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Based in Leicester UK in the East Midlands.

Dawson Smith & The Dissenters have been together since 2005

backing Dawson with various line-ups.

Dawson writes the songs and has a record and publishing contract

and has released 5 studio albums and a compilation album.

A great live band with loads of expirence playing class originals and classic covers. Blues Rockin' Americana at it's very best!

Creedence, Steve Earle, The Doors, Stones and many more!

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Dawson Smith - Lead Vocals / Guitars

Howard Smith - Lead & Slide Guitars / Vocals

Steve Burton - Bass Guitar / Vocals

Joe Burton - Drums

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“Dawson Smith and his band The Dissenters always deliver the perfect blend of high energy rock ‘n’ Americana and blues rock how it’s meant to be! switch-blade tight with no frills and great songs!”  Blues Matters