Dawes And Fender Launch “From The Right Angle” Covers Contest

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In what has the potential to be the ultimate form of flattery for Dawes fans, the band has opened a cover competition, and the panel of judges will be the band members themselves. After fans asked for the tablature to “From The Right Angle,” Dawes decided to show how to play the song, instead of simply releasing the chords. Fans can now learn the song, and upload a video their cover to have a chance to win a Fender guitar. For the not-so musically inclined, they can help the band by “liking” their favorite covers on YouTube.

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Upload your video here, and check out Dawes’ tour dates below.

JUNE

11 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
12 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
14 – Newport, KY – Southgate House (SOLD OUT)
15 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theater
16 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
19 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club (SOLD OUT)
21 – Boston, MA – Royale
22 – New York, NY – Terminal 5

JULY 

04 – Rochester, NY – Riverside Park (Doug Paisley supporting)
05 – Ottawa, ONT – Ottawa Blues Festival
06 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Urban Roots Fest
08 – Chicago, IL – Millenium Park – Free Show (Cairo Gang supporting)
09 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue (SOLD OUT)
10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue (SOLD OUT)
12 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre
13 – Louisville, KY – Forecastle Festival
14 – Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre
16 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
17 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room
19 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway (SOLD OUT)
20 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
21 – Lancaster, PA – Long’s Park Amphitheater
23 – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head
24 – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theater
26 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Presents at Jane Pickens Theatre (SOLD OUT)
27 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Presents at Jane Pickens Theatre (SOLD OUT)
28 – Camden, NJ – XPoNential Music Festival

AUGUST        

09 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival
10 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival
11 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival

SEPTEMBER                       

27 – Champaign, IL – Pygmalion Music Festival
29 – Charleston, WV – The Clay Center – Mountain Stage w/ Ani Difranco, Dave Mason, Red Baraat

OCTOBER      

04 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
05 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
06 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
11 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
12 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
13 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
19 – Charleston, SC – Southern Ground Food and Music Festival
20 – Charleston, SC – Southern Ground Food and Music Festival
26 – Las Vegas, NV – Life is Beautiful Festival
27 – Las Vegas, NV – Life is Beautiful Festival