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Jul242010

2010 Newport Folk Preview - Part 2:  Dawes

Dawes is a band that's doing things the old fashioned way - they put out a fantastic record, and they're touring the hell out of it.  Debut North Hills is full of laid-back folk-rock, rich with harmonies and tales of lost love.  Live the songs are delivered with a gritty intensity - frontman Taylor Goldsmith passionately spits out every word and carefully wrings each note from the neck of his telecaster.  With such a finely-crafted sound and commanding presence, its easy to forget these guys are in their mid-20s.  Below are two exclusive tracks from their fantastic set at Great Scott back in February -- listen to the crowd reaction(!):

That Western Skyline (Live at Great Scott 2.20.10)
When My Time Comes (Live at Great Scott 2.20.10)

Full recording of the show is available here

Dawes will be on the Quad Stage Sunday at 4:50, which leaves just enough time to make a beeline for the Fort Stage for John Prine.

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