Dawes

"Crowd-friendly scheduling makes it easy to cram in back-to-back sets, which is good news, since there's very little dead weight on the bill."

"'Waiting For Your Call' generates the most genuine emotion, but too often Taylor Goldsmith’s lyrics tread clichéd waters navigating yacht rock."

Nonetheless, if you grew up getting down to your parents’ Jackson Browne or LRB records you’ll find a lot to love here – the ‘70s Laurel Canyon vibe given a modern sheen.

"The album continues in the musical tradition they laid down in their predecessor, keeping with the band’s distinguishable sound that comfortably encompasses warm, soaring melodies and the distinctive twang of country-infused harmonies and vocals..."

Expecting only a handful of fans to attend their first headline show in Australia, Dawes are thrilled to find that they have managed to pack out the Toff.

A long set - with long songs - stands to favour the fans who knew it was coming.

Two high-profile support slots should ensure hyped Californians Dawes pick up plenty of new fans on their current Australian tour.