A Nashville Songwriter with 40 years experience.
Dave has been compared to Harry Chapin, Johnny Cash and John Prine.
Sing along songs and stories about 30+ years on the road, sharing stage and studio with some of music's greatest artists!
Dave Hawkins was amazing! he came to sing/tell stories for my husband, Gary's 60th surprise birthday party and my husband was beyond thrilled with Dave's performance! In fact, all the quests at the party (about 45 people) were equally impressed! Dave sang some Johnny Cash per my request, for my husband. My husband, Gary said he thought Dave sounded just like Johnny Cash!!! Dave is a 5 Star Performer!!!!
Response from Dave Hawkins, Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller:
Thank you Sandi! It was a thrill playing for you all! What a wonderful family and gracious hosts!
Price Range: $200-$600
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Whether story songs that folks can sit and enjoy or sing alongs to get folks laughing and singing - Dave offers it all!
Dave has 30+ years experience playing to audiences of all sizes! With 7 full length CDs in release - 2 of which were under consideration for Grammy nomination.
Basic stage wash for lighting.
Dave DOES tour with a PA.
Professional PA system with SHURE Beta 58 microphone and one DI for guitar.
| May 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| March 07, 2020–March 08, 2020 • 10:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
| July 30, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| June 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| June 20, 2015 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
Souvenirs
You're Like Monday Morning
Opening Day!
Folsom Prison Blues
Daddy's Little Pumpkin
Somebody Stole the Chickens
... and more....
John Prine, Steve Goodman, Tommy Smothers, Johnny Cash, Harry Chapin
Professional grade PA with one vocal mic and DI for guitar
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