John Hawkes Premieres Best Original Song Contender ‘Down With Mary’ Music Video (Exclusive)

The acoustic melody from Rodney & John — a band consisting of co-vocalist and guitarist Rodney Eastman, drummer Danny Thompson, violinist Korey Simeone and bassist Mike Lerman — was featured in 2016 drama “Too Late,” putting the tune written by Hawkes in contention for Best Original Song at the Oscars.

The longtime friends and collaborators met on the set of the 2000 drama “Sand,” and formed folk rock trio King Straggler, which released a self-titled LP in 2005 and toured extensively before disbanding.