It’s the return of the birthday throw-down at Simon’s in Edgewater, this time with the full Dolly Varden band! We’ll have the songs drawn randomly from a hat all night long. It’s a free event. Sunday, April 7th. Music begins at 9pm. 5210 N. Clark St, Chicago
Read moreAn Evening With Dolly Varden – November 30th at SPACE
Join us for a full evening of songs on Friday November, 30th, at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston. Doors at 7, show at 8. Tickets on sale now and going fast.
Read moreDolly Varden at S.P.A.C.E. Dec 22nd!
Dolly Varden will return to Evanston’s premiere music venue on December 22nd! with special guests Rachel Drew and the Bitter Roots. Advance tickets highly recommended
Read moreSept 4: Dolly Varden Plays “The Panic Bell” on the album’s 10th anniversary
As part of Steve Dawson’s September residency at the Hideout, Dolly Varden will play “The Panic Bell,” their acclaimed 2007 album, in its entirety, along with new songs they’ve been working on for their next album. “Songwriter Steve Dawson has an unerring capacity for finding the caveat in joy and desolation, in light and darkness….
Read moreLive at the Old Town School of Folk Music 12/4/16
Obsidian Good Provider, please help us to get along with special guest star Alton Smith on piano and organ!
Read moreDolly Varden’s Steve Dawson has co-written a book: Take It To The Bridge, Unlocking The Great Songs Inside You
“I am very excited to announce the release of “Take It To The Bridge: Unlocking The Great Songs Inside You.” I’ve been working on it with Mark Caro for many years as an extension of my songwriting classes at The Old Town School of Folk Music. The book aims to encourage and inspire anyone who’s…
Read moreDolly Varden returns to FitzGerald’s August 19th
We’ll play a full set of new songs and favorites from past albums when we return to one of the best music rooms in the Chicagoland area. Phil Angotti and his band play the second set and we’ll do a handful of songs together, too. A great, full evening of music beginning at 8:30. Advance…
Read moreDolly Varden at Square Roots July 8th and a fundraiser with Robbie Fulks July 29th
We are very happy to announce that Dolly Varden will be performing at the Old Town School of Folk Music’s Square Roots Festival on July 8th at 9pm. We hope to see you there! AND Steve and Diane will be joined by Robbie Fulks on Friday, 29th, at the Chicago Shambhala Meditation Center for a…
Read moreSteve Dawson & Diane Christiansen duet shows
Sunday, March 13, The House Pub, St Charles, IL 7pm Friday, April 15, The Brink Lounge, Madison, WI 8pm Sunday, May 8, Central Ohio Folk Festival, Columbus, OH, noon full information and links at the “Shows” page
Read moreAll Star Valentine’s Day Benefit Concert
tickets on sale now $75 single, $100 couple
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