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Hawksley Workman is not afraid to be strange. After over a decade in the business, this hyper-prolific, perpetually restless creative force continues to push the boundaries of experience and the heights of his successes well outside the comfort zone.
In fact, Hawksley Workman’s comfort zone is probably not all that comforting to most: it’s left of left field and nowhere near the beaten path. Call him a lone wolf, an odd duck, or a strange bird; just don’t call him ordinary. And don’t miss him live in the intimate Opera House at Meaford Hall Saturday, April 9.
After a five year hiatus from solo recordings Hawksley Workman returns to Meaford Hall, performing his latest album, Old Cheetah: an idiosyncratic collection of songs you would expect from this eclectic writer. Old Cheetahcovers as much stylistic ground as Hawksley: from a swirling nuclear fusion of cabaret theatricality, glam rock and wantonly pop musical elements comes this defiantly unbridled and exuberantly unclassifiable collection of songs. Hawksley Workman’s process is as close to spontaneous creative combustion as you can get without a permit; to paraphrase a famous quote, it might take just a few hours, but it also takes a lifetime.
Hawksley’s touring career has seen him play nearly a thousand shows in over 15 countries. He’s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris, as well as opening for heroes Morrissey, David Bowie, and The Cure. As an actor Workman has appeared in films such as Score, Hockey a Musical (he also wrote a portion of the music), Youkali Hotel, and Stormy Weather. Beyond his own solo work, Hawksley has written songs for many feted artists including legends Johnny Hallyday and Jane Birkin.
Hawksley Workman performs on April 9 at 8pm at Meaford Hall. Tickets are $40 and available online, in person or by calling 1.877.538.0463. Formore information on these and other Meaford Hall visit www.meafordhall.ca, call 1.877.538.0463 or drop by the box office at 12 Nelson St E.
