"Kal is like a flashback to my childhood in South Louisiana when the real players such as B.B. King, Johnny Guitar Watson, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, and the like would come thru town. The best of the players knew, this guy was the real deal. I had found my favorite guitar players all wrapped up in one. Kal's vocal style and sound matched his guitar playing - also the "real deal." Growing up in Chicago had served him well. However, his singing and playing have since evolved into much more. Kal David has become a combo of all the best Blues/Jazz guitar and vocal styles of the last 35 years...." –Johnny Rivers
Born and raised in Chicago, Kal's recording career began as
a teenager when, as a member of Kal David and the Excep-tions, he was signed to a contract with King Records and later to Vee-Jay Records. Another member of the group was Peter Cetera, who later became the vocalist for Chicago.
Later on, Kal joined musical forces with guitarist Paul Cotton to form the group, The Rovin' Kind. This band recorded for Dunwich Records, and following a name change to Illinois Speed Press and a move to Los Angeles, Kal and Paul hit their stride, recording two critically acclaimed albums for Columbia Records, Illinois Speed Press and Duet. ISP was so loved that these albums have recently been re-released on CD by popular demand. Kal and Paul's efforts with Illinois Speed Press served them well, for as Paul went on to become guitarist for Poco, Kal moved to Woodstock, New York, where he formed the Fabulous Rhinestones with ex-Electric Flag bassist Harvey Brooks. They recorded three well-received albums: Fabulous Rhinestones, Freewheelin' for Paramount Records, and Rhinestones for 20th Century Records. With the Rhinestones, Kal refined his talents as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter to the point where even today, long after its disbanding, the group is remembered with fondness and respect for its musical contributions. Their albums have also been re-released on CD.
In the 80's Kal made his true commitment to the blues idiom as a guitarist and as a singer/songwriter. In the studio or on tour, his commitment was evident in his work as a featured guitarist for Etta James, Johnny Rivers and with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, where he inherited the lead guitar chair from Mick Taylor. As a solo artist Kal recorded two albums for SoulCoast Records, Never a Dull Moment and Double Tuff. With chart topping, impressive record sales internationally and numerous television appearances, including a one-hour Kal David special in Germany, Kal's reputation grew worldwide. A move to California in search of a more creative environment resulted in Blue Guitar, Kal and partner Lauri
Bono's premier Blues and Jazz nightclub, which they successfully ran and performed at for 8 years much to the delight of audiences from all over the world. Three CDs, Kal David Live at Blue Guitar.... by request, Kal David Live at Blue Guitar.... Last Call and Lauri Bono featuring Kal David Live at Blue Guitar...Last Call were recorded there. Blue Guitar was sold in 2004 to accomodate Kal's upward spiraling career.
Kal's dedication to the proliferation of the music he loves has inspired him to pass along his knowledge and experience to the younger generations. He gives lectures and raises funds whenever possible to put instruments and music back in the schools. "Every child should have the right and access to music education. It is a proven fact that it helps in all other aspects of learning. Music defines our lives and lights the fire of passion." In another teaching endeavor, Kal's very popular Guitar Master Classes are fueling the fire for a lot of new and established guitar players. "It is incredibly wonderful and satisfying to share my years of learning and passion for what I do with a class and know that I have made a difference in their lives
Kal David's Discography
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Thanks for being a friend -- you ROCK! I hope you enjoy my music and will remember me for all your songwriter needs (any genre). Please invite one of your other MySpace friends to check me out -- I'd be happy to do the same for you!
Thank you for adding my new author page. I have a couple songs from the soundtrack on the player, but I link my music page for more songs. My romance fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks, It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble , and links at my web pages, etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
THANX FOR BEING FRIENDS- Merry Xmas & Happy New Year! PLS join me on Youtube http://lnk.ms/2w9vt Twitter http://lnk.ms/4Mnjl Facebook http://lnk.ms/30gS8 REVERBNATION http://lnk.ms/30gSB Check me out on my Widget....Songs,Videos,Info,blogs,Store with downloads etc....All in one WIDGET! I'm a Songwriter & need someone to perform my songs.
Thanks so much for the Add–and your friendship. We enjoyed your music very much. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. It's a pleasure having you among our friends! We've added two blogs about Umano, plus four more new compositions, making ten on our page. We hope you and your friends visit us and enjoy our music, too. We wake up every morning and play the music of the new MySpace friends who have arrived at our site during the night. It occurred to us that these friends (you are among them) are almost universally positive, whether they be novices or legends, and without regard to their station in life or the country they occupy. Although it's not an original thought, it also occurred to us that we couldn’t hold a verbal conversation with most of these friends, but we have bridged that gap by expressing our art honestly with each other. We all have been filling the world with our music and art, in the hope that our messages of love and human understanding will have an impact on the world at large. What a gift and what an opportunity we have received from this technology!
All new web site: www.mikedollins.biz Guido Ciardetti – bass, born in Chicago, moved to Dallas playing with Buddy Miles and Brian Atlas all over Texas. Brad Messer – drums grew up in Texas with SRV, and went to the same high school. Mike Fraz – Keys, born in New Orleans playing all the same Dr. John Bourbon Street venues. Mike Dollins – Born in California and moved to the Arkansas Delta from the group TC Webb & The Fabulous Jades. Played on the West Coast with King Biscuit Blues Band, Mighty Wings of Faith, Brothers of Praise and Blues Legends Len Rainey, and Big Daddy Rucker.
Thanks for the add Kal, like I said, you have a bit of a cult following up here in the "No" (Fresno). Hit up the Central Valley Blues Society to get you a show up here. www.cvblues.org
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