Christopher Hawley makes music in major metropolises, ski towns, artist communities, and beach and college towns all over the world, solo acoustic and with his band, the Rollers. Elements of Little Feat, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Duane Allman, and Andres Segovia abound. The Christopher Hawley Rollers have played everywhere from LA’s Greek Theatre to the local dive bar in your hometown, having toured internationally for the last ten years, and you've seen the band and heard the music on a national commercial and on numerous films and TV shows.
“You have some truly great music going on.”
- BILL PAYNE, LITTLE FEAT
“certain versatility in every CHR song that allows for diverse interpretations by varying ensembles”
“his unique brand of genuine, organic musical expression is a mishmash of vivid fretwork, approachable songwriting, thumping bass, and percussion that truly shines on his latest effort, The Roots of the Tree”
“Tracks like "My Friends and Me", and "Bank Robbing Man" exhibit a bubbly harmony of rhythm and melody that inspire a little extra lift on the soles.”
-Santa Monica College Corsair
“As a half moon rose over The Greek Theatre, revelers found themselves
unwinding to the tunes of the Christopher Hawley Rollers. Warming them
up with songs like "Dance All Day," LA locals the Christopher Hawley
Rollers know how to show their audience an easy goin' good time, and
served as a perfect appetizer to the evening. The CHRs are a cross between the Grateful Dead and a friendly cowboy
you would meet roaming the great out there. With catchy tunes, an
array of instruments, and lyrics about, "...my friends and me," one
can't help but want to mosey around and dance. Christopher Hawley's
vocals are warm and inviting and provide just the way an evening of
music should begin.”
-HONEST TUNE
“playin’ crowd-pleasers ‘til sunrise and going home with enough money
in the pocket to come back next week
the Rollers’ style changes up considerably song to song, from reggae
to rock, folk, and gospel… stripped-down California Americana
The guest stars are impressive on the band’s third record and first
all-studio album, Comes Around Again, seeing Bill Payne of Little Feat
on keys and John Steward from the mighty Fishbone on drums.
…the furthest thing from pretense you’ll find”
-SKOPE MAG
“They play together well, in a tightly cohesive style while kicking up the boogie factor.”
“Songs are drizzled with the flavor of Eric Clapton's early solo work.”
“The sound quality on The Roots of the Tree is very good overall with the guitars and vocals coming through nicely.”
“This is a fun listen from start to finish, featuring some excellent guitar work with a laid back vibe. These are competent performances that can only come from a hard-working band that sound like they are having a good time.”
-Musictap.net
“He aspires to write songs that are fun to listen to and speak on a deeper level.”
“Christopher Hawley’s songs will bring the rain and end the drought. Well at least his song ‘Waiting for the Snow’ has been known to bring snow to tour stops in Colorado.”
“Each concert away from home brings new adventure, and each adventure brings new songs. A gifted musician and lyricist, Hawley captures the immensurable emotions of his exhilarating lifestyle and the shared experiences of the people he meets along the way.”
-Vail Daily
“roadwise songcraft” “rocking troubadour”
-Flag Live
“songs that have a real positive vibe and message…soundtrack-like or picturesque…evoke images…recapture the feeling or scene…”
-Deseret News
“…with soulful vocals and honest delivery”
-Herald Journal
