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Dave Gravis

Original / Trad songs performed by Dave Gravis

About Me

I'm a native Texan, performing as a solo artist and with the bands "Whiskey Dream" & "Cactus Rose" throughout Texas beginning in the mid 1970's, and writing / recording jingles for local businesses. Currently an independent artist, most recent CD released: "Shadow of the Mountain". In addition to composing original songs, my wife Cindy and I love to perform traditional American / Irish / Celtic songs. When I'm not busy writing, playing or singing I work as a software developer / consultant. Influences and favorites include Loudon Wainwright III, Stephen Foster, Guy Clark, Julie Fowlis, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Gordon Lightfoot, Kate Wolf, The Rankin Family, The Duhks, Stephen Fromholz, Arcady, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Kirjava Lintu, Jill Sobule.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/14/2007
Band Members:
Influences: Over the years... My lovely wife Cindy, Kate Wolf ("Great Divide", "Brother Warrior"), Johnny Hartford (Will always miss Johnny !), Loudon Wainwright III, Kate & Anna McGarrigle ("Matapedia", "La Vache Qui Pleure" are my favorites), Julie Fowlis ("Celidh" is an all time favorite), Dochas, Anuna ("Last Rose Of Summer"), The Rankin Family (Another great Canadian group), Jill Sobule, Craig Keefner (An old friend, still one of my favorite songwriters), Joni Mitchell (a huge influence on my life and music), Stephen Fromholz (One of Texas's Best), Shawn Colvin, Gordon Lightfoot, Guy Clark, The Trax, Stephen Foster ( "Ah, May The Red Rose"), CANTARIA (features traditional songs performed by contributing artists - a Great Site to Visit). Last but not least .... MUDCAT mostly folk oriented, but perhaps the best resource around. ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- My Favorites!! Julie Fowlis, Loudon Wainwright III, Eva Rune, Kirjava Lintu, Julia Macklin, of course Jill (jawz) !, & Paul Hindemith.

Sounds Like: Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Guy Clark, Steve Goodman
Record Label: indie
Type of Label: Indie