The title of Dawes’ 9th studio album, in true Dawes fashion, invites us to read a little bit deeper depending on how you look at it. Oh Brother conveniently leaves out punctuation so that we, the listener, can interpret it in different ways. The first way to read into the title is its classic usage— […]
“We aren’t kidding when we say the Twin Cities is like a second home to us” Said Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith between songs last night. “I’ll never forget our first tour through here, and for some fucked up reason we sold out First Avenue! You guys keep showing up, and it means a lot to […]
Album Review By Casey Carlson if you’ve seen Dawes live (Which I hope you have) you’ll know that there are songs that can be brought stratospheric. Songs like When My Time Comes and From a Window Seat can be a few minutes longer than the album version, to put it lightly. In the studio, they […]
New Music Festivals can be a hit or miss these days, However the debut of the new Sacred Rose Music Festival in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview IL is a promising hit, showcasing a lineup of over 40 acts, and a stacked list of headliners. The lineup brings together quite a wide of variety of […]
“We’re glad you remembered us” Said Dawes Frontman Taylor Goldsmith halfway through the set. “We’ve all waited a long time to be here.” Dawes’s first performance in the legendary venue since 2013 drew a sold out show, and new sing-alongs. Words and Photos by Casey Carlson Many bands have released records in 2020, and without […]
Here’s some of the photos from day one here in Des Moines. Few favorites of the day include: Ziggy Marley (though we weren’t approved to photograph him), Minneapolis natives Pert’ Near Sandstone, Best Coast, the free parking everywhere in Des Moines and the food. Check back tomorrow or something