Perfect Memories- Instrumental Slow Soothing melodic Piano and Classic Strings take off followed with light airy Acoustic guitar melody and percussion, then it transforms with a twangy statement of lap steel and Acoustic Unplugged tones and closing with solid soft rock feel. A slow and soft rise. Traveling, Scenic, deep thoughts, natures beauty, seasons change, Snow melt, Rebirth, transitioning, Memories, Collections, growth Moods: Reflective, Relaxing, Contemplating, rising, resilient, sincere Sounds like: Hello (Lionel Richie) Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton)
BALMY NIGHTS
2:41
Moods:Balmy Nights-Instrumental Lite Latin Vibe, soothing flute, acoustic percussion and shake with flowing forward motion, moving forward melody, sailing on, doing something different, destination, traveling, showcasing, moving on, new chapter, rising from the ashes, new features, highlights Moods: moving, rising, flowing, peaceful, sincere, simple, atmospheric Sounds Like: A Love Song (Loggins & Messina)
GIZMO ON THE BEACH
1:25
Gizmo on the Beach Playful Guitar melody with uplifting forward motion tapping, gradual lift to positive place. Family playtime, wholesome foods, Kids in the park, safe place, grateful. Moods: Gratefull, playful, positive, flowing, Simple, organic, Schmaltzy, Summery Sounds Like: Sun Screen ad, natures products, dog health, church fun, Inspirational ad
AWAKE AND FLYING
1:56
Awake and Flying- Soft Piano Opening that feels like background music until 30 sec when soft strings with hard drums comes in, forceful mellow with additional electric guitar ands synths to give it uplift and completion. New beginning, new chapter, new location, . Travel thru caverns, medieval travels , deep thoughts, Moods: Accepting, thankful, atmospheric, beautiful, relaxing, carefree Sounds Like : Against All Odds (Phil Collins)
SLEEPING BAG
2:03
Sleeping Bag- Stargazing entrance with bewildered guitar and piano conversation. Feelings of wonderment and enchantment.Motel 6-Well keep the light on for ya, Visit our town,: Enchanted, Elated, bewildered, campy, earthy Sounds Like: Tourism, adventurer, van-life, spiritual awakenings, solitude, Discovery Channel,
PORCHLIGHTS
1:29
Porchlights Melodic Mandolin followed by strings and light percussion, very cinematic flow for opening scene, credits, nostalgic feeling, heartwarming and reflective. Moods: slow, dreamy, mellow, sparse, Sounds Like: Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Travel Documentary, Ken Burns
FOG ON THE RIVER
1:35
Fog on the River Intriguing but calming acoustic melody, spacious, and breathable. Step into new place, new day, Yoga matt, landscape, new home for sale, First day new job, Transformation feeling. Moods: wholesome, enchanted, warm, cozy, bright, purposeful Sounds like, Oxygen Channel, Hallmark Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV
SUB-RURAL QUARTET
3:46
Sub-Rural Quartet- grand piano and acoustic guitar opening, tender and gentle melody, a lullaby moving to a more serious thought. Strings give it flowing motion till bridge, more serious and implied mood. Moods: Majestic, mystical, enchanted Sounds Like: Film Credits, Cruise ship ads, Tribute to life,
STRANGE DESERT
2:33
Strange Desert Starts with slide guitar, twang fused with eerie industrial white noise. Very, haunting, sinister, unsafe feeling, detective, murder, danger, creepy scene. Moods: Erie, Menacing, street smart, fearful, suspicious, strange Sounds Like: Breaking Bad, True Detectives, The unexplained, The Underworld
VOODOO BAKERY
1:49
Voodoo Bakery- Drum tapping and snake charming - rattles with eerie entrances. Enter the bad guy, Woke from bad night, unfamiliar place, desolate location, southwest, not safe Moods: Intense, Sinister, anxious, Eerie, strange, Suspicious Sounds Like: Quinten Tarantino, Land Man, True Detectives, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul
Diamond Back. - spacious, panoramic, riding into sunset Moods: Bittersweet, Adventurous, Intense, Aggressive, anguished Sounds Like: Arizona, Better Call Saul, Land Man, Wyatt Earp, Pablo Escobar, Mexico
SUNSET RIDE
1:19
Sunset Ride - riding in, traveling west, plains, prairie, outlaw, sheriff duty Moods: Gritty, Restless, vengeful, raw, tough Sounds Like: The Good the Bad and The Ugly, Unforgiven, Texas
Neighborly Blues Jam Twangy guitar with lap steel and banjo intertwined into a turn of the century speakeasy vibe. Old bar, extreme humidity in a southern or swampy scene. Simple life, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia afternoon. Moods: Hot, Restless, Gritty, Smokey Sounds Like: Robert Johnson, Color Purple, Unforgiven, Bible Belt ,
Biography
Short Bio
Writing songs in your head during history class was a deal breaker for the education system,
so he quit school in 7th grade and started living a life akin to people much older than himself
These experiences are ultimately intertwined in the lyrics and music he creates
Born in Sierra Madre Ca, he now calls the beautiful Oregon Coast his home
He is a self taught multi instrumentalist and composes accordingly to his particular strengths
originally known around the scene mainly as a dreadnought strumming songsmith.
in a fortunate chance phone call around 2009 from New York indie label Grooveyard Records
he was offered and signed a deal to write and produce a blues rock guitar focused album
which was well received and ultimately led to producing several more albums for the label.
He has lived the kind of life that is filled with things to write about.
Dave is currently looking forward to diving back into his folk rock and lyrical ballad talents
And hoping to reintroduce himself to new audiences via the surge of Americana listeners
he is an original OG from way back in the acoustic genres and not just a strat slinger
And is currently creating instrumental tracks for sync licensing. Along with original songs.
