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Dave Lykins
Americana / Country / Indie

Subversive Country Music - Garage Americana



Antioch, Illinois
United States

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Member Since1/23/2006
Band Websitewww.ravindave.com
Band MembersDave Lykins - vocals, 5 & 11 string guitar. The Crimebusters: Phil Krawiec - Drums Chris Riter - Bass Guitar
InfluencesKris Kristofferson, Jon Dee Graham, BoDeans, Uncle Tupelo, Chris Knight, Jay Farrar. Alejandro Escovedo, Devil in a Woodpile, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, James McMurtry, Marcus Rubio, The Who, The Stones , The Zombies, The Commitments (sure they were a movie band but they fucking rocked!), ABBA (say something, I dare you!), The Resentments, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, Hanks I, II, &; III, XM12 and Sirius Outlaw Country, Joe Ely, The Blasters, Led Zep, Bad Company, Townes Van Zandt and Warren Zevon.
Sounds Like Some guy who grew up listening to a lot of Rolling Stones, The Who and Buffalo Springfield and yet still dug his Dad's stash of Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb. Fold in Kristofferson, Steve Earle and maybe just a smidge of John Fogerty.
Record LabelSelf released on RavinCorp
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
The Horseshoe Chicago, Illinois
Mar 19 2010 10:00P
The Elbo Room Chicago, Illinois
Jun 5 2010 8:00P
White Crow Conservatory Saginaw, Michigan
Jul 8 2010 8:00P
The Icarus Club London

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   About Dave Lykins
…a riveting storyteller… "Good News" has the punch-in-the-gut resonance of a tough, unsparing short story. - Rambles.net

Listen to “Good News,”…if the hairs on the back of your neck aren’t standing at attention by the end of it, you haven’t been paying attention…nearly every track on Blurry White Guy, shows an occasional flash of brilliance, even genius. - Music Reviewer

….one of the more intriguing country albums of the past year…Houston is probably one of the best musical paeans to the Katrina Disaster that anyone has written/recorded. Wildy’s World

…the best song ("Good News")of 2008! - Johanna J. Bodde, Radio Winschotten NL

Let Me Carry This…irresistible for its smooth rhythms and John Gardner's highly musical drumming. The singer's elevated passion near the end induces gooseflesh…he has indeed subverted country while honoring it. Mission accomplished. - Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

Lykins is an artist who is true to himself and who I feel is nothing but real to his fans/listener. “Greetings from the Riviera”… words so potent and yet hauntingly true. – Skope Magazine

....an electric album that never loses its acoustic style. This is bound to be one of those CD’s that will never leave your car stereo. That is, until your girlfriend steals it after she breaks up with you. AmericanaOK Euro CD Reviews:

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 ~~Jennifer~~ 





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The Corey Booth Project

The Corey Booth Project



Jan 7 2010 10:21 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Here's a gift for you :) Have a good New Year! Hope to see you at a Show in 2010!!!
The Corey Booth Project

The Corey Booth Project



Jan 7 2010 10:19 PM

hello new friend, good tunes.
Thomas

Thomas Kaldijk



Nov 19 2009 6:46 PM

Hi David,
I received your cd from collegue Johanna Bodde of Radio Winschoten. I'll send you my forthcoming playlist.
Thomas
GALVIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

GALVIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE



Sep 16 2009 11:51 PM

Thanks Dave! YOu're a doll!
Richard

Richard



Jul 20 2009 2:21 PM

Hey Dave,

I'm not sure whether you meant my Gibson Explorer or a "Flying V".  Perhaps you were just commenting on how I've gone from a "V" shape to a somewhat tubby "O" shape.  Blame the latter on Dick Portillo.  My Gibson Explorer was stolen about ten-years ago along with a beautiful custom-white Jackson and a Marshall half-stack.  Quite a haul for the sticky-fingered fuck who grabbed most of my gear.  It was all insured - however, as you well know, the Explorer and I went way back and had a "history" together.  That one really fucking hurt, dude.  I know that most people probably couldn't understand just how much it did, but I'm sure that you do. 
Well, I hope that you're doing good, brother.  I was planning on coming out to see you and your band a couple of weeks ago, but I was offered a gig at the last moment myself.  That's not to say that we shouldn't hook up here somewhere down the line, cus' we should.  Ya' know, toss back a couple and laugh about the original CSI.  The one we used to work at.

Peace,

Rich(e)
Chris Leuzinger

Chris Leuzinger



Apr 30 2009 2:35 AM

You know I've never really tried them.
I'm just about drowning in pedals so I've quit buying for a while!!
The Olde Gentleman

The Olde Gentleman



Apr 28 2009 7:09 PM

I can't tell you how big a smile that puts on my face.

~~Jennifer~~

Jennifer Rochocki



Apr 23 2009 5:06 AM

Have a wonderful Birthday buddy! Take care Friggin Jen
The Olde Gentleman

The Olde Gentleman



Apr 10 2009 7:38 PM

Fuck em. The last thing the world needs now is another wompy jam band getting trippy in G major.
~~Jennifer~~

Jennifer Rochocki



Apr 9 2009 2:00 AM

Have a GREAT show tomorrow! Rockin thoughts coming from 400 miles north. Friggin Jen
dave

dave



Apr 9 2009 12:18 AM

Sell some beers? I thought if we show at Sylvies you would be buying us some beers????

Tom

Tom Benjamin



Apr 3 2009 1:09 PM

Crimebusters Rule!
dave

dave



Mar 14 2009 7:56 AM

Good to see the new bandmates listed on here.
Gonna be a great first show I bet!
PETE BERWICK

PETE BERWICK



Feb 26 2009 12:25 AM

Hey Dave you big old blurry white guy, great reviews, all on the mark, just read em on your blog out there somewhere in cyberspace. A good review is better than sex, sorry ladies, that's just how it is, however David Lykins is not responsible for the content of my ramblings.
Damn near put my ass in the hospital workin on my new album which no one will by. Keep pushin' it buddy, guys like us don't buy green bananas.
The GreyZelda Theatre Group

GreyZelda Theatre



Feb 22 2009 12:58 AM

Have a great show tonight!
AmericanaOK

AmericanaOK



Feb 21 2009 11:34 AM

We are very excited about our first CD compilation - Now Thats AmericanaOK - of music featured on the AmericanaOK radio show. Gina Villalobos has contributed an exclusive track (Sun In My Eyes) from her much anticipated new album "Days On Their Side" which is due for release in the summer. Plus we have 14 other great contemporary Americana classics. Please check out the web site for details www. americanaok. com/aokcd. htm
~~Jennifer~~

Jennifer Rochocki



Feb 19 2009 11:02 PM

Looks like I am in town on the 13th of March...Heading out to a MIB show, not sure where.
Come on out if your not busy! Would love to see ya and catch up! Friggin Jen
John Kunz

John Kunz



Feb 14 2009 7:02 PM

Too much info Dave!!!!!!
~~Jennifer~~

Jennifer Rochocki



Jan 30 2009 11:32 PM

I love all your reviews! Golly, I am so excited for you and quite envious!! "Kings to you" (The Count of Monte Cristo quote). Let me know if you ever go on tour in Minnesota..lol Miss ya! Friggen Jen
Miss Holley King

Miss Holley King



Jan 16 2009 12:42 AM

(thanks)
Everybody did :O)

Please though, keep Wanda in your thoughts...
She had to cancel her gig at the
Rhythm Room on the 11th due to Wendell, her husbands health.
(They turned it into a fund raiser)

Take care Dave and "stay free"
The Olde Gentleman

The Olde Gentleman



Jan 14 2009 9:37 PM

Alright. I think I need to listen to more Alejandro Escoveda and Ray Wyllie Hubbard.
The Olde Gentleman

The Olde Gentleman



Jan 1 2009 5:43 AM

Hell-to-the-fucking-yayuh. The Lawr-El is getting a much needed visit this Friday or Saturday. Your call. Let me know what works.
PETE BERWICK

PETE BERWICK



Dec 27 2008 3:10 PM

DAVE, HAPPY NUCLEAR NEW YEAR!

"Nuclear Boy" By Pete Berwick
From The Album "Only Bleeding" 2002
~~Jennifer~~

Jennifer Rochocki



Dec 25 2008 6:14 AM

Merry Christmas!! :)
PETE BERWICK

PETE BERWICK



Dec 20 2008 2:58 PM

Dave, a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 09..thank's for your freindship and support in 08, it has been a gas hangin out and sharin' some northern Illinois stages..I am glad your album is doing well and it's much deserved critcal acclaim. First time I heard you perform @ a certain roadhouse dive on the Ill/WI border I knew we were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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