Beat Surrender

I first came across Steve Dawson through Dolly Varden (what’s in a name) who’s last three releases are firm favourites and I would highly recommend them, you can check the bands full back catalogue here, I Will Miss The Trumpets and the Drums is Steve’s second solo album but the first I’ve had the pleasure of listening too. The lead off track from the album entitled Obsidian is an engaging opener – a lovely slice of pop-soul with guitar, organ and pedal steel combining with Dawson’s smooth soul laden vocal, here’s the track showcased on YouTube. Much of the album was created by Dawson working solo in his Chicago studio and it has been put together beautifully with a eye for detail, splashes of pedal steel, vibraphone and violin carefully blended with guitar and keyboards, there’s a range of styles on display here, from the acoustic solo Long Overdue to . . . → Read More: Steve Dawson “I Will Miss The Trumpets and the Drums” (Undertow 2010)