Scott Hawley

Artist Information

Biography

Scott Hawley is a young singer-songwriter-guitarist wrapped up in the modern American struggles of identity, technology and transcendence. His stories of searching for love and meaning are delivered with catchy melodies and inspiring acoustic guitar technique. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Michael Hedges and David Wilcox, Scott delivers his unique songs in a style he describes with a wink as "Rock, trying to be folk." He recently returned to Austin from a two-year stint in Berlin, Germany where he headlined to packed clubs like Checkpoint and the Bebop Bar. He then distinguished himself among Austin's rising crop of talented singer-songwriters by his energetic performances, both solo and with his band. He teamed up with producer Stephen Doster (who has worked with Lyle Lovett, Dr. John and Double Trouble, and others) to record five careful vignettes in the rootsy vein Austin is known for. He moved to Nashville in 2006 to take up a professorship at Belmont University, and enjoys touring and recording during vacations!

Instrumentation

Scott Hawley - acoustic guitar & vocals

For band shows:
Kevin Gathright or Matthew Burgess - drum set, djembe, shakers, etc.
(Rotating) - bass

Discography

Partial - 5 Song EP, 2004
Airplay:
"Quiver", track #1, chosen for the "daily demo" on 107.1 KGSR
"Fumble", track #2 on 106.7 KXPW "Power FM"

Audio

• How You Ache
  Listen   Download

Lyrics

• "Fumble"
• "Quiver"
• "How You Ache"

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Praise from Doster [+ Show ]
  

  "Scott Hawley has found a way to write unusually intelligent lyrics that hit me square in the gut -... "Scott Hawley has found a way to write unusually intelligent lyrics that hit me square in the gut -- the songs affect me more emotionally than cerebrally. Combine this with a gift for melody, a natural tenor, and Michael-Hedges-inspired guitar playing, and you have Scott Hawley. I'm truly proud to have worked with him."

• MusicAustin Review [+ Show ]
  

  "Scott Hawley is a young songwriter-songwriter... He appears in spots such as The Cactus Cafe, Artz ..."Scott Hawley is a young songwriter-songwriter... He appears in spots such as The Cactus Cafe, Artz Rib House and JP's Java. He gets noticed for his intelligent lyrics, and has even been known to mention the philosopher Camus in his songs. His day job is at the Center for Relativity at the University of Texas, so it is safe to say that he understands what Einstein was all about as well as what a song lyric is all about. "

• Bruce Newlin says... [+ Show ]
  

  "Of the 300 songwriters who have performed at our weekly showcases, Scott Hawley is among a very few..."Of the 300 songwriters who have performed at our weekly showcases, Scott Hawley is among a very few who have it all... lyrically, melodically, instrumentally and vocally. Think 'James Taylor' and you'll come close to what Scott delivers with each performance."
  

Setlist

My typical set list consists of 18 to 20 original tunes, and maybe a cover or two. Here's a list from a recent gig, with tuning goodness!

Nothing's Wrong Open D, c. 3
Highly Esteemed Open D, no c
Maybe Open D, c. 3
Fumble Open D, c. 3
Your Stupid E-mail List Open D, no c.
Firecracker Open D, pc.3
Quiver Open D, c. 3
Sunshine DADGAD, no c.
Atlantis DADGAD, c. 2 & pc. 5
Diary of a Superhero DADGAD, no c
Falling DADGAD, c. 1
Cut Me Down to Size DADGAD, c. 5
Ohhmission DADGAD, c. 5
Different Today DAEEAA, no c
Hyperspace DAEEAA, no c
The Beauty in the Bed DAEEAA, c. 4
Red & Purple DAEEAA, c. 4
How Good You've Been DADGAD, pc. 2
Your Late Reply DACGCD, c. 2
How You Ache DACGCD, c. 4
*Cover: Been in Love Before CGDGAD, pc. 3
Sophia Standard, no c
Kwik Wash Standard, c. 5
Transcendental # Jamboree Standard, no c
DLYF Standard, no c
Picture Me Standard, no c

Basic Requirements

Calendar