"You write about things that people can find common experience with, just a lot of really strong themes and I think that's part of the appeal of your music for sure."

- Cat, Queer Sounds -

"When you sing I can hear your heart opening up; I feel mine opening up too."
- Eric Kosarot, fellow musician and friend -

 

David’s musical journey started at a very young age when he began piano lessons in the third grade. He graduated to guitar and began songwriting in 2001 and was mostly self-taught. His first live show was on his 26th birthday in 2010. His first album, ‘Venus Guytrap’ was released in 2012, followed by ‘...bygones’ in 2014. Since then, he has released eight studio albums. ‘Let Love Abound’ was released in 2016, followed by ‘In Search of Love and Music: a Tribute to Joni Mitchell' with Fake Zappa in 2019. ‘Sittin' on Top of the Pines’ was released with The Scarlet Coast in 2021, ‘Wintergreen’ in 2021, ‘This Wave’ was produced but not released in 2022. Back to solo work, he released  ‘How Beautiful You Are’ in 2024 with Christopher Gray on bass, ‘Sense of Self’ in 2026 also featuring Christopher Gray with ‘Bring Myself to Life’ soon to be released in the Fall of 2027. David continues to be a prolific songwritewr and play local shows in the greater Seattle area.

 

"You take situations that so often seem to lack any essential quality and place them in a context of, for lack of a better description, breath and life."

- Joshua, friend and fan -

 

 

 

with bassist Christopher Gray at Tim's Tavern in Seattle.

Photo by Chris Schanz