Merle Haggard, The Happy Goodmans, The Thrasher Brothers, The Hemphills, The Stamps Quartet, Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, Doyle Lawson, Tony Rice, and lots of others.
David Tew grew up in the small town of Ingold North Carolina. Unknown to many this small rural town was filled with loving, hard-working people that helped to instill in him the qualities that make him the man he is today.
David graduated from Union High School in 1981 and it was there that he met his true love Sara Wright. They were married in 1982 and on June 25, 2007 celebrated their 25th anniversary.
David started playing guitar at 10 years old, and mandolin at age 15. He joined a small local bluegrass band which consisted of Phillip Burke on guitar, David Burke on dobro, Andy Johnson on guitar, Chuck Merritt on bass, Tom Langdon on banjo, and David Tew on mandolin. Later, Tom Langdon moved away and Danny Grant filled his position.
David left bluegrass behind for several years when he joined a local country band , "SUGARSTILL". After about seven years of the clubs and private parties David was getting burnt out on the band. He said " One night I was singing a Vince Gill song and the line that goes; "I'm standing at a crossroad with just one concern, which bridge to cross, and which bridge to burn." That was exactly how I had been feeling. It was like I didn't know which way to go because, I love music, and I love sharing the talents that God has given me. I was burnt out! I wasn't burnt out on the music but I guess I was just tired, and God used that song to show me which bridge to cross and which bridge to burn!"
The bridge that David chose to cross was the one that led him back to doing God's will and singing for Him.
David recently entered the title track from his cd "On the Winning Side" in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. The song was selected as a finalist and also received second place in the finals at Merlefest2008 on Friday April 25.
David has written about 40 songs, three of which are on this page and one that can be heard by going to the link below.
Go to this link: http://www.myspace.com/genabritt and check out Gena's music. The track entitled "Little Eyes" is a song David wrote several years ago. Gena was gracious enough to include it on her latest cd and she does an
outstanding job on it!
Hi David, I am just starting to perform locally. I've only been back in town almost 3 months now and am itchin' to play:) I don't have a set band but am having fun meeting the musicians in the area. Maybe sometime we can make music together. I saw on your site that you used to play out all the time...do you still play out? You're children are quite talented as well!
Whats crackin'? Me and Ma are just sittin here in the living room checking out your space while you're snoring away in the bedroom because of them motrin you took...um...well I don't have much to say because, well I talk to you everyday so...what much is there to put in a myspace comment. I would like to point out that nobody has left you a comment since August 30th...hmmm strange..so this comment is a little long because of the lack of comments this year so far.
Well, this is getting a little pointless..well a LOT pointless and well the word "well" is showing up a lot...soooo
Goodnight...see you tmrw.
P.S. - Ma said you need a picture of you and her on this page. HA! fo' real.
Thanks for the friend request. You have a great sound and we are happy to welcome you to our circle of friends. Take care! Rick, Jeremy, Mike and Tammy
Hi David just wanted to make a comment about you & your songs. You are a ("VERY GOOD GODLY FRIEND") (YOUR SONGS ON HERE ARE SUPERB)!! You do a fing job Country & Bluegrass style!!! Also Song Writing!! GOD Bless You, The Paynes- Leonard & Testaview
Thanks David....I agree about the songwriter thing. I used to sing other peoples songs but now that I am singing my own there is just a difference in the performance, a real connection. By the way, I LOVE YOUR MUSIC! Thanks also for the friendship.
Thanks for welcoming us aboard. Please get a copy of "On The Winning Side" to us, would love to share it with our listeners here in The Land Of Bean Blossom. (Station Address on the "Old Homepage")
Hi David...Thanks for the add. Great Gospel music on your page! I noticed in your bio that you played with David Burke...David plays with The Parsons here in Fayetteville every now and then. He's a great dobro player. Also noticed you've got Gena singin with you, she's awesome!
Hey David, Great music, great voice..love it ! Thanks for stopping by our space. Hope you heard something you liked there as well. Glad to be a friend. Keep on singing for the Lord. God Bless, Ron Colby The Platte Valley Boys
Hi David Thanks for wanting to be added to our friend list. We are man & wife been married & playing music writing songs & recording over 40 years. Testaview grew up in a little place called Newland NC. I grew up in Coeburn Va. Testaview plays about all the string instruments. We wrote all the Gospel songs that we have listed on the web site. although we have others not listed. We play Country, Bluegrass & other styles. Your songs sound very Good. Did you write them? Give a comment on our songs. although you can play just a portion of each song. God Bless you in all you do!! The Paynes- Leonard & Testaview
