Hotel Cafe announced a benefit for an employee battling cancer just a couple weeks before the date of the show, August 12, 2016, which would feature members of Dawes playing solo acoustic. The musicians waived their fees and the bar staff donated all their tips for the fundraiser. While not just being a rare opportunity to see some great songwriters in an intimate setting, it also was a night of feeling the love and support for another person as everyone involved in organizing the night showed their generosity and caring for one lady. Opening the night, Joe Purdy summed it
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I’ve Been Having Me a Real Fun Time
On Tuesday, August 9th I was back at the Greek Theatre, this time to see Dawes and Alabama Shakes. I’m afraid this post is not going to have as much attention to detail as I would like to have, but I wanted to include that I attended this show and have a record of the set lists here. I was seated up in the right terrace, so I didn’t take very many photos of this show. Plus, once Alabama Shakes got going, people were standing up in front of me and dancing, obstructing my view for photos. Dawes opened, with
It’s a Little Bit of Everything
I was absolutely thrilled to attend the Dawes concert on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (formerly known as the United Artists Theatre). I last saw Dawes in October as part of the Bluegrass Situation Festival. Since that time I had added the album Stories Don’t End to my music collection, which already contained the recent album All Your Favorite Bands and Nothing is Wrong. It always feels good to be fairly familiar with most of the music an artist is likely to play at a concert, as it enhances my appreciation and interest level for the
My Oh My, What a Wonderful Day We’re Having (Part 2, BGS)
Review of the mainstage acts for the Bluegrass Situation Festival 2015, including: Jonny Fritz, Della Mae, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Lone Bellow, Punch Brothers, and Dawes.