Dawn’s music comes from the mouth, mind and hands of New York-based singer-songwriter Dawn Landes. Reminiscent of the raw traditionalism of Woody Guthrie and the experimental alt-folk lyricism of artists like Joanna Newsome, the Louisville KY native plays a variety of instruments (8-dollar guitars! pink accordions! glockenspiels! optigons!).
Whether she’s performing by herself or with accomplices (members of the bands Hem and The Earlies), her live show brings moving silence to the crowd and has caught the attention of a number of popular touring artists who’ve taken her on the road. In addition to her gig performing with Rounder recording artists Hem (backing vocals and Glockenspiel), Dawn has supported the likes of Midlake, Jose Gonzalez, Suzanne Vega, Le Tigre, Andrew Bird, Feist, M83, Josh Ritter, Jane Siberry and Shannon Wright.
Dawn recently finished her second full-length album "Fireproof" which will be released Jan 2008 in Europe by Fargo Records, and Feb 2008 in the US by Cooking Vinyl Records. Dawn’s first self-recorded and self-produced album "Dawn’s Music" is now available in Europe through UK label Boyscout Records, and can be purchased in America if you go to a show (or online iTunes or cdbaby.com). Boy Scout also released an EP called "Two Three Four" in Europe summer 2006. Dawn will be touring Europe for the remainder of 2007 so be sure to check back for tour dates.
Oh, we almost forgot! Dawn’s day job is as a recording engineer, working with such renowned artists as Hem, Philip Glass, Joseph Arthur and Ryan Adams.
Quite amazing concert in Palma, thank you for coming Dawn ! I really loved the french cover, and the magic sound of glockenspiel too ;) Hope you enjoyed the island. Waiting for YOU to come back...
oh god, the Sa Nostra concert tonight was AWESOME. It's a shame you didn't sell cds 'cause i would've loved to buy you one. I really, really enjoyed it. Congratulations : D
you name is still on my arm. it makes showering a really interesting process! thanks for the beautiful show last night... it was just what i needed. xxx
Dawn Landes is the special studio guest on my weekly radio show Outpost here in Australia. Dawn will be chatting about what she ‘s up to, the Fireproof album, plus performing 2 songs live to air. The Outpost show is on Thursday (today) on 2SER 12.00 midday - 1.30pm [Sydney time].
The show is also being repeated on Sunday mornings on 2SER from 5.00am - 6.30am [Sydney time]. So that 's around 7.00pm prime time Saturday night in Europe.
The show also streams live over the net, so no matter where you are you can listen in too (if you can get your time zones right). Go here : - http://www. 2ser. com/
Stay tuned for more rock 'n' roll radio ... Vinny Ramone
Hey Dawn, just wanted to say again how much I enjoy your music. I hope that all is well and the tour is going great. Can't wait to see you play when I move to NYC in a few months. Ciao!
Was thinking about you the other day while I was buying one of your records off itunes for my friends iPod. Remembering silk screened CD cover spread across your room.
Also heard your "hey now" cover on Rob Da Bank a few weeks back... sounding lovely as always!
I hope one day we'll be in the same town at the same time again so I was come see you live.
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ADORED meeting you last night (6-20-08), getting several pics by "Bill", and also getting your autograph! You are a doll! KEEP THE MUSIC coming! Lori R- Louisville, KY, USA
Hi. I just watched the "Dawn makes Baked Brie" video - go see it everyone, its a hoot! Surely the easiest recipe ever invented..Is that what the Dawn Landes roadshow eats on tour?
I am absolultely in love with 'Bodyguard' - it's the best song I've heard in years. The songwriting is incredible too, 'They stole the subjects from your paintings, but left the canvas on the frame' - brilliant!
I live in Brisbane in Australia and you're not coming here, so I am going to fly down to either Melbourne or Sydney to see your show.
