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The Color Gray

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meaty alt-rock songs—a mix of Soundgarden and STP for the modern man

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Hometown	Austin, TX
Genres	Rock, Alt. Rock
Band Members	Chris Hawkes
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member Chris Hawkes chrishawkesmusic@gmail.com 940-206-0696
# Years Experience Performing Live:	8
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	70
Market Draw:	Austin: 51-75
Venue History:	Stubbs - Austin, TX The Parish - Austin, TX Momo's Club - Austin, TX Hailey's - Denton, TX Curtain Club - Dallas, TX
Opener Experience:	Edgewater; Toadies
Similar Artists:	Toadies; Foo Fighters
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Control LP—2006

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The Color Gray is a trio based band around riff-rock songs written by solo artist and producer Chris Hawkes.

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Reached 5th in Best of Rock chart in 2015. In the top 20 for 13 weeks.

Reached 10th in Best of Rock chart in 2014. In the top 20 for 7 weeks.

Reached 5th in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 20 for 22 weeks.

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The Color Gray is a blend of edgy, straightforward rock and positive energy. The power trio conveys clear messages with a powerful sound created by driving guitars, melodic vocals and tight...

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On “Excuse the Need,” Chris Hawkes admits, “I’m freaking myself out.” Maybe it’s the rhythmic lunge of guitars and percussion, the distortion that singes every note. Maybe it’s Austin-based...