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Paul Dawson (The Weight)

a simple twist of fate!

About Me

"this is a big, urgent sound, destined for radio play and eager to lodge itself in your brain" – BBC6
"a song steeped in character and gorgeous melodies……instantly catchy and laced with feel-good vibes" – Channel 4
"Paul Dawson and The Weight were impressive. I was mesmerised by their gorgeous melodies and the lead singers’ even more gorgeous voice, which was simultaneously strong and delicate" – Manchester Confidential

THE WEIGHT LIVE AT BRIXTON ACADEMY!
Here's a video of the band performing 'Dry Tears Of Mine' at the world famous venue

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/13/2006
Band Members: Paul Dawson, Singer Songwriter
Jon Willis, Bass
Rich Milner, Hammond
Influences: The Band, Stephen Stills, Small Faces, The Jam, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Dylan, Ray Lamontange, Beatles, Ryan Adams, Noel Gallagher, Cream, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Stones, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Smoky Robinson, The Clash........
Sounds Like: a mix of Stills with a little bit of English 60's backbeat with an honest modern sound.
Make your own mind up and let me know!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

EP now available!!!

That's right people, our debut EP is now available to download from MySpace!Our team in New York has taken the first steps towards a general release by giving you a chance to download our 5 new tracks...
Posted by Paul Dawson (The Weight) on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:40:00 PST

Hear Tired of Trying on BBC6 TONIGHT!!!

......well we seem to have made a new fan in TV presenter and DJ George Lamb. He's just called me to say he loves the (soon to be released) EP and that he'll be playing Tired of Trying on his BBC6 rad...
Posted by Paul Dawson (The Weight) on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:45:00 PST