ABOUT BROTHER DAVE
Brother Dave is a guitarist/vocalist whose passionate and eclectic style defies categorization!
While his musical influences are firmly based in Roots and Blues, his stylings are infused with Country, Rock, and Jazz sounds that embody both classic and modern sensibilities. Dave’s vocals are a cross between Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top and even Bonnie Raitt. His guitar stylings are a diverse blend of earlier accomplished guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King, B.B. King and Albert King, Chet Atkins, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, Johnny Winter, as well as contemporary artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher and Eric Gales.
Since the age of 17, Brother Dave has been gigging with a variety of NYC-based bands, touring all over the East Coast and Europe and performing for audiences of all ages and tastes.
While he has the distinction of having opened for such world-class performers as Johnny Winter, Dickey Betts, Buddy Miles, Elvin Bishop, Debbie Davies, Room Full of Blues, Shemieka Copeland, and Little Charlie and The Night Cats, he is just as likely to be seen entertaining the patrons of a small intimate lounge or private party.
These days you can catch Brother Dave playing solo acoustic or with his band, Brother Dave & The Brave, in restaurants, pubs, clubs and a variety of music venues all over Long Island, New York City, Connecticut and the entire tri-state region. You’ll find him backing up some of the areas’ finest Vocalists and Bands playing:
- Jazz
- Classic/90’s Rock
- Blues
- Swing
- Reggae
- Country
- And many other genres!
His guitar and gritty well-honed vocals can be heard on many recordings created by our area’s local musicians as well.
No matter your age, musical taste, or where you call home, Brother Dave and The Brave has something to inspire everyone as they effortlessly tap the soul of American music, fusing the familiar with the new and vibrant.
Brother Dave is an act not to be missed!
