I’m convinced Taylor Goldsmith and I would be great friends.
Like the Dawes lead singer and guitarist, I reflect on the life choices I’ve made and wonder where I’m headed.
I also find meaning in everyday situations – late night drives, extra chicken wings, western skylines, cross-country flights, drinks at a bar and passing conversations – and believe they define me.
I see a similar pattern of thoughts recurring throughout Goldsmith’s lyrics for Dawes’ four studio albums – “North Hills,” “Nothing Is Wrong,” “Stories Don’t End” and “All Your Favorite Bands.”
In Dawes’ music, Goldsmith isn’t afraid to admit he’s made mistakes, taken the wrong path or wished for different outcomes. His introspective songs invite listeners to learn from his actions and apply “his plans of attack” to their current challenges.
Eau Claire, Wis. — The second day of Eaux Claires celebrated the legacy of The Grateful Dead with a special “Day of the Dead” tribute.
Led by Aaron and Bryce Dessner from The National, the first ever “Day of the Dead” tribute featured Will Oldham, Phosphorescent, Jenny Lewis, Bruce Hornsby, Ruban Nielson, Lucius, Matt Berninger and others.
The Dessner brothers assembled the five-disc “Day of the Dead” tribute album over four years to raise money for the AIDS/HIV organization Red Hot. An LP boxed set will be released Sept. 9.
The setlist included “Sugaree,” “Black Muddy River,” “Uncle John’s Band,” “Shakedown Street,” “Brokedown Palace” and other Dead favorites.
Besides the “Day of the Dead” tribute, other notable day 2 performances included Alpha Consumer, Mavis Staples, Lewis, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Lucius and Beach House.
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead: Will Oldham
Day of the Dead: Will Oldham
Day of the Dead: Phosphorescent and Jenny Lewis
Day of the Dead: Phosphorescent and Jenny Lewis
Day of the Dead: Bryce Dessner
Day of the Dead: Justin Vernon
Day of the Dead: Justin Vernon, Bruce Hornsby and Aaron Dessner
Day of the Dead: Justin Vernon, Bruce Hornsby and Aaron Dessner
Day of the Dead: Lucius
Day of the Dead: The Staves and Ruban Nielson
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson and The National’s Aaron Dessner perform during the Day of the Dead tribute at Eaux Claires in August 2016.
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead: Little Scream and Richard Reed Parry
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