UNDERGROUND RISING: ROY DAWSON AND THE SOULFIRE OF "LEFT THAT TABLE BURNIN’"By,”Vivian CrosswellSenior Music Writer, Rolling Stone UndergroundThere’s a town out West—backroads and diner coffee, sun-baked and loud—and from that dirt and whiskey a voice has come that cuts like a shot of bourbon. Roy Dawson, the man behind The RoyElvisBand,

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Roy Dawson and his RoyElvisBand have carved a unique space in the music industry, where authenticity, wisdom, and positive messages dominate their sound. Unlike many mainstream artists, Roy didn't erase his past or alter his image to fit industry standards. He firmly declared, "Hell no, I will not erase any old videos!" For Roy, his journey—from