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David Brogan

About Me

Dave's debut solo album, Thunderbird Sun Transformation, is now available through CD Baby online music store!
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David Brogan specializes in variety, eclecticism and groove. The music he creates encompasses everything from poppy jam-rock, straight ahead funk to synth drone ensembles. Brogan started learning both piano and percussion at the age of seven. His piano studies took him in the direction of music theory, songwriting and composition, and drum studies at UCSB, where he hooked up with the west-coast jam outfit ALO- pulling triple duty as drummer, songwriter and occasional lead singer. He has recorded two albums with the band, Fly Between Falls, and Roses and Clover, both for Brushfire Records / Universal.
In January of 2008 Brogan headed into the studio to record material he'd been developing over the last few years. Tim Bluhm, lead singer and guitarist of California cult band The Mother Hips, produced and appeared on the record. Ranging from atmospheric acoustic folk to pseudo arena-rock anthems, the songs on the album reflect Brogan's continued dedication to the eclectic. He also plays most of the instruments on the album, which features guest artists Jackie Greene, Paul Hoaglin, Tim Young, bandmate Dan Lebowitz and others. The album, titled Thunderbird / Sun Transformation, is slated for release in mid-October of 2008. Hoaglin and Young will also join Brogan on live dates throughout the rest of the year

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 30/05/2007
Band Website: www.alomusic.com
Band Members: Dave Brogan - Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Drums
Paul Hoaglin, Steve Adams - Bass
Colin Hoops - Keys
Tim Young - Guitars
Tony Sevener - Drums

All songs written by Dave Brogan

I also play drums with ALO and have played with Jack Johnson, Brett Dennen, Donavon Frankenreiter, G Love, Steve Kimock, Stasis, Mike Stern, The Holmes Brothers, Tea Leaf Green, Reggie Watts, Martin Fierro, Donna Godchaux, Very Special Forces, Evil Farmer, Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb, Jordan Feinstein, Aiko Shimada, Jennifer Terran, Fareed Haque, Scott Ford, Darren Loucas (Juke).
Influences: Curtis Mayfield, George Crumb, church hymns, Jon Hassel, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, NoMeansNo, James Brown, Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, The Black Crowes, Fleetwood Mac, Tim Young, Neil Young, Paul Moore, The Band, Gillian Welch, Bakersfield (Merle Haggard, Buck Owens), Ween, U2, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, Slayer, Muddy Waters, Jill Scott, Run DMC, The Beastie Boys, Phish, Miles Davis, Charles Ives, Jack Johnson, Jack Dejohnette, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Elton John, Little Feat, Bill Evans, Tim Bluhm, Greg Loaicono, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen, Prince, Hall and Oates, Pink Floyd, The Police, The Pretenders, Supertramp, Sly Stone, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Igor Stravinsky.
Sounds Like: A guy from the rural suburbs that learned Okie folk songs from his grandpa and rocked the "quads" in high school drum line, went and got a music degree in college and spent the rest of his life trying to write a good song. Also, see "Influences."
Record Label: Montana De Oro Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Album "Thunderbird Sun Transformation" Review

Check out the review of my new album "Thunderbird Sun Transformation" on Jambase. com by Dennis Cook.Given free rein, the ALO drummer-singer-songwriter scoops up the past 40 years or so of radio fare ...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Album notes for Thunderbird Sun Transformation

Dave BroganThunderbird Sun TransformationProduced by Tim Bluhm and Dave BroganMusicians:Stony Fileds Dave Brogan: Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Vocals Paul Hoaglin: Bass Tim Bluhm: Electric Guit...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:21:00 GMT

Dave Brogan (ALO) - West Coast CD Release PArty

On tour Brogan will be focusing on playing new original music as well ALO fan favorites.Brogan will be supported by Tim Young (Jesse Baylin) on guitar, Colin Hoops (Big Light) ..s,Geoff Harper (Skerik...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:24:00 GMT

Dave Brogan's Drum Rig

Sometimes people ask what drum gear I use, so here's a detailed description.Yamaha Stage Custom or Recording Custom drums.20x16 bass drum (or 22x16)10x9, 12x10, 14x14 tomsSnare drums: Stage Custom, An...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:42:00 GMT