Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders

About Me

Shawnâ€™s songwriting skills and swaggering vocals come from a place where Waylon Jennings is still alive and pickinâ€™. Backed by the full melodic styling of the Offenders lead players and rock solid rhythm section the Offenders can rock the house, swing you across the dance floor, or give you the blues - in a good way. They play to a diverse crowd, sharing the stage with such artists as David Allan Coe, Dale Watson, The Derailers, The Seldom Scene, Jesse Dayton and Little Big Town to name a few. You can hear the song â€œAinâ€™t No Useâ€ in the gritty noir film â€œThe Skin Horseâ€.Check us out on RAM RADIO: Free! No login required - Click the yellow button to listen.

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Member Since: 9/30/2005
Band Members: Shawn Hawkins - Vocals, Guitar
James Mason - Guitar
Nick Zorich - Drums
Chad Lanning - Bass
Ben Yates - Harmonica
Marilee Hord - Fiddle

Influences: Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr. Dick Curless, David Allen Coe, Roger Miller, Conway Twitty, Billy Joe Shaver, Mickey Newbury, Johnny Paycheck, Charlie Rich, Kris Kristofferson, Tom T. Hall, Don Williams, Steve Young, Gary Stewart, Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, John Conlee, The list goes on...
Sounds Like: Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, ya know, REAL OUTLAW COUNTRY.. not that neo-outlaw shite like Toby Keith..
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We’re back!

Hello friends! ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Well, it's been quite some time since the Offenders have played an official show in ..:namespace prefix =...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:40:00 PST

SEATTLE - Catch us Friday 1/19(oops)!!

We're headin yer way, to Jules Maes!! Gather up all your country-lovin friends because this is gonna be one hell of a show. It's more REAL-country than you can poke a stick at! ...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:22:00 PST

Ponderosa Show Secret Code!!

If'n you're coming out to our shows at the Ponderosa, Tell em: "I'm With The BAND!" and you get $3 bucks off the door!! ...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:11:00 PST

Because we care about your habit - show reduced to $3

Hey we reduced the cover at Biddy's to $3, we still get paid and you can afford to DRINK MORE, now that's what we call a win-win situation!We care about your wallet and your habit! Come spend yo...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:45:00 PST

Offenders at Biddy's and Haggard Trivia

Hey All, Come on down to Biddy's for a full night of Old-School Outlaw Country! Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders Friday, August 18, 9ish. $5 Biddy McGraw's NE 60th & Glisan http://www...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:12:00 PST

Recall - Sat Show at Ponderosa is NOT FREE - $5

Recall - Saturday's Show is $5 Apparently there's a $5 cover for our show at Jubitz, luckily we're playing from 8pm-1am, which makes it a buck per hour! That's a bargain!! We still hope ...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:11:00 PST

this is just too funny, the apparition of the harmonica man appears!

he's missing a leg, and wearing rain gear, but see if you find the difference between these two photos, and not pee your pants, we nearly did. ...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:45:00 PST

Its a boy!

Well, our good ol Mohawk sportin bass player Chad proved for a second time in at least 3 years that he has had sex! As he and his lovely wife Juni ushered lil Jarvi (pronounced Yar-vee) into this worl...
Posted by Shawn Hawkins and the Offenders on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:12:00 PST