Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider, Shawn Benfield

Hailing from the hills of WV, drawing influence from all eras of music, from the Texas songwriter greats to Elliott Smith and Jason Isbell. Shawn Benfield blends his own pop sensibilities with classic country to create a unique sound that is distinct yet familiar. Shawn released his first ep “The Shorter It Gets, The Harder It Hits…” in 2020 to rave reviews. In 2022, he released the follow-up full-length “Way of the World”. Spill Magazine gave it 4 stars out of 5. Benfield is currently touring in support of “Way of the World.” Follow Shawn on Facebook at Facebook.com/shawnbenfieldofficial for updated tour schedules. Shawn has performed on Red Barn Radio, the Jerry Springer Podcast, and W.B. Walker’s Old Soul Radio Show, and has shared the stage with Arlo McKinley, Josh Morningstar, Hank IV, Casper McWade, Justin Wells, Creed Fisher, and Sunny Sweeney, to name a few.

Hawk Knob Cidery: Hand-crafted cider designed for taste and quality. Hawk Knob Cidery crafts beverages made from locally farmed ingredients. We are proud to be West Virginia’s first cidery. We produce locally grown, traditional ciders and meads that are truly unique.