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East Coast tour announced; presale starts Monday
06/15/09 Update: The Exclusive HawksleyWorkman.com presale for this tour will begin Monday, June 22 at 11 am ADT. For more info, please visit the Tour page.
Hawksley Workman will make his triumphant return to the East Coast of Canada this fall, with a seven-date tour beginning in Fredericton on September 24 and wrapping up in Wolfville on October 3. Presale details are being finalized, so keep an eye out for news on your first chance at tickets to these shows, coming very soon.
For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming gigs, check out the tour page.
Hawksley returns to Calgary, presale on now!
05/20/09 Hawksley's heading back to Calgary this summer, for a special show at the swanky Flames Central on July 11. HawksleyWorkman.com is offering fans the first crack at tickets to this show, with our exclusive, members-only presale, on now. We're offering two different types of tickets: General admission and a limited number of seating packages in the Mezzanine. Each package includes a handful of tickets (four or six depending on your section) so you and your friends can relax and enjoy the show in style.
Not yet a HawksleyWorkman.com member? Create an account now and then head to the Store to buy your tickets! For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming tour dates, please visit the Tour page.
Hawksley's on his way to Winnipeg
04/15/09 Hawksley's added yet another date to his Spring touring schedule, this time in Winnipeg! He'll be stopping at the West End Cultural Centre on May 25 and HawksleyWorkman.com is offering fans that first shot at tickets, when our exclusive presale starts tomorrow morning, April 16, at 10 CDT. Take note of the time, and we'll see you here then!
For a list of all of Hawksley's upcoming shows, check out the Tour page.
London, ON show announced, presale starts tomorrow
04/08/09 Another week, another presale: Hawksley will be in London, ON, on July 30 for a show at The Grand Theatre. The HawksleyWorkman.com presale for this date begins tomorrow morning, April 9, at 11 am EDT. Tickets will go fast for this appearance at the majestic venue, so make sure you're
logged in and ready to go on time tomorrow morning. These presales are open solely to HawksleyWorkman.com members, so join now if you're not yet a member.
For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming tour dates, stop by the Tour page. And if you're going to any of these shows, please send us your pictures and your reviews. We'll pick our favourites and post them on the site for the rest of the community to enjoy.
Hawksley's now on Twitter
04/03/09 We can't say for certain how often he'll update, but Hawksley is now on Twitter! His first update fills us in on some recording he's currently doing in New York City. Have
a look here!
Win Hawksley Tickets with CBC Radio 1's Bandwidth
04/03/09 Want to see Hawksley in Waterloo or Peterborough? Make sure to tune into CBC's Bandwidth with Alan Neal at around 5 pm EST tomorrow for a chance to win tickets to Hawksley's upcoming shows iin both of those cities. They'll also be giving away limited-edition concert poster designed by Chad Van Gaalen.
To listen to Bandwidth online, logon to the CBC.ca and click the "Listen Live" button at 5 pm tomorrow and pay close attention, as there will be a skill-testing question to answer before you can win. Good luck!
Hawksley's Juno performance available at iTunes starting Tuesday
03/30/09 Update: The track is now available. Head to iTunes to download it now!
Hawksley and his fellow nominees Great Big Sea and Eccodeck closed out Sunday night's Juno broadcast in style, with a feverish rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Gallows Pole". Starting tomorrow, the performance will be available to download as a single from iTunes Canada. All proceeds from the sales of the track will go to Musicounts.
Check back tomorrow for a direct link to the single.
Second Waterloo show added, presale on now
03/26/09 Update: This presale has ended.
Hawksley's stay in Waterloo has been extended, with the addition of a second show at the Starlight on April 20. The HawksleyWorkman.com members-only presale for the show is on now, and tickets are limited, so head to the Store to grab yours now.
For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming tour dates, including a series of four newly announced shows in Europe, check out the Tour page now.
Hawksley to host Juno Songwriter's Circle on March 29
03/18/09 Hawksley Workman has been tapped to host this year's Juno Songwriter's Circle, an event in which some of Canada's best songwriters gather to discuss the songwriting process and perform selections from their respective songbooks. Slated to appear at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts are: Jim Cuddy & Greg Keelor (of Blue Rodeo), Sarah Slean, Jacob Hoggard (of Headly), Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw (of Doc Walker), Ndidi Onukwulu, and the legendary Buffy Saint-Marie.
For more details and ticketing information, check out the Juno Songwriters Circle 2009 website.
Hawksley Playing Waterloo, Hamilton and Peterborough
03/05/09 Update: These presales are now over.
Hawksley's spring calender just keeps getting busier: he's been booked for three more shows next month: April 21 in Waterloo, April 22 in Hamilton and April 24 in Peterborough and the HawksleyWorkman.com presales for these shows are on now!
As always, these presales are members only, so create an account now if you don't have one already. For more information about these and all of Hawksely's upcoming concerts, please visit the Tour page.
Hawksley shows announced for NYC and Ottawa
02/26/09 Two new show announcements today: Hawksley Workman has scheduled shows in New York City and Ottawa for the Spring.
The NYC date is set for April 15 at Joe's Pub. Your first shot at tickets begins tomorrow morning, with the HawksleyWorkman.com presale kicking off at 11 am EST. You must be a member to participate, so create an account now if you don't have one already.
The Ottawa show, on March 20, is a special event in conjunction with LiVE 88.5, an intimate appearance at the stations new live music venue, the LiVE Lounge. Tickets will only be available at the door and through on-air giveaways, so if you live in the broadcast area, start listening!
For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming shows, check out the Tour page.
New in the Store: Hawksley Ringtones!
02/17/09 Fans in Canada: Now you can hear a little bit of Hawksley every time your phone rings, with our new ringtones! There's a selection of 16 tracks to choose from, drawn from Hawksley's Juno-nominated Between The Beautifuls, and his latest effort, Los Manlicious.
Head to the Store to get yours now!
Hawksley nominated for a Juno Award!
02/03/09 A round of applause please: In a press conference held this morning, it was announced that Hawksley Workman's stellar Between the Beautifuls has been nominated for a Juno Award, in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. The awards will be handed out in a ceremony to be held in Vancouver on March 29th. Break out the bubbly!
Two more shows down under
01/08/09
Happy new year! Hawksley's latest Australian jaunt has been hugely successful: he's been selling out venues and drawing rave reviews where ever he goes. In order to meet the demand, two more shows have been added to his tour schedule, January 14 at Brass Monkey in Cronulla and January 15 at the Vanguard in Newtown.
For more information on these shows, and a complete list of Hawksley upcoming dates, check out the tour page.
Two new presales tomorrow!
12/09/08 Hawksley's heading out west for a small batch of shows at the end of February. HawksleyWorkman.com is giving members the first chance at tickets to two of these shows, with our exclusive presales starting tomorrow!
First up, at 10 am CST, Hawksley's February 24 show at The Great Western Playhouse in Brandon, MB. Next, at 10 am PST, his February 25 gig at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC. You must be a member of HawksleyWorkman.com to participate in our presales, so create an account now if you haven't already.
For a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming tourdates, check out the tour page.
Joe's Pub show postponed!
12/03/08 We regret to announce that Hawksley will have to postpone his December 5
show at Joe’s Pub in New York City, due to a bout of laryngitis. The
rescheduled show is set for January 26, 2009. Tickets for the December 5 show
will be honoured on the new date. Join us in sending Hawksley "get well soon"
wishes!
This Just In: Hawksley On CBC Radio 2 Today!
11/27/08 In advance of his performance at Toronto's Massey Hall tomorrow night, Hawksley Workman will guest on the third hour of CBC Radio 2's afternoon program,
Drive. Tune in after 5pm to hear Hawksley in chat with host Rich Terfry and perform a few songs. Our friends outside of Canada can listen online at the
CBC Radio 2 website.
Hawksley Down Under
11/13/08 Hawksley's set to ring in the new year in a warm climates: he's booked a 14-date tour of Australia, kicking off December 27 at the Woodford Folk Festival and wrapping up January 11 in Hobart, Tasmaina. Head over to the tour page for a complete list of Hawksley's upcoming shows and ticket information.
Quebec City show cancelled
11/13/08 Sad news: Hawksley's November 20th show at Le Circle in Quebec City, QC has been cancelled. Refunds may be obtained at point of purchase.
Hawksley Hits NYC!
10/21/08 Just added to Hawksley's tour schedule: December 5 at Joe's Pub in New York City. HawksleyWorkman.com is giving members first shot at tickets to the show, with our exclusive presale, on now in the Store. They won't last long, so grab yours today!
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