Stompin’ Dave Electric Band
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You might not have had chance to see Dave in action, but come and see why so many consider him one of the most exciting, energetic, and entertaining musicians on the current live music scene. Dave was nominated for a UK Blues Award 2024.
“In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornados, and hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin’ Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist…A great guitar player and vocalist an accomplished songwriter…he is also an outstanding dancer… ” Blues In The South.
A prolific artist in the studio, Dave is a former member of former UK Blues Band of the Year, The Producers. Dave has consistently given over one hundred performances per year across the UK and beyond, including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival. “Let’s face it, in adding the quality of his original material the man is a downright genius” Blues In Britain.
With his song writing Dave has engulfed himself in the masters of American roots music, remained true, but managed to produce “not…a sound of yesteryear that should be in a museum but real, modern and relevant that should be heard live” Blues Matters.
Stompin' Dave Electric Band is a vehicle for Dave to showcase his considerable song writing skills alongside his vocal talents, his highly entertaining tap dancing, and his mastery of the electric guitar. Dave started to perform with the stage name Stompin’ Dave approximately fifteen years ago since then he has released over thirty five albums, and made over two hundred festival appearances.
Dave has performed at many top venues including The Royal Festival Hall, The Birmingham Hippodrome, Vicar Street, Dublin, and many more. “Stompin’ Dave is a master of all kinds of American roots…a formidable musician and a true original.” The Daily Telegraph.
Over the years Dave has been an enthusiastic promoter of concerts in art centres and theatres. Many of these events have seen Dave appearing alongside touring musicians from the USA. “Stompin’ Dave the one man music business with a talent a million miles wide, produces one of the best blues albums of the year, the blues as it should be played and how!” Blues In Britain.