Simon Dawes
Simon Dawes | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malibu, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock, indie rock, alternative rock |
| Labels | Record Collection |
| Associated acts | Dawes |
| Members | Taylor Goldsmith Blake Mills Wylie Gelber Stuart Johnson |
Simon Dawes was a rock band originally from Malibu, California. The band was signed with Record Collection and released their debut full-length, Carnivore, in September 2006. They have two previously released EPs. Blake Mills (guitar) left the band shortly after Carnivore's release. The band's current incarnation is Dawes.
Background[]
The band was composed of four friends. Two of its founding members, Taylor Goldsmith (vocals, guitar, keys, lyrics) and Blake Mills (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), began playing music together in junior high at Malibu High School, and their middle names formed the band name.[1] The other two founding members were Grant Powell (bass) and Dylan Grombacher (drums). Their sound evolved and they became Simon Dawes with replacements Wylie Gelber (bass) and Stuart Johnson (drums). Stuart Johnson was later replaced by Taylor's brother, Griffin Goldsmith.
Along with playing many California shows, Simon Dawes toured with The Walkmen, Maroon 5,[1] Band of Horses, Eisley, Wolfmother and Incubus, among other artists.
Discography[]
Albums
- Carnivore[2] – (September 12, 2006) Record Collection
EPs
- Simon Dawes
- What No One Hears – (October 11, 2005) Record Collection
- Final Noise E.P. – (2006) iTunes exclusive
(Note: the Final Noise E.P. included tracks from a few artists on Eisley's Final Noise tour)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Sugar and spice". Los Angeles Times. 2006-08-31. Archived from the original on 2012-11-02. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
- ^ "Reviews: Simon Dawes". Hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
External links[]
- Simon Dawes at MySpace
- Band blog
- Alternative rock groups from California
- Indie rock musical groups from California