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David Essig
Acoustic / Blues / Folk

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Protection Island, British Columbia
Canada

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Member Since3/9/2007
Band Websitewww.davidessig.com
Record LabelPeregrin Songs
Type of LabelIndie


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   About David Essig
DAVID ESSIG was introduced to Canadian audiences in 1971 as a “talented newcomer” at the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival. Now, over 30 years later, he is considered one of Canada’s finest interpreters of original, contemporary folk music. Always paying homage to his roots in Bluegrass and Country Blues, David uses these traditions to create new songs that are both timely and timeless. His intense energy and incisive wit have made him a favourite with audiences around the world.
Equally renowned as an instrumentalist and traditional performer, David is a master of the blues and slide guitar. Whether on the lap-style Weissenborn or the electric Godin guitar, his spontaneous style crosses all the borders between country, blues and the avant-garde. And with his 5/8” socket and a sound that could peel the petunias off your mother’s porcelain, he is considered one of Canada’s great slide guitarists.
David's masterful songwriting is the theme of A Stone in My Pocket, the milestone double CD project released in 2004 by Pacific Music in Canada and IRD in Europe. For this album, David recorded fresh new versions of 30 of the most popular and moving songs from his 35 years of writing, including 2 new songs. He was joined on this project by renowned musicians Oliver Schroer on violin and Tobin Frank on bass. David added nearly 100 guitar parts to the original trio sessions. A Stone in My Pocket has received critical aclaim as a landmark in Canadian roots music.
Welcome to David's official MySpace site. Lots more to come.

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 17 2009 5:29 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Willie P. Bennett Remembered





May 31 2009 8:14 PM

Thank you for honouring Willie P with your beautiful song, David.

[>:<:>:<]
DOUG LANG





May 31 2009 1:46 AM

The cd with Rick is working its sweet magic this weekend.
Best ahead, David.

DL
Rosemarie Hurst





Mar 8 2009 8:19 PM

Thanks for the add David! Besides seeing you at the Mariposa decades ago, I also saw you at the Festival of Friends 10 years ago. Now I'm in BC. My God time flies and I'm getting older and deeper in debt. LOL. Thanks for the lovely music, David.

Peace, love and light!
Rosemarie :0)
Pam





Mar 2 2009 2:37 AM

It was a pleasure sharing conversation with you this morning during Songwriters Circle.

Thank you for the opportunity.

with well wishes and smiles,
Pam
Klaus Paul





Feb 9 2009 1:34 PM

Skumm





Sep 13 2008 3:50 PM

Scott Poster
Jane Eamon





Sep 2 2008 3:21 PM

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a beautiful CD. Your friendship means a lot.
Love to you both,
Jaune Toujours





Jul 14 2008 4:43 PM

Thanks for your friendship!
GigDoggy





Jun 16 2008 3:21 PM

This link is a blog for musicians written by musicians:

www. gigdoggy. wordpress. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
Ira Pelletier





May 31 2008 9:58 PM

Hey David,
Ed and I are at the Dinghy dock tonight if your around.
Cheers!
In Memory of Dan Fogelberg





May 30 2008 7:36 PM

Thank you for being a part of the Dan Fogelberg tribute.
Pam





May 30 2008 6:08 PM

Thank you for being part of today's Songwriter's Cricle on CHLY.

It was very nice to meet you in person.

I look forward to being one of those faces at a house concert where you share your music and stories.

with well wishes and smiles,
Pam
GigDoggy





Apr 11 2008 12:45 AM

This link is a blog for musicians written by musicians:

www. gigdoggy. wordpress. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
Steve Bailey





Feb 1 2008 5:07 PM

Hey, I just posted 6 new songs---if you have time give a listen---THANKS!!!!!
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THIN ICE





Dec 13 2007 3:17 AM

hi David - been a fan for a long time! Thank you for accepting our friendship.

Merry Christmas & all the best for a happy New Year - ALL year!

Craig & Joan
Steve Bailey





Aug 22 2007 1:07 AM

Hello David, very nice to be a part of your MySpace space,just keep on keepin on

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Later-----STEVE
Tim Sparks





Aug 21 2007 11:49 PM

hey David,

How have you been? It's been a long time since we played at the Winnipeg Folk festival years ago. I played down in Calabria and met some folks who were friends of yours.
Thanks for keepin' it real.
..and thanks for being my friend.
PS.Roots, Rags and Blues IS OUT NOW...AT LAST! Order online at www.truefire.com
TrueFire

http://truefire.com/rootsrags/rootsrags.html/
Nick Naffin





Aug 15 2007 1:04 PM

Hi David,

greetings from across the Atlantic! - Still got 'In The Tradition' you gave me at Home County back in 95; a mutual wake-up call, so to speak... Peace, and happy trails! Nick
Rachel Page





Jul 27 2007 6:46 PM

Hi David,
Thanks for the add. Great to know you're out there in webspace. Thomas and I are living on Salt Spring and loving it. May the muse be ever present. Lotsalove
WISEACRE





Jul 25 2007 10:20 PM

It is such an honor and a pleasure to share the stage with you. You make us sound real good!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
X0X0
Colleen





Jun 9 2007 2:33 PM

If they sent me to play on a great desert island....I'd wanna go with you!
Brenda Lewis ~ Jazz, Torch ... and Roots Vocalist





Jun 4 2007 11:02 PM

Well Hello David!

Thanks for adding me - it's great to have one of my 'real' friends here on myspace :-). So glad that you chose "Long Sweet Ride" for your audio sample (you know it's my fave - other than "Woman in the Snow" of course). Let me know how that went for a gig in Guelph this fall? Looking forward to seeing you then. I now have audio samples on my site (didn't when you first replied) so do check them out. I've made my personal page pretty darn entertaining, too, since ;-)

xo
Brenda
www.brendalewis.ca
Jazz, blues & folk vocalist
Guelph ON
WISEACRE





May 11 2007 12:52 AM

HI David,
thanx for being our friend. Any time you'd like to jam with us, we'd be very happy. Lots of room for Blue in our Grass.
Trish Clair-Peck





May 10 2007 4:32 PM

David, thanks for the add (now that I have a "proper" site). And thanks again for a wonderful concert last weekend ..... enjoy the sunshine!
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