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Dave Paris

About Me

Playing guitar seriously since junior high, I've been in hundredsof bands and music situations. My "dues" included midwest dive bars,concert venues, festivals, coffeehouses, studio recording, musicvideos, showcases and churches, to name but a few. My music has beenblessed by being played all over the world on radio and video programs,as well as the internet, and my songs have been featured on variouscommercials.

Much of my time has been spent studying and learning about music andcontiually improving my abilities. Beside college and music theoryclasses, private instruction and clinics, I've attended The Musician'sInstitute's Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA .

For several years, I have been active inChristian music. My former bands include Dark Spectacle and Holy Countdown, among others. Most of my projects have featured my wife since 1991, BarbeParis. Although primarily a rock player, I've never been one to lockinto a specific style. My current instrumental music is a meld of rock,jazz, funk, blues, metal, fusion, folk, and classical. My arrangementshave been compared to Phil Keaggy, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and RikEmmett.

My band The Dave Paris Group is a three-piece guitar-oriented modern rock/blues act that covers instrumental and vocal tunes and features Lead Vocalist and Bassist Barbe Paris . The band is backed up by drummer Robert Yoder. Our sets feature original and cover tunes performed with a musician-oriented precision that appeal to audiences not content with typical cookie-cutter music.

Please visit my website at daveparis.com for more info.

The Dave Paris Group Facebook Page
Videos are available at www.youtube.com/gtrdayve
Wise Man's House
Shoes featuring Barbe Paris

Greater Than Angels

How Great Thou Art and The Old Rugged Cross

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/12/2005
Band Website: http://www.daveparis.com
Band Members:

Dave Paris: Electric, Acoustic, Lead, Rhythm, Slide Guitar, Programming, Vocals.
Barbe Paris: Lead Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion.
Robert Yoder: Drums, Percussion.


Influences: Joe Satriani, Phil Keaggy, Rik Emmett, Earl Klugh, Neal Schon, Joe Pass, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Daddy, Eric Johnson, Jason Truby, Alex Skolnick, Pillar, Apostle Paul, Disciple, Brentwood Jazz Quartet, Stryper, Miles Davis, Night Ranger, Skillet, Holy Soldier, Tommy Simms, Guardian, Barbe Paris, Steve Morse, Christopher Parkening, Heart, POD, Bride, Dave Beegle, Grammatrain, Holy Soldier, Alter Bridge, Journey, Magdallan, Ken Tamplin, Plumb, Elephante Bros, WhiteHeart, Andy Taylor, 3 Doors Down, Power Station, Gary Bunce, Duran Duran, Spinal Tap, Triumph, Dark Spectacle, Holy Countdown, Tim West, Melvin Sparks, Rippingtons, Stanley Jordan, Henry Mancini, Andres Segovia, & Jesus Christ
Sounds Like: Joe Satriani, Phil Keaggy, Disciple, Skillet, Rik Emmett, Flyleaf, Earl Klugh, Neal Schon, Fireflight, Red, Joe Pass, Evanescence, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eric Johnson, Jason Truby, Alex Skolnick
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Free Music...and a Singing Dog!

As I've been busy recording our songs for the up-coming release, I'm going to make available some of this newly recorded music. Our song "Childlike Faith" is available online. You can hear the FULL VE...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:13:00 GMT

Seeking Spring/Summer Shows for DPG & JazzHax

The Dave Paris Group is looking for show opportunities for spring and summer. Last year's performances included fairs, youth events, band-oriented coffeehouses, churches, clubs, and festivals includin...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:53:00 GMT

The People Who Make It Happen

Last week my drummer Robert lost a family member & let me know on a Wednesday that he was unavailable to do our show that weekend. No hard feelings to him whatsoever; quite the opposite. This left...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:40:00 GMT

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Videos of the Dave Paris Group have been posted on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/gtrdayve These live videos are from the past two years and feature drummers Jason Feight, Elliott Pollite, and Robert Yod...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Sept: My Month of Anniversaries

This month is full of anniversaries for me: It is my wedding anniversaryIt is the one year anniversary of my friend Robert Yoder playing with my groupIt is the two-year anniversary of my band In celeb...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:22:00 GMT

Wise Mans House on the Pulse 99.5 FM

Saturday July 5 my song Wise Man's House will be played on Pulse FM 99.5's Local Beat. The station is based in Waukee, Iowa, but you can listen online from their Official Website. Even when songs and ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Nu Toonz

(the following is the latest post from the "News" page of my official site at www.daveparis.com) Recording continues for new demos. There's an old adage that goes "Whatever time you budget for record...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Looking for Second Guitarist/Vocalist

I've been tossing around the idea of adding a fourth member to the group, if I can find someone w/the following criteria: Committed Christian Will play probably 70% rhythm, & 30% lead Must be ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Spring/Summer Summary 2007

The following is taken from my most recent (8/20/07) post on my website at: www.daveparis.com, but it sounded so self-serving and bloglike I decided to post it here as well. As summer draws to a clos...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:33:00 GMT

About Yesterday, Today, and Forever Song

This text is copied from my www.daveparis.com website regarding my song "Yesterday, Today, and Forver" which was co-written by Curt Harman. Please share your thoughts on the song here, with extensive ...
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 18:50:00 GMT