Steve Dawson

“This achingly gorgeous album [At The Bottom of the Canyon...] shows what can result from emotional and artistic honesty. It’s a rare and wonderful thing.”
-Chris Ingalls, PopMatters

“beautifully expressed, via touches like shimmering slide, CSNY-style harmonies and some irresistibly nostalgic sun-dappled folk-pop.”
-Johnny Sharp, Uncut on At The Bottom of the Canyon...

"At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Branches of a Tree ranks as his most expressive effort yet...soothing and sublime melodies."
-Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter

“As part of Chicago’s criminally under-known Dolly Varden he’s churned out nothing but quality for over 15 years. A classic artist hiding in plain sight “
-Dennis Cook, Jambase

“A touchstone for our times, a talisman pointing to a moment of sheer beauty, Last Flight Out reminds us of the power of music to engage and inspire”
-Bob Fish, Folk Radio UK

“An album of quietly affecting songs [Last Flight Out]…imaginative, risk taking and a beautiful listen…be blown away by the feeling contained within Dawson’s vocals."
-Peter Churchill, Americana UK