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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Gabe Dixon
| name = Gabe Dixon
| image = Supertramp Live 2010 in Madrid 1.jpg
| image = Supertramp Live 2010 in Madrid 1.jpg
| caption = Gabe Dixon during a [[Supertramp]] concert at Madrid in 2010.
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| caption = Gabe Dixon during a [[Supertramp]] concert at Madrid in 2010.
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|12|7|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Shelbyville, Tennessee]], U.S.
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| origin = United States
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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| years_active = 2010-present
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| label = Rolling Ball Records
| years_active = 1998-present
| label = Rolling Ball Records
| associated_acts = [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]<br>[[Tedeschi Trucks Band]]
| associated_acts = [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]<br />[[Tedeschi Trucks Band]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.gabedixon.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.gabedixon.com}}
| current_members = Gabe Dixon
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'''Gabe Dixon''' is a [[Nashville]]-based artist. His music is [[piano]]-driven. He found his beginnings with the five piece Nashville based country band, Six Shooter. Between 1998 and 2010, he was lead singer of the three-piece band [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]. Since the band's break-up, Dixon works as a solo artist. He has released two albums: ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'' (2011) and ''[[Turns to Gold]]'' (2016). He is also the founder of the label Rolling Ball Records. As of the start of 2019 Dixon has been on tour with the [[Tedeschi Trucks Band]].
'''Gabe Dixon''' (born December 7, 1977) is an American musician. He began his career in the Nashville-based country band Six Shooter. Between 1998 and 2010, he was the lead singer of [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]. Since the band's break-up, Dixon has worked as a solo artist. He has released two studio albums, ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'' (2011) and ''[[Turns to Gold]]'' (2016), and one live album, Live In Boston (2017).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Edwards|first=Margot|date=September 7, 2017|title=Interview: Gabe Dixon discusses his Live in Boston album|url=https://www.thebirn.com/interview-gabe-dixon-discusses-his-live-in-boston-album/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=December 14, 2020|website=[[Berklee Internet Radio Network]]}}</ref> He is also the founder of the label Rolling Ball Records.


As of 2019, Dixon is on tour with the [[Tedeschi Trucks Band]]. His original tour with the band was scheduled into 2020, but it was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Hart|first=Ron|date=August 14, 2020|title=Gabe Dixon Keeps Moving Forward On "Smoke Clears"|url=https://americansongwriter.com/smoke-clears-gabe-dixon-song-interview/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=December 14, 2020|website=[[American Songwriter]]}}</ref> Dixon has since released three singles across 2020: "Smoke Clears", "Bend The Curve" and "New Year Just With You," and he published his latest album, "Lay It On Me," in 2021.<ref name=":0" />
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==Beginnings and in The Gabe Dixon Band==

== Career ==

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===Beginnings and The Gabe Dixon Band===
{{Main|The Gabe Dixon Band}}
{{Main|The Gabe Dixon Band}}
Gabe Dixon started early studying piano influenced by [[Billy Joel]] and [[Elton John]]. While studying at [[University of Miami]], in 1998, he formed the four-piece band [[The Gabe Dixon Band]] alongside drummer Jano Rix, bassist Winston Harrison and alto saxophonist Chandler Webber. He worked with producer/engineer [[Eddie Kramer]] to independently release their debut album, ''More Than It Would Seem''. Upon graduation from the University of Miami, the band relocated to New York City and were signed to Reprise by [[David Kahne]].
Gabe Dixon started early studying piano influenced by [[Billy Joel]] and [[Elton John]]. While studying at [[University of Miami]], in 1998, he formed the four-piece band [[The Gabe Dixon Band]] alongside drummer [[Jano Rix]], bassist Winston Harrison and alto saxophonist Chandler Webber. He worked with producer/engineer [[Eddie Kramer]] to independently release their debut album, ''More Than It Would Seem''. Upon graduation from the University of Miami, the band relocated to New York City and were signed to Reprise by [[David Kahne]].


Dixon played keyboards and sang backing vocals on [[Paul McCartney]]'s 2001 album, ''[[Driving Rain]]''. Dixon also performed live with McCartney at [[the Concert For New York City]], a September 11 fundraiser. McCartney offered Dixon the opportunity to join his world tour, but Dixon declined citing his plans for a new album. Dixon played keyboards and kalimba with [[Loggins & Messina]] on their [[Live: Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl]] concert which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2005.
Dixon played keyboards and sang backing vocals on [[Paul McCartney]]'s 2001 album, ''[[Driving Rain]]''. Dixon also performed live with McCartney at [[the Concert For New York City]], a September 11 fundraiser. McCartney offered Dixon the opportunity to join his world tour, but Dixon declined citing his plans for a new album. Dixon played keyboards and kalimba with [[Loggins & Messina]] on their [[Live: Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl]] concert which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2005.
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Following the Live at World Cafe EP, the band signed with Fantasy Records and released ''The Gabe Dixon Band'' in August 2008. The band toured the United States in 2008. "Find My Way" was the opening track to the film ''[[The Proposal (2009 film)|The Proposal]]'' in 2009. The band discontinued in 2010 with Gabe Dixon deciding to go solo.
Following the Live at World Cafe EP, the band signed with Fantasy Records and released ''The Gabe Dixon Band'' in August 2008. The band toured the United States in 2008. "Find My Way" was the opening track to the film ''[[The Proposal (2009 film)|The Proposal]]'' in 2009. The band discontinued in 2010 with Gabe Dixon deciding to go solo.


== Solo career ==
=== Solo career ===
Dixon released his first solo album, ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'', on August 23, 2011 on [[Concord Bicycle Music]]. The album is produced by Marshall Altman and features a duet with [[Alison Krauss]] entitled "Even the Rain." Madi Diaz and James Walsh also lend their voices to the songs "Burn for You" and "I Can See You Shine," respectively. He also founded his own record label, Rolling Ball Records.
Dixon released his first solo album, ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'', on August 23, 2011 on [[Concord Bicycle Music]]. The album is produced by Marshall Altman and features a duet with [[Alison Krauss]] entitled "Even the Rain." Madi Diaz and James Walsh also lend their voices to the songs "Burn for You" and "I Can See You Shine," respectively. He also founded his own record label, Rolling Ball Records.


On April 8, 2016, Dixon released his second solo album, ''Turns to Gold'', on his own label, Rolling Ball Records. The album is produced by Paul Moak and features a duet with [[Natalie Prass]] entitled "The Way To Love Me."
On April 8, 2016, Dixon released his second solo album, ''Turns to Gold'', on his own label, Rolling Ball Records. The album is produced by Paul Moak and features a duet with [[Natalie Prass]] entitled "The Way To Love Me."


In the past, Gabe would play primarily grand piano. However, on "Turns to Gold," he performed all but one song on an upright piano. This choice conveyed a different energy. He and the musicians, including Jano Rix on drums ([[The Gabe Dixon Band]], [[The Wood Brothers]]), [[Viktor Krauss]] on bass ([[Lyle Lovett]]), and Kris Donegan on guitar ([[Cam]]), cut everything to analog tape with no click track. The album also features vocal performances by Jason Eskridge, [[Garrison Starr]] and Boots Ottestad. Mastering was done by Brad Blackwood at Euphonics Mastering.
In the past, Gabe would play primarily grand piano. However, on "Turns to Gold," he performed all but one song on an upright piano. This choice conveyed a different energy. He and the musicians, including [[Jano Rix]] on drums ([[The Gabe Dixon Band]], [[The Wood Brothers]]), [[Viktor Krauss]] on bass ([[Lyle Lovett]]), and Kris Donegan on guitar ([[Cam (singer)|Cam]]), cut everything to analog tape with no click track. The album also features vocal performances by Jason Eskridge, [[Garrison Starr]] and Boots Ottestad. Mastering was done by Brad Blackwood at Euphonics Mastering.


== Appearances and popular culture ==
=== Appearances and popular culture ===
Gabe's song, "Find My Way," was the opening track to the film ''[[The Proposal (2009 film)|The Proposal (2009)]]'' starring [[Sandra Bullock]] and [[Ryan Reynolds]]. "All Will Be Well" was featured in the fourth season of the television show ''[[Parks and Recreation]]''. And "Till You're Gone" was used in [[Bose Corporation|Bose]] store displays.
Gabe's song, "Find My Way," was the opening track to the film ''[[The Proposal (2009 film)|The Proposal]],'' starring [[Sandra Bullock]] and [[Ryan Reynolds]]. "All Will Be Well" was featured in the fourth season of the television show ''[[Parks and Recreation]]''. And "Till You're Gone" was used in [[Bose Corporation|Bose]] store displays.


Gabe has performed twice on [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]], as well as [[The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson]].
Gabe has performed twice on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'', as well as ''[[The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson]]''.


Throughout his career, many other notable artists have taken note of and supported Gabe's talent. He's held side gigs as the keyboardist and vocalist for [[Paul McCartney]], [[Alison Krauss & Union Station]], [[O.A.R. (band)|O.A.R.]] and [[Supertramp]].
Throughout his career, many other notable artists have taken note of and supported Gabe's talent. He's held side gigs as the keyboardist and vocalist for [[Paul McCartney]], [[Alison Krauss & Union Station]], [[O.A.R. (band)|O.A.R.]] and [[Supertramp]].
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*2011: ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'' (produced by Marshall Altman, released on [[Concord Bicycle Music]]
*2011: ''[[One Spark (album)|One Spark]]'' (produced by Marshall Altman, released on [[Concord Bicycle Music]]
*2016: ''[[Turns to Gold]]'' (produced by Paul Moak, released by Rolling Ball Records)
*2016: ''[[Turns to Gold]]'' (produced by Paul Moak, released by Rolling Ball Records)
*2017: ''Live in Boston'' (released by BirnCORE)<ref>http://dailyfreepress.com/2017/09/07/review-gabe-dixons-live-in-boston-is-musicians-best-album-yet/</ref>
*2017: ''Live in Boston'' (released by BirnCORE)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://dailyfreepress.com/2017/09/07/review-gabe-dixons-live-in-boston-is-musicians-best-album-yet/| title = REVIEW: Gabe Dixon's "Live in Boston" is musician's best album yet – The Daily Free Press}} </ref>
*2021: ''Lay It On Me''


;As part of [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]
;As part of [[The Gabe Dixon Band]]
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*2005: ''Live at World Cafe''
*2005: ''Live at World Cafe''
*2008: ''The Gabe Dixon Band''
*2008: ''The Gabe Dixon Band''

;As part of [[Tedeschi Trucks Band]]
*2022: ''[[I Am the Moon]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:59, 9 January 2024

Gabe Dixon
Gabe Dixon during a Supertramp concert at Madrid in 2010.
Gabe Dixon during a Supertramp concert at Madrid in 2010.
Background information
Born (1977-12-07) December 7, 1977 (age 46)
Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresRock
Years active1998-present
LabelsRolling Ball Records
Websitewww.gabedixon.com

Gabe Dixon (born December 7, 1977) is an American musician. He began his career in the Nashville-based country band Six Shooter. Between 1998 and 2010, he was the lead singer of The Gabe Dixon Band. Since the band's break-up, Dixon has worked as a solo artist. He has released two studio albums, One Spark (2011) and Turns to Gold (2016), and one live album, Live In Boston (2017).[1] He is also the founder of the label Rolling Ball Records.

As of 2019, Dixon is on tour with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. His original tour with the band was scheduled into 2020, but it was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Dixon has since released three singles across 2020: "Smoke Clears", "Bend The Curve" and "New Year Just With You," and he published his latest album, "Lay It On Me," in 2021.[2]

Career

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Beginnings and The Gabe Dixon Band

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Main article: The Gabe Dixon Band

Gabe Dixon started early studying piano influenced by Billy Joel and Elton John. While studying at University of Miami, in 1998, he formed the four-piece band The Gabe Dixon Band alongside drummer Jano Rix, bassist Winston Harrison and alto saxophonist Chandler Webber. He worked with producer/engineer Eddie Kramer to independently release their debut album, More Than It Would Seem. Upon graduation from the University of Miami, the band relocated to New York City and were signed to Reprise by David Kahne.

Dixon played keyboards and sang backing vocals on Paul McCartney's 2001 album, Driving Rain. Dixon also performed live with McCartney at the Concert For New York City, a September 11 fundraiser. McCartney offered Dixon the opportunity to join his world tour, but Dixon declined citing his plans for a new album. Dixon played keyboards and kalimba with Loggins & Messina on their Live: Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl concert which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2005.

The band released their major label debut, On a Rolling Ball in 2002. Three years later, they released the Live at World Cafe EP, which featured the song "All Will Be Well" which was featured in promos for the NBC show Conviction.

Following the Live at World Cafe EP, the band signed with Fantasy Records and released The Gabe Dixon Band in August 2008. The band toured the United States in 2008. "Find My Way" was the opening track to the film The Proposal in 2009. The band discontinued in 2010 with Gabe Dixon deciding to go solo.

Solo career

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Dixon released his first solo album, One Spark, on August 23, 2011 on Concord Bicycle Music. The album is produced by Marshall Altman and features a duet with Alison Krauss entitled "Even the Rain." Madi Diaz and James Walsh also lend their voices to the songs "Burn for You" and "I Can See You Shine," respectively. He also founded his own record label, Rolling Ball Records.

On April 8, 2016, Dixon released his second solo album, Turns to Gold, on his own label, Rolling Ball Records. The album is produced by Paul Moak and features a duet with Natalie Prass entitled "The Way To Love Me."

In the past, Gabe would play primarily grand piano. However, on "Turns to Gold," he performed all but one song on an upright piano. This choice conveyed a different energy. He and the musicians, including Jano Rix on drums (The Gabe Dixon Band, The Wood Brothers), Viktor Krauss on bass (Lyle Lovett), and Kris Donegan on guitar (Cam), cut everything to analog tape with no click track. The album also features vocal performances by Jason Eskridge, Garrison Starr and Boots Ottestad. Mastering was done by Brad Blackwood at Euphonics Mastering.

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Gabe's song, "Find My Way," was the opening track to the film The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. "All Will Be Well" was featured in the fourth season of the television show Parks and Recreation. And "Till You're Gone" was used in Bose store displays.

Gabe has performed twice on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as well as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Throughout his career, many other notable artists have taken note of and supported Gabe's talent. He's held side gigs as the keyboardist and vocalist for Paul McCartney, Alison Krauss & Union Station, O.A.R. and Supertramp.

Discography

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Solo albums
As part of The Gabe Dixon Band
  • 1999: More Than It Would Seem
  • 2002: On a Rolling Ball
  • 2005: Live at World Cafe
  • 2008: The Gabe Dixon Band
As part of Tedeschi Trucks Band

References

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  1. ^ Edwards, Margot (September 7, 2017). "Interview: Gabe Dixon discusses his Live in Boston album". Berklee Internet Radio Network. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Hart, Ron (August 14, 2020). "Gabe Dixon Keeps Moving Forward On "Smoke Clears"". American Songwriter. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "REVIEW: Gabe Dixon's "Live in Boston" is musician's best album yet – The Daily Free Press".
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