Born of love, myth and traditional folklore, Day of Embers is a duo of Celtic and global seafaring rhythms interlaced with age-old family tales of love, survival and justice. Combining the multi-instrumental talents of singer-songwriters, Welshman Daryl James, and Dawn, a bewitching vocalist of Canadian, Irish and Indian descent, DoE weaves spectacular harmonies with banjo, mandolin, slide guitar, autoharp and accordion.
While Daryl and Dawn were born on opposite sides of the globe, their musical roots transcend borders, coming together in a rich tapestry of rousing ballads interwoven with ancestral lore that is inspired by true events. Each of their songs is a chapter of an epic journey featuring two characters whose love prevails. From the cliffs of Derry and mountains of Snowdonia, through battles, storms and treacherous seas, to the wild woods and rocky roads of the Americas, DoE takes the listener on musical adventures that are as lyrically engaging as they are tuneful.
Lovers in life and music, Daryl and Dawn gravitated to one another to process hardship and escape into a wonderland of song with their folk fable characters who face their fears and challenges with brave, open hearts. Nominated in 2022 for a Queensland Music Award in the World Music Category, Daryl and Dawn have embarked on their next musical adventure – returning to their homelands of Wales, Ireland and Canada, reconnecting with family and folklore.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES / AWARDS: Woodford Folk Festival (Dawn) 2012/13, 2017/18, 2019/20,
Bushtime - Woodford Folk Festival (Day of Embers) 2021/2022,
Glastonbury (Daryl James - Buffo's Wake),
Blues On Broadbeach Festival (Daryl James) 2021,
Laura Street Festival (Day of Embers) 2021,
Palm Creek Folk Festival (Day of Embers) 2022,
Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival (Daryl James) 2022,
Gulgong Folk Festival (Day of Embers) 2022,
Triffid Garden Residency (Day of Embers) 2021-2022,
O'Heart Festival - Tyalgum (Day of Embers) 2021,
The Cultural Festival (Dawn) 2019,
Summer Solstice (Daryl & Dawn) 2021,
The Front Room - North Wales (Day of Embers) 2022,
The Acoustic Lounge - Southport UK (Day of Embers) 2022,
Red Arrow Brewing - Vancouver Island August Residency (Day of Embers) 2022,
Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival - Upcoming (Day of Embers),
The Tablelands Folk Festival - Upcoming ( Day of Embers),
Cowichan Fall Fair - (Day of Embers) 2022,
Ash Grunwald Support Act (Daryl James) 2021,
Karise Eden Support Act (Day of Embers) 2021,
Nick Oliveri Australian Tour (Daryl James) 2019,
Jeff Martin Support Act (Dawn),
The Tea Party Support Act (Dawn),
Pete Murray Support Act (Dawn),
The Grates Support Act (Dawn),
Queensland Music Awards 2022 - World Music Nominees,
agIdeas Award Winner (Dawn),
Department of Communities & Housing - Highly Commended Award (Dawn).
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