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Dave Borins

acoustic rock 'n' roll......... hellllllll ya

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Performance is Dave Borins’ version of living a fantasy. The weight of the world is lifted from his shoulders, and his personality is revealed, naked, unchecked and unapologetic. In addition to his original compositions, he also draws on an enormous and eclectic repertoire of great songs by other artists. Dave’s energetic performances have long been a closely held secret among a small group of people in Toronto and Montreal, but he is starting to make waves.
Dave grew up in Toronto, but his songwriting and performances have been shaped by his experience working as canoe trip guide in Algonquin National Park, and attending school in Montreal. Although folk, classic rock and roots music is the cornerstone of his musical background, Dave refuses to confine himself to one genre. His musical education has taken him to the Far East, South America, and the South Pacific, and as a teenager, he developed a reputation as a jazz vocalist, singing in an ensemble that included Sophie Milman, before she became a top-selling jazz artist. More recently, Dave has been exploring children’s music, and becoming an expert campfire singer. Through it all, Dave has developed a unique voice, and style that is all his own.
Dave was recently nominated for "best Folk artist" and for the second year in a row, "best Live Acoustic Performer" at the 2008 "Toronto Indie Music Awards." Other recent accomplishments include the 2007 summer "campfire tour" where he performed throughout Ontario in outdoor venues large and small. In 2006, He was a finalist at the Toronto Independent Music Festival, and the demo version of the song “You Don’t Really Love Me” was licensed to air across America on PBS’s Road Trip Nation, a reality show about finding a personalized path to success.
He thought he completed his Debut album "Songs of Sense and Colour" near the end of 2007, but Dave began working with Ricki Landers Friedlander, entertainment executive producer, and Bob Gallo, the legendary music producer (James Brown, Ben E King, Aretha Franklin) of RLF Entertainment Productions, Ltd. They brought him in to Phase One studios to recut some of the tracks, and a major promotional campaign was launched throughout the united states. In the summer of 2008, he made his USA performance debut with two sold out shows in small venues on New York City's Lower East Side. “Songs of sense and Colour” was originally written, recorded and performed by Dave, now it is in the process of being re-envisioned.
Dave plays with one ear in the sky, and one in the dirt. Nothing is sacred, but all things are respected. Old-fashioned, roots-based music and themes are fused with modern ideas, characters and situations. His music is catchy and familiar, yet somehow otherworldly. His lyrics are deeply influenced by literature and poetry, adding depth and subtlety to the infectious melodies, but this music is truly inclusive. He mixes the sweet with the bold, the old with the new, and he is setting the groundwork for a long successful musical career.
You can’t contain energy like this for long. Dave Borins is definitely one to watch.
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SONGS OF SENSE AND COLOUR EP
Produced by Bob Gallo for RLF Entertainment Productions and R & B Music Productions.
Executive Producer: Ricki Landers Friedlander
Recorded at Phase One Recording Studio, Toronto, Ontario
Engineer: Saam Hashemi, Mastering Engineer: George Seara
Assistant: Brandon Navia, Additional Tracking: Mitch Girio
Ricki Landers Friedlander, Dave Borins & Bob Gallo

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Member Since: 11/2/2005
Band Website: sonicbids.com/daveborins
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Influences: Bob Dylan, Zack Sheppard, The Grateful Dead, John Rae and The River, Otis Redding, Midlake, keller williams, the Beatles, Ray LaMontagne, Muddy Waters, M. Ward, The Flaming Lips, Townes Van Zandt, Devandra Banhart, Robert Johnson, Ryan Adams, Paul Pena, Seu Jorge, Gram Parsons, Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, John Butler Trio, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Buckley, Xavier Rudd, The Fiery Furnaces, Andre Ethier, Johnny Cash, Brendan Benson, Tom Waits, John Prine, Feist, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Clapton Unplugged, The Band, The Blow, Bright Eyes, David Bowie, Bob Seager, Andrew Bird, Iron and Wine, Neil Young, Phish, Robert Nesta Marley, Willy Porter, Skip James, Aretha Franklin, Jack Johnson, The Decemberists, the Bad Plus, jeff tweedy, Adam Sandler, Miles Davis, Wilco and the world around me
boomp3.com Listen to Dave Borins as the special guest host on 89.5 Vinyl from the CIUT Crypt. Its a fascinating hour of rare vinyl cuts and great back stories. Most of the songs Dave chose for the program are out of print and impossible to find anywhere else!
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My Blog

Quick note about NYC

Last night I was overwhelmed by the amazing reception I received in NYC! So many friends, many of whom i haven't seen in years came to the show!I wanted to thank them so much!Such a small world, a mus...
Posted by Dave Borins on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:08:00 PST

Charity, Travels and shows shows shows galore

Hello Friends, Fans, Freaks and Geeks   May is moving faster then an american idol contestant is forgotton. The next month or so is extremely busy and I wanted to let all of you know whats up. &n...
Posted by Dave Borins on Wed, 21 May 2008 02:32:00 PST

Spring is here, music is just around the corner

Greetings music fans, close friends and casual acquaintances   It seems that spring is just on the horizon, which is great news for just about everybody who isn’t a professional Zamboni dri...
Posted by Dave Borins on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:52:00 PST

A Companion To "Vinyl From the CIUT crypt"

boomp3.comOn Friday Feb 1st, 2008 I hosted an hour program called "Vinyl From the Crypt. On the air I joined the "Cryptmaster" Ken Stowar who was both a gracious host and a veritable encyclo...
Posted by Dave Borins on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:17:00 PST

Reflections on recent Radio Spots

I've had the fortune of being on a number of radio programs recently, and I wanted to send a thank you out to those who have been listening, and to those gracious enough to host me on their programs. ...
Posted by Dave Borins on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:04:00 PST

The Post Show Afterglow

As any performer knows, not all shows are created equal. Some flounder, some fly.Tonight the free times cafe was electric.The room was packed, Bursting at the seams. The bartenders were kept busy all ...
Posted by Dave Borins on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:49:00 PST

On with the show, plus reviews, promos and comedy

Someone recently said to me, if you want something done, give it to a busy person....someone with all the time in the world never knows how to use it. Based on the contrast between last year, and this...
Posted by Dave Borins on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:07:00 PST

NOv 2007 Review - they seem to dig what I do

I don't mean to gloat, but in an industry like this one, praise is tough to come by.This review of my tracks just came out in Cashbox Magazine, It was sandwiched between reviews about the Backstreet B...
Posted by Dave Borins on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:47:00 PST

The latest scoop in the world of Dave

Hi people,Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween,It was ruined for me this year by my endless hours working in a Halloween costume store. I couldn't even bear the thought of dressing up. Next year, i...
Posted by Dave Borins on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:57:00 PST

Itunes, albums, shows, award nominations - things are getting hectic

Sooooooooooooooooo, I've been pretty busy in my quest to become a rock star, this email should bring ya up to speed on all my goings on, please do me a favor and pass all this info on. The only w...
Posted by Dave Borins on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:23:00 PST