Name: Eyes Closed, Dreaming
Brand: Steve Dawson

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BHCD0098

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

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803057063529

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Artist

Steve Dawson

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Folk

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Black Hen Music

Black Hen Music is a Canadian independent record label founded by Steve Dawson in 1995. With a focus on diverse, eclectic, and primarily acoustic-based music, the label has become a respected name in the industry. Led by label manager [a2226541], Black Hen Music continues to release exceptional music that captivates listeners.

Since its inception, Black Hen Music has been dedicated to showcasing talented artists who push boundaries and create unique sounds. The label's roster includes an impressive array of *singers*, *songwriters*, and *musicians* who consistently deliver high-quality performances.

With their commitment to supporting emerging talent and their passion for authentic music, Black Hen Music has gained recognition as a leading force in the independent music scene. Whether you're a fan of folk, blues, or roots music, this label offers an extensive catalog that will satisfy your musical cravings.

Eyes Closed, Dreaming' is, without reservation, a pinnacle and career highlight for the Nashville-based Canadian musician. With its beautiful melodies, inspired instrumentation and soulful vocal performances, Dawson's newest music soars effortlessly over the very high bar he's set for himself over the past three decades. As usual, Steve has called on a bunch of his very talented pals, selected from a veritable who's who of North American roots musicians, to help him bring the new songs to life. His old 'Birds of Chicago' partner, Allison Russell contributed some very stirring vocal support on three tracks, while Nashville legends Fats Kaplin and Tim O'Brien keep pace with Dawson, playing mandolin and various strings on several of the album's most compelling compositions. Legendary LA drummer Jay Bellerose's signature sound takes the rhythms to a higher level on five tracks with the rock-solid house band of Gary Craig (drums), Jeremy Holmes (bass) as well as Chris Gestrin and Kevin McKendree (keyboards) guiding the music into some very thrilling territory and holding the course for the rest of the musicians. 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming' is rounded out with adventurous string arrangements from Ben Plotnik (viola/violin) and Kaitlyn Raitz (cello) as well as a Stax-inspired horn section, with Jerry Cook, Dominic Conway and Malcolm Aiken. Additional vocal textures were skillfully added by Keri Latimer, and Steve's daughter Casey Dawson. Beautifully recorded, sensitively arranged and played, 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming', is like a master class in composition, melody and counterpoint. From beginning to end, it is quite simply stunning.

Eyes Closed, Dreaming

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