Wish Where You Are - 2005:
David Gillis - Acoustic Guitars
Mark Dunn - Upright Bass
Carlos DelJunco - Harmonica
Warren Stirtzinger - Danelectro Guitar
Dave O'Neill - Drums
Don Ross - Dobro
When You've Got A Dream - 2001:
Acoustic Guitars, Vocals - David Gillis
Bill Dillon - Electric Guitar
Fergus Marsh - Bass and Stick
Dave King - Drums
Rob Fekete - Keyboards
Don Ross - Dobro
Steve Augustine - Percussion
I happily endorse Beneteau acoustic guitars and Beneteau ukuleles, Yanuziello electric guitar, Deering 6-string banjo, Republic Resolian and AER Amplification. I use Elixer strings on my acoustic guitar and Aquila strings on my ukulele.
Influences
If you're going to lick the icing off somebody else's cake you won't be nourished and it won't do you any good. -- Emily Carr
That being said, I've been influenced by many great artists. I'm just too embarrassed to tell, because then you will know my secret and whom I am actually stealing from.
Sounds Like
Be careful that you do not write or paint anything that is not your own, that you don't know in your own soul. Emily Carr
Music is mediator between the spiritual and sensual life. Ludwig van Beethoven
I think my goal here is to create original music with some kind of deeper meaning, a good solid groove and to get a little better at it every day.
I seem to always be busy with performing live (150+ gigs per year) as well as producing records, not to mention a bit of studio work here and there. I forgot to mention raising our beautiful family - or maybe they are raising us.
I was lucky enough to win a few awards and accolades along the way...
- My song "She's So Fey" was featured in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine
- Recipient of the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award
- Winner of the Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Competition
- Placed 'Top Five' at the 2007 International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield Kansas
"David Gillis sings with an original voice, grounded in the best North American songwriting traditions. He's also a killer guitar player (I mean that in a good way, of course!). His CD is a treat to listen to, well recorded and featuring some great playing. Real, heartfelt music." Don Ross – CandyRat Records, Recording Artist
“Absolutely masterful examples of playing and arranging for solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar.” David Barrett – Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association
“He demonstrates many facets of his extraordinary talent as a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. This is especially evident in his wonderfully bittersweet melodies woven with poignant lyrical observations and inspirations...” Diane Wells – Washington Blues Society
"Breezy virtuosity as a solo guitarist”.... The material is so catchy ... and Gillis's presentation is so amiable. Robert Doerschuk – Winner of two ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism
Preview and download many other songs at iTunes!
The Theme of Spiderman - Acoustic guitar solo
David Gillis performs live at the Canadian Guitar Festival
Elijah - by Ariana Gillis
Live at the Canadian Guitar Festival
Musicians: Ariana Gillis - Guitar and Vocals, David Gillis - Guitar, Rob Lamothe - Guitar, Zander Lamothe - Drums, Mark McIntyre - Bass.
Mr. Skippy Pants (original tune)
David Gillis performs live at the Canadian Guitar Festival with Mark McIntyre on Upright Bass
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Oh and you might like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
I'm happy to say that my new "Far and Wide" album is finished and finaly available on iTunes, Napster, Amazon, etc... Please, if you are interested, check out my page for the info and links!!! Thanks in advance! All my best, Ilya!
Bunny is a one of a kind item....there is no other quite like him.<br />He's our office mascot and court jester. He's as talkative as Harpo Marx, and even better looking.
I recently saw you playing with ariana at the mcmaster coffee house. I'd just like to tell you it was excellent! i was going to leave the coffee house early but im so glad i stayed to hear you guys play. i especially loved the banjo.. haha good work!
Dear Davey Gillis..... Happy new year to you friend...Hope you can come visit this year.. Love to play some tunes with you and for you to see Australia ..... Just dropped in to say HI...Love and a happy tune to you and the family Matty...
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