Hawk And Steel

Hawk & Steel are a Canadian alt-country/indie rock band who fuse Americana textures with expansive, rugged tones from the West Coast of British Columbia. Formed in Victoria in the early 2010s, the group quickly gained momentum for their honest songwriting and thunderous, emotionally charged performances. Frequent gigging quickly earned Hawk & Steel a reputation as dive-bar warriors and festival standouts, sharing the stage with acts like Beth Orton, The Wooden Sky, Altameda, The Skydiggers, and Old Man Leudeke. After stepping away in 2017 for a near decade-long hiatus, the band has returned recharged with their first new music in more than a decade. Their third full-length album “Ain’t Never Movin’ On”, marks a new chapter. Featuring ten new songs, Hawk & Steel captures the restless spirit of their earlier work with a deeper, more reflective edge and mature voice. On “Ain’t Never Movin’ On’”, the band blends twang-soaked guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective lyricism to carve out a distinct voice that feels both nostalgic and urgent. Their songs lean into themes of reflection, change, and emotional honesty. Longtime band members Peter Gardner (Vocals, Guitar), Ian Johnson (Guitar), and Rob “Bobby” Walsh (Bass) are joined by a new face on drums, Rob Phillips. It features collaborations with longstanding pedal steel player Marc Jenkins, as well as keyboardist Hugh Mackie, Saxophonist Andrew Greenwood, and vocalist Charlotte McGee.