“I Love L.A” by Dawes

Dawes have shared their cover version of “I Love L.A.” All proceeds from the track will benefit The Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals. Last night saw Dawes co-founders Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith kick off the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards by leading a lineup – including Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent – for a performance of Randy Newman’s classic ode to his beloved Los Angeles, honoring the City of Angels.
Dawes – whose own lives were shattered by the fire’s unprecedented destruction – were also among artists stars performing at last week’s star-studded FireAid benefit concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. After opening their set with their own “Time Spent in Los Angeles,” Dawes were joined onstage by Stephen Stills and Mike Campbell for a performance of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth.” The supergroup then welcomed Stills’ longtime friend and musical partner Graham Nash for an unforgettable rendition of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Teach Your Children” that saw everyone in attendance at the arena singing along in unison.
Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith are among the many Los Angeles area residents whose lives have been impacted by the destructive fire. Griffin lost his home while Taylor lost his studio and most of the band’s musical gear and equipment. Dawes further supported MusiCares efforts to assist fellow musicians affected by the fire by visiting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform a special version of “Time Spent in Los Angeles,” originally found on their 2011 album, Nothing Is Wrong.
“I Love L.A.” follows last year’s release of Dawes’ studio album, Oh Brother available everywhere now. Exclusive split color vinyl, as well as an array of deluxe Oh Brother bundles, are available via the Dawes online store.
Co-produced by Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, Oh Brother includes such singles as “Mr. Los Angeles,” joined by a hilarious official music video starring Conan O’Brien and streaming now at YouTube following its exclusive world premiere via PEOPLE.com. Further highlights include the sprawling album centerpiece, “Surprise!,” “Still Strangers Sometimes,” and “House Parties,” the latter two accompanied by creative fan-focused official music videos streaming now at YouTube. Dawes have also shared an exclusive live studio performance videos of “Surprise!,” “House Parties” (featuring special guest Brad Paisley) and “Still Strangers Sometimes” (featuring Madison Cunningham and Mike Viola).
Taylor Goldsmith will join forces with his longtime friend MC Taylor (of Hiss Golden Messenger) for The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, a collaborative tour that will see the two Taylors play onstage together, performing a mix of songs from both artist’s catalogs in a number of intimate venues around the country.
Dawes
O’Brother
Tracklist
Mr. Los Angeles
Front Row Seat
Still Strangers Sometimes
Surprise!
House Parties
King of the Never-Wills
The Game
Enough Already
Hilarity Ensues
Dawes O Brother Tour 2025
MARCH
6 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall †
7 – Columbus, IN – The Oil Can †
8 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark †
9 – Charleston, WV – Mountain Stage †
11 – Albany, NY – The Egg †
12 – Beverley, MA – The Cabot †
13 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center For The Arts †
APRIL
9 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre *
10 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse * (SOLD OUT)
11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia *
12 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre *
13 – Princeton, NJ – Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center
16 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre *
17 – Madison, WI – The Majestic Theatre * (SOLD OUT)
18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
19 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note *
21 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place *
23 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
25 – Kalispell, MT – Wachholz College Center *
26 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre *
27 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall *
MAY 2025
8-10 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo ^
* w/ Special Guests Michigander
† The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show
^ Festival Appearance
The Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals HERE
Order O Brother by Dawes HERE
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