The Hawtsies have been hitting the road and lighting up their hometown of New Orleans in support of their debut album, Nine Lives. Their sound is a vibrant homage to classic rock and roll and New Orleans R&B of the 1950s and ’60s, infused with a splash of ’70s glam in the vein of the New York Dolls and the sharp-edged attitude of Elvis Costello’s Get Happy!! era.

After honing their sound onstage, the band entered Esplanade Studios in New Orleans to record their debut Nine Lives with producer Misha Kachkachishvili, a Grammy winner for his work on Jon Batiste’s acclaimed album We Are. To enrich the recordings, they brought in seasoned players David Torkanowsky (Hammond B3 organ, piano, keyboards/synths) and Brad Walker (alto and baritone sax), adding layers of grit, grease, and groove to the album’s already dynamic arrangements.

Onstage, the Hawtsies deliver an electrifying experience that consistently gets audiences moving. Their high-energy performances capture the spirit of New Orleans—joyful, soulful, and impossible to resist.

The past year has been especially busy for the band. Serving as musical ambassadors for their city, they’ve performed at Nashville’s AmericanaFest and the Pabst Blue Ribbon–sponsored Pabstolutely festival in Ohio. No matter where they go, the Hawtsies bring the party with them, spreading the infectious sound of New Orleans rock and roll.

Like their hometown, the Hawtsies are true good-time professionals.

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