Now in its 5th year, The Acoustic Festival of Britain has chosen the market town of Uttoxeter to base its 3 day event which has developed into a prestigious and relaxed family occasion for all generations. Many of the aged hippy generation will welcome 60’s legend Donovan, now a patron of the festival, heading the Saturday line… Read More
This week, BBC’s “The One Show” were filming in Dawsons Music Manchester. The interview with Paul Heaton (of The Beautiful South/The Housemartins fame) is part of a series of interviews where they will be talking to famous musicians about their musical interests and influences. From what we overheard the first single Paul Heaton ever bought was the popular… Read More
These fantastic new Gibson Les Pauls have just arrived today at our Liverpool store… Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop VOS: Today’s 1957 Les Paul Goldtop from the Gibson Custom Shop is a near-perfect recreation of the original instrument, in all of its original brilliance and historical magnificence. The body features Gibson’s traditional hand-carved maple… Read More
Have you always wanted to record your own compositions and performances but don’t know where to start? Are you trying to decide whether to go for computer software, dedicated hardware or both? Would you like to learn how to improve your home studio recordings? Do you need advice on microphones, monitors, mixing or mastering? On Saturday… Read More
Trying to choose the right PA system for your needs can be a tricky one, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. Then, when you do finally take the plunge and invest in a set-up, getting the best out of it in different environments can sometimes be a challenge. On Saturday the 10th… Read More
At 8pm on Tuesday 27th April DragonForce guitarist Herman Li will be appearing at Dawsons Reading to deliver a FREE workshop showcasing his unique approach to the guitar using equipment from from Ibanez Guitars. If you wish to attend this FREE event you must register in advance (see below). There will also be deals available… Read More
There is more to being one of our Gibson customers than owning a great guitar. Our Liverpool store are holding their second Gibson Owners VIP evening on the first of April (searching for an April Fool’s pun but there’s nothing foolish about owning a Gibson!). This exclusive event is only open to customers who have purchased… Read More
Staff at Dawsons Music Stockport will be putting on an Open Mic Competition in-store on Saturday the 10th of April. Local musicians are being invited to come and take to the stage and perform to Dawsons customer for 10 minute slots. The store manager, Adrian Lord, is putting a prize up for the best performance. Of course it’s really… Read More
The Farida CT-60 has turned many heads since it premiered at the Frankfurt Musikmesse last year. In fact, the first CT-60s were bagged by two of the UK’s fastest rising indie bands: Liverpool’s Wave Machines, and the young Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club. Since then the CT-60 has been spotted literally travelling the globe,… Read More
On Thursday the 1st of April our Open Mic Night at The Cinnamon Club in Bowdon will be back by popular demand. This is a great opportunity for any budding singer-songwriters or performers to practise their craft in front of a friendly audience at one of the Northwest’s favourite live music venues. Every performer will also… Read More
