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Meredith Godreau is an American singer-songwriter performing under the pseudonym Gregory and the Hawk (the name being derived from her brother, Gregory, and his imaginary childhood hawk).
A native New Yorker with a captivating voice and a clear gift for songwriting, Meredith began playing both piano and violin from an early age, switching to guitar through high school and college. She began playing solo shows in small venues around New England, and made a few cds to hand out at shows which proved incredibly popular. Word spread fast, and the 2006 heyday of myspace added rocket fuel to the fire. When we talked with her about working together after the Southpaw show, we had no idea that her songs had already sold 15,000 copies, had not seen the 17 pages of cover versions on youtube, and had never been to one of her (more common) solo shows.
The name Gregory And The Hawk was conceived in 2003, initially devised to avoid her being perceived or pigeonholed as a female singer-songwriter (though, perhaps ironically, when pressed for a list of influences Meredith cites Nick Drake, Liz Phair, PJ Harvey). Meredith remained playing alone under that name for a few years, until she met Mike McGuire in New York in 2005. The two played live shows together for several months before teaming up with bassist Jeff Ratner and drummer Adam Christgau (both of New York band Paper And Sand). The four of them recorded the ‘Boats And Birds EP’, which they self-released in 2006.
A native New Yorker with a captivating voice and a clear gift for songwriting, Meredith began playing both piano and violin from an early age, switching to guitar through high school and college. She began playing solo shows in small venues around New England, and made a few cds to hand out at shows which proved incredibly popular. Word spread fast, and the 2006 heyday of myspace added rocket fuel to the fire. When we talked with her about working together after the Southpaw show, we had no idea that her songs had already sold 15,000 copies, had not seen the 17 pages of cover versions on youtube, and had never been to one of her (more common) solo shows.
The name Gregory And The Hawk was conceived in 2003, initially devised to avoid her being perceived or pigeonholed as a female singer-songwriter (though, perhaps ironically, when pressed for a list of influences Meredith cites Nick Drake, Liz Phair, PJ Harvey). Meredith remained playing alone under that name for a few years, until she met Mike McGuire in New York in 2005. The two played live shows together for several months before teaming up with bassist Jeff Ratner and drummer Adam Christgau (both of New York band Paper And Sand). The four of them recorded the ‘Boats And Birds EP’, which they self-released in 2006.
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reticentsmile wrote:
Simply amazing.
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Yourbiggestflan wrote:
Leche is great.
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captainyodel wrote:
beautiful <3
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jjlikesonions wrote:
i need Day & Age, and No Reply.
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Libellenarten wrote:
Little piece of ectasy. ♥
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coffradia wrote:
esta perra si que se la sabe!!
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KeithKokain wrote:
Meredith has the most sweet & gentle voice.
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v0xtheriot wrote:
every thanksgiving i have the urge to play "kill the turkey" on repeat
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Raizaiel wrote:
I just realized that I first listened to "Boats and Birds" when I was sixteen. EIGHT YEARS AGO. ON DIZZLER. "Bad Habit" is currently my favourite.
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lerry1234 wrote:
Very good.
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grade1ne wrote:
Astounding!
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JudasChrist wrote:
guilty pleasure.
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p-each wrote:
the songs seem all the same. [2] I still like them, though. Idk.
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symphonyof wrote:
whatever happened to "Tin Can Ride"? It's not on the "Leche" album on iTunes. It is my all time favorite song of hers! actually all time favorite of any song i have listened too.
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SailorJess wrote:
does anyone have bob the album? i can't find it anywhere. it's driving me crazy. i need it.
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clindsay107 wrote:
Wild West not the top played song? ISHYGDDT
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beachteach190 wrote:
obsessed.
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symphonyof wrote:
i'm in love with meredith!
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shanastrawberry wrote:
:)
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caiocapela wrote:
delicinha de ouvir.
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22 Aug 2011 | from www.gregoryandthehawk.com/
Pleased to announce a special online fundraising show for
EveryoneIsGay.com coming up this Thursday August 25 at 8pm EST/5pm
PST. Double bill with Doris Cellar of Freelance Whales.
You can buy tickets here:
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