As with many relationships, it all starts at a bar. Shanna, a newcomer to the Portland scene, went out looking for a great guitar player. In walks Hawk, a player with some of Portland's best bands. Little did they know that a short trip to New York [+]As with many relationships, it all starts at a bar. Shanna, a newcomer to the Portland scene, went out looking for a great guitar player. In walks Hawk, a player with some of Portland's best bands. Little did they know that a short trip to New York City would start a musical love affair that shows no sign of ending. Both prolific songwriters looking for just the right person to play their songs; someone with no fear of the road and an insatiable need to gig.
"Shanna and The Hawk" is a four piece alt-country band. They do things a little differently. The quartet has an Americana feel and a rock attitude. The dark brooding rock singing of Shanna sets the tone, then the lonesome harp and the melancholy Dobro combine with Hawk's no nonsense guitar to form a truly hypnotic American groove.
With Haak's folk-country feel, and Shanna's blues influence, the sound comes out in the middle creating Blues-Twang, a very "down to earth acoustic sound" (Casco Bay Weekly).
After joining singing and songwriting forces it was easy to round up Rob Sylvain and Joe Bloom to add a dynamic touch to the music. Rob's great Dobro playing is matched by Mighty Mo-Joe Bloom's extremely powerful harmonica licks. Our newest member rounds out the sound with Kris Day, from King Memphis, on Stand-up bass.
Review from indiemusic.com:
"I tried, but I can't pick a favorite track; it depends on your mood. Every time I listen, I find myself locking onto a different cut, playing it over and over. Right now, it's "When Love Is Gone." Another time, it was "Married On The Moon." I've listened to every song at least ten times, and I know I'll be wearing this one out. Underwood and Kallweit are both competent musicians with a from-the-heart songwriting style that is certain to attract a following in the indie music scene.
I could easily write a 1000-word review of this CD, but the music speaks for itself. Give it a listen, buy the CD, and tell 'em Kenny Hart sent you. You won't regret it, I promise."
Rest of article by Kenny Hart: http://singing-songwriter.kennyhart.com/2005/10/worth-listen-shanna-hawk.html
IT Rock Mag Review:
"As I opened the door to the Break Away Lounge one night two plus years ago, I had
to shake off a shiver. It wasn't cold, as it was summer. I
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