Dawes at Studio Milwaukee | photo by Vianca Fuster
California roots-rockers Dawes joined us for a special Studio Milwaukee session and interview on August 1, ahead of their performance at the Pabst Theater.
The band treated our VIP Members to an intimate performance at the 88Nine studio.
Listen to Dawes talk about songwriting, headline tour with extended three-hour performances, and hear acoustic-tinged versions of Radio Milwaukee favorites:
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