News and Announcements

Updated as of  05/31/2008

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May 31, 2008:

We just started selling our music on AmieStreet.com, and to kick things off they are giving our fans $5 to download our music.

All you have to do is click on the link below to get $5 to download our music.

Just click here and you'll be all set!


May 8, 2008:

American Hawk tee shirts have arrived. Ladies Only (sorry guys) !   $15.00/ea. available at all performances.


April 24, 2008:

Come out to our May 3rd gig at The Washington Crossing Inn, where we'll be giving away a pair of Phillies tickets to the winner of the monthly dance contest.


November 20, 2007:

American Hawk's CD Americana Brew
is now available on iTunes for download or purchase.

or You can also purchase a copy at all AH performances!


November 10, 2007:

American Hawk's CD Americana Brew
is now available on cdbaby.com for download or purchase.
 

You can also purchase a copy at all AH performances!


April 25, 2006:

American Hawk is in the semi-finals of Philly's 102.9 WMGK classic rock house band contest!  We will be at:

 Kildare's Irish Pub
509-511 South 2nd Street,
 Phila, PA

on Thursday August 9. Starting time is 7:30PM with 3 other bands to battle it out.  Each band will play 4 songs each.

The order the bands will play in will be determined the night of the contest.   --- We’d love to see you at Kildare’s !!!


April 25, 2006:

American Hawk would like to announce our new bassist/vocalist, Petey B.  He is a veteran of the New Jersey music scene and lives near the Jersey shore.

 Welcome Pete!


April 21, 2006:

American Hawk is heading into the studio, Retromedia Sound Studios in Red Bank, NJ, to record the new original, "The Sunset of Your Love", this week and it should be up on the website in a few weeks so you can give it a listen, Please check back and let us know what you think of it!!!


February 28, 2007:

On March 8th a Thursday night, Bob will be auditioning solo at:

"The Temperance House"

State Street in Newtown, PA.
6-7pm.
Phone: 215-860-9975.


 February 26, 2007:

We are happy to announce,  American Hawk now has 2 songs on Neil Young's "Living With War" "Songs Of The Times" website. 
 
Today, 2/26/07, "
Home of the Brave" (acoustic) debuts on the list at 1432 and "These Colors Are Mine"  is listed at 234 and has been on the list over 7 months.

Visit Neil's Living With War page  Congratulations Bob and AH !!!


February 16, 2007:

Now available: American Hawk stickers.  If you'd like one please ask any member of the band at one of our shows.


July 11, 2006:

We are very happy to announce American Hawk's song "These Colors Are Mine" has been selected as one of the "Songs Of The Times" posted on NEIL YOUNG's "Living With War" website.  Click here and check the listing to play the song.
 

Congratulations Bob and AH !!!


June 10, 2006:

We are glad to announce we added American Hawk's new song "High Tonight" to our "Songs" page, give it a listen


April 15, 2006:

American Hawk will be the opening for The Bellamy Brothers ("Let Your Love Flow") on:

Wednesday, August 30, 2006
The Commerce Bank Amphitheater Bensalem, Pa.

Please bring your lawn chairs, it's an outdoor park with lawn seating only.

Visit www.cbaevents.com for directions.
Tickets $10.

AH has added guitarist Chris Sheppard to their line-up for this concert!

AH will go on at 7pm and do 35 minutes of our original music with one or two covers. 


March 25, 2006:

American Hawk will be recording at Retromedia Sound Studios in Red Bank, NJ, this coming week. 

Our new song, "High Tonight" should be available on the website in a few weeks, so please check back to give it a listen!!!


October 7, 2005:

American Hawk
songwriter/guitarist Bob Rotondo for the second year in a row has been awarded a grant from the ASCAP awards plus program for the songs on "Americana Brew".

 


January 27, 2005:

We are happy to announce the American Hawk cd "Americana Brew" will be available for purchase at all our gigs for $10.00.


January 8, 2005:

We are happy to announce American Hawk with Gordon Wells on pedal steel guitar will be performing at the benefit event for the Christina S. Walsh Foundation on Sunday 2/20/2005 @ City Streets.

click here for more information about this event.


December 10, 2004:

Check out Brett Gash's impressions of American Hawk's songs off the Americana Brew cd on our new Review's page.  Brett is a well respected DJ and musicologist in the New Jersey music scene.


July 29, 2004:

American Hawk T-Shirts available!!!

We are happy to announce American Hawk T-shirts are available at all our gigs...
Shirts come in either XL or Medium and are priced at $10.00.  The shirt will feature the American Hawk logo.

Supplies are limited, so if you would like to purchase a shirt, please see us at one of our gigs.
 


July 05, 2004: (Updated 7/12/2004)

Announcing the track listing for American Hawk's debut CD Americana Brew due for release in August, 2004.  CD tracks( no particular order) will be:

  • Everything Here But You
  • The Way I Look
  • Long Way To Memphis (added to list)
  • Midnight Train
  • Back Home
  • The Weekend (Wore Me Out)
  • These Colors Are Mine
  • Lady Rose
  • Home of the Brave
  • Home of the Brave (acoustic)
  • Cajun Queen

Remember on Sunday August 15, 2004 from 3-5pm at Katmandu on the Trenton waterfront. American Hawk will be hosting a listening party for their new CD entitled "Americana Brew".  The band will play a short set with guest musicians.  Please note due to production issues, the CD will not be available for sale at the 8/15 listening party..


July 04, 2004:

Congratulations to Bob on being one of ASCAP's POPULAR AWARDS PANEL 2004 recipients for songwriting!!!


July 04, 2004

UPDATE: 

On 9/1/2004 American Hawk will be performing at on the "Good Morning America" set at ABC-TV Studios in Times Square, NYC for a Republican Party post-convention private party. Approx. time is 9pm-midnight. 


May 12, 2004

Sunday August 15, 2004 from 3-5pm at Katmandu on the Trenton waterfront. American Hawk will be hosting a listening party for their new CD entitled "Americana Brew".  The band will play a short set with guest musicians. The CD will be on sale.


April 19, 2004:

We are happy to announce American Hawk has taken flight.  American Hawk consists of Bob Rotondo on guitar, Steve Hodgin on bass, and Art Hinkelbein on drums.


April 17, 2004:

On 9/1/2004 American Hawk will be performing at ABC-TV Studios in NYC for a Republican Party post-convention private party. Approx. time is 9pm-midnight. 


April 1, 2004:

The Newtown Elementary Spring Chorus will perform "Home of the Brave" on Monday May 10, 2004 at the Newtown middle school, show time TBA.


March 16, 2004

Spend summer Saturday afternoon's listening to Bob with Steve and Artie while taking in the sun and sights on the Atlantic City Boardwalk at Caesar's!!! 

May 22 - 1:00 PM - 6:00PM
May 29th - Sept 18th 12:00 - 4:00PM.


February 14, 2004

The 5th & 6th grade chorus at Goodnoe Elementary school in Newtown, Pa. will perform Bob's song "Home of the Brave" at their spring concert in April 2004.


February 12, 2004

Look for American Hawk's live debut coming this summer! The band will be doing a mixture of Bob's original songs and a dose of southern rock, blues and rockabilly covers. Stay tuned for more info!

Watch for Bob's new 60's/Beatles inspired song "Every Girl's in Love" available for download soon...