On record, HAWK IN THE NEST is a fully complete orchestral indie pop rhythm & blues outfit, horn section and all. On paper, Hawk In The Nest is the full-band project of award winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, who celebrates elements of Folk, Indie Pop and Americana along with R&B. Produced with drummer Wolfgang Zimmerman (producer of Band of Horses #1 hit “Crutch”) & bassist Joel Hamilton, the album also features piano virtuoso Noah Jones of the Psycodelics, and Michael Quinn of Doom Flamingo on horns. It is Avi's first full length album of his career. For fans of Alabama Shakes, Ray Lamontagne, and Lake Street Dive, this carefully crafted long-player is a soulful work of art. The album is led by certified bop, "Don't leave me this way" and the tender, dreamy single, “Baby Baby Baby Baby.”

With this album Avi Jacob has successfully bridged the gap between timeless and urgent, harkening back to eras of old without relying on overwhelming nostalgia. Instead, an organic approach to songwriting sees Hawk in the Nest embrace inspiration as it strikes, an artist fully stepping into his own.

Avi was born into a Jewish family in Boston, Massachusetts. Avi’s father, Holocaust historian Robert Michael, supported Avi as he performed his first original folk concerts at age 14. Avi immersed himself in Boston's vibrant DIY music scene, releasing several early recordings as he honed his craft as an emerging songwriter and performer. Avi relocated to Charleston, South Carolina to pursue a professional music career that has seen him perform as direct support for many great artists including the Marcus King Band, Dr. John, the Lone Bellow, Mipso, and Susto.

Avi began playing around 200 shows a year, gaining recognition through his live shows, music blogs and compilation releases. In December 2015, The Counting Crows invited him to perform at the CMJ Festival, tweeting that he's “an emerging folk superstar.” That same year, A&R Report featured him as an artist to watch. Avi relocated back to his beloved New England, settling in Providence, Rhode Island. His 2018 EP "Surrender" was produced by Simone Felice, known for his work on The Lumineers' Billboard #1 album "Cleopatra," and was featured in American Songwriter Magazine. In May 2020, Avi released his EP "Preservation" via Bandcamp. In 2022, Avi won a New England Music Award and performed at several Americana festivals in Europe.

Avi is committed to using his powerful voice as an artist for the greater good. Through his work and on his ongoing artistic journey, Avi's North Star is his son, Elias. Live performance is sacred to Hawk in the Nest, and he remains on a mission to create life-changing moments where music can act as a point of movement and connection.