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David Pilgrim

So blinkin' HOT!

About Me

The short of it is: Broadening the scope and perception of Caribbean music. Lyrics for adults, rhythms for the child in all of us.The longer is: I came to New York from Barbados to study Art in '85, having never played music on a stage. My household was one of teachers and storytellers, so I guess my path was inevitable. I had taught myself by ear to bash away at the bass, learning it note by note. Funk, Calypso and Reggae were my musical food. At college, a friend encouraged me to get out of my dorm room and play in public, and I haven't looked back since. I've played in every kind of band except jazz bands, as the chops don't quite stretch. I play guitar and i sing as well now, having arranged, written or co-written the songs in the bands i've played in. I can finally accept the credit or fault for what I do.I love hybrids and fusions, as difficult as they are to market to a mass audience. That's why I'm up here, as the people on MySpace don't really care what you do. I have 2 albums: UNDER THE BUSHEL, and ISLAND SOUL. I'm presently writing my third, probably out next year. That's it for now. More to come, I'm sure...


My Interests

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Member Since: 3/5/2006
Band Website: davidpilgrim.com
Band Members: DAVID PILGRIM- LEAD VOX, BASS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR / BRANDT ABNER- PIANO, BACKING VOX / JAMES FERNANDEZ-YARISH- GUITAR / VINCENT ADAMS- DRUMS, BACKING VOX / SHAWN BANKS- PERCUSSION / LESLIE WARD- STEEL PAN /
Influences: Bill Withers, Bob Marley, George Clinton, Steel Pulse, Third World, Earth,Wind and Fire, Lord Kitchener, The Mighty Sparrow, Gabby, Nicholas Brancker, Bootsy, Ohio Players, Youssou N'dour, Salif Keita, Vinx, Aswad, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, D'angelo, Neville Brothers, Angelique Kidjo
Sounds Like: Jazzy-singer-songwriter-Caribbean-pop: Wyclef Jean, Keziah Jones, Corey Harris, Finley Quaye, Omar, Ephriam Lewis, David Rudder.Get your layout on
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Record Label: Swingpin Inc.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

V.Jeffrey Smith hot one at One Mic@ Hacienda/40C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB6EuCM5cgc ...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 03:30:00 PST

David Pilgrim at One Mic@ Hacienda Bar NYC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cneR-kGqwcg ...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 03:27:00 PST

Embora community concerts W/ Ganessa James!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcbkYCtQ2-k The fabulous Ganessa James in concert at Embora Wellness Center in Bkln! Another SOULFOLK EXPERIENCE!...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 03:21:00 PST

Embora community concerts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aIYbGFxZuU The SOULFOLK EXPERIENCE LIVE @ EMBORA WELLNESS in BKLN! We run it! Featuring the sexy and talented Jeni Fujita!...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:32:00 PST

David Pilgrim Steps to the Rhythm at One Mic @ 40C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzC3zVwivlg David P.'s "Hit single" "Step To The Rhythm" @ the One Mic! Run it!...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:29:00 PST

Men of The Soulfolk Experience at One Mic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaPbclREseE More of the best from the One Mic On Mondays @ Hacienda! Featuring the magnificent V. Jeffrey Smith of the Family Stand!...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:27:00 PST

David Pilgrim w/The Soulfolk Exp feat/Butterfly Soul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_3LxCeL21A This is how we do every monday at the best open mic in the city! Roll thru and check us!...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:25:00 PST

DP BACK @ SUGAR BAR FRIDAY AUG. 24! PLUS VOYAGE & MARITRI

Dear Folks and Friends, I'm back at SUGAR BAR, the legendary restaurant owned by songwriters ASHFORD & SIMPSON. I'm going to do a semi-acoustic set and work in some of those new tunes you been hearing...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:05:00 PST

NEW MANGLED TANGLED AND TORN VIDEO!!!

Hey folks!! Here is my new video for MANGLED, TANGLED AND TORN, directed by my good friend and fellow PRATT INSTITUTE grad JOHN CHURCH, a director and creative director. We shot it in one da...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:48:00 PST

DP @ OS ART HOUSE LUCKY FRI. 13TH APRIL & MORE

Dear Folks and Friends, Folks and Friends,Friday 13th of April brings me to Original Sessions Art House, for a nite of nimble acoustic fun and frolicking. Come think and drink same time! Buy a lotto t...
Posted by David Pilgrim on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:27:00 PST