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Son of Dave
Blues / Alternative / R&B

" Son of Dave "

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Son of Dave: General Info
Member Since2/27/2006
Band Websitesonofdave.blogspot.com/
Band MembersPurchase the new album "O3" from the Kartel webstore HERE

Purchase the new album "O3" from FNAC (France) HERE

Or download from Son of Dave

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Click below to pre-order the "Hellhound" 12" single for £4.99


Click artwork below to purchase the ltd edition 7" vinyl £1.99

Or download a copy from Son of Dave - Old Times Were Good Times - Single..


Buy the Son of Dave "O2" album HERE

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Son Of Dave 'O2' is also available on Son of Dave - O2..

What the press said...

"Rodé à l'école des musiciens de rue, ce freluquet roux impose en concert une dynamique capable de mêler le souffle abrasif d'un harmoniciste comme Little Walter au groove salement funky de James Brown." In LE MONDE

"Benjamin Darvill aka Son of Dave's third album finds him somewhere between the White Stripes, early Beck and a 1930s bluesman who was supposed to be at the crossroads but got waylaid in the pub. Presenting old-time twangs within a modern, urban production, Darvill can grunt like Tom Waits, falsetto like Mavin Gaye and play better harmonica than Bob Dylan. A wonderfully minimal, funky version of War's Low Rider and his own songs, such as Roller Boogie, suggest a man with hedonism, not blues, weighing upon his soul. But the lack of emotional wallop is made up for by a sense of fun. During Hellhound, Darvill even starts panting and slobbering like a dog - not something often said about Robert Johnson." Dave Simpson, The Guardian

"Son Of Dave is a force of nature. Touring the globe with just a harmonica, a microphone and a stack of 45s for company, this one man band has become one of the most entertaining live performers in the world. Mixing up blues, hip hop and dance into a dizzying brew, it's nigh on impossible to resist the temptation to shake a leg when he's on the mic. There's no doubt he'll go from strength to strength"Tim Noakes (music editor) Dazed & Confused

"Hollering one-man blues sensation Son Of Dave is so refreshing, he should be employed by designer water companies across the globe to lend aural dynamic to their advertising campaigns." FACT Magazine

Son Of Dave features on the excellent "Pick Your Own" compilation put together by his label mates The Mules.

Sounds LikeSon Of Dave and Jon Spencer on stage in Rouen, France.

Photograph by Mathieu Olingue

jon spencer et son of dave

Son Of Dave interview for Current TV

On tour with Supergrass in 2005

Record LabelKartel - www.kartel.mu
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Cabaret Frappe Grenoble
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Secret Garden Party Huntingdon
Aug 1 2008 5:00P
The Big Chill Festival Eastnor
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Innocent Village Fete London
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
Gig in the Park Halesworth
Sep 4 2008 8:00P
Nu Music Festival Stavanger
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Revolver Oslo
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
C-O Bar Malmo
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Wirksworth Arts Festival Wirksworth
Sep 14 2008 8:00P
Thames Festival London
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Le Fil St Etienne
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
La Cartonnerie Reims
Oct 9 2008 8:00P
El Mediator Perpignan
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Woodstock Boogie Bar Limoges
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Fuzz’Yon La Roche Sur Yon
Oct 12 2008 8:00P
6 par 4 Laval
Oct 17 2008 8:00P
4AD Diksmuide
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Botanique Brussels
Nov 6 2008 8:00P
Bebop Festival Le Mans
Nov 8 2008 8:00P
Confort Moderne bar Poitiers
Nov 12 2008 8:00P
Zenith (supporting Fat Freddy’s Drop) Paris
Nov 14 2008 8:00P
Mediatheque Rouen
Nov 15 2008 8:00P
Run Ar’Puns Chateaulin
Nov 23 2008 8:00P
Jazz au fil de l’Oise Festival Val d’Oise

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   About Son of Dave
How often does it happen that you go to a gig and are completely mesmerized by the performance? These days it can seem like we've seen and heard it all before. That is not the case with Son Of Dave.

So it happened that one night in 2002, I went to the 12 Bar Club in London, more to meet a friend than to listen to o.k. singer/songwriters. All went as expected unti Son Of Dave took the stage. I was captivated at first by the way he looked. He was decked out in a three piece suit from the 1950s, two-tone brogues and a hollywood tie. His expression humble, until a grin told us there was a dark sense of humour that the Devil himself would be scared of.

Son Of Dave started his set with Mannish Boy... He sang in a high squeaky voice, telling us all ‚I’m a Man!’. In his left hand he worked a shaker, slow and sexy. In his right hand held a harmonica picked up by an old Astatic microphone and ratty vox amp, making the sounds that dissappeared in the early sixties...

Suddenly he starts humming the bass and drums! Not just doing the hip-hop beat-box routine, but breathing and moaning the rhythmn... stomp on the foot pedal and the beat was captured and looped. He sung again, dropping his voice down two octaves while this primal loop played on. Howling and growling, the tune climaxed with setting his harmonica on fire. I was a fan.

My first instinct was that I wanted to work with him and try to capture this unique vibe on record. I invited him to the studio to guest on the Martina Topley Bird album ‘Quixotic’, which we were making at the time. He mumbled something about hating Fulham and taking the tube, but eventually gave me his number.

A few months later we started recording this album, ‘O2’. Capturing the essence of his sound, this record represents him as a musical milestone and will hopefully help to make him the idol he deserves to be.

He’s played over 200 shows on four continents and I’ve seen many of them. Still enjoy every one. The word ‘legendary’ is reserved for men like this. Alex McGowan, producer of Son Of Dave's O2 album.

'Old times were good times' shiny new music video

Hellhound - Later with Jools Holland

Devil Take My Soul - Live on French TV

Professional enquiries or curious folk should go to the website at: http://sod.ward404.com

Manager Charles Kirby-Welch: charles@kartelcreative.co.uk

Live booking agent Sinan Ors: sinan@elasticartists.net

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Manicrak





Jul 25 2008 9:55 AM

"a distinguished and gracious Myspace friend" .... euh .. gracious And rock'nroll !!!
Sea sex and "son of dave" oups .. and sun !
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Jul 24 2008 4:29 AM

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Pictphil





Jul 23 2008 1:25 AM

Today is a good day!!!! It's a sunny day, i'm drinking a good coffee and i'm listening u'r excellent music !!!
bye ;)
Olive





Jul 22 2008 10:57 AM

unbrindolive design

big up !
awesome music ...
GoodNyooz





Jul 21 2008 3:49 PM

Salut Môsieur!!! Nice new tracks! How are you? Found a shirt yet? ;)
Manusique





Jul 21 2008 9:42 AM

Thanks for adding me!
Excellent music!
JuNi





Jul 21 2008 8:58 AM

indeed! :)
MyOuterSpace





Jul 21 2008 4:03 AM

MyOuterSpace thanks you again, earthling!


CLUB HELL





Jul 21 2008 2:21 AM

LOVE! FROM HELL!

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Squashed Bob and The Gonzo Doodle Squad





Jul 19 2008 12:53 PM

Hey up bro...love love love the new tracks...blues is back in business :)

hope to catch you soon playing somewhere...until then mate, keep up the fantastic, soul rocking work

safety n peace from the doodle attic

Chris :)


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Jul 16 2008 1:56 PM

Greetings Mr Darvill. The new track is sounding mighty mighty fine ideedy!....
GASTMANS





Jul 16 2008 9:01 AM

Thanks for adding and I only can say Wow!!!
It..s amazing what you can do on your own, specially on stage...

Wonderful music and powerful sounds, love it!!
The Psihodelic





Jul 16 2008 1:24 AM

Tnank you very much for the add.. Great and pure music, you really know how to play them blues!! greetings from Croatia!!
Cédric Lambert





Jul 16 2008 12:25 AM

Hello! Thank for the add and the comment.
Greetings from Belgium! (hope to see you live soon!)
Gail





Jul 15 2008 6:38 PM

Thank you so much for adding me and for the sweet comment on my page. Keep Jammin cuz you rock.
Regards, Gail Bugeja
Fergus Gerrand





Jul 15 2008 7:48 AM

Thanks for the message. Great toons! Ferg.
André Daneau





Jul 15 2008 6:02 AM

Thank's for the add Son of Dave, love your way to make music very soulfull !!! Hope our musical road will cross one day.

André D.
Mickaël





Jul 14 2008 4:58 PM

Welcome in my top of friends ! Son of Dave! Friendly MIKA.
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Jul 14 2008 11:06 AM

The enchantment is all mine. Saw ur rather inspired, if slightly technically troubled gig at teh Roundhouse in London a few weeks ago. Was a pleasure to c u live after a few years of appreciation. Wud b honoured to work with u one day. Hope ur enjoying the current 'tour' etc. Haha More kids toys for instruments!!
Tom
Los décapulsos





Jul 14 2008 10:52 AM

Thanks for the ad!
We love your music, and we are waiting for your next live in france!!!!
peace