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David Gillis
Acoustic / Freestyle / Indie

Guitarist / Songwriter / Singer



Niagara, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  12/1/2009
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   David Gillis: General Info
Member Since8/2/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.davidgillis.com
Band MembersSaid Goodbye:
David Gillis - Vocals – Acoustic & Resonator Guitars
Kevin Briet - Electric Guitar
Rob McBride - Upright Bass
Gary Craig - Drums
Ariana Gillis - Accordian
Words and Music by David Gillis - ©copyright 2009

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.

InfluencesIf 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 LikeBe 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

Record LabelIndie
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Scotia Bank -Scottish Rite Club Hamilton, Ontario
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Jordan House - w Tianah Jordan, Ontario
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Starry Night Fundraiser for St. Joe’s Hospital Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Hamilton Music Scene w Alfie Smith Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 5 2009 10:00P
Hamilton Music Scene / This Ain’t Hollywood Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 6 2009 6:00P
Hamilton Music Scene / Awards Show / Ariana Gillis Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Zooma Zooma Cafe - Ariana CD Release Jordan, Ontario
Dec 17 2009 7:30P
Theatre Passe Muraille / Buzz Festival Toronto, Ontario
Dec 18 2009 7:30P
Theatre Passe Muraille / Buzz Festival Toronto, Ontario
Feb 17 2010 8:00P
North American Folk Alliance Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 18 2010 8:00P
North American Folk Alliance Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
North American Folk Alliance Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
North American Folk Alliance Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 21 2010 8:00P
North American Folk Alliance Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 26 2010 8:00P
Jordan House - w Tianah Jordan, Ontario
Feb 27 2010 8:00P
Bluebird North Toronto Toronto, Ontario
Dec 31 2010 5:00P
The Old Mill - Jazz and fingerstyle guitar - every Sunday @ 5pm Ancaster, Ontario

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   About David Gillis

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





   David Gillis's Friend Space (Top 10)
David Gillis has 1802 friends.
 Briar Gillis 


 ariana gillis 


 Rob McBride 


 Ed Bickert 


 ~Shon~ 


 Gary Craig 


 David Celia 


 Craig D'Andrea 


 Noah Zacharin 


 Roger Schmidt 





David Gillis's Friends Comments
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Hayley (Mulligan Family)

Hayley (Mulligan Family)



Nov 17 2009 2:42 AM

hit me up!!!!!!!!! I got the sick stuff on my page!!!!!!!!!
Sandy Zacky

Sandy Zacky



Nov 11 2009 6:31 PM

David -

Have a great day : )

Best Wishes,
Sandy
Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)

Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)



Nov 2 2009 9:29 PM

Hey there!!!
2 awesome Vedette shows to let you know about in NOVEMBER:

Sat Nov 7th @ The Rivoli (Queen St. W., just east of Spadina) with Canary Mine and Little Foot Long Foot

Friday Nov 13th @ Blue Moon (Queen St. E @ Broadview) ... (yes... FRIDAY the 13th!) ...shit's gonna get freaky w/ Exxxtra Juicy and Johnny Alexander!

See you there!!!
Chuss Carreño

Chuss Carreño



Oct 25 2009 9:12 AM

Hi David! THanks so much for the add, have a nice day... un saludo ;-)
Marc Ceccotti

Marc Ceccotti



Oct 2 2009 1:28 PM

Thanks for the Friendship,very much appreciated !
Pleased to discover your myspace page & work!
Marc
Brian Henke

Brian Henke



Aug 27 2009 1:08 AM

Hi David,
Going to Winfield next month?
Brian
Ar.C☆

Ar.C☆



Aug 9 2009 9:24 AM

Hello!
Thank you so much for adding me!!
Nice music I luv♪
Keep on your great music☆:)
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé
Online Now!


Aug 8 2009 12:28 PM

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."
Renee Wahl

Renee Wahl



Aug 3 2009 12:23 AM

Hi David,
Great songs! Thank you for the request!
Cheers,
Renée
Going for the One - A Yes Tribute

Going for the One - A Yes Tribute



Jul 29 2009 2:24 AM

Thanks for being a friend!
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé
Online Now!


Jul 18 2009 11:00 AM

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."
Jeff

Jeff Massey



Jun 27 2009 4:13 PM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

bigbends.com
Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)

Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)



Jun 24 2009 2:37 PM

Hey there,
Wanted to give you a head's up about a few upcoming TORONTO shows:

THURS July 2 @ Sneaky Dee's
SAT Aug 1 @ Velvet Underground
FRI Sept 11 @ Hard Rock Café

In the meantime, we have a handful of new songs up... feel free to pop by for a listen :)
Cheers from your friends,
VEDETTE
Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)

Vedette (NEW PHOTOS UP!!)



Jun 17 2009 1:19 PM

Hey
Thanks for becoming a friend :)

Feel free to pop in anytime for a listen
Cheers

Your new friends,
Vedette
Ilya Truhanov

Ilya Truhanov



Jun 3 2009 6:36 AM

Hey, David !
What's up?

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!
The Molas

The Molas



May 19 2009 3:59 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
Pat Kirtley

Pat Kirtley



May 10 2009 3:43 PM

David,

Love your new song, "Said Goodbye". It's pure DG.

PK
MIA II

Universal World



May 9 2009 1:48 PM

Hi David
Your new music "Said Goodbye" is WONDERFUL and very sweet!!!
Congratulations!!!
All the best and a fabulous weekend.
Mia
CERTIFIED

CERTIFIED



Mar 30 2009 1:32 PM

CHECK ME OUT << WE GO HARD
Rolly Brown

Rolly Brown



Mar 3 2009 6:39 PM

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.
Rolly Brown

Rolly Brown



Mar 3 2009 11:04 AM

Bunny IS very charismatic.
Joesf Glaude

Joesf Glaude



Feb 15 2009 9:57 PM

fantastic! Really enjoyed Mr.Skippy Pants.
myoume

myoume



Jan 25 2009 2:33 AM

thank you :)
Tyler Oakman

Tyler Oakman



Jan 11 2009 5:18 PM

Hey man,

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!

Tyler
Matt

Matt



Jan 1 2009 12:38 AM

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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