A note from Cherylann:
My name is Cherylann Hawk, born in Wheeling, WV, and raised in the country with horses, dogs, and music in the Ohio Valley, where I graduated from John Marshall High School and West Liberty State College. I've been performing since I was 5, beginning with church gatherings and talent shows, which lead to singing and writing country music in the 80's. After an 8 year break from performing, I began to find my own voice and style as I sang with many amazing singers and musicians while living in Pittsburgh, PA for 8 years until 2003 when I moved to Potter County, PA with my husband, Jeremiah. For about a year, we traveled with The Millbridge Brothers band, building log homes and making music along the way.
Since then, with our home base in Winchester, VA, I've been singing as an acoustic ensemble with Mark Willson playing ethereal acoustic guitar, Marty Rush laying down the rhythm on percussion, Anna Elder singing angelic back up vocals, and with other musical guests as well. I have had the occassional opportunity to enjoy practicing my harmony singing skills as well as singing lead vocals as a permanent part-time member of an incredible jam band from Pittsburgh called theCAUSE. I also get to play that same sort of role as a member of a jam band of friends from Elkins, WV called ZEN. Sometimes I even get up there on the stage all by myself to inspire and entertain whoever will listen. My biggest fan and inspiration is my daughter Cheyenne Autumn Mehl, born 2/11/05. She travels with me as often as circumstances allow, joining me on stage and on the radio as well now. She has brought a new joy to the music I make.
My songwriting style and voice have been described as being similar to some of my influences… Joni Mitchell, Alison Kraus, Alanis Morrisette, Sarah McLachlan, Karen Carpenter and many more. My guitar playing style, which is very rhythmic, flavored with pop, jazz, blues, folk, and country styles, is inspired by the sounds of Michael Hedges, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and many others.
I have recorded 3 CDs of my own songs in the past 10 years, one of which I am currently still sharing with my family, friends, and fans called LIVE @ Moondog’s. I am looking forward to recording my next CD, which is what I have in mind as I "practice" my songs while performing with my acoustic ensemble. Hopefully, that CD will be started later this year.
Where ever it is that I sing, I love the joy of making music with my friends and family. Music is a connection between us and with the divine. It brings us into the moment, and can create a sense of peace and belonging. It's a gift, a prayer, a meditation, an inspiration, a discipline, a skill, a link, a magnet, a reminder, and best of all, it's fun! I hope you enjoy the music that I make.
Cherylann & Cheyenne
Saturday Light Brigade Radio
singing "Hey Dogs"Lyrics by Daniel Mehl
Cherylann Hawk Live!
AcoustiCafe at Club Cafe
singing "Molding Starts"
