The Hilary Hawke Band
Expect sparkling banjo lines, soaring fiddle melodies, intricate guitar textures, warm three-part harmonies, and songs that celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of making music together.
The Hilary Hawke Band delivers a dynamic, expressive performance rooted in tradition and driven by adventurous musicality.
Formed in 2022, the trio features versatile banjoist Hilary Hawke, acclaimed guitarist Ross Martin, and rising fiddle innovator Camille Howes. They weave improvisation, original songwriting, bluegrass and old-time into a sound that is fresh, fearless, and deeply expressive.
Every show becomes its own journey: spontaneous, spirited, and unforgettable.
The band just released their debut album, Lift Up This Old World, in July 2025 on Adhyaropa Records—and it's already earning critical acclaim. Rooted in the rich traditions of bluegrass and old-time music, the album features ten original tracks that explore themes of resilience, hope, acceptance, and heartfelt emotion. From foot-stomping tunes to soul-stirring ballads, this collection invites listeners to trust their journey and connect deeply through both time-honored sounds and fresh, authentic songwriting.
FOR ALL BOOKINGS: hilaryhawkebookings@gmail.com
“The group has a synchronicity and dynamism that is undeniably addictive and have been garnering attention for their arrangements, entertaining live shows and virtuosity”—TimeOut NY
Streaming Music
Videos
Hilary Hawke-NYC Waltz (New Single)
The Hilary Hawke band sizzler reel
Hilary Hawke — All I’ve Ever Known (Single)
Live Performances—Videos
Education & Outreach
All three members of the band have an active private teaching studio. Hilary is also the professor of Bluegrass Music at Columbia University.
Some of the camps they’ve been teaching at recently are:
Creative Strings Workshop, August Heritage Center, The Ashokan Center, Banjo Camp North, Steve Kaufman Kamp, Grand Targhee Bluegrass camps, Northern Lights bluegrass camp, Sorefingers, Great Lakes Music Camp and they are continually seeking new opportunities to share the rich history and joyful spirit of traditional music with audiences of all ages.