“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

"Dawson Smith and the Dissenters were on stage two putting in a great set which was a mix of Americana and blues. A great polished performance! it’s obvious that this is a band that plays a lot of live shows! " - PLANETMOSH UK

"The Dissenters had constant forward momentum throughout with solid riffs and classic songs, it made for an excellent set. Dawson had some awesome banter with the crowd and seemed  genuinely humbled by the adoration of the fans”

HRH CROWS Fest - Sheffield Academy

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"New band to me but Dawson Smith And The Dissenters  played a blinder!  A rocking blues and Americana masterclass. Well-chosen covers and great original songs. Ones to watch! " -

POWER PLAY

 "Meanwhile, the harder edge of Americana was being blended with Blues Rock in the shape of DAWSON SMITH AND THE DISSENTERS on stage two. This Leicester-based outfit upped the pace and injected some serious Blues licks and vocals into proceedings; it was a rousing set which got feet tapping and hands clapping all around!

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