porterdavis 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.
Influences
Muddy 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...
Sounds Like
American Roots & Blues
- Amped Harmonica
- Slide, Electric & Acoustic Guitar
- Multi Percussion
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, an array of worldly instruments, 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 wailing on the blues harp, and Mike Meadows rounds it out with his unique concoction of percussion instruments from around the world.
With influences ranging from Townes Van Zandt to Muddy Waters to James Brown, this Austin-based trio is cast into a wide variety of genres. From folk to blues and jam-band to rock and roll, the musical range of porterdavis keeps fans wondering what infectious sound will soothe their soul next.
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. At the time, Mike was finishing up his studies at Berklee College of Music and Dan, having just completed his studies, was teaching music at a nearby school. 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.
Once again, an incredible show in ruston!! Keep it up guys! Can't get enough of your live shows! Sorry about the drunken need for a harp "lesson" Simon... Ya'll just keep making that one of kind foot stomping music! Hope we can get you to Enoch's in monroe. Later fellas..
well, you guys have charlie wanting to build a wooden box, wade amazed by the "tambourine thing-a-ma-jig", and chris impressed by goat skin... nice to see a show in a different atmosphere. and just wanted to let ya know - even though i'm just as inclined as the next person to shake it when i hear "penny candy" and such...among the cackling laughter, drunken conversations, and background noise - i love the "never going home" tunes, too. someone IS listening! :) love you guys always!! U CUH-A-RAY-ZEE!!!
Hey guys! I'll be in Austin in two weeks! I hope to see you guys while Wendi and I are down there to chill out with Meredith. We will be there Saturday-Tuesday morning of ACL. Lunch? Dinner? Suggestions? I have always wanted to go to Austin!!! Dreams do come true.
Just added several new photos of you guys rockin at Gruene Hall back on 08/23... See my photo album titled "PORTERDAVIS LIVE AT GRUENE HALL 08/23/08... See you soon...
enjoyed finally seeing you again in gruene. been too long! hope to see you in ruston next month! i posted some pics of you guys - you're welcome to 'em.
Are you over in the UK at the moment? Let me know, we gotta hook up.
Anyway, blatant self promotion time once again. I'll repay the favour!
I found two albums worth of songs I recorded the christmas before last just me, my guitar, two mics and lots of mistakes. I've decided to release them one song a week on myspace. song one/volume one is up now for one week only.
Stop That~! Quit making all of that good music~! STOP NOW~! You put the world to shame~! That hot guitar, that sassy harp, that beating heart~! Stop...and git your boney asses back to Arkansas...K?
