Odd John Hawkins is an instrumental Jam band with flourishes of Rock, Jazz & Blues.
ABOUT
Odd John Hawkins debuted on November 15, 2014.
The band's blend of rock, blues, jazz and many other styles is hard to classify, but always marked with a deep groove and fearless sense of improvisation.
Formed by Ruly and Gaby, both who have played together for over 18 years in the band ONGO. After playing with Pablo Rivas in the band Similar, the trio knew they had something there and the journey began. Shortly after they released their debut cd. Now, with the addition of Jose Ruiz, who has been playing on and off with both Gaby and Ruly for more than 10 years the band has come together as a solid jam machine. They are putting the final touches to their second album which they hope to release this June.
The Oddities are:
Gaby Vidal ~ Guitar and Loops
Veteran Guitarist in the Puertorican rock scene. Studied at Berklee College of Music.
His influences are: Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, Robert Fripp, Trey Anastacio, Steve Morse, Mike Campbell, Jimmy Herring, etc.
Bands: Spanish Fly, ONGO, Icaro Azul, Similar, Trili, Bando, Vy
Ruly Kuan ~ Chapman Stick & Bass
Veteran Bassist and Stickist of the Puertorican Rock scene. Studied Music at the University of Puerto Rico.
Influences: Geezer Butler, Lemmy, Steve Harris, Tony Levin, Emmett Chapman, Trey Gunn, Charlie Hunter, etc.
Bands: Mattador, Stone Sutura, Golpe Justo, Duel of Fate, ONGO, Similar, Clarias
Jose Ruiz ~ Drums & Percussion
Veteran Drummer in the Puertorican music scene. Attended Musicians Institute in 1990 and studied with Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Casey Scheuerell, Matt Laug, Dave Beyer, Chuck Flores and Efrain Toro. At graduation he was awarded the “Best Hand Technique Award” sponsored by Sabian Cymbals. In 1993 he started working with Ednita Nazario and has been her drummer ever since.
His credits include everyone from Ednita Nazario to ONGO...