Tonight: Dawes at the hi-dive

You could say Dawes is a little folky, a little country, a little Americana. But the California quartet is also just stripped down cool, playing the autobiographical musings of Taylor Goldsmith -- founder, singer and principal songwriter for Dawes. Along with fellow West Coasters Moondoggies and The Romany Eye, Dawes...

By Bree Davies

November 15, 2010

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You could say Dawes is a little folky, a little country, a little Americana. But the California quartet is also just stripped down cool, playing the autobiographical musings of Taylor Goldsmith -- founder, singer and principal songwriter for Dawes. Along with fellow West Coasters Moondoggies and The Romany Eye, Dawes brings its slow swagger to the hi-dive tonight.

This is a rather sluggish Monday for shows -- a definite sign of the season -- making Dawes an easy choice, but it shouldn't be just because of the lack of options. The band had a successful run on Daytrotter's Barnstormer tour (something Denver's own Nathaniel Rateliff also took part in this year) and the band also has a penchant for gorgeous, multi-part harmonies. This show is 18 and up, and tickets are $15. Doors open at 8 p.m., bands start at 9 p.m.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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