Acoustic
Indie
Jam Band
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15122
Band Members:
ACOUSTIC GROUP GUESTS:
Mark Willson, Marty Rush, Michael Hawk, Tom E, Kim Butler, members of theCAUSE and Myo Hyo band, ... Eric "Pappy" Weingrad, David Tauberg, Mike Tony, Mike South, & Jill Paone Simmons; Myo Hyo Band... Tim Askin, T. Lane with Adam & Megan Constantine...The Phoenix with Will Roth, guitar and vocals, Verne Humsher, bass and vocals, Casey Wise, percussion and vocals and as a frequent guest Stacy Dunlap, percussion and vocals.
About Cherylann Hawk:
A note from Cherylann:
My name is Cherylann Hawk, born in Wheeling, WV, and raised in the country with horses, dogs, and music in the Ohio Valley, where I graduated from John Marshall High School and West Liberty State
College. I've been performing since I was 5, beginning with church gatherings and talent shows, which lead to singing and writing country music in the 80's. After an 8 year break from performing
professionally, I began to find my own voice and style as I sang with many amazing singers and musicians while living in Pittsburgh, PA for 8 years until 2003 when I moved to Potter County, PA. After living between there and Winchester, VA for 5 years, I returned to the Pittsburgh area.
I've recently been singing as an acoustic ensemble with Mark Willson playing ethereal acoustic guitar, Marty Rush laying down the rhythm on percussion, my brother Michael on guitar and vocals, and various other musical guests. I have had the blessing of practicing my harmony singing skills as well as singing lead vocals as a member of an incredible jam band from Pittsburgh called theCAUSE. I've been singing my songs with an amazing group of musicians from Ohio as well. I've been calling them Myo Hyo Band, for now. And most recently I will be part of a new band The Phoenix with Will Roth, guitar and vocals, Verne Humsher, bass and vocals, Casey Wise, percussion and vocals and as a frequent guest Stacey Dunlap, percussion and vocals. Sometimes I even get up there on the stage all by myself to inspire and entertain whoever will listen. My biggest fan and inspiration is my daughter Cheyenne Autumn Mehl, born 2/11/05. She travels with me as often as circumstances allow, joining me on stage and on the radio as well now. She has brought a new joy to the music I make.
My songwriting style and voice have been described as being similar to some of my influences… Joni Mitchell, Alison Kraus, Alanis Morrisette, Sarah McLachlan, Karen Carpenter and many more. My guitar playing style, which is very rhythmic, flavored with pop, jazz, blues, folk, and country styles, is inspired by the sounds of Michael Hedges, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and many others.
I have recorded 3 CDs of my own songs in the past 10 years, one of which I am currently still sharing with my family, friends, and fans called LIVE @ Moondog’s, which is available on line @ ww.thecausejams.com. I am looking forward to recording my next CD, which is what I have in mind as I "practice" my songs with my friends while performing. Hopefully, that CD will be started later this year.
Where ever it is that I sing, I love the joy of making music with my friends and family. I love bringing music making people and folks who indulge in all forms of art together to create the synergy that was meant to be. That sense of community is the goal of AcoustiCafe and many other organizations I work hard to make succesful. Music is a connection between us and with the divine. It brings us into the moment, and can create a sense of peace and belonging. It's a gift, a prayer, a meditation, an inspiration, a discipline, a skill, a link, a magnet, a reminder, and best of all, it's fun! I hope you enjoy the music that I make.
Upcoming Shows:
T.B.A.