DAWES

With their lyrical, highly literate West Coast sound centered on lead singer/songwriter Taylor Goldsmith, California's Dawes established themselves at the forefront of the roots rock scene after emerging in 2009. Influenced by the gentle acoustic style and rich vocal harmonies of the Laurel Canyon sound (Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell) as well as the shambling, romanticized Americana of the Band, Dawes built a loyal following with their vintage-influenced aesthetic.