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porterdavis
Blues / Roots Music

American Roots and Blues



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Member Since3/25/2005
Band Websitewww.loveporterdavis.com
Band Membersporterdavis is the trio of Daniel Barrett on Guitar and Vocals, Mike Meadows on percussion and backing vocals, and Simon Wallace on Harmonica and backing vocals.
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InfluencesMuddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Ray Vaughn, Bob Dylan, The Darkness, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The White Stripes, Sonny Boy Williamson, Jimmy Reed, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Lamb, Woody Allen, Larry David, David Milch, Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosa Parks, Ayn Rand, Bessie Smith, Townes Van Zandt, Dutch Mills, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Oasis, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley, The Who, The Kinks, The Small Faces, John Lee Hooker, Billie Holiday, Stereophonics, Coldplay, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Rolling Stones, The Beatles...
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Sounds LikeAmerican Roots & Blues - Amped Harmonica - Slide, Electric & Acoustic Guitar - Multi Percussion
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Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 6 2009 4:00P
Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas
Dec 16 2009 12:00P
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Austin, Texas
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Roadhouse Rags Austin, Texas
Jan 29 2010 7:30P
Dosey Doe Woodlands, Texas
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Piney Woods Performances Conroe, Texas
Feb 5 2010 9:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Feb 6 2010 1:00P
Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
The Side Door Sessions Kingwood, Texas
Mar 6 2010 12:00P
Texas Independence Day Festival Conroe, Texas
Mar 27 2010 8:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
Winthrop University Rock Hill, South Carolina
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
The Evening Muse Charlotte, North Carolina
Apr 23 2010 9:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Apr 24 2010 9:00P
Anderson Fair Houston, Texas

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   About porterdavis
This ain’t your run-of-the-mill blues trio. It might even surprise you that the soulful musical texture flowing from the stage is in fact emanating from only three guys. And therein lies the beauty of porterdavis. With just three musicians, a wide variety of influences from Townes Van Zandt, to Muddy Waters, to James Brown, and a collective imagination that transcends their individual musical prowess, porterdavis dishes up some truly original roots music.

Underneath the expressive lyrics and the smooth 3-part harmonies, is a band that was founded on a deep appreciation for the formidable musicians who have paved the way before them. Dan Barrett delivers the slide electric and acoustic guitar along with the lead vocals, backed by the English Simon Wallace on Chicago-style blues harp, and Mike Meadows rounds it out with his unique concoction of percussion instruments from around the world.

Dan and Mike got their start by busking in the Porter Square and Davis Square subway stations of Boston, Massachusetts bright and early in the morning. It wasn't the most ideal stage, but it did provide a space in which they could experiment with their music—not to mention, a meaningful name for the band. Then in 2004, the guys decided to move their home base to Austin, Texas where they solidified the sound of porterdavis by adding a third harmony and the final member to the band, Simon.

The band took a major step this year when Ray Wylie Hubbard introduced them to producer Gurf Morlix. Known for his work with Lucinda Williams, Robert Earle Keene, Slaid Cleaves and more, Morlix warmly welcomed the project of producing porterdavis. The finished product is a full-length album recorded without the use of Pro Tools technology, and performed on instruments much older than the band itself.

QUOTES: "Together, they fulfill an all-important condition for success as a trio: they're so good as a unit, the whole sounds bigger than the sum of the parts." --Lynne Margolis/ Austin Monthly Magazine

“Dirty swamp blues by a trio who sound bigger than their britches” --David Pyndus/ Pop Culture Press

2008 – 2009 ACCLAIMS:

Performing at 2009 Simply the Blues and Joshua Tree Roots Music festivals

Showcasing Artist two years in a row at South by South West and International Folk Alliance conferences

Featured performer at 2008 Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival/ B.C. Canada

Opened for or shared stages with: The Neville Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Patty Griffin, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Guy Clark, Chris Smither, Los Lonely Boys, Grand Funk Railroad, The Guess Who, Doyle Bramhall, the Subdudes and more...


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Jess :) (#5 Obscurity)

Jessica Lynn



Nov 17 2009 4:26 AM

I need Grass in the Concrete!
Tom Peters

Tom Peters



Oct 7 2009 8:09 PM

Hey Simon (and band),

Hope you're well...

Cheers for sending over your album.. its sounding great :-)

All the best.

TOm
Angie from the Bayou

Angie from the Bayou



Oct 7 2009 8:09 PM

GREAT show last night at Anderson Fair - you all are so frikkin' talented! Thanks for coming out.
Julie

Julie Warner



Sep 25 2009 6:25 PM

you guys were great last night at the dawg house! i bought your newest cd and it's great. i love the new artwork and t-shirts too. it was great to be able to hear you guys again! every time you come, i get to introduce more people to your talent. hope you'll come back soon.
Hypnotic Studios ~ Hair & Photography

Hypnotic Studios ~ Hair & Photography



Sep 17 2009 3:23 PM

Looking fwd to see yall in Houston. My bday is the 7th, what a great gift to be able to hear ya!
rAvEnƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷLeIgH

rAvEnƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷLeIgH



Sep 17 2009 3:23 PM

Would you plz add Strange Way to Grieve on the playlist.
Thank you kindly,
Raven
Monty

Monty Chandler



Sep 16 2009 2:09 AM

Here's a link w/reference to, and photos of, your Charlotte Visit..

http://www.examiner.com/x-3774-Charlotte-Music-Examiner

Cheers,

Monty
Clete

Clete Taylor



Sep 16 2009 2:09 AM

hi guys,

You made my week... month.. hell you made 2009 worth living through.. LOVED the show Sunday night in Atlanta. Miss you guys already. Come back soon!
Triple S Booking & Promotions

Triple S Booking & Promotions



Sep 15 2009 5:50 PM

Dan, Simon, and Mike-

It's such a joy every time you guys play for us in Charlotte.
I'm listening to the new record right now.
SO good!!! Amazing work.

We truly love having you in Charlotte.
It was great to see you.

Please come back to visit us again very soon.

-Stephanie M
Abby Parks

Abby Parks



Sep 13 2009 2:47 PM

Thanks for the add. Great music!

My best,

Abby
John

John Hosford



Sep 2 2009 7:34 PM

Really like the new tunes. We are looking forward to seeing you at Anderson Fair as always. You guys just get better.
Randi

Randi Edwards



Sep 1 2009 1:58 PM

I love the new cd and the show the other night at Saxon Pub was awesome!
Monty Branham

Monty Branham



Aug 29 2009 5:00 PM

Congratulatoins on your CD release and thanks again for all your help. Monty
Urban Campfires

Urban Campfires



Aug 21 2009 6:35 AM

Guys, Congratulations. The new CD can't come out soon enough!
Janet
Lesha Patterson Photography

Lesha Patterson Photography



Aug 16 2009 9:01 PM

Can't wait for September 17th!
Heather

Heather



Jul 31 2009 5:21 PM

YaY! Jaynie! Love love Love
Darius

Darius Rips



Jul 28 2009 4:21 AM

Thank you for the friendship.
Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor



Jul 28 2009 4:21 AM

Hey guys, sorry I couldn't make it out to see y'all the past couple times. Been pretty busy. But I'm gonna do my damnedest to make it on the 13th! Later guys,

Lucas
James Peyton Reynolds

James Peyton Reynolds



Jul 26 2009 3:15 PM

Killer show at Saxon Pub! Can't wait to hear the new cd!
Harmony

Melissa Ackerson



Jul 20 2009 5:41 PM

Great show at Love & War this past Saturday! Hope to see you back up this way. You guys are great!
Jeff Cook

Jeff Cook



Jul 19 2009 2:58 AM

You guys sound good. Thanks for the add and best wishes to you.
Monty Branham

Monty Branham



Jul 17 2009 2:49 PM

Gracias for the add and much thanks to Dan for the great mix on Burn Down With Willie. You rock!
Summer Rose

Summer Gebhart



Jul 11 2009 11:58 PM

Finally a trip to DC! Can't wait
Heather

Heather



Jul 7 2009 5:53 PM

have already planned the trip down that friday! we will definately be there!
Alina

Alina



Jul 7 2009 6:41 AM

Still not coming to Portland!? You're so close in Joshua Tree...I'll try and make it down for that
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