Indie spotlight for August 16, 2015 (Show 71)

Desert Sparrow are a Los Angeles-based folk rock band hailing from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. Kylie Adams and Dave Carreno began their musical journey together by playing 60’s & 70’s covers at neighborhood open mic nights in early 2013 before forming their own creative path into songwriting. Their foot-stomping, tambourine-beating, bluesy guitar riffs and acoustic folk arrangements draws inspiration from such bands as Fleetwood Mac, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Kings of Leon, and Angus & Julia Stone.      @DesertSparrowx

Goodnite Neverland is a Virginia-based Rock Americana band with music rooted in rich pop-melodies, infectious harmonies, and powerful lyrics that capture the scope of the human experience. By melding hook-filled melodies and infectious harmonies, Goodnite Neverland is a band on the rise that will have everybody talking.     @GdniteNeverland

Dawn & Hawkes is an Austin-based indie-folk Duo began with modest expectations. "I was out listening to the blues at a little juke-joint in East Austin and asked this pretty girl to dance" says Hawkes, "We were having a good time dancing and found out we were both singer-songwriters." Dawn continues the story saying, "Our timing and rhythm were in-sync and when we added harmonies, songs, and guitar playing, it all went together - just like our dancing."     @DawnAndHawkes

John Neilson is an Austin TX based singer/songwriter. John has recently released 4th St. Sessionsproduced by Platinum Producer Jim Wirt(Something Corporate, LIVE, Jacks Mannequin, Incubus,ect). He has written songs with Sophie B Hawkins, LA GUNS, and others. 7 of his songs have been placed on MTV shows, and he has a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television.     @johnneilson