Dawes
Los Angeles band led by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, carrying Laurel Canyon songcraft into wry, closely observed lyrics and stretched-out live jams.
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About Dawes
Dawes grew out of Simon Dawes, an earlier Los Angeles band that Taylor Goldsmith fronted with guitarist Blake Mills. After Mills left, Goldsmith and his drummer brother Griffin regrouped under the shorter name and released their debut, North Hills, in 2009. Records such as Nothing Is Wrong, Stories Don't End and All Your Favorite Bands followed, keeping the sound rooted in warm, harmony-heavy folk rock.
Taylor Goldsmith's lyrics tend toward small domestic detail and self-deprecating humour, and later albums like We're All Gonna Die and Misadventures of Doomscroll pushed the arrangements into looser, more electric territory. The band has worked closely with Jackson Browne, at times serving as his backing band, and Goldsmith also recorded as part of the side project Middle Brother.
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Questions about Dawes
What festivals is Dawes playing in 2027?
Dawes is booked at 1 festival we cover: Under the Big Sky 2027.
Is Dawes playing Under the Big Sky 2027?
Yes, Dawes is on the Under the Big Sky 2027 lineup, July 16–18, 2027 at Whitefish, MT.
What kind of music does Dawes play?
Dawes plays alternative.