Gary Dawson
Gary Dawson grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and has always had a love for classic country music. Some of his greatest musical influences include Mickey Newbury, George Strait, Vern Gosdin, and many more. He started singing at a very early age and has been playing guitar for over 30 years. In 2003, Gary auditioned for The Nashville Star regionals in Phoenix, Arizona and finished in the top 5. He has played and filled in with bands in Phoenix since the early 90's. Since March of 2022, he and his son, Colton Dawson, formed Arizona's father-son duo called Dawson Acoustic, playing local bars, restaurants, private parties, and large venues. After 3 years of performing over 400 gigs with his son, who is moving to Nashville, Gary looks to continue sharing his music with his great friend and fellow musician, Daniel Tolliver.
Daniel Tolliver
Daniel Tolliver grew up in a household full of musical talent. At just 6 years old, Daniel was already hooked on music - thanks to his father showing him a few guitar chords and watching his mother sing at church. Some of his greatest musical influences include George Strait, George Jones, and Merle Haggard. At the age of 18, he started sharing his musical talent in country western bars, restaurants, and honky-tonks across Arizona and in surrounding areas. Since then, he has formed a band as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist called Daniel Tolliver and the Travelers. Now, Daniel will shift towards playing duo gigs with his friend and fellow musician Gary Dawson, in their country acoustic duo called Dawson and Tolliver.
