John Dawson fronted this pioneering Americana band.​To read past installments of Notes from the Soundboard, click here. It's become all too common in our society to mourn the passing of those whose fame has taken them to the heights of international stardom, while all but ignoring others who perhaps lack that same stature. Michael Jackson's recent passing was merely the latest case in point. There was endless, ongoing coverage of every aspect of his demise. Consequently, obits for lesser-known
