Biography
DOG DAYS, the much-anticipated first full-length album from Northeast Ohio singer/songwriter David Ullman, finally reached an eager audience in 2008. Most often cited for his poignant use of vocal dynamics and intimate portraits of love lost and (occasionally) found, Ullman delivered a debut that FREE TIMES music editor Jeff Niesel calls “exquisitely beautiful” and COOL CLEVELAND'S Peter Chakerian describes as “deep, dark and intensely rich.”
Hearing Ullman’s music feels less like listening to a recording or attending a concert and more like sitting down with an old friend on a Friday night to rehash the rough day at work or the latest lovers’ quarrel. His honest and confessional style brings him a special kind of rapport with his audience. He gives voice to those universal fears that most of us prefer not to examine—fears that our relationships may not be the safe haven we once believed them to be.
Still, the music of DOG DAYS goes beyond the traditional break-up record. A hopeful message persists and shines through the adversity, and there’s a struggle to maintain and repair the relationship that hangs in the balance. Ullman’s shift from smooth and gentle—at times pleading—lyrics, to the explosive and emotionally charged heights that characterize both his songwriting and live performances draw us into the conversation, assuring us all that we have friends with whom to share our everyday struggles, ambitions and disappointments.
Currently maintaining a consistent concert schedule in and around Northeastern Ohio, Ullman is eager to travel to new cities. In the months ahead, look for him to branch out into new territories in support of his debut album and its forthcoming second single, a radio remix of “Secondhand,” which will be released along side several outtakes from DOG DAYS.
-T.M.Göttl, Summer 2008
QUOTES:
“David’s got a really good, earthy, organic quality to his recording, but it’s also very professional. His songwriting is very honest. He’s got a good sense of humor and very sing-able lines and melodies. “Déjà vu” would stand head to head with any Howie Day or Matt Nathanson tune.” –Jana Pochop, Indie-Music.com
“Ullman loosely modulates his voice from pin-drop softness to soul-tearing intensity. [His] music takes the listener to a place inside that’s so distinct, it’s almost a geographic location.” –Theresa Wolfe, LUNA NEGRA MAGAZINE
"David Ullman has crafted an exquisitely beautiful record with his full-length debut, DOG DAYS." –Jeff Niesel, FREE TIMES
“DOG DAYS is deep, dark and intensely rich. Ullman goes straight for the heart. As a result, cuts like “Begin,” “Déjà vu,” “Half-light,” and [the] brilliantly silky, heartbroken “Coming To” simply smolder.” –Peter Chakerian COOL CLEVELAND Managing Editor.
“It is clear that this songwriter understands that we’re only as good as the obstacles we overcome and if we never question ourselves then we will never grow. Ullman questions everything and [answers] with a steady flowing album sprinkled with clear and inspiring dynamics, sparkling guitars, well placed and perfectly timed background vocals as well as reflective and realistically optimistic lyrics.” –Ty Kellogg, former Production Director of Black Squirrel Radio and former President of GTB Entertainment.
Instrumentation
David Ullman - voice & acoustic guitar
Discography
Dog Days (LP) 2008
Déjà Vu (Single/Ep) 2006
Links
| http://www.davidullman.net |
| David Ullman on MySpace |
| David Ullman on Facebook |
| David Ullman on iLike |
| David Ullman on imeem |
| David Ullman on LastFM |