My earliest influences were all the rock guitar legends of the time. Alex Lifeson will always be numero uno but Angus Young, Michael Schenker, Eddie Van Halen and Andy Summers were always regulars on the turntable. Remember them ?? Turntables I mean !!
I saw Pat Metheny on a late night TV show - would have been around the days of the Travels album - I had never heard anybody make the guitar sound so beautiful. Martin Taylor also blew me away to with his astonishing technique.
Away from guitar players, I have always loved The Blue Nile - such perfect atmosphere from everything they ever produced.
Acoustic Alchemy have been a huge influence on my writing since I saw them in the late 80's on another TV show - TV was great in those days obviously !!
I continue to be influenced on a daily basis most notably by John Mayer, Tommy Emmanuel, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton - the list is endless. And there are just not enough hours in the day....................
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" Fresh, smooth guitar grooves. We've got our eye on David King "
Sandy Shore - SmoothJazz.com
" King's round tone and sensitive phrasing is inspired and he elevates the guitar to a near - mystical place "
Guitar Player Magazine July 08
I've been playing guitar since I was 8 but it became a serious concern when I started going to gigs at Glasgow's legendary venue The Apollo in the early eighties witnessing guitar hero's galore including Alex Lifeson, Angus Young, and Andy Summers
I've consumed all things guitar ever since including the jazz genius of Martin Taylor and Pat Metheny and effects influenced players such as The Edge and Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds and the acoustic work of Tommy Emmanuel and Acoustic Alchemy.
Having exhausted all possibilities in various bands ( i.e bugger all happened !!) I returned to my home studio and gained a degree in Media Music Composition recognized by the Film Music Institute of Los Angeles.
My debut album "Strangely Familiar" was released in 2007. Its an album of guitar instrumentals encompassing some smooth jazz grooves with a hint of fusion and just for the hell of it the occasional big rock solo to !
I released my second album Son of Strangely in September 09. In a slight departure , it incorporates a more urban and dance feel.
The albums are both available from the very fine people of CD Baby - or the equaly fine people of iTunes - please click on the links below.
If you are interested in booking me for gigs or house concerts, please send me a message.
Hi Dave, great to hear from you mate. I've not been gigging as much but still picking away. I'm hopefully going to get some new stuff recorded very soon, just have to get off my arse. I hope you're doing well.
hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.
I've got my new single 'Dancing On The Kitchen Tiles" on my page at the moment, as well as a couple of new live videos. I'd love to know what you think.
Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and enjoy the Christmas season! PS: the song Feel Good, should make you feel good! :o) Kevin
The new album is living on my car stereo, usually only reserved for my favourite, favourite albums! That is how good it is, a classic. Well done, that man.
I lost all my numbers when I switched to a new phone. I'm still on the same number if ye still have it, shall fire ye it in a private message if ye don't :)
Already got ma tickets for Kotzen, heading along with a mate or two, so I'll meet ye in the venue if yer heading along to witness his sickening chops :D
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hi, I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!!!
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