Cavashawn

about

Growing up as childhood friends in Ohio, the members of Cavashawn were exposed to the thrill of small-time success at an early age. Then described by The Cincinnati Enquirer as the city's "teen icons", they quickly gained local notoriety as their band scored slots opening for Jason Mraz, John Mayer, and Edwin McCain while still in high school. Into college these pals stuck it out, living together at Miami University of Ohio while branching out first regionally and then nationally under the name "Marking Twain". In the summer of 2007 the group made the move north to Chicago, determined to continue their lives as musicians together. Now 21 and 22 with years of experience under their belt, a large loyal fan-base across the Midwest and a team of top industry professionals backing the band, Cavashawn is quickly gaining a reputation as a buzz band with true career potential. "We didn't grow up in LA," says primary songwriter and singer Scott Salmon. "We have never had a choice but to make our own breaks." A strong Midwestern work ethic has undoubtedly played a significant role in Cavashawn's success. The band has tirelessly booked themselves hundreds of shows across the U.S. over the past 2 years, from great cities like New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia to the most humble of college towns in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Indiana. All while full-time students, Salmon and crew also managed to write and demo almost 100 songs. As a songwriter, Salmon manages to balance pop sensibilit