Richard Dawson

Through kitchen sink poetics covering hospital visits, zoom meetings, school yard scraps, tea and toast, he weaves an epic tapestry of modern existence with a fresh and lucid approach emerging through the prism of each odd-folk ballad. His impactful lyrics paint keenly observed tales of family life with the intricacy of Alan Moore, or even early James Joyce, all the while accompanied by a versatile blend of strangled acoustic strums and inimitable vocals through which he delivers poignant insights that will catch you off guard and knock you firmly for six.