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Andy Hawk: Photos

Beef O'Brady's, Frederick, Md. (Oct. 17, 2008)

Who knows what's going on here...?
Who knows what's going on here...?
Kathryn Ives and James Parker take in the show.
Kathryn Ives and James Parker take in the show.
I COULDN'T FIND A GIRL, SO I, UM,...: No caption necessary.
I COULDN'T FIND A GIRL, SO I, UM,...: No caption necessary.
Chuck and I enjoy our tips.
Chuck and I enjoy our tips.
Owner Eric Sheidhauer (left) rocks out, while "The Staring Guy" (right) stares.
Owner Eric Sheidhauer (left) rocks out, while "The Staring Guy" (right) stares.
'REELIN' & ROCKIN': Gary does some Chuck Berry.
'REELIN' & ROCKIN': Gary does some Chuck Berry.
Eric Sheidhauer (left) and Marty Hawk (our Maryland representation).
Eric Sheidhauer (left) and Marty Hawk (our Maryland representation).
SELF PORTRAIT: Me with the crowd (notice "The Staring Guy" cutting a rug to the right).
SELF PORTRAIT: Me with the crowd (notice "The Staring Guy" cutting a rug to the right).
Branden Hickman on drums.
Branden Hickman on drums.
Eric drank for more than 12 hours and had enough left in the tank to croon us a little ditty.
Eric drank for more than 12 hours and had enough left in the tank to croon us a little ditty.
The boys dance while "The Staring Guy", well, you've figured it out by now.
The boys dance while "The Staring Guy", well, you've figured it out by now.
"RUDY, RUDY!": Gary sings "I'm a Man".
"RUDY, RUDY!": Gary sings "I'm a Man".
The crowd was pretty boisterous, and there's you-know-who again on the right.
The crowd was pretty boisterous, and there's you-know-who again on the right.
They screamed the choruses so loud, I didn't even have to sing most of 'em.
They screamed the choruses so loud, I didn't even have to sing most of 'em.
Branden sings "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" by the Beatles.
Branden sings "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" by the Beatles.
One of Branden's drum students, Chris Moorehead, performs in public for the first time.
One of Branden's drum students, Chris Moorehead, performs in public for the first time.
Steve DeVries rips through a terrific mandolin solo.
Steve DeVries rips through a terrific mandolin solo.

King's Court Tavern (our home court), Oct. 18

What's the chord again?
What's the chord again?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CORI!: Cori and Shirley Cameron smile despite losing big at the track earlier in the evening.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CORI!: Cori and Shirley Cameron smile despite losing big at the track earlier in the evening.
Dan Hurley tries out on the tambourine. He was cut...
Dan Hurley tries out on the tambourine. He was cut...
Meghan Sutton, Matt Schneider, and Dan Galuski
Meghan Sutton, Matt Schneider, and Dan Galuski
Brian Carnes and Megan McMullen
Brian Carnes and Megan McMullen
Brian Fox (weeping, left) is comforted by Meghan Sutton after Virginia Tech lost to Boston College. Or, maybe he's just heard me sing.
Brian Fox (weeping, left) is comforted by Meghan Sutton after Virginia Tech lost to Boston College. Or, maybe he's just heard me sing.
Steve sings "Margaritaville" and drives the ladies crazy.
Steve sings "Margaritaville" and drives the ladies crazy.

Lucketts Fair - Aug. 23, 2008

The Lucketts Fair gets a proper opening with a horn player (literally) sounding out the official beginning.
The Lucketts Fair gets a proper opening with a horn player (literally) sounding out the official beginning.
Branden was stuck in the sun the whole time while we were in the shade.
Branden was stuck in the sun the whole time while we were in the shade.
I think I was trying to see what food they were selling across the way.
I think I was trying to see what food they were selling across the way.
Rudy Rocks!
Rudy Rocks!
Jake Robey works the smoke machine.
Jake Robey works the smoke machine.
Our first fair gig.
Our first fair gig.
Chuck Bordelon
Chuck Bordelon
"I'M A MAN!": Gary Rudinsky belts out some Muddy Waters.
"I'M A MAN!": Gary Rudinsky belts out some Muddy Waters.
Don't know who this guy is, but he plays a mean antelope horn.
Don't know who this guy is, but he plays a mean antelope horn.

King's Court Tavern - July 26, 2008

SMELL THE GLOVE: We do our best Spinal Tap pose.
SMELL THE GLOVE: We do our best Spinal Tap pose.
MANDOLIN MASTER: Steve DeVries sat in and blew everyone away with his mandolin and harmonica playing.
MANDOLIN MASTER: Steve DeVries sat in and blew everyone away with his mandolin and harmonica playing.
Steve DeVries and I opened with some of my originals, with Chuck Bordelon on percussion.
Steve DeVries and I opened with some of my originals, with Chuck Bordelon on percussion.
The Train Wreck Endings rock out on some blues.
The Train Wreck Endings rock out on some blues.
Steve takes a harmonica solo.
Steve takes a harmonica solo.
Gary "Horse Collar" Rudinsky.
Gary "Horse Collar" Rudinsky.
Chuck, Steve, and I on "Maybe Someday".
Chuck, Steve, and I on "Maybe Someday".
The night's photographer, the lovely and talented Marnie Hawk.
The night's photographer, the lovely and talented Marnie Hawk.
Another great solo!
Another great solo!
ARE WE FINISHED YET: Branden Hickman waits for us to finally end a song.
ARE WE FINISHED YET: Branden Hickman waits for us to finally end a song.
Olga Mulcahy flashes a winning smile as she roots on Gary and the band.
Olga Mulcahy flashes a winning smile as she roots on Gary and the band.
IN A FOG #1: Chuck and I watch Gary rip through the fog, and a version of "I'm a Man".
IN A FOG #1: Chuck and I watch Gary rip through the fog, and a version of "I'm a Man".
IN A FOG #2: We were smokin' hot this night.
IN A FOG #2: We were smokin' hot this night.
IN A FOG #3: Kathryn Ives "enjoys" the scent of the fog machine.
IN A FOG #3: Kathryn Ives "enjoys" the scent of the fog machine.
Happy Andy
Happy Andy
Chuck demonstrates the proper technique of playing bass and walking away.
Chuck demonstrates the proper technique of playing bass and walking away.
REMEMBER THIS NAME: Anthony Schneck gave us a great set later in the evening.
REMEMBER THIS NAME: Anthony Schneck gave us a great set later in the evening.
OUI!: Fresh from a semester in Paris, Anthony Schneck wows the greasy Americans.
OUI!: Fresh from a semester in Paris, Anthony Schneck wows the greasy Americans.
STILL WAITING...: Branden Hickman awaits the end of another extended jam.
STILL WAITING...: Branden Hickman awaits the end of another extended jam.

Tally Ho Theatre - June 25, 2008

"PUPPET SHOW... and SPINAL TAP": The Tally Ho Theatre marquee gave us a little pub.
"PUPPET SHOW... and SPINAL TAP": The Tally Ho Theatre marquee gave us a little pub.
ARROWHEAD WOWS 'EM: Billy Bacci, left, and Sean Cunningham did a terrific set to open the evening at the Tally Ho Theatre in downtown Leesburg. They did a mix of covers and originals.
ARROWHEAD WOWS 'EM: Billy Bacci, left, and Sean Cunningham did a terrific set to open the evening at the Tally Ho Theatre in downtown Leesburg. They did a mix of covers and originals.
STILL NEED MY CHEATSHEETS, EVEN FOR THE ORIGINALS: It was a lot of fun doing predominantly originals. I needed a refresher on some of them because it had been a while since I've played them live.
STILL NEED MY CHEATSHEETS, EVEN FOR THE ORIGINALS: It was a lot of fun doing predominantly originals. I needed a refresher on some of them because it had been a while since I've played them live.

Train Wreck Endings crash King's Court Tavern (June 2008)

THE TRAIN WRECK ENDINGS: Branden Hickman (once again obscured by his drums), me, Chuck Bordelon and "Blind" Gary Rudinsky live up to our name.
THE TRAIN WRECK ENDINGS: Branden Hickman (once again obscured by his drums), me, Chuck Bordelon and "Blind" Gary Rudinsky live up to our name.
ARROWHEAD: Marty Risenberg (left), Sean Cunningham, and Chuck Bordelon do "Creep" by Radiohead
ARROWHEAD: Marty Risenberg (left), Sean Cunningham, and Chuck Bordelon do "Creep" by Radiohead
OUT OF NOWHERE...: Stu Robb (second from right) asked to sit in for a few and blew everyone away with his harmonica solos. He lives in Toronto, but we're hoping to get him back for another show. Check out his band's website at www.handlemusic.com.
OUT OF NOWHERE...: Stu Robb (second from right) asked to sit in for a few and blew everyone away with his harmonica solos. He lives in Toronto, but we're hoping to get him back for another show. Check out his band's website at www.handlemusic.com.
Kristen Johnson and Jenne Abner
Kristen Johnson and Jenne Abner
Laurie Volpone and "Hot" Kenny Peebles, who's coming out of a 25-year musical exile to sing at a show in October!
Laurie Volpone and "Hot" Kenny Peebles, who's coming out of a 25-year musical exile to sing at a show in October!
BLUES BROTHERS: Stu Robb and Gary Rudinsky trade solos on "Visit From Love".
BLUES BROTHERS: Stu Robb and Gary Rudinsky trade solos on "Visit From Love".
"Smokin' Hot"Jody Peebles, left, with daughter "Damn Good-Lookin'" Dana
"Smokin' Hot"Jody Peebles, left, with daughter "Damn Good-Lookin'" Dana
Cindy McConnell and Paul Bordelon take a set in the middle of the show.
Cindy McConnell and Paul Bordelon take a set in the middle of the show.
Sean Cunningham packed 'em in for his set.
Sean Cunningham packed 'em in for his set.
BLIND GARY RUDINSKY: He played so hard that he ended up wearing a neck brace for a week after (really!)
BLIND GARY RUDINSKY: He played so hard that he ended up wearing a neck brace for a week after (really!)
SO THAT'S THE GUY WHO'S ALWAYS OBSCURED IN THE PHOTOS...: Drummer Branden Hickman keeps a steady backbeat.
SO THAT'S THE GUY WHO'S ALWAYS OBSCURED IN THE PHOTOS...: Drummer Branden Hickman keeps a steady backbeat.
LOOK, MA', NOT PITTIN' YET!: Jon Russo and lovely and talented Marnie Hawk cut a rug after the beverages have taken hold.
LOOK, MA', NOT PITTIN' YET!: Jon Russo and lovely and talented Marnie Hawk cut a rug after the beverages have taken hold.
Rick Ricci sits in for "Runnin' Down a Dream"
Rick Ricci sits in for "Runnin' Down a Dream"
Carol and Patty Smith discuss exit strategy.
Carol and Patty Smith discuss exit strategy.
Phillip Cunningham (center) hangs with the crowd.
Phillip Cunningham (center) hangs with the crowd.

"Here It Is" Release Show - King's Court Tavern, Leesburg (4-5-08)

"Here It Is"... It is here!
"Here It Is"... It is here!
THE TRAIN WRECK ENDINGS: The band, from left, is Brandon Hickman (partially obscured) on drums, me, Chuck Bordelon on bass, and Gary Rudinsky on lead guitar.
THE TRAIN WRECK ENDINGS: The band, from left, is Brandon Hickman (partially obscured) on drums, me, Chuck Bordelon on bass, and Gary Rudinsky on lead guitar.
"Big" Al Stalnaker (left) jams with the band: Me, Chuck Bordelon, & Gary Rudinsky
"Big" Al Stalnaker (left) jams with the band: Me, Chuck Bordelon, & Gary Rudinsky
From left: Me, Chuck Bordelon on bass, Gary Rudinsky on lead guitar.
From left: Me, Chuck Bordelon on bass, Gary Rudinsky on lead guitar.
ANOTHER CD RELEASE: Sean Cunningham, aka Arrowhead, plays selections from his debut CD, "Sinking Sun".
ANOTHER CD RELEASE: Sean Cunningham, aka Arrowhead, plays selections from his debut CD, "Sinking Sun".
Some of the King's Court crowd...
Some of the King's Court crowd...

Inner Harbor, Baltimore

Mike and I rock the nearly empty Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Mike and I rock the nearly empty Inner Harbor, Baltimore
We made $28 in tips, inluding $5 in Chinese coins
We made $28 in tips, inluding $5 in Chinese coins

CD Release Show - King's Court Tavern (3-10-07)

Anthony Schneck makes me sound much better than I really am.
Anthony Schneck makes me sound much better than I really am.
Anthony Schneck, me, and Tommy Micheel
Anthony Schneck, me, and Tommy Micheel
Tommy Micheel (on percussion) and I try some sort of weird flourish.
Tommy Micheel (on percussion) and I try some sort of weird flourish.
THE SOUND OF ANGELS SINGING (sort of): Judy Billig and Marnie Robey with their own version of "Margaritaville"
THE SOUND OF ANGELS SINGING (sort of): Judy Billig and Marnie Robey with their own version of "Margaritaville"
Anthony Schneck joins in for some Johnny Cash
Anthony Schneck joins in for some Johnny Cash
The little breakdown in the middle of the song. Added suspence.
The little breakdown in the middle of the song. Added suspence.
DOGS BOLLOCKS!: Colin Ochs moves like a quick cat (deep into the evening)
DOGS BOLLOCKS!: Colin Ochs moves like a quick cat (deep into the evening)
"Wasted away again...in Leesburg."
"Wasted away again...in Leesburg."
Anthony Schneck, left, Vojtech Gall, center, and Kevin Knight rock.
Anthony Schneck, left, Vojtech Gall, center, and Kevin Knight rock.
GO BIG INDIANS, ER, I MEAN CRIMSON HAWKS: Old (really not old, just "more mature" than the college days two full decades ago...how's that for a retraction?) IUP friends Gayle and Dana made a 3-hour trip to see the extravaganza first-hand.
GO BIG INDIANS, ER, I MEAN CRIMSON HAWKS: Old (really not old, just "more mature" than the college days two full decades ago...how's that for a retraction?) IUP friends Gayle and Dana made a 3-hour trip to see the extravaganza first-hand.
How do you like your egg?
How do you like your egg?
Kevin and Vojtech
Kevin and Vojtech
FROM FEB. 10 SHOW: From left, Rhod Wood (fresh from singing five straight Sinatra tunes a capella), Jay Cohen, Jeff Craig, Kathy Cohen, and Doni Hays try to endure the show.
FROM FEB. 10 SHOW: From left, Rhod Wood (fresh from singing five straight Sinatra tunes a capella), Jay Cohen, Jeff Craig, Kathy Cohen, and Doni Hays try to endure the show.
Noah and Jen Bergel prepare to dance the night away
Noah and Jen Bergel prepare to dance the night away
Kristen O'Shields and Randy Williams
Kristen O'Shields and Randy Williams
Megan Ferguson, left, with me and a mystery guest
Megan Ferguson, left, with me and a mystery guest
JULY 2006 - "SWEET CHILD O' MINE": Allison "Axl" Nichols brings down the house with a show-stopping version of "Sweet Child O' Mine". She's now touring the Southeast with Slash's Snakepit.
JULY 2006 - "SWEET CHILD O' MINE": Allison "Axl" Nichols brings down the house with a show-stopping version of "Sweet Child O' Mine". She's now touring the Southeast with Slash's Snakepit.
The Laymans
The Laymans

Howler's Coyote Cafe, Bloomfield, Pennsylvania

Attempting to pick "I'll See You In My Songs"
Attempting to pick "I'll See You In My Songs"
With Dan and Colleen Murphy - catch Dan's band My Favorite Band in the Pittsburgh area
With Dan and Colleen Murphy - catch Dan's band My Favorite Band in the Pittsburgh area
Opening with "7 Days Down"
Opening with "7 Days Down"
Finishing the set later than expected, early in the morning of Feb. 3, 2007 (48 years since Buddy Holly died)
Finishing the set later than expected, early in the morning of Feb. 3, 2007 (48 years since Buddy Holly died)
Marnie and I enjoying the 9-degree Pittsburgh weather before the show
Marnie and I enjoying the 9-degree Pittsburgh weather before the show

Cap'n Mike's - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Vanessa, Terry, & I sing some Beatles
Vanessa, Terry, & I sing some Beatles
Cap'n Mike's - July 2003
Cap'n Mike's - July 2003
The "Cap'n" himself
The "Cap'n" himself
Kovey and I - July 2005
Kovey and I - July 2005
Kovey and I play for four people - July 2005
Kovey and I play for four people - July 2005
Cap'n Mike and I between sets - July 2006
Cap'n Mike and I between sets - July 2006
Michael Coleman and the Backbreakers rock Captain Mike's regularly. Awesome blues! They backed me (and made fun of me) on "Visit From Love" (2004)
Michael Coleman and the Backbreakers rock Captain Mike's regularly. Awesome blues! They backed me (and made fun of me) on "Visit From Love" (2004)
Captain Mike's - Kenosha, Wisconsin - 7-05
Captain Mike's - Kenosha, Wisconsin - 7-05

7 Springs gig

Rod Reedy actually sang backup... finally. "To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)" by John Mellencamp. Plus we had percussion!
Rod Reedy actually sang backup... finally. "To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)" by John Mellencamp. Plus we had percussion!
Mystery Man kept asking if I knew "Touch Me" by the Doors. It didn't matter; he sang a capella and I sat down and had a beer. Nice work if you can get it.
Mystery Man kept asking if I knew "Touch Me" by the Doors. It didn't matter; he sang a capella and I sat down and had a beer. Nice work if you can get it.

The County Seat - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

"Kovey" and I take a set at the County Seat - July 29, 2006
"Kovey" and I take a set at the County Seat - July 29, 2006
Terry "Angus" Blakney stuns the crowd at the County Seat with "You Shook Me All Night Long" - November 2005
Terry "Angus" Blakney stuns the crowd at the County Seat with "You Shook Me All Night Long" - November 2005
Possibly the worst version of "Twist and Shout" of all time - November 2005
Possibly the worst version of "Twist and Shout" of all time - November 2005

Frederick's Tavern - Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Mike Baker and I work without a net
Mike Baker and I work without a net
Mike Travers and I at Frederick's Tavern, Coraopolis, Pa., May 2005
Mike Travers and I at Frederick's Tavern, Coraopolis, Pa., May 2005
HELLO, PITTSBURGH!: Identity Theft, one of the town's finest
HELLO, PITTSBURGH!: Identity Theft, one of the town's finest

Miscellaneous

From left: Jenn Koerber, Amy Van Waters, me, Carl Mackey, Nikki Chappell, Kathryn Ives, and Chuck Bordelon (who plays a mean bass)... September 2007
From left: Jenn Koerber, Amy Van Waters, me, Carl Mackey, Nikki Chappell, Kathryn Ives, and Chuck Bordelon (who plays a mean bass)... September 2007
PLUGGING THE SITE: Gary "Big Fun" and Diana Tanner sing an amazing duet at the Chatterbox - Neenah, Wisconsin (July 2006)
PLUGGING THE SITE: Gary "Big Fun" and Diana Tanner sing an amazing duet at the Chatterbox - Neenah, Wisconsin (July 2006)
BACK AT IUP: Good gig at Commonplace Coffeehouse - Indiana, Pa.
BACK AT IUP: Good gig at Commonplace Coffeehouse - Indiana, Pa.
THE MASTER AT WORK: Joe Weeks sets up a unique camera position while filming the video to "7 Days Down" (out soon) - July 2006
THE MASTER AT WORK: Joe Weeks sets up a unique camera position while filming the video to "7 Days Down" (out soon) - July 2006
Don "Uncle Elvis" Palm sings us an oldie as Dori looks on - Neenah, Wisconsin (July 2006)
Don "Uncle Elvis" Palm sings us an oldie as Dori looks on - Neenah, Wisconsin (July 2006)
Anthony Schneck, left, and Berto (drummer Tommy Coupar is somewhere in the back) help out at King's Court Tavern - July 15, 2006
Anthony Schneck, left, and Berto (drummer Tommy Coupar is somewhere in the back) help out at King's Court Tavern - July 15, 2006
TAKE 73: Recording the "junior flop" album - due in the spring of '07
TAKE 73: Recording the "junior flop" album - due in the spring of '07
Mike Travers recording his comedy album - April 2006
Mike Travers recording his comedy album - April 2006
Outdoors at party for Jim and Susie Hawk - May 2005
Outdoors at party for Jim and Susie Hawk - May 2005
"Build Me Up Buttercup" - I didn't know the chords, but it didn't matter. Steph's favorite song. She got more cheers than I ever have! Taken at MacGregor's (an awful place - don't go there) in Havre de Grace, Md.
"Build Me Up Buttercup" - I didn't know the chords, but it didn't matter. Steph's favorite song. She got more cheers than I ever have! Taken at MacGregor's (an awful place - don't go there) in Havre de Grace, Md.
Lauren Palm nails "Breathe" - Neenah, Wisconsin, July 4, 2006
Lauren Palm nails "Breathe" - Neenah, Wisconsin, July 4, 2006

King's Court Tavern, Leesburg (April 1, 2006)

"Just work with me..." That's all this mystery guy said to Mike Travers (right) and Joe Weeks (kneeling). He free-styled for about seven minutes, and it was good stuff. - photo by Hope Adair
"Just work with me..." That's all this mystery guy said to Mike Travers (right) and Joe Weeks (kneeling). He free-styled for about seven minutes, and it was good stuff. - photo by Hope Adair
(right to left) Tommy Coupar, Mike Travers, Joe Weeks, and I try to figure out what the hell we're doing. - photo by Hope Adair
(right to left) Tommy Coupar, Mike Travers, Joe Weeks, and I try to figure out what the hell we're doing. - photo by Hope Adair

My Accidental Acting Debut

My accidental acting debut during LCHS coffeehouse one-acts, March 2006 (with Alex Hambrick)
My accidental acting debut during LCHS coffeehouse one-acts, March 2006 (with Alex Hambrick)
I deviated from the script and we turned a serious play into low-brow comedy. Fun, though.
I deviated from the script and we turned a serious play into low-brow comedy. Fun, though.