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A native of Vancouver but currently residing in Nashville, where he works as a solo artist, sideman, and record producer, Steve has forged an impressive career full of highlights and awards, including: 7 Juno Awards as artist/producer, 18 times nominated 3 times named "Producer Of The Year" at Western Canadian Music Awards 4 times named "Producer Of The Year" at Canadian Folk Music Awards Recipient of many other awards including Maple Blues Awards, Grand Prix De Jazz De Montreal, Blues Blast Awards, and many Western Canadian Music Awards and Canadian Folk Awards as an artist and producer Steve's multi-faceted career has brought him to countless international festivals, working on the stage and in the studio with an extensive cast of musicians, including John Hammond, Sonny Landreth, Van Dyke Parks, David Hidalgo, Colin James, Jim Byrnes, Jill Barber, Dave Alvin, Joe Henry, Tim O'Brien, Fats Kaplin, Colin James, The McCrary Sisters, Matt Chamberlain, Del Rey, Birds of Chicago, Allison Russell, Long John Baldry, Bruce Cockburn, Kelly Joe Phelps, Linda McRae, CR Avery, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Geoff Muldaur, Scott Amendola, Danny Barnes, The Deep Dark Woods, Colin Linden, Big Dave McLean, and many others. Steve's studio, The Henhouse, located in Nashville (and previously in Vancouver) has hosted countless artists and been the home to over 80 releases. With a beautifully warm and organic setting to stay and record, it promises to become a destination for many more to come. His groundbreaking work with Jesse Zubot in Zubot and Dawson kicked things off in 1998, leading to 2 albums with Toronto jazz stalwarts Andrew Downing and Kevin Turcotte in the award-winning Great Uncles of the Revolution. Steve's solo recording output started with 2001's award-winning acoustic “Bug Parade”, he next explored blues and Hawaiian influences in depth with “We Belong To The Gold Coast” in 2005. 2008 saw the release of 2 albums – “Telescope” which was the culmination of studies with Greg Leisz and featured music written for the pedal steel guitar, and “Waiting For The Lights To Come Up”, a collection of new songs. He followed that with 2011's acclaimed "Nightshade", which Acoustic Guitar magazine named to it's Top-10 guitar albums of the year. 2014's “Rattlesnake Cage” – was an award-winning exploration of solo acoustic and slide guitar. Dawson's 2018 release “Lucky Hand” is a mesmerizing collection of original fingerstyle and slide guitar instrumentals, 5 of which feature Dawson reuniting with his old cohort Jesse Zubot, who arranged incredible string quartet parts to flow with the music. Recorded live off the floor it brings together the American Primitive style Steve has often explored and cutting-edge strings to create music unlike anything you've heard before. Birds of Chicago, Allison Russell, Matt Anderson, etc. Steve is also host and producer of the podcast Music Makers and Soul Shakers. 135 episodes in 6 years. Steven has worked with artists from all over the world, and continues to work as a side-person and freelance musician both on stage and in the studio. Steve is also the creator of the well-loved Music Makers and Soul Shakers podcast, which has been going for over 6 years and 135 episodes. He spent the last few years pre-pandemic on the road playing guitar, steel and dobro with Allison Russell's band Birds of Chicago, and Canadian powerhouse Matt Andersen. He has produced, engineered and mixed over 100 albums for many artists from all over the world, and continues to work as a side-person and freelance musician both on stage and in the studio. Steve is also the creator of the well-loved Music Makers and Soul Shakers podca In 2022/2023, Steve released 3 albums throughout the year - “Gone, Long Gone” is the first. From gentle fingerstyle folk tunes to blazing, funky Americana grooves, to Hawaiian-style slide guitar instrumentals, this album covers a lot of sonic territory. The second album, “Phantom Threshold” came out on August 12, 2022 and is an all-instrumental sonic trip featuring the Telescope Three - Jay Bellerose on drums, Jeremy Holmes on bass, and Chris Gestrin on keyboards. All driven by the melodies and improvisations of Steve's pedal steel guitar. Now comes the promised third album Eyes Closed, Dreaming. It's filled with Albertan friend Matt Patershuk co-writes and well chosen covers. Bobby Charles Small Town Talk, Ian Tyson's Long time to get old, Cowboy Jack Clements Guess things happen that way and the classic Singing the Blues. Lots to talk about with long time friend Steve Dawson. Steve's current tour dates April 20 Dream Cafe Penticton April 21 Rogue Folk Club Vancouver April 22 Bozzini's Chilliwack April 28 First Church of Christ Scientist Victoria May 3 The Basement Saskatoon May 4 The Aviary Edmonton May 5 Festival Hall Calgary
Winnipeg legend and Member Of The Order Of Canada. I sit down for a quick chat with Big Dave before he was whisked away to his show on Hornby Island. We might need a part 2! John Hammond! Street fighting! Muddy Waters! Let's Make A Deal! Soup (well, we didn't go there…). Please help us keep the podcast alive by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Sending out some love to the Canadian prairies! Scott and I chat about good times in the Land Of The Living Skies, part one. Lots of Saskatoon stories. Bud's On Broadway! Drinking while doing your laundry! Juno Award party madness! Hacking darts inside the guitar shop! Big Dave McLean! Huevos Rancheros! Chicks! If you have any questions, send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy the podcast, please help us to keep it going by donating to paypal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Today was our first of 2 episodes for the 2021 CKUW Fundrive. BOOTS & SADDLE - February 9, 2021 | (Fundrive pt.1) 1. Don't Come Home a-Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) - Loretta Lynn (Don't Come Home a-Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) - 1967) 2. Phoenix - Elijah Ocean (Single - 2021) 3. Same Old Sorry Lesson - Wild Earp (Single - 2021 4. Same Song - Matt Monsoon & the Riff Ryders (Ridin' The Riff - 2006) 5. Healing Feeling - Leaf Rapids (Lucky Stars - 2015) 6. Dear Sister - Leaf Rapids (Citizen Alien - 2019) 7. Ronnie and Rose - Del Barber (Easy Keeper - 2019) 8. I Don't Care (Instrumental) - The Buckaroos (The Buckaroos Play Buck & Merle) 9. Good-Bye Good-Lookin' - Robbie Fulks (South Mouth - 1997) 10. Love In Vain - Big Dave McLean (We Still Gotta Lotta Livin' To Do - 2020) 11. Canadian Sunset - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 12. Frisky Fingers - The Stanley County Cut-Ups (The Stanley County Cut-Ups EP - 2021) 13. Russian Grass - The Stanley County Cut-Ups (The Stanley County Cut-Ups EP - 2021) 14. Hinges on the Door - Amber Digby (Here Come the Teardrops - 2006) 15. Buckaroo - The Jakebrakes (Winnipeg: The High & Lonesome Years [Vol. 3] - 2005) 16. Rollin' and Tumblin' - The Jakebrakes (We Best Choose to Pick the Blues - A Winnipeg Tribute to Big Dave McLean - 2005) 17. Westphalia Waltz - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 18. Mentiras - Texas Tornados (The Best Of Texas Tornados - 1994) 19. Just a Gigalo - Cement City Stompers (Bootleg/1979) 20. Gentle on My Mind - Nashville Fiddles (Just Fiddlin' Around (The Dave Cash Collection) - 2005) 22. Goodbye Seems So Easy - Skinny Dyck (Skinny Dyck & Friends: Twenty One-Nighters - 2017) 22. I Hope I Find It Soon - Skinny Dyck (Get To Know Lonesome - 2020) 23. I Forget You Everyday - Redd Volkaert (No Stranger to a Tele - 2001) 24. Thanks a Lot - Ernest Tubb & His Texas Troubadours (Thanks A Lot - 1964) 25. White Lightning - George Jones (White Lightning and Other Favorites - 1959) 26. To It and At It - Stompin' Tom Connors (To It And At It - 1973) 27. Donna Lee - Mike T. Kerr (Guitar Rags & Country Ballads - 2018) 28. Faded Love - Patsy Cline (Single - 1963) 29. Lay Down Your Arms (After a Hard Day Surf) Matt Monsoon & the Riff Ryders (Ridin' The Riff - 2006)
Interview from 8 April 2019
Big Dave Mclean is a Canadian Icon. The King of the Winnipeg Blues Scene. A great story teller, a brilliant blues master, and a beautiful human being. It was an honour to speak with and hear Big Dave Mclean up close and personal.
A conversation with Canadian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter - Big Dave McLean.
TAMPA BAY BLUES FEST Chuck Ross, producer of the fest will join me to talk about the 25th edition happening in April. Music On The Couch is a proud media sponsor for this festival. CHRIS SHUTTERS Chris will join me to talk about his remarkable journey in the Blues and we will listen to music from the new album, Good Gone Bad. GUY BELANGER Guy takes his seat on The Couch. He has released Eldorado, his 6th solo album. We’ll talk to Guy about his musical journey as we listen to the tunes. VAL STARR Val and her band, The Blues Rocket have released Lighter Side Of The Blues, 13 original songs that show a multitude of styles. We’ll discuss the journey, the music and more. BMW – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC A trio of Couch Kids have joined forces to create a new sound. The kids are Kevin Belzner, Big Dave McLean and Tim Williams and their album is Catfish. I’ll chat with the guys and find out how it all happened and where it might be going.
NORTHERN SOCIAL Comprised of Couch Kid Dylan Wickens and Mike Rajna, they released a single in February and immediately had festival bookings. Now comes their debut self-titled EP and I’ll talk to the guys and find out more about their world now. JIMMY CARPENTER Jimmy has release Soul Doctor, a collection of 10 songs, 7 of them originals. Jimmy’s world has been furious recently, we’ll chat about it all and listen to the tunes BOBBY RUSH – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC The legend returns to The Couch to talk about the new album, Sitting On Top Of The Blues, and we’ll talk about the music on the album and more. BIG DAVE MCLEAN I was surprised when I realized Big Dave had not been on the show before. Rectifying that as we will talk about his journey and listen to music from the latest release, Pocket Full Of Nothin’
- Tribute to Yonrico Scott - New Music from Jimmy Carpenter, Bobby Rush, Big Dave McLean, Beth Hart, Jeff Wilkinson & The Shutterbugs
manitobaville.ca to support local roots coverage!Roots at Rusty’s to see who’s playing…Big Dave McLean for the blues…
Recording Bon Jovi, getting voice and guitar just right, upright bass, mixing with Neutron, and recording guitar amps. My guest today is Steve Dawson, a multiple Juno award-winning musician, with over 80 projects into his career producing award-winning recordings for such artists as Kelly Joe Phelps, Jim Byrnes, Old Man Luedecke, The Deep Dark Woods, Big Dave McLean, John Hammond, Jenny Whiteley. Steve works onstage and in the studio with musicians as diverse as Tim O’Brien, Matt Chamberlain, Jay Bellerose, Wayne Horvitz, Jill Barber, Colin James, Colin Linden, Sonny Landreth, and The McCrary Sisters. Steve has 8 solo albums to his credit, and tours as a sideman as well, recently touring regularly with the band Birds of Chicago. Thanks to our sponsors! Roswell Pro Audio: https://RoswellProAudio.com Tegeler Audio Manufaktur: https://www.tegeler-audio-manufaktur.de/ Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/147
The Black Hen Traveling Roadshow hits CKUA's performance space on this week's episode of TransCanada Music West. Black Hen recording artists and blues heavyweights Big Dave McLean, Steve Dawson, and Jim Byrnes perform an intimate songwriters' circle before a small live audience.
Tonight, KK & the Mudge chat with blues legends Doc Maclean & Big Dave McLean about their hectic tour, and play some good music.
Tonight, KK & the Mudge chat with blues legends Doc Maclean & Big Dave McLean about their hectic tour, and play some good music.
The 183rd Roadhouse Podcast is an hour of brand new music. Music from the past few months and the months ahead make up a nice snapshot of the state of blues during four months in 2008. The hour includes Walter Horton, Alexis P. Suter Band, Carlos Del Junco, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, Big Dave McLean and some other surprises, including a few pre-release cuts from the Roadhouse family of participating blues labels. It's an hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 183rd Roadhouse Podcast.
The 183rd Roadhouse Podcast is an hour of brand new music. Music from the past few months and the months ahead make up a nice snapshot of the state of blues during four months in 2008. The hour includes Walter Horton, Alexis P. Suter Band, Carlos Del Junco, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, Big Dave McLean and some other surprises, including a few pre-release cuts from the Roadhouse family of participating blues labels. It's an hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 183rd Roadhouse Podcast.
It's the tiny instrument that most closely resembles the human voice in range, timbre and emotion. The harmonica takes center stage in the 179th Roadhouse, and it's an hour of hot blues harp. Watermelon Slim, Mississippi Heat, Big Dave McLean, Junior Wells, and Mannish Boys takes center stage as the backbone of the blues. It's an hour of fine harp playing, and another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.
It's the tiny instrument that most closely resembles the human voice in range, timbre and emotion. The harmonica takes center stage in the 179th Roadhouse, and it's an hour of hot blues harp. Watermelon Slim, Mississippi Heat, Big Dave McLean, Junior Wells, and Mannish Boys takes center stage as the backbone of the blues. It's an hour of fine harp playing, and another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.