J. Walter Hawkes

I was on the road this week… at some point late night on the van I came to the realization that I had missed the 30 year anniversary of the infamous fall over the cliff in Cabo San Lucas. (1/23/93) It kind of blows my mind how I go through ...

THIS FRIDAY! This is one of those things that kinda can only happen in NYC… The NYC Ska Orchestra is a full big band featuring members of the Skatalites and other Ska/Reggae bands. We’ll be playing favorite tunes from the tradition, as ...

Greetings fellow Earthlings.

Hey there Ms. and Mr., here’s a missive you’d miss if dismissed. It’s been a somewhat quiet summer, though I’m still playing a whole bunch. As always, keep checking out jwalterhawkes.com for the must up-to-the-minute (read: last minute) updates to the schedule.

Tonight I’ll be hitting it with Matt ...

Greetings fellow Earthlings. I’ve picked up a couple last minute things leading a band, and I do hope you’ll consider adding one of these shows to your agenda…

Tomorrow, Saturday 5/14 8pm I’ll be leading a rare Saturday night show at Barbès. (It will be live steamed) I’m gonna play some ...

TONIGHT WE PLAY FOR YOU!

Come ye and be played for!!

Thrills – chills – ukuleles – great music – bad jokes!!! Liquid refreshments to ail what cures ya!

Featuring: Daria Grace – Vocals, Baritone #Ukulele
J. Walter Hawkes – #Trombone, Soprano Ukulele, Vocals
Andrew Hall – #Bass
Willie Martinez ...