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J.T. Dawson
J.T. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based journalist and ghostwriter. She loves coffee, podcasts, and Fender Telecasters (although she doesn't currently own one). You had her at "I'll make you a mixtape."
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The Woodshed
The Woodshed: Undertaking an Impossible Challenge—and Sticking with It
In her column about learning guitar as an adult, writer J.T. Dawson recounts her self-imposed challenge of learning 90 songs in 90 days.
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J.T. Dawson
April 11, 2018
In her column about learning guitar as an adult, writer J.T. Dawson recounts her self-imposed challenge of learning 90 songs in 90 days....
Interviews
Nell Maynard: Creativity Unleashed
How the pop songwriter is making her mark in Nashville's LGBTQ music scene.
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J.T. Dawson
March 29, 2018
How the pop songwriter is making her mark in Nashville's LGBTQ music scene....
The Woodshed
The Woodshed: Learning Guitar and Being OK with Sucking
In our newest column, writer J.T. Dawson shares tips, tricks and the rewarding (and challenging) experience of learning music as an adult.
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J.T. Dawson
March 1, 2018
In our newest column, writer J.T. Dawson shares tips, tricks and the rewarding (and challenging) experience of learning music as an adult. ...
Interviews
RIVVRS: From Couch Surfing to ‘Cosmic Dream’
The singer/songwriter talks his new album, touring and the past that pushes him forward.
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J.T. Dawson
October 6, 2017
The singer/songwriter talks his new album, touring and the past that pushes him forward. ...
Interviews
The National Parks Run Wild
Frontman Brady Parks on the band's latest album, new tour and the magic moments that keep him going.
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J.T. Dawson
September 27, 2017
Frontman Brady Parks on the band's latest album, new tour and the magic moments that keep him going....
In Spotlight
Jam Alker: From Rock Bottom to ‘Sophrosyne’
The singer/songwriter tackles the pain of the human condition and addiction recovery on his new album.
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J.T. Dawson
September 20, 2017
The singer/songwriter tackles the pain of the human condition and addiction recovery on his new album....
Reviews
All the Right Elements: Carbon Leaf Embrace the Independent Stage
In San Francisco, the 25-year alt-rock veterans pull out old favorites and celebrate new music to come.
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J.T. Dawson
September 14, 2017
In San Francisco, the 25-year alt-rock veterans pull out old favorites and celebrate new music to come....
Interviews
Ready Steady Go: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Head West
The blues-rock sibling duo embark on the last leg of their national tour.
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J.T. Dawson
August 10, 2017
The blues-rock sibling duo embark on the last leg of their national tour. ...
Festival
Warped Tour 2017: Blood, Goo, Monsters and Feminists
Reporting from Mountain View, California with GWAR, War on Women, ATILLA, Sonic Boom Six and more.
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J.T. Dawson
August 8, 2017
Reporting from Mountain View, California with GWAR, War on Women, ATILLA, Sonic Boom Six and more. ...
In Spotlight
They Call Themselves the Brevet
The DIY 'epic Americana' band from Orange County are using non-traditional means to find success.
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J.T. Dawson
July 12, 2017
The DIY 'epic Americana' band from Orange County are using non-traditional means to find success....
Editor's Note
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
J.T. Dawson visits Nashville during her month as BTS' guest editor.
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J.T. Dawson
July 10, 2017
J.T. Dawson visits Nashville during her month as BTS' guest editor....
Soundcheck
Making a Setlist with Hail the Sun and Capsize
Frontmen Donovan Melero and Daniel Wand talk about touring together and life on the road.
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J.T. Dawson
June 26, 2017
Frontmen Donovan Melero and Daniel Wand talk about touring together and life on the road....
In Spotlight
Josh MacIntosh Aims to Inspire with Avenir Sky
After touring with artists like Thousand Foot Krutch and Manafest, the guitarist has a new band, and a new mission.
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J.T. Dawson
June 12, 2017
After touring with artists like Thousand Foot Krutch and Manafest, the guitarist has a new band, and a new mission....
Industry
Show Tunes: Kristen Bushnell Clears the Air on Music Publishing
A conversation about creative synchronization in TV and commercials.
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J.T. Dawson
June 7, 2017
A conversation about creative synchronization in TV and commercials....
Interviews
OWEL Spreads Their Wings
A brief chat with OWEL's Jay Sakong and Nunzio Moudatsos.
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J.T. Dawson
June 6, 2017
A brief chat with OWEL's Jay Sakong and Nunzio Moudatsos....
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