Dave Rawlings Tours Independent Record Stores Through December
While few musicians would downplay the importance of the independent record store, even fewer hold it in such reverence as Dave Rawlings. The singer-songwriter/producer/collaborator, who just released his new album of superb Americana gems, A Friend of A Friend will visit several indie shops on a November/December tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... David Rawlings
Although the records are released under Gillian Welch’s name, she and David Rawlings are essentially... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesDave Rawlings Machine: A Friend of a Friend
Longtime sideman takes the lead with first solo album It’s hard to believe A Friend of a Friend is David Rawlings’ first album under his own name. For more than 12 years, the Nashville-based musician has toured, written and recorded with Gillian Welch, exploring the well-worn byways of country, bluegrass and stringband music while making the old-timey sound new. As a hired gun, he’s played sideman to artists following in Welch’s wake or creating their own: Sara Watkins, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, Guy Clark, Mark Knopfler and Jay Farrar, among others. So his debut as Dave Rawlings Machine is either... read more
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