Eric Clapton, Robben Ford, Allman Bros., Jimi Hendrix, Larry Carlton, Sonny Landreth, Jerry Douglas, Joe Satriani, Tower of Power, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Ry Cooder, Eddie Van Halen, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Derek Trucks, Elvis Presley, Foghat, Steve Cropper, Phil Keaggy, The Fabulous T-Birds, Bobby Womack, James Burton, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Johnny Winter, Dave York and Buzz Spell.
1980-1989 Co-founded the rock group "Zion" (the GOOD one!) and performed primarily around the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, released three albums, "Eternal Horizons", "Joyful Noiz" and "Cry Out". 1989-91 Founded the power trio "Mercy". Performed in the Pacific Northwest and recorded a two song demo. 1991-2003 Founded "Dave Day's Mercy Blues Band" and performed in various sorts of venues from churches to night clubs. Released two albums, "Blues is My Favorite Color" and "Souled Out Blues".
While in the Contemporary Christian Music scene for 20 years I had the opportunity to either open for or share the stage with many artists such as: Kim Hill, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Randy Stonehill, The Altar Boys, Randy Rothwell, Marty Nystrom, Servant, Greg Voltz (former lead vocalist for Petra), Bob Hardy (former lead vocalist for Servant) and many others. Since the year 2000 I've either opened up for or played with Buckwheat Zydeco, Dave Mason, Darrell Mansfield, Spyke Zepplyn, and Robert Cray to name a few.
Currently performing in southern Oregon with two groups, "Broadway Phil and The Shouters" and "Mercy". Played guitar on the 2008 Shouter release, "Shout Back". I also play guitar for Blues Hall of Fame artist Darrell Mansfield when he tours the Pacific Northwest.
Hey Dave, thank you for the feedback on my new songs....I really appreciate it man. When you put a new song up, let me know. I enjoy your playing and appreciate your friendship. See ya later....Mark
Hey Dave, how did your gig go last weekend? Just wanted to let you know I have several new guitar instrumental songs on my page and would love for you to check them out. Tell me what you think :)