David Mirabella of the Rationales

About Me

David Mirabella performs both solo as an acoustic based singer-songwriter or as the lead singer-guitarist for the band The Rationales
Things reviewers have said about Dave's recordings and performances:
...David Mirabella played understated, simple, yet very heartfelt songs at the Brew'd last night. A welcome surprise.
..."Mirabella's melodious melancholy is modeled on the masters of such things: Neil Young, John Lennon, and maybe even a little Nick Drake. Slow and misty, the nearly hour-long CD Breakheart Skyline is more than satisfying. "
... "Soaring sounds of Hope from the edge"
..."This catches the listener's attention. Love the dobro, and it's sparing use. Instantly takes me above the tree tops. Vocals remind me of early Neil Young, before the acid. It also has a nice Elliot Smith slant, with down trotten lyrical strokes"
..."Some raw stuff, some progressive stuff. I like that this seemlessly blends Smashing Pumpkins sort of 90s alternative rock and Johnny Cash sort of 60s country. It has a very unique and original sound. I also like that it is not overplayed. The arrangements really give it some air to breathe and lets the listenener attach to the vocal delivery and slide acoustic guitar without anything else getting in the way."

David Mirabella: On the Vine: Live Acoustic: TT the Bear's

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Member Since: 2/14/2005
Band Website: davidmirabella.com
Band Members: just me so far...
Influences: Favorites include: Bob Dylan :: The Band :: Jeff Tweedy :: WILCO :: Tom Waits :: Nick Drake :: Neil Young :: Tori Amos :: Cracker / Johnny Hickman :: Buffalo Tom / Bill Janovitz :: The Rolling Stones :: Beatles :: Pink Floyd :: Morphine :: Iron and Wine :: Led Zep :: The Shins :: Radiohead :: The Kinks :: The Church :: Devin Davis :: David Baerwald :: Greg Brown :: Dan Cray :: Poi Dog Pondering :: Abra Moore :: The Decemberists :: Greg Dulli :: Matt Pond PA :: Alex DiGrassi :: On Filmore :: Boxhead Ensemble :: Jim ORourke :: Van Morrison :: Jellyfish :: The Black Crowes :: Debussy :: Vivaldi :: Faces :: Gillian Welch :: Jellyfish :: Marc Ford :: Yo La Tango :: Guided by Voices :: The Cure :: REM :: John Hiatt :: Roy Harper :: The Wrens :: The Figgs :: The Rudds :: Downbeat 5 :: Harris :: NMH :: Leonard Cohen :: Chuck Berry :: Ray Charles :: Skip James :: Otis :: Muddy :: Miles :: M ward :: Baker :: Scamper :: Twinemen :: Patty Griffin :: Patty Larkin :: Kris Delmhurst :: Aimee Mann :: Jon Brion :: The Replacements :: Beulah :: Chris Whitley :: Arcade Fire :: Galaxy 500 :: John Hunt :: Frank Smith :: The Gentlemen :: The Jayhawks :: Lyle Lovett :: Faces : Harry Smith & Moe Asch Collected folk and oldtimey :: anything on documnet records :: O positive :: edgar meyer's classicana records :: early aerosmith :: and on and on and on....

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Huge Show coming up - The Rationales CD Release - 5/30 @ TTs

We're on at 9pm so get there early! This show might well sell out!
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 PST

show report: Rationales at The Lizard Lounge 03.08.08

Almost speechless. What an experience. The Rudds closing out the night rocking hard, bringing the soul and the funk. holy lord. Scarce winning me over within one note of my first time hearing them - a...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:44:00 PST

My Band - The Rationales: news update

Just popping in with a quick update on whats going on around here - as you've seen i've been laying low on the solo activity - as i've been working with my Band - THE RATIONALES - on getting things of...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:12:00 PST

Gig report: 01.07.08 TT The Bear’s

Wow, what a great night. Played at TTs last night on a bill put together by Jen and Henry from Aloud. Kelly Mcrae was also on the bill. Amazing musicians all around and i really enjoyed every minute o...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:06:00 PST

November Update - EP nearly done!

Hello everyone - hope life is treating you well! Got a small bit of news and couple of shows coming up i wanted to tell you about. As you may have noticed, i've eased off the solo shows lately...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:16:00 PST

Prev. Show setlist: 10/9/07 Thirsty Ear Pub at MIT

if a show falls in the forrest --and - did it really... yah. had a blast hanging with tom and soaking up the rehearsal vibe - that sodafrog project has some great great songs.. and can play! my...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:10:00 PST

Prev show setlist: 10.04.07 Gulu Gulu cafe, Salem MA

Solo show at gulu gulu - haunted happenings already clogging traffic in salem and its only the 4th! awesome! it was a fun night - thanks to everyone! setlist 1 before you go2 jesters return3 this time...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:18:00 PST

Previous show setlist - 10.3.07 TT the bears as the Rationales

A great night - great show - great other bands and great club. thanks to everyone! setlist:no guaranteesfar awayon the vineruby colored halotorn and frayed (stones) with Sean Murray from jake and the...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:08:00 PST

prev show report: 9.25.07 Abbey Lounge

A huge thanks to EVERYONE who was out tonight - and especially to Eric and Dan for playing the unfortunatley short - but amazingly good sets! It was fantatstic hearing eric live (for me) for the first...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:57:00 PST

Prev. show setlist: Sept 18, 07 Abbey Lounge

Again - THANKS sincerely and so much to everyone who came out! Nate is one week away from winning the residency attendance prize - but it was great to see everyone who made it, everyone who came for t...
Posted by David Mirabella of the Rationales on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:11:00 PST