For Immediate Release FEB 2009

Daniel Dawes changes from Winter to Summer







What will follow winter? For Daniel Dawes, founding member of Sydney based
psych-rock outfit The Winters, this was the question being asked as his band
began to succumb to the pressures that often plague indie groups. With The
Winters temporarily on hiatus the way was clear for Dawes to take his chances as
a solo act, a move that led to the assembly of a "band" (for want of a better
term) comprising likeminded members of various Sydney groups and the recording
of a debut album "STRANGE THINGS" which has a distinct up and vibey guitar pop
flavour - a perfect match for the hot summer.



The seeds of these solo ambitions were sown when Dawes played a string of solo
shows.The gigs went well and Dawes began to pursue the project seriously.

The album was recorded over a lengthy period depending on players availability
but the songs were first honed in pre production with Marshall Cullen. The
tracking was handled by Andrew Beck(The Mentals, Tainted Toys, Modular Lounge)
at Damien Gerards and finally mixing duties were completed by Russell
Pilling(recent;def wish caste, Radio Birdman, Paul Turner).



Dawes has been quietly chuffed by the response of his peers to his work. Over
the years reviewers have noted that "It is music of substance and emotion, at
once nostalgic and fresh" (Clem Bastow, Inpress Magazine ).

The Drum Media's Mark Neilson remarked that "There is a classic, layered pop
sound with a hint of emotion and wistfulness about it. Think Damon Albarn
(Blur) fronting the beach boys" (Drum Media).



When attempting to describe the "Daniel Dawes sound" it would be difficult to
miss the influence of early Brit Pop, with a hint of The Beatles, The Kinks, and
The Who etc in evidence along with a flavor of the more modern exponents of this
genre. Richard Kingsmill noted of Dawes' music that it has "a real '60s English
vibe about it. A little of Tim Rogers in the singer's style" (Triple J).



One of the Feature Tracks on the album "High Place" last month received an
"honourable mention for Notable Songwriting Achievement" in the Songwars
Songwriting competition run by Steve Pinder from the Moody Blues



Daniel Dawes' debut album "STRANGE THINGS" will be available in stores and via
iTunes through Foghorn Records/MGM FROM MARCH 16.

CD pro at radio now! Full length album to media Feb 23rd, Public launch Feb
26th, media/retail launch March 25 (details below)

For hard copys, interview and guest list request please contact
marshall@...



Please see www.danieldawes.com, www.myspace.com/danieldawes, and
www.foghornrecords.net for further information.

SOLO TOUR DATES TO LAUNCH THE ALBUM ARE BELOW;







STRANGE THINGS SYDNEY LAUNCH TOUR
a.. 5 Feb - The El Rocco Room, Kings Cross - Headlining and acoustic with Kate
Duffy, Caitlin Harnet, Elaine Murphy - doors open at 7pm
a.. 15 Feb - The Robin Hood Hotel, Waverley - acoustic gig - 6pm
a.. 24 Feb - Live on air interview, Radio Skid Row, 88.9 FM , from 6pm
a.. 26 Feb - Album Launch, The Excelsior, Surry Hills - with Bryan Estepa, Joel
Sarakula and Ben Aylward (Beautiful World) - doors open 7.30pm
a.. 25 Mar - The Supper Club, Taylor Square Oxford Street - with Sketching Cato
and Tom Stone and the Soldiers of Fortune



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Australia

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