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Caleb Hawley Advances Past 'American Idol' Hollywood Round, Scheduled to Perform in Minneapolis This Weekend

The Hudson High School grad will play two shows at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Caleb Hawley, 2003 graduate and current American Idol contestant, was seen briefly on TV last night as he moved on past the Hollywood round of the show.

Both his personal page and his music fan page on Facebook are filling up with messages of congratulations this morning. Though his audition didn't air this time around, he could be seen in the back row of contestants who were chosen to continue in the competition.

Hawley's initial audition brought plenty of accolades from Steven Tyler and the other judges, as well as attention from TMZ

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This weekend, Hawley travels back to the Hudson area for two shows at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis on Saturday night. A 9 p.m. show was sold out, but an 11 p.m. show was added due to popular demand. If you want to see Hawley perform, you might want to get there early. Seating for the second show is first-come, first served. Tickets are $12.

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