Matt Evitts: Drums and percussion;
Loren Depping: Guitar, vocals, harmonica and pedal steel;
Dave Stump: Bass and vocals.
(Special thanks to Paul Montagne--guitar, vocals, harmonica, mandolin--who dedicated four years to the project and always brought a lot of friends to our shows. He's a good guy.)
Influences
60s and 70s AM-radio rock; The Beatles; power pop bands like Cheap Trick, Fountains of Wayne and The Knack; bands that play in weird time signatures; old jazz and blues LPs; Buck Owens and the Buckaroos; Floyd's intro to "Money;" Americana like Wilco, The Jayhawks, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings; Steve Miller vs. "Radar Love" Sumo wrestle to the death; bands with harmonies; old RnB; updated RnB rock, as with Marshall Crenshaw and NRBQ; the paisley underground; Neil Young. And we'd be nowhere without our guiding light: Miranda.
Corvallis/Salem, Oregon, band Partly Dave is a British Invasion-style four-piece. The band blends rock, power pop and “rootsy” rock reminiscent of 60s-era AM radio.
Partly Dave uses the two-guitars-bass-and-drums format (with additional instrumentation for color) to showcase its original songs. These originals emphasize catchy melodies, tight harmonies, straight-forward rhythms and crafted lyrics.
The band is heavily influenced by what its members like listening to: 60s and 70s radio rock; obscure blues and jazz LPs; old country; and the power pop and paisley underground bands they grew up with. Their cover material reflects these influences.
The Daves formed as a weekly experiment in 2003 and quickly developed a loyal following, playing numerous pubs, festivals and private events. After a hiatus between mid-2007 and 2008, they returned with new material.
Partly Dave's music is accessible to audiences of broad ages and tastes--crafted, but not too cerebral; upbeat, but not out-of-control. Your ears will enjoy them, and your feet will, too.
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