I'm pleased to announce the return of Austin-based Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes to my house concert series. They have blessed my living room twice before with their wonderful music to sold-out shows with standing ovations. They easily rank as two of my favorite artists...don't miss them this time around!
Chris and Miranda first met in 2010 when he crossed an Austin barroom floor and asked her to dance. A modest beginning became an undeniable attraction the first time they sang together and created a sound Texas Monthly coined as "undeniably intimate."
Their initial duo effort "Golden Heart" climbed to No. 25 in Billboard’s Folk chart and landed at No. 2 in iTunes singer-songwriter albums and kicked off a whirlwind of cross-country touring and co-writing. Dawn and Hawkes recorded "Yours and Mine" in between tour dates with influential artists Alison Krauss & Dan Tyminski, Patty Griffin, Old 97s, Robert Earl Keen and showcasing at festivals like Austin City Limits, Folk Alliance, AmericanaFest, South By Southwest and TEDx.
The duo then stored their possessions and lived on the road, drawing a lyrical soundtrack from American deserts and mountains, to the South Australian coast while navigating a shared journey through mortality, grief and compassion for differing perspectives. Upon returning to Austin, they finished self-producing their second full-length album, The Other Side, released in July 2018. The Austin American Statesman calls it “10 new tracks of sweet folk rock — instantly appealing tunes — rooted in the singer songwriter heyday of the early 1970’s, they also fit well into the modern day indie folk revival.”
In a time when the world seems more divided than ever, this album explores themes of empathy, hope, and finding our common humanity. “While on our own adventures of ups and downs we found ourselves exploring themes of empathizing with the other side,” recounts Miranda. “We hope that you will hear this album and share it with someone you love, because these are anthems of compassion for everyone who's ever felt on 'The Other Side.'”
Listen to "Right on Time" here. Watch their 2014 audition on The Voice here.
Your pre-show donation on TicketLeap helps guarantee concert attendance for the musicians. All donations go directly to the artists! Be sure to bring extra cash with you that night as the band will have CDs and merchandise for sale.
As is custom with house concerts, please bring a beverage (please NO red wine), appetizer or dessert to share. Also note that I have 2 cats, in case someone's allergies will prevent them from coming.
This event is being promoted to more than one group so be sure to reserve your seat(s) early!
