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Jan 7 Concert for Altadena

JUST ANNOUNCED – Concert for Altadena

January 7th marks a year to the day that our sweet town got ravaged by the Eaton Fire.

We’re organizing a night of music to support the Altadena Builds Back Foundation (part of the Pasadena Community Foundation) — helping rally and rebuild the community that’s given us so much.

We’ve invited some friends to join us: Eric Krasno, Stephen Stills, Jackson Browne, Judith Hill, Ozomatli, Mandy Moore, Aloe Blacc, Brandon Flowers, Brad Paisley, Everclear & Jenny Lewis. More to come!

It’s gonna be a heavy night but it’s going to be a beautiful one too. RSVP at http://dawestheband.com

AYFB Anniversary Shows

Hey Dawes family. All your favorite bands is ten years old this year. And we’ve decided we should celebrate with you all. So we’re playing two nights at the Jefferson in Charlottesville! Hardcore fans will understand why we’ve decided on Charlottesville. Come celebrate with us. We’ll play the record in its entirety as well as many other tunes of course. Tickets are on sale now at dawestheband.com/tour/

Americana Awards Nomination

Floored by this. This whole year has been a wild ride but this nomination is one of the brightest spots. We’re deeply grateful. Thank you Americana Fest.

We’ll be performing at the Awards Ceremony on September 10. And then we play a showcase at the Blue Room on September 11.

Grab passes at https://americanamusic.org/americanafest/passes/

A New Version of an Old Favorite

We were asked to perform on Jimmy Kimmel within a week of both of our properties burning in Altadena, Griffin lost his house and I lost our studio. We decided to play a ballad version of ‘Time Spent in Los Angeles’.

The song means all sorts of different things to us now. After that live performance it became clear we would want a proper studio recording of the version for posterity (and to maybe even raise a little more money for MusiCares).

So we hit up our fellow Angelenos Andrew Bird and Alan Hampton and recorded this live in one take at our old friend Mike Viola’s house studio in Echo Park. I feel like this is the version of this song that we’re gonna be playing for a long time to come.

Listen here: https://found.ee/Dawes_TSILA

‘Raining Inside’ w/ Brad Paisley

“Brad Paisley has teamed up with Dawes to shine a light on the struggles that often go unseen. 🌧️ Their new collab, “Raining Inside,” dives deep into the mental health battles that so many face.” – Country Now

Listen at https://strm.to/RainingInside

All-Star Opening to the Grammys

“A one-time-only supergroup — Dawes, backed by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent — opened the #GRAMMYs with a rendition of Randy Newman‘s 1983 song “I Love L.A.” – Rolling Stone

Link to watch our Grammys Opening Performance ft John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, & St. Vincent.

Griffin BTS talking about his Grammys experience.

Taylor before Grammys talking about Randy Newman and I Love LA

Check out full coverage on our Facebook & Instagram pages!

Donate to MusiCares to support their Relief Efforts.

Here is a list of GoFundMe accounts, where you can read their stories and donate directly to local people who have lost their homes in the California wildfires.

Photo by Getty Images for the Recording Academy®

I Love LA to Benefit MusiCares

Recorded this just a few days ago to make sure we could all continue to relive this moment together. Proceeds going to MusiCares in support of those affected by the LA Fires.

What a wild few days it’s been. Can’t wait to share some thoughts once I catch my breath. I love you all so much. Thanks for showing the love and support the way you always do. Hope you like the new track.

Listen now: https://dawes.lnk.to/ILoveLA

Fire Aid: Benefit Concert for LA

Fire Aid: Two venues. One night. Your favorite artists coming together for music & solidarity. #FireAidLA

Watch Fire Aid on YouTube. Donate now at https://fireaidla.org/ or via the ‘Donate’ button on YouTube.

‘Teach Your Children’ at Fire Aid with Nash & Stills

‘Teach Your Children’ BTS with Nash & Stills

‘For What It’s Worth’ with Stephen Stills

POV getting rushed out on stage to back Joni Mitchell

Rehearsing for Fire Aid with Joni Mitchell

Los Angeles Wildfire Updates

In an incredibly dark time, Jimmy Kimmel Live asked us to come sing a song about the city we love. It’s not a joyous occasion for music, but hopefully a cathartic one amidst all this chaos.

The LA Times included Taylor’s thoughts on the fires wiping out two neighborhoods with unique significance in L.A.’s music industry.

Here is a list of GoFundMe accounts, where you can read their stories and donate directly to local people who have lost their homes in the California wildfires.

Here are Griffin’s thoughts on the love and generosity he’s experienced in spite of such overewhelming loss.

Here’s Griffin & his wife, Kit, on CNN with Jake Tapper.

This Rolling Stone article is Taylor’s account of the first 72 hours after wildfire wiped out Altadena. He speaks about the overwhelming kindness of former bandmate Wylie, losing their studio and Griffin’s home. He also emphasizes how the Altadena community is sticking together and committing to rebuild.

Click here for the Mutual Aid LA list of resources available to those affected by the fires. They keep it updated with new resources or calls for volunteers & donations.

MC Taylor Goldsmith Tour

Soulful isn’t often a word I would use to describe too many contemporary artists, but it’s the first word that comes to mind in regards to MC Taylor and Hiss Golden Messenger. He digs deep, he speaks truth and I’ve been an admirer for a long time. So now I’m very excited that we’re gonna team up for a collaborative run, playing each other’s tunes, backing each other up. Two guys, two guitars and two pretty extensive catalogues. It’s always fun to give these songs of ours new identities through different presentations like this, so I get the feeling this will be a run not to be missed. Hope to catch you out there. -TG

Special guest Jonny Fritz will be at the March 6-11 shows.

Get tickets at: https://d6y.7b8.mytemp.website/tour/