HAYwYRE
is a Roanoke area band that is a culmination of many years of hard work and a great number of happy accidents.  Joey Hopkins (vocals and guitars) has spent two decades involved in writing, producing and engineering original music.
 He has shared his energy and time in helping Neal Harth (vocals and guitars) discover his musical inclinations.  The musical and personal relationship between these two has been the mainstay for many musical endeavors..
   With the arrival of Greg Haynes (keyboards) and Mike Harth (bass), the music was provided with an unshaking beat and an ever unfolding beauty.  Greg is easily the most natural musician in the group; his keyboard technique lends a flowing, carefully crafted quality to the music, while Mike’s bass paints the bottom end with a steady hand.
     And now, with the addition of Jeff Boseman (drums & vocals) the HAYwYREconcept of music is completed. The rock steady beat from the hands and feet of this well-travelled rocker ( and some powerful vocals to boot ) drive the band into an energetic frenzy .
  HAYwYRE is more than just the name of a band – it is a way of life epitomized by a live show which is fun and energetic with smooth sounds ranging from country and pop rock to jazz fringed progressive. All original-all completelyHAYWYRE !


HAYwYRE 's first C D called "Evolution of Passion" includes vocals from Karen Faustand features the stunt drumming of Beau Hooker whose help on this web page has  been invaluable to say the least. The C D was recorded during  the Fall of 1997 and was released in January 1998.
2000 will hopefully be a big year for the band  and its new drummer jeff boseman, as it tries to find its audience with a number of Live Dates and a second C D . More information on the C D , Live music and other obscure studio plans can be found from the Main Page.

 SO :
''OPEN YOUR EYES AND REALIZE THAT YOU CAN BE,  ANYTHING YOU CAN CONCEIVE''
"AND REALIZE THAT YOU CAN BE ALL"
''ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE''




the pieces are falling together....


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HAYWYRE's  'LIVE'  HISTORY
1.Saturday,May 17  1997  -  Stonewall Theatre - Clifton Forge ,Va
with Devine Heresy &Flatline!
First time out of the basement.

2.Sunday,June 18  1997  -  Restin ' South - Roanoke ,Va
fundraiser for vets.

3.Saturday,July 19   1997  -  Coffee Pot - Roanoke, Va
private party -
but hey it was thePot,dude.

4.Friday,October 31 1997 - Douthat Park Restaurant - Clifton Forge ,Va
1st Annual
"Gather the Ghouls"
Monster Mash.

5.Friday,November 28  1997 - Hollins Tavern - Hollins ,Va
with Hired Guns.

6&7.Wednesday,Dec.3  1997-  Full Moon Cafe & Confeddys - Roanoke,Va
open mic night -
sometimes you just need to get out.

8.Saturday,Dec. 13   1997  -  Smokey's - Vinton ,Va
Toys for Tots benefit
with Hired Guns.

9.Saturday,Feb. 28   1998   - O'Dell"s - Roanoke , Va
Thanks to all who came
to Our first full show.

10.Friday,March 6  1998   - Champs - Blacksburg , Va
Thanks to Joe Nazareth for
treating us right on a great night
and thanks to Steve,
our biggest fan of the evening !!!

11.Thursday, March 19  1998 - Belly Of the Beast - Salem , Va
With The Velveetas , 1st show with
Darnell Rose as drummer.

12.Friday, April 24 1998  - Coffee Pot - Roanoke , Va
This time was for real! Our thanks to Liz.

13.Saturday , June 6  1998  - CHILI PEPPERS - Roanoke , Va
This was our best show to date -
hope you didn't miss it ! )

14.Friday ,June 12  1998  - HOLLINS TAVERN -Hollins , Va
Our favorite back room to play in .

15.Saturday , June 13  1998 - CHAMPS - Blacksburg , Va
A great place to eat and drink -
just ask Darnell .
Sadly this was Karen Faust's and Darnell's last show with HAYWYRE

16.Saturday , Sept. 19  1998 - "Private Party" - Eagle Rock ,Va
cannons were going off as
 Jeff Boseman played for the
first time out with the new Haywyre lineup.

17.Saturday, October 3  1998 - "Private Party" - Vinton , Va
Thanks to Wood"s Heating for a great night

18.Friday, October 16   1998 - HOLLINS TAVERN - Hollins , Va
Hats off to all the enthusiastic fans
who showed up.

19.Saturday, October 31 1998 - Douthat Park Restraunt - Clifton Forge ,Va
2nd Annual"Gathering of the Ghouls"

20.Friday, November 21 1998 - HOLLINS TAVERN - Hollins, Va
Our Home away from home.
Thanks Angie!

21.Saturday, Dec. 12  1998  - Smokey's - Vinton,Va
"Toys for Tots" Benefit with
Hot PlateandHired Guns

22.Friday, January 29   1999  - HOLLINS TAVERN - Hollins, Va
What a great party !
Thanks to all at the Tavern.
We'll miss you Angie.

23.Saturday, March 20   1999 - CHAMPS - Blacksburg, Va

24. Saturday, May 8   1999  - Spanky's - Salem, Va
Thanks to John, Megan
& Caren &
Faye(our waitress)

25.Saturday, May 15   1999  - "Private Party" - Eagle Rock ,Va

26.Saturday, May 22   1999  - Spanky's - Salem, Va

27.Friday,  June 18   1999  - VICTORY STADIUM - Roanoke, Va
"Relay for Life" - about 3000 people got to hear us!
"Far Out!!"

28.Saturday, June 26  1999  - CHAMPS - Blacksburg, Va

29.Friday  June 2nd - Botetourt High School- Daleville, Va.



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