Toad the Wet Sprocket, Martin Sexton, joe pisapia, Willy Porter, the beatles, the flaming lips, Neil Young, Chuck Berry, Keller Williams, Kevin Mileski, Ted Mileas, Tim Piatek, Mr. Jastro, Mrs. Wilkins, Timothy Heck, the emics, Peter Mulvey, wes john trio, Rush, John Legend, Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Rusted Root, Counting Crows, live, james, Ani DiFranco, John Scofield, the police, mike doughty, Guster, Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Rufus Wainwright, ben folds, john hiatt, Patty Griffin, leo kottke, Ray LaMontagne, Phil Keaggy, Paul Westerberg,
Although Singer/Songwriter, Dave Tamkin, currently resides in Boulder, CO. He will always call Chicago, IL is home. Dave Tamkin, has created his own unique style of rhythmic-acoustic rock that's based around a fresh musical vision. His shows vary from intimate solo acoustic performances to a full band experience encapsulating a mixture of personal lyrics and skilled songwriting set against a high-energy percussive backbone.
While touring relentlessly all over the nation, Dave plays over 200 shows a year. He's shared the stage with Guster, Glen Phillips, The Samples, Rusted Root, Michael Galbicki, Butch Walker, Matt Wertz, Eric Hutchinson, Stroke 9, The Violent Femmes, Fountains of Wayne, Vertical Horizon, Will Hoge, Stephen Kellog and The Sixers, Willy Porter, Freddy Jones Band, Brian Vanderark, Rhett Miller of the Old 97s, and Carbon Leaf to name a few.
Tamkin has a style that's hard to resist. His lyrics are unabashedly honest and his passion for playing is undying. He is currently touring nationally solo and plays the mid west with his band. Dave Tamkin and Co. create a distinct sound. Their equal parts create a sonic percussive assault mixed with a vivid, melodic instrumental bed, shaken with a twist of passionate vocal lines. And they'll make you shake your ass.
Drop by the one and only Saturday Night Open Mic in Chicago at Lucky Number 1931 N. Milwaukee Ave 10pm til 3am Hosted by Phil Circle Acoustic Music All Night for FREE!
where do you like it better Chicago or Boulder? I really love Boulder, I can..t compare them both. I..ve just been to the airport in Chicago and I met such a jerk:-) Are you doing some gigs right now or are you planning to do some? I..m trying to go visit Boulder in March when I..ve got a break from University. Maybe I..ll see you there live on stage:-) I..m looking forward to;-D
hi dave thanks for taking the time to add me. I appreciate it immensely. I have tons of videos and music at my myspace and youtube. I recently did a cover of a Weezer song which I am sharing. Hope you like it! werd. drew.
Awe Man you wrote me a comment like a Month ago. Sorry, I don't login to Myspace as much as I should. Your schedule looks pretty Crazy. I'm going to try and make it out July 12th. But It's going to be tough. I have a gig on the 11th on the other side of the state. Hope all is well man!!! Make it big already, the world needs Tamkin Music!!!! Take Care
I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
