Dawn Landes UK Tour & Headline Show For Uncut

Dawn Landes wowed critics and fans alike when in January she released her second album ‘Fireproof’.

She’s back over from Brooklyn in March to tour with Josh Ritter and to headline a special Uncut Showcase at the Borderline in London.

DAWN LANDES LIVE IN MARCH (** = With Josh Ritter)

March
20th London Borderline
25th Oxford** Zodiac
26th Portsmouth** Wedgewood Rooms
27th Exceter** Phoenix
28th Liverpool** Carling Academy 2
30th Norwich** Waterfront
31st London** Bloomsbury Ballroom

April
3rd Edinburgh** The Liquid Room
4th Leeds** Brudenell Social Club
5th St Albans** The Alban Arena

The former recoding engineer has been compared to Fiest and Regina Spector, but differs by playing traditional folk inspired music inspired by the likes of Woody Guthrie and other traditional bluesy favourites.

On ‘Fireproof’ Dawn demonstrates how she plays with the understated ease that her voice and style allow her. It’s a mesmerizing album that sits her firmly up their with contempories like Cat Power and Neko Case. Live, she captivates audiences with a hear-a-pin-drop hold – don’t miss the chance to see her live in March.

‘This second solo album is understated and beautiful… Her greatest strength is simplicity.’ Q Magazine February 2008
‘Sweet country- flavoured songs seasoned with confidence and robustness… vivid girl next- door indie pop in the spirit of Frente and Cat Power’ - The Guardian 21/09/07
‘There’s an easy way to keep the album market alive: make good ones. Dawn Landes appears to have the concept down pat.’ - Music Week 01/12
‘What a gem this is… Made up from some compelling constituent parts- odd dream-like songs, thumb piano and gorgeous boho-folk.’ - Uncut Magazine February 2008