Hawksley Workman Tickets

If I were a martian (remember when we thought there might be sentient life on Mars) and I zipped down in my flying machine to survey the state of popular music on Planet Earth, I might think the planet was ripe for takeover based on the inanity of the current offerings. Not so if I landed in the middle of a Hawksley Workman concert. His musicianship, his banter, his lyrics are just so damn intelligent and multi-layered I struggle for comparisons (I'm thinking Kandinsky, a painter, rather than a musician as the best point of reference). However, instead of labeling, it's more fun just to recognize the influences (try to imagine a song that throws Prince and Cheap Trick into the mix) and leave Hawksley to be himself-- as if he could be anything else. And the bonus: through his music, his lyrics, his demeanor, he simply comes across as a genuinely decent human being with a sincerity of belief in the goodness of people and the ability of love to transcend the vacuousness of modernity. Sure there is a good dose of irony thrown in (as seen in his reflections on the success of 16 year-old pop stars) , but he appears neither cynical or bitter. I can't fail to mention the terrific musicians in his band that complement and bring his compositions alive. He gives them the due they deserve and one gets the sense that there is true collaboration as they build the sound that is uniquely Hawksley Workman.

Hawksley gave us a good show with a 4 piece encore that was amazing! The only downside to my whole night was the Ottawa crowd. I've never been 'shhhhd' at a concert before. Everyone was quiet and unenergetic. If you ever go see Hawksley I really suggest you go to a different venue than the Bronson Center (Preferably in another city). Sorry for the crowd Hawksley, I really hope you come back anyway. Next time you should check out Zaphod's or Barrymore, you'll attract a better crowd.

Great musician but he's letting himself go. Loved his enthusiasm and appreciation for the audience.

Hawksley and his band are insanely talented musicians, and brought both amazing virtuosity and variety to their 2 and a half hour set Saturday night. A long way from his accountic performances at the WFF, but fabulous. His famous hilarious and insightful stage patter was fully intact. However, (never thought I'd say this, after just buying a new bass amp myself with 7 times the power of my old one, but...) just too darn loud!

This was the first time that I was seeing him with a band. I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew absolutely nothing that he played, yet everything they played was awesome. Every song was full of surprises, be they unusual time changes, musical passages or vocal stylings. The band was rounded out by a drummer, keyboardist/vocoderist, violinist/percussionist and a bass player. Songs ranged from gentle, acoustic numbers, with quirky parts, to full-on pummelling rock. They played some tunes that stretched out into jams, including one in which Workman migrated over to the drum kit, while the drummer played Workman's electric guitar. I love having a sense of discovery when I come across something that I am not familiar with, that hits the spot. That pretty much sums up everything in this concert.

This show was so bad, it's nearly impossible to talk about *all* the details that led me to walk out. First of all, I am a big Hawksley fan. I've been following/supporting him since his first album came out - and I've seen his EVERY show in Winnipeg. I've even traveled to Brandon and Calgary to see him preform. This show was so cacophonous, I could barely make out his lovely singing - his most endearing trait, second only to his mostly-magnificent songwriting. The show was over produced, and forced in a very bad way and the 5 minute violin solo was absolutely horrifying. The crowd talked through most of his songs and the vibe of the Burt was lacking general interest in the show. Hoards of people kept getting up for beers which was extremely distracting. The only saving graces of the show were Hawksley's lovely stories, which, I'm sure we all waited for with eager hearts. And, Mr. Lonely's dance sequences and 80s style synthing. Also, the drums were a nice addition to the Future Language of Slaves. All in all, it was a pretty bad show, but one things for sure, it's nice that he added a bunch of newer songs to his performance repertoire because as much as I love Striptease and Paper Shoes, there's only so many way he can make it original again.

Hawksley always delivers! He is a very talented artist who takes the time to engage the audience and draw them in. Unfortunately the acoustics at The Burt aren't great, but the boys did their best to ensure the entire audience got what they came for. The only downfall of the concert was the group of audience members who decided to have a full voice conversation during the show. If you want to discuss last night's hockey game, sit in your basement with a case of beer and leave the rest of us with theatre etiquette to enjoy the show!

musicianship- variety- new tunes- rocking the place out- sweet ballads- Mr. Lonely and three other fine musicians- songs with three drummers going at once And his precious voice and talent delivered with blazing confidence and humanity. I love this guy

Hawksley Workman continuously puts on the best performances i've ever seen.

I have never been disapointed after a hawksley Workman Show! Everytime I am blown away by how talented he is and how he just grabs the crowds attention. I just wish he could come to saskatoon more offten. LOVE!!

I've never been moved to tears at a rock show before. Enough said.

Hawksley never dissappoints. He came with the new and old and I for one thought he did great. The opening act was enjoyable. It's always nice to know local Canadian talent is appreciated. I can't wait for his next show in Calgary!

Hawksley was awesome and i wanna go to see hm again. I'd recommend it to annyone

Hawksley Workman never fails to put on a fantastic concert! The concert started with a piano montage of a bunch of Hawksley Workman songs - absolutely amazing!! The stories/chatting between songs is always funny and makes for a great show; it's not just watching a band play, it's watching a performance. The band is phenomenal and the vocals are even better than on the CDs. I can't believe how talented the musicians are. With so many songs from all of the CDs to choose from, I was worried that they would miss my favorites, but with a super long set list (they did 2 encores) many of the hits and classic Hawksley songs were played. Surprising, the Jack Singer Concert Hall made for the perfect venue, with amazing sound and strikingly simple stage set-up. I can't wait until the next Hawksley show!!

My g/f and I are huge Hawksley fans, but were very disappointed in the concert. It was the first time that I have ever seen the entire place sitting in their chairs for the whole performance! (except for the 10min encore...) He had an opportunity to rock the place, but refused to play any of his high energy songs like "Is This What You Call Love," "When You Gonna Flower," and "Striptease." People were literaly sleeping in the back (including my g/f). So sad.

Here's one unique individual. No formulas, just creativity from the heart. Like a Picasso, sometimes disturbing, sometimes beautiful, but always genius. Jack Singer was the perfect venue as he likes to play from the softest voice and quietest guitar to wall shaking thunder - and nothing was missed or distorted. Except perhaps clarity of the words when all instruments were full volume. I would definitely recommend seeing his band live - it really adds to the pleasure of listening to his albums after.

Starting with Mr. Lonely's opening overture the group continued to deliver a very personal and enlightening concert. Mr. Lonely, you ought to record that one! Despite being stricken by some kind of bug - not a baby mosquito, Hawksley was very upbeat, animated and energized. The personal passion these guys have for their music is inspiring, so for even the "Hawksley" uneducated listener, he makes it easy to embrace their music. As per usual, and I have seen him a lot, his range and variety and style were very entertaining, giving us a whole bunch of new work, sprinkled with a few old favourites. Real value for the money! Way to go!

Hawksley Workman put on yet another amazing show last night here in Banff. It is my second time seeing him live and I would go again in a heartbeat and recommend other people see him live worth every penny

this is the fourth time I've seen Hawksley. he is a great performer and hilarious to watch. He is goofy and has lots of fun. I took my mom with me this time, and she loved it. She thought he was so funny and loved his little stories he tells in between songs. He played alot of songs from his new albums, which I am now looking forward to getting.

hawksley workman is amazing! he blows me away! what an incredible, underrated artist! he's on my annual artist list and i highly recommend you put him on yours too!