About

Dawson Dean – Graham Dawson, Chris Dean and Geoff Berrow are a Staffordshire Moorlands based trio. Graham and Chris, singer/songwriters and guitarists, formed as a duo in 2016. In October 2017, they released their first album, Good Times, featuring twelve of their original songs. Geoff Berrow joined the line-up in January 2019, effectively making them a three piece. He played on their second album, Symphony of Sound, which was released in July 2019.

The latest album, Wasting Time, with twelve original tracks, was released in October 2023. The three albums can be downloaded on all music internet sites, and the three physical CDs can be purchased at gigs, or by contacting the band!

Dawson Dean are experienced, and confident performers of their self-penned songs. They play an eclectic, fine blend of mainly acoustic music in a contemporary Folk/Pop/Americana style, with strong melodies, close three-part harmony vocals and duelling guitars. The bass guitar gives the band added punch and rhythm. This compliments the two guitars. The band play in a relaxed style, which is appealing, creating their own unique sound.

Chris Dean

Chris had his first record deal and LP released in 1979 with London based mod band – The Crooks. In the intervening years he has played electric and acoustic guitar, done countless gigs, played with different bands, released several albums, and been influenced by many artists and different styles. He formed Dawson Dean in 2016 with Graham Dawson, when the two of them were introduced and discovered they had a lot in common, singer/songwriter guitarists, and living near to each other in the Staffordshire Moorlands! He acknowledges the contribution that Geoff Berrow has made on bass guitar, to compliment the distinct sound of the band.

Graham Dawson

Graham started playing guitar when he was 12 and started writing songs in his early teens. His early influences were Paul Simon, The Beatles, John Denver, and Ralph McTell. More recently Jez Lowe and various Americana acts have widened his song writing style. He started performing in local pub and club bands in the 1970s, before taking a 25-year sabbatical from live performances. A move to the Biddulph area and the release of his first solo album in 2012 – These Things Are Ours, re-ignited his desire to perform and write songs.

Geoff Berrow

Geoff began his musical career in the 1970s as guitarist and vocalist in the clubs and pubs of the Midlands and North West of England, before becoming involved in recording and audio-visual production. He also took a long break from live performance, but retained contact with music through choirs and musical theatre. After a stint playing in folk clubs and moving to bass guitar, he became a founder member of the successful bluegrass band – The Slippery Hill Boys, performing at mainly private functions until they disbanded in 2017. Geoff shares similar musical influences to Graham and Chris, and enjoys adding a new dimension to the songwriting of Dawson and Dean.