“The record incorporates everything from folk and country stylings to horn arrangements on “Dimes” that echo the best of the soul era, plus contributions from several of Nashville’s finest studio musicians.”

“Nashville based, Vancouver born multi-instrumentalist and producer Steve Dawson couldn’t collect any dust during Covid -19.”

“Steve Dawson has a storied reputation in his native Canada. He’s produced some of that country’s most influential artists and ensembles.”

“One of the amazing parts is the way Dawson makes Gone, Long Gone sound so convincingly live and together even though many contributions to the record were made remotely.”

“This is American roots with dirt under its fingernails.”

“Gone, Long Gone” is an album for people that want to actually listen to music, rather than passive consumers; the quality of the songwriting, playing and arrangement deserves much more than that.

“At a time when the world seems to be sliding toward Hell, this disc serves as a reminder that there are still good and beautiful things in the world.”

“It shows how underrated Dawson as a singer really is.”

“This is roots music to relax to. Kick back on the porch with a drink and let the music wash over you”

“Dawson knows which ax to pull off the wall for every moment on Gong, Long Gone, making this record a guitar-lover’s dream.”

“Effortlessly sliding from joyful to mournful and back again, Gone, Long Gone is a fully realized album that exudes creative energy.”

“Dawson is a master guitarist and a versatile writer and performer”

“The album opens with a firm declaration of intent on Dimes with slide guitar sputtering into action before a horn section weighs in and Dawson, accompanied by Allison Russell on vocals, delivers an excellent Little Feat like slice of rock’n’roll gumbo.”

“Steve Dawson is a jack of all trades and master of them all.”

“Dawson rightly takes his place as a musician front and centre in his own right and steps out of the shadow role of guitarist and producer to others.”

“Given the seven time Juno award-winning artist has credits on 200-plus other records, its understandable that there was a break between 2016’s Solid States and Loose Ends and the new Gone, Long Gone.”

“It reflects Dawson’s mastery of songcraft.”

“Dawson is a noted slide guitarist and acoustic finger-stylist”

“This album has almost as many grooves as Steve Dawson has guitars.”

“He is such a gifted musician and his dedication to the craft brings its own reward.”