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“Billy Hawn is an amazing
musician hands-down. He's a "Billy's energy and
professionalism are a blessing to any project, I really enjoyed working
with him in the studio.” "Billy Hawn is the
rhythmic icing on your musical cake... "One time at The Mint,
when I busted my head open on a hanging speaker, BILLY HAWN tossed me his
dirty percussion towel to soak up the blood. He's also one “Billy Hawn lays it down
and makes it feel good. It is always a pleasure to play with him. It is
always a reassuring feeling to know Billy Hawn is there.” "Billy has great feel, and
a great ear for supporting the song. A true professional.
...As a bonus, he's very handsome." "Billy Hawn has a gift of
adding just the right texture to a song to bring it back to the place and
time it was originally conceived and make it feel alive. He's also a real
pleasure to work with.. kind, encouraging, and as professional as they
come." "Billy is a total pro and
technician of his sound. I really believe that anyone who works with him
will be impressed by his stylistic versatility and tasteful playing." "Billy Hawn has an
incredible gift for rhythm. When he played on my latest record my jaw
dropped to the floor when I heard what lovely percussion he had offered to
the mix. Billy is an all around great musician and highly regarded.” “Billy has a subtle,
sensitive feel when that's just what the artist needs which can be
a rare quality in a drummer/percussionist.” “Having Billy Hawn playing
with you is never having to worry. He has such great instincts
and feel for songs that you just can’t go wrong with him!” "Billy Hawn has the
ability to add color to a song without sacrificing the groove. He is also
a very emotional player “Billy has an innate
understanding of the architecture of a song. His playing is always subtle
and refreshing-- he lets the material shine.” "A great vibe guy. Knows
the whole gamut of percussion sounds. Settles into a variety of musical
settings easily. Overall, a top notch player." "Hawn is a freak. I mean
that in the most sincerest of ways. He can just hop on stage and lay down
some of the richest and tastiest beats from thin air. The man could play a
ten minute Bonham inspired solo on a coat hanger." "I know Billy more on a
personal level than a professional level…Billy is as much a quality player
as he is a quality individual. He knows what it takes to get the job
done…" "The first time I heard
that The Nadas, one of my favorite bands, were playing with another
percussionist, I was puzzled. I wondered what someone else could possible
add. Then I heard Billy Hawn perform with them. He added so much to their
sound, and not just fills here and there, but an overall strength in
rhythm and melody to every song." “Billy is great to work
with on and off the stage. He has a solid work ethic and is dedicated to
the music.” “Billy has a unique way of
making percussive sounds an integral part of any musician he plays with.
[His] approach to percussion gives any song a natural groove, energy, and
personality - no song is the same without him.” “Billy can play with
anyone and plays with everyone. One of the most tasteful percussionists,
Billy also exudes a cool, sexy stage presence. He can sing, too.
Billy Hawn is a professional musician who understands both the business
and the craft. Hawn is pleasure to work with.” “As a drummer, I have a
blast playing with Billy. His "pocket" is great, but a lot of
people are capable of that. What places Billy at the next level is that he
has the unique
ability to find and play exactly what a song needs, and do it with
instrumentation and "Whether it's a short
notice pick-up gig with a 10 gallon plastic bucket and some tin
cans or a regular gig with full gear, Billy instantly provides a depth and
a warmth to
every band he plays with. Billy is a true professional." “Highly musical and very
focused…” "Billy has played with us
on stage and in the studio many times and the level of talent
and energy he brings to the project never ceases to amaze me." "As a kit drummer I
usually dread playing with percussionists, but Billy is really in tune
with the music going on around him and never overplays. Big ears great
feel” ”It's rare to do overdubs
with a percussionist who not only brings the bread and butter,
but slips in the salami with mustard when you want it.” "It's a joy to be on-stage
with Billy. He brings a presence to the music that is felt by
everyone in the room." |