BIO
Nationally touring San Diego / Hawaii-based Pop Reggae band Through The Roots.
In 2008, the band got its start in the family room of lead singer Evan Hawkin's
mom's Rancho Bernardo house. Thousands of hours of practice plus recording and
writing with keyboardist Brady O'Rear resulted in the band's early recordings and
first shows playing house parties and college shows around Southern California.
In 2010, the band graduated from backyard parties and began touring heavily, which
continued for the next 13+ years to the present day. TTR has played sold out
performances across the country's top venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheater,
Greek Theater, 9:30 Club, First Avenue and The Roxy.
The performances began to extend even further with shows and festival
appearances in Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada and Guam.
In September of 2021 Calvin Canha (Drummer / Producer) joined the band
In December 2021, the band headed to Nashville, and six days later headed back
home to San Diego with their best work to date, "TTR".
The self-titled "TTR" released in August 2022 is a fusion of Pop, Rap, Reggae and
R&B.
In May of 2023 Through The Roots’ released their new single “Refund,” featuring
internationally acclaimed dancehall/reggae artist Busy Signal
“Refund” brings a fresh spin to the 1980’s Dancehall reggae sound with modern
production flair and catchy, clever lyrics. The hard-hitting pop/dancehall anthem
feels both familiar and fresh at the same time.
The track, produced by TTR drummer Calvin Canha, was written at a 2022 writing
camp in Pupukea, Hawaii on the north shore of Oahu. The tune provides listeners
with a relatable but lighthearted take on the “toxic ex“ experience.

“Most of us, at one time or another, have been in a disastrous relationship,” TTR lead
singer Evan Hawkins says.
TTR is:
Evan Hawkins - Vocals
Brady O'Rear - Keys
Calvin Canha - Drums