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Date Event
Mar07, 2008
Type:
Album Release
Time:
10:00 PM
Location:
926 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON
Description:
Chicago's Diner Jazz & Blues - Robin will be performing with a full band including Guest Terry Blankley on Keyboards, Doug Hewie on Drums,Wylie on Harmonica and Downtown Dan Sandford on the Harmonica. There will be a $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7pm - Reservations are not necessary but are strongly recommend - 905-436-9191
Apr21, 2008
Type:
Album Release
Time:
8:00 PM
Location:
290 George Street North
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y8
Description:
ROCKIN' ROBIN HAWKINS will be introduced by his Dad, ROMPIN' RONNIE HAWKINS for his Hometown CD Release Party to be held at SHOWPLACE Performance Centre in Peterborough. KID HAWK will be joined by some very special guest performers including CHRIS PARTLAND, SAB, TERRY BLANKLEY, BUZZ THOMPSON,BEAU DIXON and AL BLACK and ROCKIN' ROBIN will be performing with ROD COBEL on Bass, DOUG HEWIE on Drums and BRENT BAILEY/SHAI PEER/TERRY BLANKLEY on Keyboards and WYLIE HAROLD on the Harmonica. Tickets go on sale for $20 each at Showplace and are available online at http://www.showplace.org and by telephone Box Office #1-866-444-2154 or 705-742-7089 This is an all ages event-there will be no alcohol on the premises.
May22, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
7:00 PM
Description:
THURSDAY MAY 22nd at 7PM at SHOWPLACE IN PETERBOROUGH Rockin' Robin Hawkins will be performing a solo act at this benefit along with an impressive line-up of singers, dancers, actors and musicians and we need your help in promoting the upcoming benefit concert in support of the the 27 people who lost everything in the recent fire on Rubidge St in Petereborough. Tickets are only $15.00 or buy the 'family pack' of 5 tickets for only $50.00 at www.showplace.org This will be a very entertaining evening of live performances. Starting at 7pm,the show will run approximately 3 hours including intermission. The show spotlights some of the finest talent in the Peterborough area. The night is geared towards family participation and it will be an evening of diverse entertainment including; Folk - Country - Bluegrass- Jazz- Blues - Dancers - Actors and even Elvis himself will be in the house! The MC's for the night are the Wolf/980CRUZ personalities Peter Dalliday and Paul Lang. PLEASE FORWARD FAST! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL OUT FOR THIS VERY WORTHY CAUSE.
May23, 2008
Type:
Album Release
Time:
10:00 PM
Location:
1184 The Queensway
Etobicoke, ON
Description:
This is a CD Release Party for KID HAWK'S new cd- IT'S MY TIME! THE ROBIN HAWKINS BAND will be rockin' the roof off this licensed venue for ages 19+. There will be a $10 cover charge at the door.
Jun14, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
7:30 PM
Location:
Belleville, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be joining Ken Tizzard for a short set to kick off this Westben Arts Festival Theater's event. Adults $10 Students $5 For more info: Please call 1-877-883-5777 or go online to www.westben.on.ca
Jul26, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:00 PM
Location:
Combermere, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins band will be performing a rockin' blues show for the dancers at this summer beach bar near Barry's Bay Ontario.
Aug04, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
3:00 PM
Location:
STRATFORD, ON
Description:
ROBIN HAWKINS will be performing at this event and will be joined by his Dad, RONNIE HAWKINS for a rockin' great time in the HAWKINS' FAMILY TRADITION!
Aug13, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
Water Street
Peterborough, ON
Description:
Kid Hawk will provide a rockin' solo acoustic performance for the folks at the waterfront from 6-7pm on the new stage.
Sep27, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Description:
This date is reserved for a private wedding performance.
Oct11, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
1:00 PM
Location:
1121 Dundas St East
Whitby, ON L1N 2K4
Description:
Kid Hawk is proud to support yet another great cause to raise money for the battle against Cancer. He will be performing from 1-2pm. For further info or reservations, please call 905-665-6007.
Oct25, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
SUDBURY, ON
Description:
Please check back again later. Details to follow.
Oct31, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
10:00 PM
Location:
Curve Lake Reserve
Buckhorn, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a rockin' show for the folks on the reserve.
Jan10, 2009
Type:
Album Release
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
433 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON L1H 4J5
Description:
**CD RELEASE PARTY WEEKEND - "Like A Dream Come True!" Put on yer dancin' shoes and come on down for a rawkin' great party in the Hawkins' Family Tradition! This weekend-long release party of Kid Hawk’s new country album, Like A Dream Come True is sure to rock the house with some rawkin' country tunes this Friday, January 9 and Saturday January 10, 2009. Autographed CD's will be available for $20 (tax included). For more info, please call 905-571-1422
Mar14, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
8:30 PM
Location:
290 Veterans Way
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be rockin' the town of Gravenhurst in the Hawkins' Family Tradition so come on out for a St. Patrick's Weekend Celebration! Show runs from 8:30pm-1am Tickets on sale at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302-Gravenhurst For more info, please call: 705-687-2801
Mar21, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
799 Park Rd South
Oshawa, ON
Description:
INSIDE SCOOP: There's NO COVER CHARGE this Saturday nite at Park Place in Oshawa. C'mon down for a rockin' great party. Robin Hawkins will be performing with Craig Peterkin & The Sidewinders to help our Miss Trish celebrate 20 years on her Harley!
Apr04, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
2:00 PM
Location:
282 Aylmer Street
PETERBOROUGH, ON
Description:
Robin Hawkins' All Star Band will be guesting with Jamie Henderson for this rockin' Saturday afternoon blues matinee from 2-6 pm.
Apr25, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
287/289 George St North
PETERBOROUGH, ON
Description:
Robin' Hawkins All Stars Band is gonna rock the house on this Saturday night in Kid Hawk's hometown. C'mon out for a rockin' great time! There will be a small cover charge at the door. For more info or directions, please go online to: www.dobrorestaurantandbar.com
Apr30, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
May01, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
May02, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
May08, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
926 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON
Description:
Robin Hawkins will be performing a rockin' blues show with Craig Peterkin & The Sidewinders on this Friday night so if the house is a rockin'-don't bother knockin-just come on in... (Cover charge at door) For further info or directions, please call: 905-436-9191
Jun06, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
2:00 PM
Location:
282 Aylmer St
PETERBOROUGH, ON
Description:
Rockin' Robin Hawkins will be performing with Jamie Henderson. Join us at The Montreal House in Peterborough for this Saturday afternoon matinee for Jamie's Birthday Bash. Show runs 2-6pm C'mon down and wish Jamie Henderson a Happy Birthday!
Jun18, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhousie St
Brantford, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-758-0394
Jun19, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-758-0394
Jun20, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-758-0394
Jun25, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
Jun26, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
Jun27, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
1102 King St East
Cambridge, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a country show this Thursday to Saturday. C'mon down for a rockin' great time. For more info or directions, please call: 519-653-2202
Jul04, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
8:30 PM
Location:
290 Veteran's Way
GRAVENHURST, ON P1P 1K2
Description:
Party in the Parking Lot! The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a rockin’ great blues show for this year’s summer bash at The Legion. Get your tickets in advance from the Legion for a rockin’ great time... C’mon out to SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LEGION-AS THEY HAVE SUPPORTED OUR GREAT COUNTRY! Please call 705-687-2801 for more info.
Jul19, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
8:00 PM
Location:
LONDON, ON
Description:
Rockin' Robin will be performing at this farm party with his friend Sab for a rockin' Sunday.
Aug01, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
At the bridge in Combermere
near Barry's Bay, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins band will be performing an encore blues show at this rockin' beach bar in Combermere, ON. (Near Barry' Bay) The ideal place for a summer night party and the food is AWESOME! A small cover charge will be charged at the door. For more info or directions, please call: 613-756-9556
Aug04, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
433 Simcoe Street South
OSHAWA, ON
Description:
It's Ladies' Night this Tuesday at The Corral! C'mon down for a rockin' country show in The Hawkins' Family Tradition. For directions or further info, please call: 905-571-1422 or go online to: www.thecorral.ca
Aug07, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
433 Simcoe Street South
OSHAWA, ON
Description:
C'mon down for a rockin' great country weekend in The Hawkins' Family Tradition at The Corral. For directions or more info, please call: 905-571-1422 or go online to: www.thecorral.ca
Aug15, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
Havelock, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will perform a rockin' country show for the folks at The Havelock Jamboree on Saturday. Further details to follow.
Sep03, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhouse St
BRANTFORD, ON
Description:
Join us for a rockin' country weekend as Kid Hawk celebrates the release of his newest country album. For directions or further info, please call: 519-758-0394
Sep04, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhousie St
BRANTFORD, ON
Description:
Join us for a rockin' country weekend as Kid Hawk celebrates the release of his newest country album. For directions or further info, please call: 519-758-0394
Sep05, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:30 PM
Location:
20 Dalhousie St
BRANTFORD, ON
Description:
Join us for a rockin' country weekend as Kid Hawk celebrates the release of his newest country album. For directions or further info, please call: 519-758-0394
Sep12, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Description:
Robin will be guesting with Sab at this three-day blues festival near Mississauga, ON
Sep19, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
8:00 PM
Location:
21 Oak Street
BRANTFORD, ON
Description:
The Robin Hawkins Band will be performing a rockin' show from 8-12pm. Tickets will be on sale for $15 and will include the show and a meal. This is a legion fundraising event-c'mon out to support the Brantford Legion #90.
Dec31, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
8:30 PM
Location:
290 Veteran's Way
GRAVENHURST, ON P1P 1K2
Description:
Ring in the New Year Muskoka-style with a rockin' great blues performance by The Robin Hawkins Band. Tickets will be on sale in advance through the Legion. C'mon out and SUPPORT YOUR LEGION AS THEY HAVE SUPPORTED OUR GREAT COUNTRY! Please call 705-687-2801 for further info.
Robin Hawkins [Country, Blues, Rockabilly]
Media
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Kid Hawk
KID HAWK was born Rockin and is ready to ROCK YOUR WORLD!
Kid Hawks singin Pretty Girls are all around.....
HOMETOWN  RELEASE PARTY for the album, ITS MY TIME!
ROCKIN ROBIN HAWKINS with his Dad, ROMPIN RONNIE HAWKINS
KID HAWK with BILLY RAY CYRUS
KID HAWK with BILLY RAY CYRUS
KID HAWK IS ROCKIN!
The apple doesnt fall far from the tree! - Have a listen and you will see!
Check out Kid Hawks newest country CD - Rebel With A Cause!
Robin front left with his brother Ronnie Jr. and John Lennon with Yoko Ono.  We all cross paths for a reason - who could ask for better inspiration?  Kid Hawk was born Rockin!
Rockin Robin
aka Kid Hawk
Hes a Hoppin and a Boppin
And always ready to ROCK!
You know...if the house is a rockin...just come on in!
  • A1. Rebel With A Cause (Country) - Title Song
  • B2. Mexico (Country) - Rebel With A Cause
  • C3. Just You and Me (Country) -To Be Released at a Later Date
  • D4. Love's Got A Hold On Me (Country) - Rebel With A Cause
  • E5. Never Met A Woman Like You (Country) -Rebel With A Cause
  • F6. Real Lonely (Country) - Rebel With A Cause
  • G7. Take Me Away (Country) - Rebel With A Cause
  • H8. Brand New Man (Country) - Rebel With A Cause
  • I9. Dream Little Dreamer (Country) - To Be Released at a Later Date
  • J10. Arkansas (Country) - It's My Time & Rebel With A Cause
  • K11. Real Love (Country) - It's My Time & Rebel With A Cause
  • L12. Dancing Feet (Blues) - It's My Time
  • M13. Pretty Girls (Blues) - It's My Time
  • N14. It's My Time (Blues) - Title Song
  • O15. Help Me Baby (Blues) - It's My Time
  • P16. Forty Days (Rockabilly) - It's My Time
Kid Hawk
Biography
Booking Info: Big Shack Productions
Ontario, Canada
email: rockinrobin76@yahoo.com
phone: 289-385-2703(Oshawa Studio)
phone: 705-868-2572(Peterborough Studio)

This is "Kid Hawk", the son of the legendary rocker, Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins. Kid Hawk has flown into cyberspace and is ready to rock your world in the Hawkins' family tradition! Covering classic tunes from the 50's up to today's top hits along with an amazing selection of original tunes, Rockin' Robin offers us a breath of fresh air with his most recent incoming flight and the 2009 release of his new country album - Rebel With A Cause

KID HAWK DOES IT AGAIN! Rockin' Robin Hawkins has completed his new country album, Rebel With A Cause and the weekend release party will be held at The Corral in Oshawa,ON Canada on January 9 & 10,2009. Cd's will be available for $20 each (tax included). Come on out for a rockin' great time in the Hawkins' family tradition!

Many heartfelt thanks to all of the following musicians that were involved in the making of Kid Hawk's new country album, Rebel With A Cause! You guys are all awesome!

Dan McGrath, Fiddle
Mark Irmler, Bass Guitar
Steve Hogg, Bass & Acoustic Guitar
Doug Hewie, Drums
Doug Johnson, Steel Guitar
Jason "Woody" Barrie, Background Vocals & Guitar
Marc Mongraine, Bass Guitar & Piano
Shai Peers, Piano
Cal Post, Mandolin & Banjo
Frank Woodcock, Background Vocals
Robin Hawkins, Songwriter, Lead Vocals & Guitar

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM KID HAWK: I would like to thank you all for taking the time to visit my page. The votes placed have helped my page to reach 1st place for blues artists for the weeks of August 15-29th, 2008 and I can't thank you all enough for taking the time to visit and vote.

Keep on Rockin'....Robin.


BIG SHACK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
LET US MAKE YOU A STAR!


Work with the best! Rockin' Robin Hawkins was born to rock and has worked throughout his professional career as a Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Booking Agent, Manager & Producer. Now, Kid Hawk is offering an amazing music recording opportunity to aspiring performers!

Robin has set up studios in both Peterborough (near downtown) and Oshawa,(within minutes from the Go Station and the 401) in Ontario Canada.

For a small fee of $250 for eight hours of mentorship and recording time, Robin will provide you with an opportunity to write and record your own songs. Group Discounts and Hourly Rates are also available. Sessions may be private or group depending on the artist's skill and objectives. Sessions are flexible, Monday through Friday.

Artists of all ages and with interests in all genres of music are welcome. Kid Hawk will focus on songwriting and recording of your own original song on a cd. This cd may be used as a demo for gigs and airplay, or as a keepsake for family and friends.

Robin works closely with every artist to provide inspiration and ideas. Various instrumentation may be added to the song at the artist's request to provide a full band sound using 24 track mixing and recording equipment.

If you are not satisfied after the first two hours, you will be billed for that time only and are under no obligation to continue.

Kid Hawk's goal is to foster and inspire an appreciation for songwriting and recording in a relaxed environment for all ages.

Please Note: Guitar and Vocal Lessons are also available for $35 per hour or $20 per half hour session.

For more info please call Big Shack Productions at: 705-868-2572(Peterborough) OR 289-385-2703 (Oshawa) or email: rockinrobin76@yahoo.com


Many thanks to all of the following musicians that were involved in the making of Kid Hawk's new cd - IT'S MY TIME! You guys are all awesome!
Brent Bailey, Rob Phillips and Peter Howe-Keyboards, Doug Hewie, Mark Holden & Rick Baker-Drums, Rod Cobel-Bass, Rick Morrison-Saxophone, Buzz Thompson-Harmonica & Slide Guitar, Don Walsh-Harmonica


POST-SHOW REVIEW - APRIL 22, 2008 - FROM THE PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER
http://www.peterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=996140

Hawkins rocks the house; Blues are big at CD launch party
Robin Hawkins takes a step toward the traditional with the release of his new record, "I'ts My Time" which he premiered before an impressive turnout at Showplace Peterborough last night.

Interspersing his blues compositions with some nods to his venerable roots, Hawkins seemed to hit the right note with the audience.

Though the sound quality at times left something to be desired, Hawkins and his crack band showed well, and when Hawkins took a couple of brief turns outside the blues he so comfortably inhabits, the audience was ready to follow, and pleasantly surprised.

Nobody will ever accuse Robin Hawkins of lacking enthusiasm or not working hard for his audience. From the jump, Hawkins was alight, striding the stage and soloing on his seafoam green Telecaster. Opening the show with the Stevie Ray Vaughn ripper "The House is Rockin'" set the appropriate tone for the night.

The rhythm section laid down a line that Hawkins nimbly ran up and down upon. From the record, "She Drives Me Crazy" was a full-throttle blues assault, which immediately preceded the rock-a-billy rave up "40 Days," one of father Ronnie's big hits.

The throwback roots rocker "Can't Stop Rockin" featured some hot keyboard licks from Shai Perr, who along with Brent Bailey were replaced by Rob Phillips and Terry Blankley for a couple of numbers. Phillips showed his chops on Hawkins' "Pretty Girls," also taken from the album.

Hawkins switched gears next with his fine tribute to his native soil, Arkansas. This mid-tempo country turn sweetly explored the gauzy nostalgia of a home long left, but fondly remembered and elicited a noticeable swell from the audience.

"She's Mine" fell apart a bit at its ending and was followed up with "It's You I Need," a tune reminiscent of Howlin' Wolf's classic "Spoonful."

The title track, "It's My Time," shows Hawkins a devotee of the blues rock idiom, well versed in its conventions.

"You're the One" was another step outside the usual from Hawkins. Evocative of early electric Dylan and the Band (imagine that) this love song again hit the mark with the crowd.

Ronnie was cajoled up to the stage to run the band through a couple of his monster hits, "Who Do You Love" and "Mojo Workin," which brought a nice close to the evening.

Opening for Hawkins were a slew of the areas better known musicians. First up was Ken Tizzard playing the lovely tune "Cover Me" from his latest release. Part of the Hawkins rhythm section, Terry Blankley on piano, Doug Hewie on drums and Wylie Harwood on harmonica, performed Blankley's "Falling Back in Love with You."

Buzz Thompson and his tight band were next up with a soulful rendition of "Mustang Sally," and remained on stage to back up Beau Dixon's take on the Isley Brothers' "It's Your Thing."

The gravelly voiced character known as Sab next commandeered the stage for his fine tune about friendship, which he dedicated to the Hawkins boys. Chris Partland made an appearance and did a real nice job of his original "Northern Wind."

The whole crew returned the stage for a romp through Ben E. King's "Stand By Me," orchestrated by Sab, who was overflowing with bonhomie.

Overall, the evening was a success for Robin Hawkins, whose MySpace page shows many dates upcoming in the area in the near future, affording old fans and new an opportunity to see the man at work.

Jonothan Fiddler is a freelance reviewer for The Examiner
Article ID# 996140


April 18, 2008 - A note from KID HAWK:
I would like to thank the Two Paddys in Ireland at Kick-Ass Country on Dundalk FM 100 and online at www.dundalkfm.ie for adding my songs Arkansas & Real Love to their rotation. May the luck of the Irish be with us all and I hope to make Canada proud! KID HAWK


News Article from: mykawartha.com/news/article/28224
"Robin Hawkins’ fire burning hot as ever
Date: 2008-04-08
By Paul Rellinger


'Early on, I was a little too passive but I’ve learned you really have to get out there and promote yourself. It’s never ending.'

When a personal milestone is achieved, the tendency is to surround ourselves with friends and family to celebrate its attainment.
Such a celebration can be simple, the setting being a living room or back patio deck. Or it can be something much more public in scope, involving a spacious stage before an equally large seating area.
Robin Hawkins has opted for the latter and for good reason. On April 21 at Showplace Peterborough, Hawkins will be surrounded by friends as he “officially” releases It’s My Time, a CD of original work penned and performed by the veteran rock ‘n’ roller. And, yes, family will be front-and-centre as Hawkins’ famed father Ronnie, who will introduce his son.
“It’ll be a Last Waltz kind of thing...lots of local faces and some from out of town; I’m really excited about it,” says Hawkins.“Recording is all good, I really enjoy it, but live performance is still a big deal for me.
“And the bigger the room, the better.”
The evening’s first set will see Chris Partland, Ken Tizzard, Thornley Sab, Buzz Thompson, Brent Bailey, JP Hovercraft, Beau Dixon, Shai Peer, Al Black and Wylie Harold perform while the second set is set aside for Hawkins and his band and selections from It’s My Time.“It’s hard to define the new CD,” assesses Hawkins, 43, close to 30 years removed from when he first picked up a guitar, played with his dad’s band and set his life on its current course.
“I love all styles of music. I hate classifications. This CD is blues and some country and some rock-a-billy. A little bit of everything I really like to play. There’s even Forty Days, which was big for Dad.”Rarely, if ever, without a gig somewhere, Hawkins is a working musician in every sense of the word. He just recently finished a string of sold-out shows at The Corral in Oshawa. At the other end of the spectrum are regular Friday night appearances at Burnham Mansion.
“I really like the large theatre shows. It’s much different than the bar scene and all the issues that go with that. And the bigger the venue, the better. I really want that.”
Hawkins has traveled a long road, from a serious car wreck in his mid teens which saw him leave high school, to playing across North America and even in France at the Cannes Music Festival. His father, he notes, asked him what he wanted to do. When he answered that he wanted to give the music thing a shot, he says the support was strong and constant.
“I feel blessed and cursed at the same time,” notes Hawkins. “It’s been tough at times but I still love doing what I do. No regrets. Early on, I was a little too passive but I’ve learned you really have to get out there and promote yourself. It’s never ending. I’ve really developed a sense of the importance of the business side of music. There’s a lot you need to do. Getting up on stage and playing isn’t enough on its own. It’s full-time, promoting yourself, your music and all the rest.”
Ahead, notes Hawkins, lies a busy summer of touring and festivals, mostly in Ontario. And, of course, re-affirming for countless music fans that he is Robin Hawkins first, Ronnie Hawkins’ son second.
“Dad’s been great, very supportive, but I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ve always worked, people seem to enjoy the music and I still enjoy playing. That’s pretty good.”Tickets to Hawkins’ April 21 CD release party cost $20 at the Showplace box office or call 742-7469."


Article ID# 973868 from the Peterborough Examiner online at: http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=973868&auth=WERNER%20BERGEN
Robin Hawkins CD release set; Showplace concert with some friends
Posted By WERNER BERGEN


Robin Hawkins is releasing his new CD "It's My Time" at Showplace Peterborough on April 21.

The son of legendary rocker Ronnie Hawkins, Robin Hawkins has been performing since was 14 and he started touring with his dad's band at age 16.

The CD release concert will feature Robin Hawkins in the second half of the show. The first half will star old friends like Buzz Thompson, Brent Bailey, both members of The Hawks, Chris Partland, of the Partland Brothers Band that toured a lot with Ronnie Hawkins, Sab (musician Peter Sabourin nicknamed the King of the North by Ronnie Hawkins), J.P. Hovercraft, Beau Dixon and Ken Tizzard (formerly of Thornley and The Watchmen.

The CD will be a compilation of the best of Robin Hawkins.

"It will be a great opportunity to learn about the different styles of music over the last decades," said Hawkins, 43, in an interview. "It's pretty cool," he said referring to the special guests that will be performing, especially pointing to Partland.

"My music is hard to compartmentalize with so many styles," said Hawkins.

He has been touring Southern Ontario with his band, but hopes the release of this CD will allow him to move on to other parts of Canada.

The band includes Shai Peer, Rod Cobel, Doug Hewie and Wylie Harold.

The band will be playing festivals, blues bars this summer.

Hawkins said the music will range from blues to country with pop.

Hawkins's early years were spent in Mississauga before the family moved to Stoney Lake.

He attended both Lakefield College School and Humberside High School. Injured in a car wreck, Hawkins said he had difficulty in school.

But his dad said "what are going to do," said Hawkins, so he started touring with Ronnie Hawkins at age 16.

"I was getting my chops down," said Hawkins, who said he started as a drummer at age 10 before switching to guitar. His first band was a high school band at Humberside called Temperance doing music by groups like Led Zeppelin.

He said he started to listening to his dad's blues albums and got hooked on bands like the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Hawkins said his dad will make a special introduction at the start of the second half of the show.

Hawkins said there may be other special guests...


[b]Excerpt from Peterborough Promotions at: www.peterboroughpromotions.com

Robin Hawkins has been a musician since the age of fifteen. Making his way by first playing as a guitarist in his father's band The Ronnie Hawkins Band, his travels have taken him from Vancouver to Newfoundland six times over, many US gigs in Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, California and Michigan, and even includes performing in France at the Cannes Music Festival!
Throughout the years as a guitarist and music director for Ronnie Hawkins, Robin has also been playing in his own bands as a lead singer and lead guitarist which has led to much recognition as a great entertainer who has shared the stage with many important musicians including Trooper, Coney Hatch, The Spoons, Kim Mitchell, and many more. His musical style as a guitar player has been referred to as "root sounds with a strong intensity". Robin has always been writing songs and developing his own sound. His influences range from Johnny Winter to Three Days Grace to Blue Rodeo to INXS. His onstage comfort level is obvious in all sizes of crowds, from one hundred people up to tens of thousands as was in attendance at a recent New Years Eve Bash at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto !

Robin Hawkins also has the experience of studio work as a producer (producing several of Ronnie Hawkins later albums and many local Peterborough acts) and now has several albums' worth of his own music to deliver to the world ! He has never been more ready than right now to unleash his potential as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Be ready to Rock and Roll with a professional performer that has energy and soul... Robin Hawkins... the artist!

ROBIN HAWKINS has GUESTED WITH:
Buzz Thompson, Devin McManus, Earl Wilfong, Jay Cooper, Ronnie Hawkins, Leah Hawkins,
Randy McIlmoyle, Dawson McManus, Jericho’s Wall, Brent Bailey,...Shai Peer...(Levon Helm & Billy Ray Cyrus)

PETERBOROUGH Venues that Robin HAWKINS has performed in:
The Legendary Red Dog, Clancy's, The Black Horse, Memorial Centre, McThirsty's Pint, The Icehouse, Burleigh Island Lodge, Puck 'n Pint (The), Burnham Mansion, Thirsty Canadian, Phoenix (The)
(The Dobro, Showplace Performance Centre)

Review excerpts from Acoustically Speaking, November 4, 2007 by: Howard Stacey
http://acousticallyspeaking.blogspot.com/ ROBIN HAWKINS BAND AT CHICAGO'S DINER!


"Anyone who was fortunate enough to attend Chicago's (Diner in Oshawa, Ontario) last Friday night to see The Robin Hawkins Band will agree that we just may have a new Canadian music icon on the horizon. Being the son of and working with his legendary father, Ronnie, since Robin was fifteen years old,has obviously influenced his music and direction, but no more than,let's say, HP sauce influences a steak. The main course here is all Robin... and as meaty, hearty, tasty and tender as you could hope for.... it was no surprise that the dance floor was full all night. With an intense, but satisfying mix of originals and covers(Forty Days,Bo Diddley/Who Do You Love, of course), the audience and I were compelled to show our appreciation after each and every tune for Robin's refreshing and inventive vocals and blistering guitar solos. I'm sure that daddy must be really proud of how his boy has accepted the torch and is blazing forward on his own path to the roots-rock hall-of-fame and once you witness the experience yourself,I'm sure you will agree.Great stuff, Robin and I'm looking forward to doing it again soon!"

[b]Excerpts from:
NewsDurhamRegion.com November 2007
http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news/entertainment...


"...Robin is playing
a series of gigs around town lately...
He's an inneressing chap too in his own right. He grew up surrounded by musicians. At festivals, while all the rock star parents performed, he would hang with their kids, among them Dallas and Travis Good of The Sadies. At about 15, he joined his daddy on the road and essentially hasn't left it. Over the years he has played a variety of styles but has settled into a rootsier sound of late and covers some of the Hawk's tunes in his set..."
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(2009-06-27 02:11:20)
Could you swing through review & rate my music.
(2009-05-22 14:19:31)
Execution of all songs at good level! Blueses are carried out well! A song pleased - "P16. Forty Days (Rockabilly) - It's My Time"- in this song good improvisation on keyboards. (I beg pardon. I badly talk in English language).....SERAFIM... 5
(A) Jason White   
(2009-01-22 20:22:36)
Great stuff! I love listening to your dad's music. Glad you carried on with the tradition.
(2009-01-05 14:53:37)
Love the sound! Great music! 5's all day RESPECT!Happy New Year!!!
(A) Yrral Mallik   
(2009-01-02 19:21:11)
Rebel With A Cause ~ Loving it right up.Seen your dad at Festival Of Friends Hamilton few years ago.Enjoyed the listen.Your SYM Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)
(A) andrew   
(2008-12-06 13:07:57)
good stuff my friend keep up the good work and c.o.m.music on mu page and i know i rated you all the fives so stop bye and comment and rate me cheers
(A) Wendy Risoli   
(2008-11-16 20:47:37)
A high 5 Rockin Robin. Luvin it. Drop on by & say hi. Wendy Risoli
(A) DSS Music   
(2008-10-07 03:05:18)
Really good music on here and will be calling back for another listen. Keep up the good work and a 5 from us. Wish you every success.
(A) mhustle   
(2008-09-12 10:01:35)
boo
(A) "BRUSH WOOD"   
(2008-07-13 19:19:29)
Right on brotha! Nice tunes, cool grooves! 5 by 5 here! Rock-on!

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