Hawkeye Herman

“One of America’s finest acoustic guitarists and blues educators.” - Cascade Blues Association

With over 40 years of performing experience, Michael “Hawkeye” Herman personifies the range of possibilities in blues and folk music. His dynamic blues guitar playing and vocal abilities have won him a faithful following and he leads a very active touring schedule of performances at festivals, concerts, school programs and educational workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. His original music has been included in video dramas and documentaries and in four hit theatrical productions. “Everyday Living,” Hawkeye’s first nationally released album from 1987, now reissued on CD, features blues giants Charles Brown and “Cool Papa” Sadler, and established the demand for his now longstanding festival and concert touring. His latest recordings, “Blues Alive!,” “It’s All Blues To Me,” and “Hawkeye Live In Concert” (DVD) have been greeted with rave reviews. Hawkeye’s journalistic efforts have been published in numerous national and regional blues and music-related periodicals. In 1998 he was the recipient of the Blues Foundation’s “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award for achievement in education. He served on the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation for six years. Hawkeye was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2004. In September of 2005, Hawkeye composed, at the request of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), “Katrina, Oh Katrina (Hurricane Blues),” detailing the hurricane disaster on the Gulf Coast. The song was aired to over 7 million listeners on BBC Radio news’ “Today” program. He is the co-founder of the Rogue Valley Blues Festival, Ashland, OR. This musician has definitely carved out a spot for himself in the contemporary acoustic blues/folk field, and has earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished artists in the genre. Enthusiastic audiences have come to know and appreciate Hawkeye’s talent, dedication, and captivating performances. www.HawkeyeHerman.com