Caleb Hawley

Well, so far keeping regular updates on my website has been easy for me. In the past two weeks, so much has been going on. Plus, talking about myself has always been simple.

On Monday, my song “Other Side of it All” was selected as one of 12 songs (out of over 5,000) to be performed in the 2009 New York Songwriter’s Circle Songwriting Contest. (more…)

Another review at http://www.52recordsin52weeks.blogspot.com/ – Check it out!

BLURB – This disc cannot capture the pure and effortless talent that is Caleb Hawley. Berklee grad Caleb Hawley is likely the best songwriter you’ve never heard and will continue to fly under the radar for the time being. Hawley oozes music in a manner that is genuine, personable and, dare I say…fun? I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this distinguished artist a handful of times, being exponentially pleased with each successive performance. His knack for chord progressions and modulation is unparalleled. Each of his songs contain no less than 239 chords and countless licks that always leave you wanting more. The only problem I can find is the ability to effectively contain and reproduce his energy and genius on a record. ‘Steps,’ while having a very raw production quality is filled with hits and brilliant tones that will leave you asking, why isn’t this on the radio? (more…)

One of the most difficult things for a singer-songwriter to accomplish is to capture the energy, excitement, and presence conveyed at a live performance in a limited CD track list. While albums offer clean, crisp recordings, mixed and mastered to the artist’s content, chock full of special instruments, overdubs, and sounds that can only be soaked up in a studio, the dynamic vibe a performer exudes during his/her live set is unmatchable.

The beauty of singer-songwriter Caleb Hawley’s sophomore album, Steps, is the way it blends his classic, controlled, and powerful music with the same energy as his live performance and the professionalism of a perfectly mastered record. (more…)

More information coming soon.