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James Combs and Erin Shawn Hawkins are the heart of Great Willow. With an affinity for the Laurel Canyon sound of yesteryear as well as a forward looking perspective, the LA band has captured the attention of Americana fans and radio everywhere. Their ambitious and critically acclaimed debut album “Find Yourself In Los Angeles” was called “an incredible addition to any Americana library” by Americana bible NO DEPRESSION and “the new sound of the West Coast” by Americana UK. Great Willow has released several singles, including a collaborative song with Americana legends I See Hawks In LA (“Radio Keeps Me On The Ground”), that received extensive airplay in the UK and the US. “My Mystery” and “Only Two Ways” feature cover art by western painter R.C. Hawkins, who just happens to be Erin’s dad.
“The perfectly combined voices of James Combs and Erin Hawkins is the stuff legends are made of … an incredible addition to any Americana library.”
NO DEPRESSION
“I LOVE THIS SONG - it’s called 'Together Again' and it is exactly what it sounds like. It’s about people getting together, hanging out, and getting ready for our lives post-pandemic.”
88.5FM DJ NIC HARCOURT on The Nine O'Clock News
“Perfect harmony. Excellent… the new sound of the West Coast.”
AMERICANA UK
(Great Willow’s collaborative single with I See Hawks In LA) “Radio Keeps Me On The Ground” is soothing nerve tonic for those unsettled by the viral plague currently re-writing human reality. With an irresistable melody and close harmonies, the song is a powerful dose of communal hippie optimism that couldn’t be more welcome during one fuck of a hellish bummer.
MICHAEL SIMMONS, MOJO, LA Weekly
"Love James Combs. He's one of those singer/songwriter/musicians who should have spent his entire career at the top of the charts."
PENELOPE SPHEERIS, DIRECTOR, “THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION” “WAYNE’S WORLD”
"In these days of chaos and endless distractions, they bring the substance of timeless, finely crafted, tuneful songs. James Combs is a musical force of nature who injects every song with genuine joy. Erin Hawkins paints these poignant melodies with luminous harmonies, creating a sound of hope that's good for the soul. When they sing “Love will finally find you, by and by,” you believe it, because it’s real. Long live Great Willow, song champions."
PAUL ZOLLO, Author, Songwriters On Songwriting
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UPCOMING SHOWS
Sunday, June 4, 2023
James and Erin return for a full afternoon of originals and cover songs at NABU WINERY to belatedly celebrate the release of our single My Mystery/Only Two Ways.
PAST SHOWS
Wednesday, July 10
Americana Music Nights at Mr. T’s Highland Park Bowl with the excellent GWENDOLYN and BOB WOODRUFF (8:30pm, 5621 N. Figueroa, LA.) Free.
Friday, July 12
at the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center with our pal PAUL ZOLLO and SAUL GUITAREZ (7pm, 19130 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, $5 donation)
September 9, Sunday, 11am-2pm
KCSN DJ GARY CALAMAR'S MIMOSA MUSIC SERIES, Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA with ROSCO and ETTA (Maia Sharp & Anna Shulze).
September 25, Tuesday
Larchmont Charter School Benefit concert, Hollywood
October 20, Saturday
SECRET BOWL MUSIC SERIES HOUSE CONCERT, Beachwood Canyon Private
residence
October 27, Saturday
HOTEL CAFE, Arthur Autumn album release concert, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
July 22
Sunday, 12p,-8pm Love Street Festival, Laurel Canyon, with members of legenedary
bands The Doors, The Monkees, The Mamas and Papas, Love and more!
July 8
Sunday, KCSN Live Stage, 12pm 6220 Topanga Canyon Blvd 91367 Woodland Hills, CA
June 19, Tuesday
LA Music Critic Award winners showcase. The Mint LA. Great Willow perform with Pi Jacobs, Ted Russell Kamp, Cindy Alexander and more. 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90035
June 2, Saturday
Secret Bowl Music Series House Concert in Beachwood Canyon (write for address/details - laurelcanonLA @gmail.com)
May 18, Friday
Great Willow Acoustic at Odd Nights at the Autry Museum, 8pm. 4700 Western Heritage Way, - Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027
May 8, Tuesday
Flower Moon Records "Friends and Family Volume 1" compilation release party, Resident, DTLA. Great Willow perform along with Maria Taylor, Louis Schefano, Nike Freitas and more!
April 4, Wednesday, 9pm. JAMES COMBS SOLO
James plays a solo set of all new songs to celebrate the launch of Great Willow's week long run on Andras Jones' fantastic Radio8Ball podcast! Lot 1, 1533 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles.
March 21,Wednesday, Radio 8 Ball taping
James and Erin join Andras Jones for a taping of his musical oracle podcast, Radio 8 Ball. (previous guests have included John Doe, Inara George, Viggo Mortensen, Allen Toussaint, John C Reilly and many more.) Show will air the week of April 3.
April 4, Wednesday, RADIO8BALL
James and Erin are guests for a week long run on Andras Jones' Radio8Ball podcast. Guests seeking cosmic answers from Great Willow's songs include "Songwriters on Songwriting" author Paul Zollo, KCRW DJ Gary Calamar, rock auteur Willie Wisely, Canyon rock masters I See Hawks In LA's Paul Lacques and Victoria Jacobs, actor Kate Arvin,and screenwriter Jamie Mayer with boy wonder Sander Combs. Listen here: www.radio8ball.com
MARCH 23, Friday,7:30pm
GREAT WILLOW join canyon rock legends I SEE HAWKS IN LA in performance at The Coffee Galley Backstage, 2025 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 9100
December 14, Thursday, 9pm
Great Willow live with Louise Goffin and Marjorie Fair. Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
September 30, Saturday, 5pm
“Find Yourself In Los Angeles” Album Release Party - with I See Hawks In LA - Secret Bowl Music Series (6102 Dorcas Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068)
October 22, Sunday, 11 am
KCRW DJ Gary Calamar’s Mimosa Music Series with Paul Kelly. Federal Bar,5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
October 30, Monday, 12 noon
KCSN Stage At The Village at Westfield, Topanga
August 10, Thursday
The Cinema Bar, Culver City w Thee Holy Brothers, 9 pm
3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
August 6,
The Pop Hop Books,
Lyrics as Poetry book release party
reading & concert 5-7 pm
5002 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042