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 strongly endorse Beneteau acoustic guitars and Beneteau ukuleles as well as a Yanuziello electric guitar. 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
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
David is in pursuit of original music which defines poetic meaning, groove and beauty – all for the right reasons.
With over 150 gigs filling his calendar per year, David Gillis has earned a few awards and accolades along the way...
- His 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
Hi David Gillis Pido perdón, pero tengo que escribir en uno de mis idiomas.... Realmente hacía MUCHO tiempo que no escuchaba una voz tan MARAVILLOSA cuanto la suya. Estoy realmente MARAVILLADA!!!! Thanks for aceptar my invitations, God Bless you and your family and all the best!!! Mia (From Brasil and Argentina)
I hope you are having a great week, David! I posted a pic of my Gibson in my albums...does it look like like yours or was yours a sunburst? Take care and stay blessed!
Hi David, One more thing. I noticed a typo on your page in the section that says where you are from in Canada. Viagra is spelled with a "V" at the begining of the word, not an "N". Brian
Hi David, Will I see you again in Winfield this year? It'd be so good to see, hear and pick with you you again!!! I have 1 Thusday morning show at Stage 3 so far and of course, am hopeing for more. If you make it, please bring that little 4 string guitar with you so you don't have to borrow one again, Brian
Hi David! I thought you were a fingers & guitar guy only! I guess I never heard your vocal stuff at SOFGA. You've got a real genuine "heart on your sleeve" quality to your voice. Refreshingly nice stuff! I like your sounds too. Snow... instrumental is exquisite. Thanks for letting me join your ship of friends. A bientot. Daniel.
Hey David, Thanks for the add! Nice playing and nice tunes. I think you're missing one thing though - a G7th capo. It wont be long before everyone's got one! Have a look and get in touch.
Hi David, love the passion and soulfulness of your singing and playing. Walk The Other Way moved me more than I can say. And that's a killer Spiderman! All the best, Jet
