co/2g26LiX" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and more. <br><br>My hope is that you feel the connection and let the joy <em>Shine</em> upon you.</span></span>
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<br><strong><span class="font_xl"><span style="color:#DAA520;">Special Thanks</span></span></strong><br> </div>
<span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#DAA520;">So many people helped make 2016 a great year but I couldn't have gotten so much done, including my new album, without my very special partners -</span></span>
<ul> <li><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#DAA520;"><a contents="Bell State Bank" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bellbanks.com/" target="_blank">Bell State Bank</a></span></span></li> <li><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#DAA520;"><a contents="Michelob Golden Light" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/MichelobGoldenLight/" target="_blank">Michelob Golden Light</a></span></span></li> <li><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#DAA520;"><a contents="Wild Turkey American Honey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.americanhoney.com/age-gate.html">American Honey</a></span></span></li> <li><a contents="Kix Photography" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kixphotography.wordpress.com/"><span class="font_regular">Kix Photography</span></a></li> <li><a contents="Skyy Vodka" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.skyy.com/?agecheck=false" target="_blank"><span class="font_regular">Skyy Vodka</span></a></li> <li><a contents="B. Tuff Jeans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://btuffjeans.com/" target="_blank"><span class="font_regular">B. Tuff Jeans</span></a></li> <li><a contents="Mall of America" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.MallofAmerica.com"><span class="font_regular">Mall of America</span></a></li> <li><a contents="Hi-Tone Amplification" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hi-tone-amps.com/" target="_blank"><span class="font_regular">Hi-Tone Amplification</span></a></li>
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<br><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#DAA520;">I'm looking forward to an even more exciting 2017. Thank you all so much for your amazing support. </span></span>
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</div>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/43976032016-09-30T06:28:42-05:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00Shine<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/1b8d000801a7ad7a08fc3d2d2db0109e782c789d/original/img-7638.jpg?1475234353" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>Hello and welcome to the beginning of the next chapter of my musical life!<br><br>“Good Liar” is the very first single from my new album “SHINE”, which is now available everywhere. This is the first taste of a collection of music that we have been creating for the past 12 months. I can’t wait for you to hear. I’ve named the record “SHINE” because it is my hope that you feel the warmth and joy of the creative process each time you hear one of these songs, whether live or through your speakers. It was a struggle to find the right name for this project until I saw one of the pictures Kelly (<a contents="Kix Photography" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kixphotography.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Kix Photography</a>) took of our show at Ramble Jam this past September. I was very sick that day, but you don’t see that. You see the sun sinking, the crowd smiling, and the beams of joy shining from the depths of my soul. Those moments are gifts and I’m so grateful that Kelly is there to capture them so that we can continue to share them long after the speakers have gone quiet and the stage has moved on down the road. I feel like we have captured that same joy on this record. Within these songs lie the heartbreak and the happiness of human existence; the moments that remind us that we are alive. <br><br>My hope is that you feel the connection. I hope you feel the joy Shine upon you.<br><br>Download "Good Liar" here:<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://apple.co/2doQe6s" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/1a006bac48d3757535d59dce62317707c1d74e70/small/chris-hawkey-itunes-9-2016.jpg?1475234606" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></span><br><br> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/43880542016-09-24T10:28:34-05:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00Special Promotion! Limited Edition Women's Hoodies | Online Exclusive<span class="font_large">LIMITED EDITION | Women's Zip Up Hoodies</span> <br><br>With cooler temps and holidays quickly approaching, we are excited to offer a special LIMITED EDITION Chris Hawkey women's zip up hoodie. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, October 16th and will be shipped the week of October 31st! <br><br>See photos below for the two awesome color selections. Order one in each color! Order for a friend! Orders can be submitted through the online Chris Hawkey store only. Click on the 'Merchandise' tab at the top of the webpage or click on this link: <a contents="Special Promotion" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://squareup.com/store/chris-hawkey-entertainment-llc" target="_blank">Special Promotion</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/62773495b56b3e18b70030da9608037a104cea1d/original/image.png?1474730541" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/28e01130b2b1350219c387d197eae53d78e79eb2/original/image.png?1474730544" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/43788392016-09-18T20:29:39-05:002016-09-18T20:29:39-05:00Change of the seasons...New music on the way...<p>What a summer!!! Thank you all for following the CHB Family around the country…heck, around the world in 2016! I hope you made some memories. <br> <br>And now, Fall has come and new music is coming as well. We have been hard at work on our next record. The first single goes to radio the first week of October. Early reviews have us very excited. You can be among the first to hear the new music on October 2 at 2:00 PM at the Mall of America Rotunda. We will be performing a couple of brand new songs live for the first time ever. We will hang around after and visit, shop at the BTuff Jeans store, have a Michelob Golden Light and shot of American Honey at the Hard Rock as we celebrate the beginning of the next chapter. <br> <br>We cannot wait to see you all again and cannot thank you enough for always being there! <br> <br> <br>CHawk<br> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/41324312016-04-12T11:22:01-05:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00TSC Alliance | Comedy for a Cure | Universal City, CA<br>Chris spent the weekend in Universal City, CA sharing his talents and passion to benefit a cause near and dear to his heart. 'Comedy for a Cure' is a night of laughter and hope. Proceeds from this event go to research in an effort to find a cure for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. As with all TSC events, this was a great time with many wonderful people volunteering their time and talent. For more information about TSC and how you can help, go to <a contents="TSC Alliance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tsalliance.org" target="_blank">TSC Alliance</a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/59e8d9edcb3388ee0118507dba46a511c450ca43/small/image.jpeg?0" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/2f97e2776bc3bd60477c24ab47feeeeeebaef183/medium/image.jpeg?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/ffecb8159913b8269e629160d83ab7bddfcdb08f/small/image.jpeg?0" class="size_s justify_none border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Acoustic Rehearsal w/ Kat Perkins | My Kinda Crazy</strong></em></div><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="3FUAOnHK1hU" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/3FUAOnHK1hU/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3FUAOnHK1hU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/40753232016-03-06T08:16:13-06:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00"All I Can, While I Can" | Thank You Jon Bream & Star Tribune<div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/cdf1be30a0d532587382365f13accd5486cdede9/medium/screen-shot-2016-03-06-at-8-19-06-am.png?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>Huge shout out and sincere thank you to Mr. Jon Bream and Ms. Renee Jones Schneider of the Star Tribune for such an amazing article. <br><br>Link to Star Tribune Article: <a contents="The double life of Chris Hawkey: KFAN personality by day, country star by night" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.startribune.com/the-double-life-of-chris-hawkey-kfan-personality-by-day-country-star-by-night/370986651/" target="_blank">The double life of Chris Hawkey: KFAN personality by day, country star by night</a><br>Link to Star Tribune Video: <a contents="Hawk Loves the Mic, Singing and Talking" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://m.startribune.com/kfan-host-hawk-loves-the-mic-singing-and-talking/371011081/" target="_blank">Hawk Loves the Mic, Singing and Talking</a>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/39794732016-01-07T18:16:54-06:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00The Pursuit Continues 2016 <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/0bbad553932b4fcc2b7aa85f8950ba8b63708882/medium/ch-pursuit-promo-1.jpg?1452212097" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Hello, everyone. Welcome to 2016 and a whole new year of adventures and possibilities. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of my solo record "The Pursuit". That record was my second solo effort and a huge step forward in my music career. The title was a reference to life's continuing pursuit of meaningful things like love, happiness, cures for diseases (like TSC), etc. Ten years later I find myself continuing many of those same pursuits. And I'm glad. I enjoy the effort and the adventures to which they often lead. Therefore, this year's touring cycle will be called "THE PURSUIT CONTINUES 2016". The calendar is filling up with great shows and I hope you will join us often. <br>I also hope that Your Pursuit is Fruitful. <br>Thank You, <br>Hawk</p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/39668112015-12-21T10:37:22-06:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00Merry Christmas to All! {Our Gift to You, A Free Download}<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/6fc12be45666bb9a3034b0631af3d18219a1da59/medium/old-toy-train.jpg?1450715958" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Hello, everyone! It's impossible for me to convey just how much I love the Christmas season. The music, the smells, the shopping, the love in the air. I do my very best to drag it out for as long as possible. I'm the guy humming along to Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer when the stores start playing Christmas music in October. I love it. So when my friends at Be The Match asked me to record a song for their annual fund-raising Christmas album, I jumped at the chance. Matt Everson, Jess Vraspir, and I booked a two hour block in a studio the next day and recorded one of my all time favorite classic Xmas tunes. My Grandpa Verne loved Roger Miller. The song "Old Toy Trains" is one that takes me back to being 8 years old again. Our rendition is very close to the original, the one major change being in the final chorus. Abby Hawkey would not stand for the idea of the song only being for boys, thus the change to "little GIRL toys". I hope Mr. Miller is not offended up in Heaven. <br>Now that the Be The Match CD has been for sale for some time, we decided to go ahead and make our version of Old Toy Trains available for free to all of you. It's the season of giving, after all. I hope you like what you hear. I hope you also will go to <a contents="BeTheMatch.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bethematch.org" target="_blank">BeTheMatch.org</a> and register so that you might save a life someday. Mostly, I hope that this is your best Christmas Ever. I hope you give everyone you love Exactly what they always wanted. I hope it snows just enough to coat the grass in your yard. I hope that you are with the ones you Love the most. I hope you go to bed Christmas Night with a tear in your eye as you look back on a perfect day with your family. <br>God Bless. Merry Christmas! <br>Hawk<br> </p>2:15Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/39261302015-11-19T16:42:48-06:002015-11-19T16:42:48-06:00Happy Holidays!Hello, my friends.<br><br>Happy Holidays. I hope that you are smiling as you read this. I can't thank you all enough for giving us such a great 2015. The memories will last a lifetime. Thankfully, we had Kelly along for the ride and she captured so many special moments. The 2016 calendar is coming together and will feature many grand adventures. I hope you'll join us once again.<br><br>Much Love and Many Thanks!<br>Hawk<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="x6NkQ29qdUk" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/x6NkQ29qdUk/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x6NkQ29qdUk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/38858912015-10-06T18:28:40-05:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00Hawkey Happy Hour<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/52d7297544ec03f229730a2e1f7ab9d72c34f6e1/medium/hawkey-happy-hour-transp-v5.png?1444173942" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><span class="font_large">Hiya Everybody<br><br>Just stopping by quickly to let you all know that we are starting something special on 10/13. Every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1045129488" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0; " tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1; ">Tuesday</span></span> for the rest of the month the CHB will be playing special acoustic shows at the Maple Tavern in Maple Grove from 7:30-9:30PM. Since football has me so busy this time of year, we thought this was a great way to get out and play some shows...cuz we miss you guys! Skyy Vodka and American Honey Whiskey are coming along for the ride and we're gonna throw in some tunes we almost never play.<br><br>It's gonna be fun! Come on out and drink and eat and sing along. And bring the kids if you'd like cuz Maple Tavern rules.<br><br>See Ya Soon!<br>Hawk</span><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/38325352015-08-25T16:39:21-05:002017-01-15T18:29:40-06:00Fall is in the Air... But We Don't Stop! <span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/66d16bc2d36fd8a699642b3e2e878659791b332a/small/chawk-autograph-card-2.jpg?1433448486" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Hello, everyone!<br><br>The smell of fall has begun to fill the air and with it comes the end of one heckuva summer. We've been everywhere and played to some great crowds of new friends and old. I'd love to give you a full breakdown but it would, literally, take all day. I'll just say this, I always think we have had the most fun allowed by law. And then we hit the intro music for the next show and the high gets higher. What a blessing. Thank You All So Much.<br><br>The schedule has begun to slow but the shows don't stop. Ramble Jam looms, as do many other great gatherings. Please check out the <a contents="show schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrishawkey.com/shows">show schedule</a> while you're here.<br><br>And just wait til you see what we do Next!<br><br>Thanks!<br>Hawk</span>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/37424952015-06-15T10:32:33-05:002015-06-26T09:59:14-05:00WINNERS Announced!! For the Bud Light Lakes Jam Ticket Blow-Out | 06.15.2015<div style="text-align: center; "><span style="color:#FFFF00;"><strong><span class="font_large">WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!<br>Winners of the Bud Light Ticket Blow-Out to Lakes Jam</span></strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center; "><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="x6xF5Prw_E8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/x6xF5Prw_E8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x6xF5Prw_E8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><br>If you are a winner, you will be contacted directly via the social media platform you entered on.<br> <p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Benjamin Johnson</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Chuck Blaedorn</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Shane Lee Trisco</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Kevin Houdek</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Wendy Kram</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Kari Weber</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Mike Kilanowski</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Chris Klossner</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Andrea Swanberg</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: black; ">Ry Fratzke (FB)</span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/37191682015-05-28T11:45:40-05:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00"Country Underneath" Album Debuts HUGE!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/85f421e7095b7058f0ef07c77b0ffb697154c1d6/medium/billboard-announce.png?1432831232" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large">The newly released Chris Hawkey Music album, "Country Underneath" makes a HUGE debut in it's first week!! Hitting #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart and #6 on the Soundscan MSP Chart. To the fans who purchase the music and come to our shows and to the stations who spin our tunes... a VERY sincere THANK YOU. Your continued support means so much.</span><br><br><em><span class="font_regular">Background: Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issues weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Album chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1991 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical recording artists.</span></em><span class="font_large"> </span><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/fe92b54364b22ee620cae2dd5400fca1f8999244/small/billboard.jpg?1432831235" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/bc65d2e3279e64c069cd2cb4f9ed34e453409f1a/medium/billboard-sound.png?1432831231" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> <br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/37151512015-05-25T22:35:26-05:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00"Holdin' Up Everything We've Built on Top" | Weekend Recap<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/8496574bf3c7b88578c84d51f4f9a8d83ee4c128/medium/a.jpg?1432609802" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span>The merch arrived at 9:45...the CDs at 10:20 Friday morning. To say that we cut it close on the release of the new album "Country Underneath" is to put it mildly. But it all came together thanks to the efforts of many led by the talented twosome of SarahJane Hoey and Kelly Kamish Bakke. The CHB took the stage at Treasure Island on schedule for our party Friday night. And you guys came!! On a Holiday weekend, you made your way to the Island for us. Thank You So Much. What a special night. We hope you liked all of the Skyy Vodka and American Honey whiskey as much as we did! We then headed off for Iowa to play the TreeTown Music Festival in front of hundreds of people. The band and crew were on point and we put on quite a party for a very large group of people that were seeing us for the first time. <br><br>In other words, we had a spectacular weekend and the response to the new record has been tremendous. I love when so many people pick many different songs as their favorite. So far, it seems like the duets are sparking a lot of interest. With that in mind, I put in a call to my talented friend, Joe Perovich and asked him to throw together a quick <a contents="lyric video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/aOjIEqDuCR8" target="_blank">lyric video</a> for the song "One Day" featuring Keri Noble. He grabbed a bunch of pics from <a contents="Kix Photography" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kixphoto.smugmug.com" target="_blank">Kix Photography</a> and got it done. You can see the lyric video <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/aOjIEqDuCR8" target="_blank">here</a>. <br><br>To download or purchase the new CD, check out the "Country Underneath" Music page: "<a contents="Country Underneath" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chrishawkey.com/country-underneath-full-album-2015" target="_blank">Country Underneath</a>"<br><br>So, the record is done and the summer has begun! We have shows almost every weekend through September. Won't you join us?<br><br>Hawk<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/5e0a15eb51c7c59028c4361bf76ea6e7fa812ae2/medium/a-band-3.jpg?1432610185" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/d76b75b76022a024b3cac8c4877a5b8055775c89/medium/a-cd-r-band-2.jpg?1432610281" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/b572cce029faa068ef94d925b959ff22bddcc26c/medium/a-band-1.jpg?1432610142" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/c79a63fe86874925a5d1917e5dbdbdc5ea6b3593/medium/a-band-2.jpg?1432610153" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/37111302015-05-20T08:33:11-05:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00It's HERE!! "Country Underneath" Available NOW on iTunes<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/411dd5c12d4bd798d23861d60ec0c22e6fdb774f/original/itunes-image-4.jpeg?1432128081" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; "><em><span class="font_large">IT'S HERE!!! The new record, "Country Underneath", is available NOW on iTunes and Google Play. I can honestly say that I LOVE this new batch of eleven songs. I'm hoping you'll give them a listen and feel the same. There's inspiration, desperation, and more than a little perspiration in these songs. It is my hope that you find some things on Country Underneath that carry you through the good and bad parts of your life. I hope you find a smile on here. We will play many of these songs for the first time <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196415206" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0; " tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1; ">Friday</span></span> night at Treasure Island Casino. The show is free for everyone and begins at 8p. Please come celebrate with us.</span></em></p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; "><span class="font_large"><em>Hawk</em><br><br><span style="color:#800080;"><em>Download "Country Underneath" on iTunes NOW:</em></span></span><span style="color:#800080;"><em> </em></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id996592894?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; " target="_blank"><em>https://itunes.apple.<wbr></wbr>com/us/album/id996592894?ign-<wbr></wbr>mpt=uo%3D4</em></a><br><span class="font_large"><em>Download "Country Underneath" on Google Play NOW: </em></span></span><em><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Chris_Hawkey_Country_Underneath?id=B7g7vypgbuw3t63iebislnk2kde&hl=en" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; " target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/<wbr></wbr>music/album/Chris_Hawkey_<wbr></wbr>Country_Underneath?id=<wbr></wbr>B7g7vypgbuw3t63iebislnk2kde&<wbr></wbr>hl=en</a></em><br><br> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/36379492015-04-02T12:08:04-05:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00It's all "Country Underneath"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/3e14b0bd622abd4e6c3febd06b00f8eba107c580/small/country-underneath.jpeg?1427994445" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Hello Friends and Welcome to the Summer of #44! <br><br>2015 just might be the biggest year yet for the CHB! Our schedule is nearly full and our new record is finished. While "Favorite Song" was the first single from the new record, the title track, "Country Underneath" is now available on <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://apple.co/1G8H1ss" target="_blank">iTunes</a> / <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://amzn.to/1HlwaKy" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and I can't wait for you to hear it. I named the record after the song because I think the words nail exactly what's going on currently, not only in country music but in the world. Peel everything back and you'll see that it all started with gravel roads and Sunday dinners with family and friends. I love walking amongst the skyscrapers. But I long for the wheat fields of my youth. The full record will be out soon. We're all very excited and can't wait to play it for you. Thank you for everything you've given us.<br><br>Thank you for being a part of our family!<br><br>Here's to us! All of us! <br><br>Hawk<br><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/35764642015-03-05T07:30:00-06:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00ANNOUNCEMENT: TICKET GIVE AWAYS<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/d08ae80d92097534912d87dc4db175340fb4df7b/original/lakes-jam-ticket-give-away.jpg?1425532661" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/55859c0b7a7aa37101269c131e93860db7a7d11b/original/lj-give-away-2-png.jpg?1425534850" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/35308022015-02-14T14:27:49-06:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00A Valentine Gift For You...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/15d998ce7be783deb389cc221b2195a4b1fd9c49/original/i-love-you.jpg?1423945102" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center; ">
<span class="font_xl"><strong><span style="color:#800080;"><em>Happy Valentines Day! </em></span></strong></span><br><span class="font_large">To show our love to all of you, we are sharing this free download of "I Love You" for Valentines Day only. Please pass along and share with those you hold close in your heart. Thank you to each and every one of you, who continue to come out and show your love & support for Chris Hawkey Music, we appreciate you.</span>
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</div>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/34430772014-12-28T14:58:40-06:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00First Annual Hawkey Holiday Party<span class="font_regular">Thank you to everyone who came out to the Myth<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> last night for the Hawkey Holiday Party. We had an amazing time!!<br><br>Here is a link to the Meet and Greet photos with Hawk: </span><a href="http://kixphoto.smugmug.com/Music/K102-Hawkey-Holiday-Party/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">http://kixphoto.smugmug.com/Music/K102-Hawkey-Holiday-Party/<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/75c9fee40daaaa5bf1feb7273bb209131dd4965b/original/hawkey-holiday-party-1.jpg?1419800260" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/33153322014-11-21T15:12:37-06:002017-01-15T18:29:39-06:00Just Announced - Hawkey Holiday PartyK102 presents the first annual Hawkey Holiday Party featuring <strong>Chase Bryant</strong>, <strong>Chris Hawkey</strong> and the <strong>Davisson Brothers Band</strong> at the Myth on Saturday, December 27th. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance, $35 if purchased the day of the concert. This is a 21+ concert.
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 21st. Tickets available at </span><a href="http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5472195" style="text-decoration: none !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important; color: rgb(0, 88, 170) !important;" target="_blank">www.ticketweb.com</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">, by phone at 866-468-3401 or at the Myth box office during box office hours. </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">$1 of every ticket purchased will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of America.</strong></p>
<p style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: red; font-size: 14px;"><strong>PRESALE OFFER</strong>: Tickets available for $20 if purchased before 10am on Monday, November 24th using the presale password <strong>party</strong>. <br><em>Presale offer available online only</em>.</p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Hawkey Holiday Party is an annual concert series presented by K102 and emceed by Chris Hawkey and will feature up and coming artists and bands that we are excited about.</p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Read more: <a href="http://www.k102.com/calendar/december-27-2014/the-1st-annual-hawkey-holiday-party-420064/#ixzz3Jjv4bm2B" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 153); text-decoration: none !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;">http://www.k102.com/calendar/december-27-2014/the-1st-annual-hawkey-holiday-party-420064/#ixzz3Jjv4bm2B</a></span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/ed7c8525f2b3d5756fe7173ea8b16eb0c10d319e/original/hawkey-holiday-party-graphic-2.jpg?1416604098" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/32363602014-10-16T18:41:41-05:002014-10-17T19:13:45-05:00My Kinda Crazy Summer 2014<strong><em><span class="font_large">What a great year it's been and it just keeps getting better! Our new single "<a contents="Favorite Song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/favorite-song/id917356955?i=917356962" target="_blank">Favorite Song</a>" made the Top Five at Five on @K102 again tonight and we were just notified that we've been added to the line up for some great festivals in 2015. The Future looks Bright! <br><br>As we move forward, we'd like to take a few minutes to look back at the summer of 2014. What a great time we had with all of you. Our new friend, the very talented Muriel Knudson <span style="color:#000000;">(<span class="screen-name">@iammurkhi)</span></span>, put together a <a contents="compilation video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/vSnDum8oIcw" target="_blank">compilation video</a> of some of our favorite moments from the My Kinda Crazy Summer Tour. I hope it brings back great memories and I hope to see you all again...as the song says..."Over and Over and Over!"<br><br>Hawk </span></em></strong>
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<p> </p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/31913512014-09-17T13:12:26-05:002017-01-15T18:29:38-06:00#CH14 | Favorite Song and So Much More!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/19a9ff5d14f643087e2e281a795f11b32332e59d/medium/favorite-song-itunes-chm1.jpg?1410920190" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><span class="font_large">Hello Everyone! WOW, what an amazing summer we've had... it's what we like to call <em><strong>#MyKindaCrazy</strong></em>! The best part was sharing it with so many of you who came out to enjoy the many awesome venues we were able to perform at!<br><br>As everyone is transitioning into the beautiful fall season, it's a perfect time to look at refreshing your playlists. Chris Hawkey Music has the perfect <strong><em>JUST RELEASED SINGLE</em> <em>"FAVORITE SONG" </em></strong>to add to your playlists.<br><br><em>Favorite Song Credits and Download Available Here: <a contents="Favorite Song Download and Credits" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chrishawkey.com/favorite-song-single-2014" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span><span style="color:#0000CD;">http://chrishawkey.com/favorite-song-single-2014</span></a></em></span><br><br><em><span class="font_large">Or Download Via iTunes<span class="font_large">: </span><a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/favorite-song-single/id917356955" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/favorite-song-single/id917356955"><span style="color:#0000CD;">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/favorite-song-single/id917356955</span></a></span></em><br><br><span class="font_large"><em><strong>Favorite Song Lyric Video:</strong></em></span><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="WXX--Y-XSYU" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/WXX--Y-XSYU/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXX--Y-XSYU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="480" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><span class="font_large">Although the schedule is slowing down, Chris & Luke will be at <strong><em>Poor Richards THIS THURSDAY</em> </strong>for an Acoustic Performance. Muss from K102 will also be there to share in the fun! Hope to see you all there.<br><br><em>Upcoming EVENT | Thursday, September 18<br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">8:00 PM – 10:00 PM</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Poor Richards</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">8301 Normandale Blvd</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Bloomington, MN 55437</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">With K102 and Muss</span></em><br><br>Again, thank you for your continued support of Chris Hawkey Music! Although the summer is coming to an end, we still have so much more to come this year with some extra special things in the works for 2015! Stay tuned for updates along the way.</span><br><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29965992014-06-05T18:34:09-05:002017-01-15T18:29:38-06:00'My Kinda Crazy' Hits #1 on K102 Top5 at 5 in Minneapolis, MN<span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/111545/729e21c02606b988c00cfefe0e2f07ea21d47af2/original/number-1-on-k102.jpg?1402011199" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="BNFko5IG_BE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/BNFko5IG_BE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNFko5IG_BE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></div><br><span class="font_large">While in the studio recording the vocal track for the song "My Kinda Crazy", I had a feeling that we were on to something special. All of us at Omni Studio in Nashville were excited for everyone to hear what we had done. Since the release of the song as a single in late March, we've watched as it spread across the upper Midwest and really got traction in our home market of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Today the song hit #1 on the Top 5 countdown on K102. This at a time when the likes of Miranda, Dierks, and Jake Owen all have new singles on the radio. That does not happen without all of you continuing to call, email, and tweet that you wanna hear the song. And it certainly doesn't happen without the support of the radio station itself. Thanks so much to all of you for making us Number One. And Thanks to Gregg, JD and everyone at K102 for giving our little song a chance.<br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">#Grateful</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Chris Hawkey</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1105897934" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; " tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1; ">06.05.14</span></span></span></span>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29696972014-05-24T16:22:12-05:002014-06-02T11:10:02-05:00#CH14 | 'LIFE WORTH DYING FOR'We've waited a long time for the amazing summertime music festival weather we are experiencing this weekend! Thank you to all who came out last night to Maple Tavern to kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Chris Hawkey Music. We had a great time. Thanks also to those who came out to Bunkers this past Wednesday as we shared another great night of music with GB Leighton. The official start of summer means we will be kickin' it in to high gear with shows and events all summer long! For our most up to date schedule of events, please check out our 'Shows' page: <a contents="CHM Shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">CHM Shows</a><br><br>Weekly Video Bog Introduction from CHawk<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Zn3X72f4ciQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Zn3X72f4ciQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zn3X72f4ciQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="480" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Life Worth Dying For | Lyric Video<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ni_brAvcdqk" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ni_brAvcdqk/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ni_brAvcdqk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29422032014-05-12T19:09:06-05:002014-05-12T19:11:04-05:00Join the Party This Friday!Hello Everyone - <br><br>What a spring it has been! <strong><em><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-kinda-crazy-single/id838412853"><span style="color:#0000FF;">My Kinda Crazy</span></a></em></strong> is doing great things for us on and off the radio, our calendar is filling up with awesome shows and the <strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chris-hawkey/id862685475"><span style="color:#0000FF;">new cd</span></a></strong> is getting a great response. Thanks for the continued strong support which you have already shown us in CH14!<br> <br>This Friday at O'Gara's in St. Paul, we are gonna do another cd release celebration. The doors will open for General Admission at 830p with two sets beginning at 930p. General Admission tickets are only $8.<br> <br>For those interested in a more intimate experience that night, we are gonna open the doors early for a VIP party brought to you by our friends at Star Bank. Since you're all very important to us, everyone is invited. The doors will open for the VIP party at 7p and the cost is $20 per person which includes a copy of the new cd, an acoustic performance of a few of the new tunes, a meet and greet with the band and some other various goodies. Also, someone at the VIP Party will win a pair of WeFest tickets.<br> <br>We hope to see you Friday night at O'Gara's as we continue to celebrate our new record and our march towards the summer of CH14! <br> <br>It's All Happening!<br> <br>Hawk<br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29368092014-05-10T00:25:22-05:002014-05-10T07:08:07-05:00#CH14 | 'Underdog'We had a great time earlier this week at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill with GB Leighton. Thank you again to all of you who have come out to one (or all) of our shows! It's so great to see everyone. <br><br>This week, we are highlighting the new tune 'UNDERDOG'. Hawk loved this song SO much that the album was almost titled 'Underdog'. Give it a listen and pay close attention to the lyrics... powerful. <br><br>Underdog Intro: <br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="K9KaBPh2hNI" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/K9KaBPh2hNI/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K9KaBPh2hNI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Underdog Lyric Video: <br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Gyh4BuLLKfU" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Gyh4BuLLKfU/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gyh4BuLLKfU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Looking forward to seeing everyone again Friday, May 16th at O'Gara's for our CD Release Celebration! <a contents="Event Link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/854482811234247/">https://www.facebook.com/events/854482811234247/</a><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29197482014-05-04T21:25:31-05:002014-05-08T17:00:05-05:00#CH14 | 'EVERY HEART'We had a great time at Pickle Park Friday night with GB Leighton! Thanks to all who came out, what a great crowd! <br>This week, we feature the new song<strong> "EVERY HEART"</strong>, which can be downloaded via the music tab on this website or via iTunes. ENJOY!<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jEW7t_orUiQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/jEW7t_orUiQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jEW7t_orUiQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><strong>EVERY HEART LYRIC VIDEO:</strong><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="t2nPd0iovDE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/t2nPd0iovDE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t2nPd0iovDE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>This week, we are also looking forward to teaming up with JD Greene & K102 on Monday at Teresa's Mexican Restaurant for a Cinco De Mayo celebration on Monday, May 5th and then teaming up again with GB Leighton at Bunkers for a special acoustic performance. Details:<br><span class="font_small"><strong>Acoustic performance with JD Greene and K102 broadcasting live!</strong></span><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; ">6-8pm</span><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; ">Teresa's Mexican Restaurant</span><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; ">20202 Heritage Drive</span><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; ">Lakeville, MN</span><br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fteresasmexicanrest.com%2F&h=4AQHu4Nl-&enc=AZN8nffVTekUsbCny-lXY5K6W2BIqZkSoLBy4LUNC7DyRvvzRxSyhZg3pOGXr8QaEUU&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; " target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>teresasmexicanrest.com/</a><br><span class="font_small"><strong>Special Acoustic Guest Appearance with GB Leighton at Bunkers</strong><br>9-10pm<br>Bunkers<br>761 North Washington Avenue<br>Minneapolis, MN 55401<br><a contents="http://bunkersmusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.bunkersmusic.com">http://bunkersmusic.com/</a></span>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/29000232014-04-25T18:59:49-05:002014-04-25T18:59:49-05:00#CH14 | 'PRAYERS'<span class="font_large"><strong>'PRAYERS'</strong></span><br><br>Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our CD Release Show at the Pioneer Place on Fifth in St. Cloud last weekend. To say we had an AMAZING time with all of you, is an understatement! Looking forward to ALL of the shows coming up!! <br><br>This week, we feature the new song 'PRAYERS', which can be downloaded from the music tab on this site as well as off of iTunes. We hope you enjoy...<br><br>Introduction: <br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="R4Z4QfCGzfo" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/R4Z4QfCGzfo/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4Z4QfCGzfo?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Lyric Video: <br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YbCsYsajNLs" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/YbCsYsajNLs/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YbCsYsajNLs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/28853142014-04-20T21:11:10-05:002014-04-20T23:28:48-05:00#CH14 | 'ALL I CAN'<strong><span class="font_large">Weekly Video Blogs!</span><br><br>Each week, Hawk will be giving everyone a glimpse inside Chris Hawkey Music. To kick it off, we will be doing a series introducing each of the NEW songs and lyric videos. Following the lyric video series, we will be blasting in to high gear with our summer event schedule. Who knows what awesome things Hawk will find to share with everyone... could be back stage at one of the live shows, perhaps a short snippet while on the road, maybe a quick interview with one of the band members or chillin' with other artists! <br><br>This week, we introduce you to 'ALL I CAN'...</strong><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="sP-gJa2h7VI" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/sP-gJa2h7VI/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sP-gJa2h7VI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><strong>Check out the lyric video:</strong><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qicyjtjB-go" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/qicyjtjB-go/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qicyjtjB-go?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/28708322014-04-14T23:37:02-05:002014-04-20T20:22:34-05:00Chris Hawkey EP release<br><strong>It's finally here! I am so happy to present to you my all new, <a contents="self-titled solo record" data-link-label="Chris Hawkey EP" data-link-type="page" href="/chris-hawkey-ep">self-titled solo record</a>.<br>This collection of songs was born in Nashville, created by some of the greatest songwriters,<br>players, engineers, and producers that the country music world has to offer.<br>It took months to select these songs. I love each of them.<br>I tried my best to vocally communicate the emotion of each on a level that matched the heart of each individual story.<br>I hope I was able to do that. </strong>
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<strong>As always, I thank you for giving my music a chance.<br>Your constant support has allowed me to live my dream over and over.<br> I could never accurately communicate just how grateful I am for that. <br><br>-Hawk</strong><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </div>
<div> </div>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/28355222014-04-01T12:04:39-05:002014-04-14T20:28:35-05:00Official Lyric Video!<span class="font_regular">We are excited to announce the release of the official lyric video for <a contents="My Kinda Crazy!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-kinda-crazy-single/id838412853">My Kinda Crazy!</a></span><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="wsKaLD5Bn5s" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/wsKaLD5Bn5s/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wsKaLD5Bn5s?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Thanks to<a contents="K102" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.k102.com" target="_blank"> K102</a> for the exclusive first peek and continued support<br>and to <a contents="Scott Skaja" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.scottskaja.com">Scott Skaja</a> for creative and production work!<br><br> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/27530522014-03-15T16:46:08-05:002015-07-04T11:55:34-05:00CH14<strong>As the glow fades from the wonderful Rocket Club Lucky 13 CD Release party, I find myself thankful for the past and excited about the future. I’m thankful for everything that was/is Rocket Club. That show Thursday night was beyond imaginable. It was magical. It was a dream come true.<br><br>What am I excited about? 2014. To be more exact, CH14. <br><br>As Rocket Club goes into hibernation, I find myself on the precipice of a brand new chapter. Here are the details:<br><br>In October of 2013, after RC had decided to take the 2014 year off, I made my way to Nashville to record a brand new solo album. The results of that recording session will be released in April of 2014. The songs were written by some of the best songwriters alive today. The music was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced in Nashville <em>by</em> Nashville’s best. The record, which will be self-titled, is a continuation of everything I have been working towards my entire life. I’m very proud of it. Honestly, this group of songs is so good that I spent a lot of time worrying whether or not I would be able to do them justice vocally. I think that I did. I’m happy to say that you’ll be able to judge for yourself very soon. The first single,<em> "My Kinda Crazy"</em>, will be available on Itunes Tuesday 3/18 and hitting the radio airwaves very soon. Some of the best country radio stations in the country, including K102 in Minneapolis, have agreed to give the song some spins. I can’t wait for you to hear it. <br><br>I also can’t wait to play these songs for you<em> live</em>. I’ve called upon some of my best friends in the world to join me in The Chris Hawkey Family Band (See Line-up Below). We’ve been rehearsing like crazy and will be debuting the new live show in April. The Spring/Summer/Fall schedule for the CH14 project is exciting, to say the least. We’ll be at WeFest, Lakes Jam, Ramble Jam, Rockwood’s Jamfest, and many, many more festivals, fairs, and venues. We’ll play the new CH music, some Rocket Club classics, some of my older songs, and an ever evolving group of cover songs that we love. The shows will be high energy celebrations of music. I can’t wait.<br><br>So there you have it. 2014…<em>CH14</em> is upon us. I can barely control my excitement. New music, new shows, and new opportunities to share moments with all of you. Please check out the show page, listen for the new tune on the radio, and come out to catch The Chris Hawkey Family Band. It’s gonna be a fun year!<br><br>Onward!<br>Hawk<br> <br>The Chris Hawkey Family Band is: Luke Kramer, Jess Vraspir, Darren Schauer, Chad Dillerud, Jen Glur Urbach, and Ashley Jean Brown.</strong> Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/25486432014-02-09T16:59:10-06:002014-02-09T17:01:03-06:00February Update<div><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hello, Family and Friends,</strong></span></div>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1em;"> Welcome to ChrisHawkey.com. Thanks for checking. As you can see by the “Shows” page, we are filling the Spring/Summer/Fall with HUGE shows. Festivals, Fairs, and some fantastic venues await the all new Chris Hawkey Band and I hope that you will join the family as much as possible in 2014.</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="font_regular"><strong>The Final Rocket Club show will be March 13<sup>th</sup> at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. That show will also serve as the CD release party for the Lucky 13 collection. I hope you’ll join us for one last night of RC music.</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Again, thanks for stopping by and I ask you to please keep checking in.<br><br>There are so many announcements yet to come!</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Onward!</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hawk</strong></span></p>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/22628662013-12-19T20:23:30-06:002013-12-25T23:04:21-06:00Happy Holidays, Everyone! <blockquote type="cite"><div><strong>Thanks for checking out the website. As we approach Christmas and the New Year, I just wanted to take a moment and tell you guys how thankful I am for all that you have given me. Your support of my various musical and non-musical endeavors has allowed me to live a life I could only have dreamed of as a young man.</strong></div></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"><strong>The year 2014 is gonna be special. Change is in the air! Some HUGE announcements will be hitting right after the first of the year, just as the CHB takes the stage in Austin, MN on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2092019943" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1/3/14</span></span>.</strong></blockquote>
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<div><strong>Stay tuned and please continue to join me on this incredible ride. </strong></div>
<div><strong>It's All Happening...and God Bless us, Every One. </strong></div>
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<blockquote type="cite"><strong><em>CH</em></strong></blockquote>Chris Hawkeytag:www.chrishawkey.com,2005:Post/20601882013-11-16T09:48:43-06:002013-11-21T15:13:12-06:00Welcome<strong>Hello Everyone, <br>First of all, thanks very much for checking out the all new <a href="http://ChrisHawkey.com">ChrisHawkey.com</a>. 2014 is going to be huge and this site will be your one stop shop for all of the info. As each day passes, new plans are hatched and new shows are booked. Please sign up for the mailing list and continue to check in from time to time because...New Chris Hawkey Music is on the way. <br><br><span class="font_regular" style="font-size: 12px;">So look around the site, sign up for mailing list, check out the pics from <a contents="Kix Photography" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.kixphoto.com" target="_blank">Kix Photography</a> and keep an eye on the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">calendar</a>. I hope to see your smiling faces as much as possible. </span><br><br>It's All Happening!<br> <br>Hawk</strong>Chris Hawkey