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About Me


original-dave are a 4 piece rock-centered band from Derby, rapidly gaining a reputation around the Midlands for their unique musical style and showmanship. They formed 4 years ago with a mission to perform their own material to their awaiting fans.
original-dave are influenced by many different styles and genres, never being frightened to try new ideas and directions, from Rock to Reggae, Acoustic Ballad to Prog-Rock Epic, nothing is out of bounds to create a lasting musical impression on the listener.
They draw upon epic influences and vast soundscapes from legendary bands such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin blended with a contemporary and unique sound.
They initially started performing in 2006 and have gone on to perform at many different venues up and down the UK (supporting top acts such as Edison, The James Warner Prophecies and Paddy Considine's Riding the Low) and have recorded 3 E.P.'s, the most latest ‘Theory of Devolution’ being a professional studio recording due for release end of March 2009.
They have also been interviewed by The Derby Telegraph and the BBC for an article on their website.
They are actively searching for an appropriate record label to sign to.
To book or contact the band, please send an email to [email protected]

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Member Since: 3/12/2007
Band Website: www.original-dave.com
Band Members: Phil Rose - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals

Alex Harker - Lead Guitar

Nick Harker - Percussion

John Blackshaw - Bass Guitar

Influences: Led Zeppelin, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Babar Luck, Queen, AC/DC, Foo Fighters
Sounds Like: Honest, straighforward rock, played from the heart.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

original-dave in Moonshine rock mag

CD review& Theory Of Devolution EP. By Original Dave&Original Dave is a four piece Derby based alternative rock band thatve just launched their debut EP.Theory of Devolution with high production valu...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:27:00 GMT

Theory of Devolution EP Launch 28TH MARCH 2009

Theory of Devolution EP Launch 28TH MARCH 2009(posted 10th March 2009)Wow I just cant stop playing with it and looking at it!! As you have probably guessed Original Dave has a shiny new EP. After 4 d...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:46:00 GMT

February News Latest Update

February News Latest Update(posted 2nd February 2009)Original-Dave has gone from 1st to 5th gear in the last few weeks with news coming thick and fast. Firstly our EP Launch Gig has been finalised and...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:15:00 GMT

www.original-dave.com Officially Launched

www.original-dave.com Officially Launched(posted 19th January 2009)After many months of being faced with a "new website coming" upon arrival of original-dave.com, the band has the great pleasure of an...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:20:00 GMT

January 2009 Monthly Update

We have finished scoffing mince pies, drinking whiskey and smoking mistletoe and are back in the rehearsal studio for the start of what promises to be a cracking 2009 for Original Dave.A new EP record...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Thats all folks

Well guys and girls... thats it. We played our final gig of the year last night at The Venue! We are taking a break now as we are completely knackered and have been gigging our ass's off&nbs...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:29:00 GMT

OD Interviewed for the BBC

Original Dave band have recently been interviewed by the BBC for an article on their website. Go check it out at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2008/07/10/intro ducing_the_original_dave_b...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:27:00 GMT

Sunday morning

Dudes, it's Sunday and the sun is shining. I got up, made love to the sound of our latest EP and rocked out with coffee and cigarettes to Hendrix's version of Johnny be good. Yeah, i'm gonna get hig...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:40:00 GMT

The History of Original D! :-)

Just looking back through my scrap book and I can't believe how far we have come in such a short space of time, from our nervous as hell first gig, to our most recent one which we we're so relaxed it ...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:36:00 GMT

Where has TODB Gone? Well be back shortly after this interlude...

Good evening fans of TODB! Well, after the completely mental month of August, the band have gone on holiday from performing... but worry not, rather than resting on their laurels, new songs are being ...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:55:00 GMT