Biography

DECHEN HAWK

"Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender" - Bryan Beller — Dethklok

Dechen Hawk is a Denver based musician who creates gritty throwback funk, soul and mid-90s inspired R&B with a contemporary feel.

Dechen Hawk has been writing, recording, and performing for thirty years. He has shared the stage with Leon Russell, Martin Sexton, Bruce Hornsby, The New Master Sounds, Emily King, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, members of Lettuce, Thievery Corporation, The Motet, Big Gigantic, Juno What?!, The Kyle Hollingsworth Band and many more. His music has been featured on Chris K's Colorado Playlist - the most widely distributed and heard, locally produced, independent music program in the state, heard on over 20 FM frequencies.

Currently Dechen Hawk is in the studio working on his next album and performing live at festivals and venues as Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad backed by local all-star Denver supergroup Lit Society.

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Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad Live At The Modern Jazz And Soul Fest At Roots Music Project

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All songs written by Dechen Hawk Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Luke Fisher Album Cover Photo by Robert Mann Album Cover Design by Dechen Hawk

Dechen Hawk - Synth Bass/Keys/Vocals Eric Imbronciano - Drums Caton Sollenberger - Electric Guitar Nate Miller - Saxophone/Trumpet

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Child Of The Wind 4:34
Child Of The Wind
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Drug Of Choice 5:06
Drug Of Choice
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Free To Love You 4:47
Free To Love You
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Lady Divine 5:36
Lady Divine
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Haven't You Heard 6:54
Haven't You Heard
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Lost in Line 4:35
Lost in Line
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Night 5:36
Night
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Dechen Hawk - City

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Dechen Hawk - Guitar

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Dechen Hawk - Live

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Dechen Hawk - Piano

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Press Quotes

“Songwriter with an edge”

— INDY Week

“One impression you get from Hawk is that generosity is not just a courtesy; it’s a business plan.” - P.J. Nutting

— Boulder Weekly

“Just wait ‘till you see him live. Hawk’s delivery on stage speaks volumes about his character and approach to music. His voice is soothing and gentle. Soft spoken, light vocals resonating bliss within layers of heavier, upbeat percussion. Regardless of genre, Hawk’s inflection settles like Wonder’s before bed, humble and comforting. So pour some wine. Flip the switch. And succumb to the bliss of Hawk’s voice, sensually vibrating your eardrums.” - Scott Rowland

— ALOC Media

“Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender.” - Bryan Beller

— Dethklok

“We could all use a breath of fresh melody. A dip in the 90s neo-soul as a reminder of the surreality of a calm voice in rhythm with the funkiest, heaviest moments of existence. Hawk’s presence stands as a testament that no matter how complicated life gets, there’s always a new piece full of life, full of vigor yet, gently grounded. If you’re an enthusiast moved by the movement, it’s about time to tune in. It’s time to listen to the rhythm of your heart and discover what moves you, what feelings you need to work through, what makes your insides yearn in this moment. Because Hawk may be the purveyor of passion you’ve been searching for.” - Scott Rowland

— ALOC Media

“The shrillness of Hawk's call pierces the state of unawareness and asks you to speak the truth.” - Asia Wong

— Elephant Journal

“...multi-instrumentalist Dechen Hawk['s]... soulful music is strikingly similar to “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” and other remarkable Buckley tunes.” - Adam Perry

— Boulder Weekly

“...I knew he was a bad cat when he hopped up on stage from the audience instead of the traditional backstage entrance..., his vocals rivaling Jason Mraz[.]... it was a highlight of the night on the big stage.” - Mary Panton

— Elephant Journal

Notable Achievements

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad performed at the 1st Annual Boulder Roots Music Fest in downtown Boulder, CO in October of 2026

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad performed at the 1st Annual Jazz & Soul Fest at Roots Music Project in Boulder, CO in April of 2025

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk shared the stage with an all-star band including members of Lettuce & Thievery Corporation at Cervantes' Other Side in May of 2024

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed with his band at FoCoMx (which has garnered national attention and earned the unofficial title of “The Biggest Little Festival in America.") in Fort Collins, CO in April of 2024

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed solo at WWMS in Longmont, CO in January of 2024

RADIO FEATURE

Dechen Hawk's singles 'FOMO' & 'I Want you Around' have been featured on Chris K's Colorado Playlist - the most widely distributed and heard, locally produced, independent music program in the state, heard on over 20FM frequencies.

Festival Performance

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Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed at the Boulder International Film Festival in Boulder, CO in March of 2020

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed at the Underground Music Showcase in Denver, CO in July of 2019

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed at the Adventure Film Festival in Boulder, CO in October of 2018

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed at ARISE music festival in Loveland, CO in August of 2017

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed as one of the headliners at Bohemian Nights at New West Fest in Fort Collins, CO in August of 2016

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk's Jus Sayin shared the stage with Emily King at The Fox Theatre in February of 2016

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk's Jus Sayin shared the stage with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom in June of 2016

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk shared the stage with Martin Sexton at The Aggie Theatre in October of 2015

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk's Jus Sayin shared the stage with members of The Motet, Big Gigantic, Juno What?!, and The Kyle Hollingsworth Band at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom in August of 2015

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk's Jus Sayin shared the stage with The New Master Sounds at The Aggie Theatre in May of 2015

Festival Performance

Dechen Hawk performed at FoCoMx (which has garnered national attention and earned the unofficial title of “The Biggest Little Festival in America.") in Fort Collins, CO in April of 2015

SHARING THE STAGE

Dechen Hawk shared the stage with Leon Russell at The Belly Up in Aspen in May of 2009

Songwriter Finalist

Dechen Hawk performed as a finalist at the 2006 NCSC North Carolina Songwriters Contest

Biography

featured Tracks

Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad Live At The Modern Jazz And Soul Fest At Roots Music Project

Dechen Hawk

Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad Live At The Modern Jazz And Soul Fest At Roots Music Project

featured Videos

Promo photos

Dechen Hawk - City

Dechen Hawk - Guitar

Dechen Hawk - Live

Dechen Hawk - Piano

Press Quotes

Notable Achievements

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

SHARING THE STAGE

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

RADIO FEATURE

Festival Performance

20 Social Entrepreneurs to watch in 2020

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

Festival Performance

SHARING THE STAGE

SHARING THE STAGE

SHARING THE STAGE

SHARING THE STAGE

SHARING THE STAGE

Festival Performance

SHARING THE STAGE

Songwriter Finalist

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