Crazy Heart is going to win a handful of Oscars and that does our heart good. Like the town we’re lucky enough to call home, our collective Seattlest heart has a special place for thoughtfully crafted country- and folk-soaked melodies. (Think Willie Nelson or Neil Young, not Garth Brooks or Toby Keith.) When seeking to quench our thirst for rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, our city offers more than its fair share of options. We’d happily talk at length about our current favorites including bands with some combination of animal and/or otherwise nature-loving names*, but for now, we turn our (and perhaps your attention) to a band in the same category from the outskirts of LA. The group, a band of brothers and others, who go by the name Dawes and hail from the North Hills, California, will be at the Tractor Tavern tonight. We were able to spend some time with Taylor Goldsmith (lead vocals, guitar, lyrics) in advance of their show with Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, and Jason Boesel (of Rilo Kiley). more ›