DaveJ is an Australian Didjeridoo artist, at the forefront of fusing acoustic sounds with cutting edge audio technology.
He plays the Didjeribone, a recent innovation based on the Didjeridoo, the Indigenous Australian wind instrument.
The sounds from the Didjeribone are amplified using an earthquake sensor called the ‘Face Bass’. Real-time looping and effects technology from Roland/Boss allows DaveJ to create rich multi-layered soundscapes live on stage.
DaveJ has a comprehensive musical background, performing and recording music from a young age. He is a multi-instrumentalist who lists Didjeridoo, drums, bass, guitar, keyboard and vocals as his musical weapons of choice!
After growing up by the beach on the east coast of Australia, DaveJ set off to explore the world and discovered electronic and dance music in his travels to Amsterdam, the UK, Ibiza and Goa.
The Music…
DaveJ has released his debut EP organic electric to showcase his distinct sound, which has been described as 'infectious, trippy, tribal, didgeridoo-led techno/funk...if your body doesn't move at all to this, check yourself into the morgue!' (DJ Seamus)
Tracks from the EP have received airplay on several Australian radio stations.
Minor Madness, the first track on organic electric, was judged worthy of a place in the top 10 tracks in the Electronic/Dance category in the 2007 Q Song Awards.
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The Toys…
DaveJ uses a couple of nifty inventions created by the Australian Didjeridoo legend Charlie McMahon –
Didjeribone: A slide Didjeridoo that can be used to play rhythms, riffs and melodies in up to 10 keys
Face Bass: An amazing piece of technology that sits inside the mouth and uses an earthquake sensor to pick up the vibrations from the Didjeribone, face & vocal chords
Taking it to the world…
DaveJ performed in Goa and Mumbai in India in April/May 2008.
Despite being initially lured to India by an Indian promoter (WOA) who then cancelled most of the 'confirmed' shows, the experience ended up being a positive one due to the efforts of Gold Coast Tourism in Mumbai.
They arranged shows in some of Mumbai's top nightspots that were well received and publicised in the Indian media, which included an interview in the Indian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
DaveJ is looking forward to returning to India in the future.
Appearances include…
The Basement, Sydney: DaveJ showcased new products for Roland at their national product launch
Let The Didj Out, Sydney: DaveJ performed with Australian Didjeridoo legend Charlie McMahon
Earthdance SEQ 2007, Brisbane: DaveJ provided the soundtrack for the local opening ceremony of Earthdance, a global event covering over 250 cities in 50 countries
AMA Convention, Gold Coast: DaveJ was invited to open the show for Australian rock legend Bob Spencer (Skyhooks/Angels)
Bookings/More Information…
If you would like to -
*find out more about these toys or the music they help create, or
*book DaveJ to perform at your event/venue/dance party
please email DaveJ at info@davej.com.au
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Hey Dave, we would like to invite you to come play and bootskoot to some of the grooviest live original music in the world! JAM FACTORY is on every SUNDAY from 6pm at Cooly's sexiest new venue... NEVERLAND. YEWWW!
DaveJ - Nice to see you the other night also..I totally remember seeing you play now after watching your video's. Nice one..Very fun and interesting. Maybe we can jam together very loud someone sometime..Guitar, didge, and dance. Sorry I missed your gig..HOw did it go in Labrador?
