Dave Devlin - Guitars, Vox
Gregg Long - Drums
Frank Scheurer - Bass
Influences
Neil Young
Kevin Martin/Candlebox
Ani Difranco
Paddy Casey
Jeffrey Gaines
Lotion
Bruce Springsteen
Jeff Buckley
Beatles
Built to Spill
Modest Mouse
QOTSA
Bowie
Sounds Like
My music is an honest interpretation of my life and all that surrounds me. It isn't stories made up to sell records instead it is stories that document my life and emotions.
“There’s a bomb inside of me/
Waiting to go off/
Waiting for electricity”
is a good way to describe the juggernaut that has exploded out of Gravity Records. Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff have fused rock, dirt and spit to come out with the record of the year, “The Stand”. Their music is the most honest and real rock music that Philadelphia, Pa. has seen!
Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff have been making a name for themselves over the last few years in the challenging and thriving Philadelphia music scene. From thousands of new fans, a successful freshman CD release on DTC Records, and an MTV publishing deal, national success is knocking on their door and deservingly so. Dave is the ultimate double threat whether it is fronting his energy driven rock band or playing solo at the packed houses of popular acoustic lounges. Dave can change the energy of the room effortlessly, which makes his live performances unforgettable. Days after a show, an attendee will most likely find themselves humming his driving rhythms and stacked harmonies, or singing a hook from one of his many compositions.
With Philadelphia’s present void of a nationally recognized singer songwriter driven band all eyes lie upon Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff. Their creative energy moves them to fill this void, as native Philadelphia audibles, The Roots and Jill Scott, were once moved to do in their respective genres of Rap and R&B. Slowly, but surely, Dave is filling the songwriter’s void and becoming Philly’s new hometown hero.
Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff story is a basic one. Their continued success has come from a grass roots and guerilla marketing strategy. It is their belief that their audience both fuels and centers their musical career. They do so by handing their fans a big heart and a genuine appreciation of their support. This humble approach has led to 11,000 units sold of Dave’s debut CD and an increased global fan base.
Simply put, Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff signature sound is organic and raw. It can be compared to that of an early Elvis Costello, Radiohead and the ever so rockin’ Clash. Their song palette ranges from Top 40 Pop to College Alternative yet finds a way to defy such labels. Like the Beatles, Dave Devlin & the Brothers Gruff likes to mix styles and tempos to instigate a novel breed of sounds, which has been demonstrated on Dave’s freshman release and their sophomore release, The Stand, out now on Gravity Records. Dave currently tours venues from clubs to colleges to festivals within the Northeastern U.S. and amasses an eclectic audience of notable size wherever he plays.
Dave’s arsenal of songs can be heard in regular rotation on both national and local college radio stations (88.5 WXPN, Y100.3, 94.1 WYSP, 91.3 WTSR, 90.3 WXLV, 92.1 WOMR, 92.5 KSMR, 91.1 KWTS and MOJO Music Studio).
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Dave Devlin & The Brothers Gruff's Friend Space (Top 12)
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Hey man. Nice to hear from you. MoW has been working hard on our second album. We think it's very good, but who knows.. may not even matter given our location and the market. It's almost done and we're trying to get ducks in a row to make a push. You know how it is.. We'd love to have you at our CD release party, in which the details are still being worked out.
I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now!
Hi there, Dave Devlin & The Brothers Gruff! We'd love to design a custom MySpace profile for you! We also offer full website design, flyer/poster design, and more. Check out our portfolio on our MySpace page.
You can also visit a few of our most recent MySpace Designs:
Hey, I just wanted say thanks for the add. Glad you liked our music! It'd be great if you could make it to a show someday but in the meantime, thanks again and have a great week! Boomer
hey! whats going on??? We just wanted to say hi and give you free download of our single "broken to Pieces." You can get it free over at purevolume.com/inviolenttimes Talk to you soon!... write back! - Bennett IVT!
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THANKS For the ADD!! Come Out Saturday, May 16th to Support a Local Friend in need. Awesome Music Mix, Food & Many Raffle prizes. Hope to See You Here! The More the Merrier! :)
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