Biography
David Courtenay's passion is bridging the gap between generations through music with timeless appeal. In the tradition of the Doors, Jack Johnson, the Beatles, and Paul Simon, David sings soulful songs that celebrate life, question conventionality, and express the emotions that arise from living in intriguing times.
David began playing his unique blend of rock, folk, and reggae while majoring in theatre at UC Santa Barbara. As a trained and experienced stage actor, he naturally connected to his audiences with a strong and charismatic presence. After graduating from UCSB, he passed on a full scholarship for an M.F.A. at the prestigious National Theatre Conservatory and instead headed to Los Angeles to pursue his love of music. He quickly put together a band and played in clubs, restaurants, and lounges all over Southern California for over three years. Soon after releasing his debut album in the summer of 2007, David decided it was time to hit the road and try out an entirely new city. He headed east to Chicago, a city whose rich culture of performance fits him perfectly. There, he put together a new group with four other gifted Chicago musicians called Modern Conversation.
With his deep, powerful voice, keen piano playing, and solid rhythm on the guitar, David is a performer with variety and stamina. Each one of his shows is different, with a unique set of his many original tunes mixed with fascinating reworkings of his favorite artists' songs. Taking his music to the next level, David has recently been shopping his music to film and television production companies. The title track to his new album, Eloquent Cool, will be heard in the upcoming feature film Dark Honeymoon (starring Daryl Hannah, Tia Carrere, and Roy Scheider). With his increasing exposure and growing audience, you can expect to see David touring across the country in the very near future.
Instrumentation
David Courtenay - Vocals, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Keys
Devoney Dean - Percussion
Dan Montgomery - Bass Guitar
Nathan Stout - Keyboards
Brian Bianchi - Lead Guitar
Discography
The debut full-length album, Eloquent Cool, was released in July of 2007.
Links
| http://www.musicdavid.com |