Dave Tate and Victoria Lagerstrom
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"Swedish Singer on the Rise"

“Swedish chanteuse Victoria Lagerstrom is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter with talent to spare.”

“Being a slender, waif-like blonde who majors in a style of music that is both introspective and vulnerable, Lagerstrom will instantly garner comparisons to tragedy laced Folk artist Eva Cassidy. But that’s where the comparisons end. In all actuality, Lagerstrom is blessed with vocals that are like a collage of Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies and Gladys Knight all molded into one.”

“ Heaven Sent is a smorgasbord of top-tiered Swedish musicianship.Tango-style string arrangements and muted horns perfectly compliment the overall beauty that is the opening and my personal favourite. “Eva”, a bare-boned and touchingly heartfelt tribute to Lagerstrom’s mother, is tastefully sprinkled with hushed piano work, while my second favourite of the bunch, “Who Is This Man” echoes delicate reverb electric-guitar work that is very Cowboy Junkies.”

“A beautiful record that deserves an audience.”

Kyle England - The Independent
St. George, UT. - The Independent


"Victoria Lagerström - Heaven Sent"


Imagine Anita Baker had gone pop and joined the TIndersticks to do a tribute album for Soul God Terry Callier, that's what you'll hear when listening to Stockholm based singer/songwriter Victoria Lagerström's dubut LP "Heaven Sent". Truly a gift from up above...This is art! No less!

- Michael Steifert, Head of German Kontrastradio, Berlin - German Kontrastradio


"CD Baby on The Solitude of Here"

Dave Tate - The Solitude of Here

This is by far the most grabbing male folk album to come through our doors in months. It's hard not to make comparisons to Paul Simon's more sensitive folk writing with a similar mix of warmth, open space, breathy vocals, innocence and a dewy, green clarity of intention. His songs have a way of stealing your breath away and removing you momentarily from the passing of time, suspending you in full-body harmonies. While he has a knack for open-hearted, reflective songs, there is the slightest echo of acoustic jam band writing, giving this album a well-balanced emotional scope from track one to eleven. Bravo.
- CD Baby, February 2006 - CD Baby


"Dave Tate: an Exceptionally Talented First-Rate Singer/Songwriter"


Dave Tate: an Exceptionally Talented First-Rate Singer/Songwriter

Dave Tate The Solitude of Here Mukuna Publishing

Every now and again you may find that words are inadequate to describe the beauty of a CD, which makes, to use a paraphrase of one of Frank Zappas quotations, writing about music as awkward as dancing about architecture. Nevertheless Ill make an attempt to do so.

You rarely come across a CD of such exquisite quality that you are entirely enthralled by it. A CD which is always close to your sound system so you can play it daily. A CD which keeps you awake because you cant seem to get some of its passages out of your head and which, when played in company, will immediately stop all conversation and make people ask you about its artist and title. In short, a CD which will make your heart beat faster and which will dominate your musical life for a longer period of time.

The brilliant singer/songwriter who made such a CD is Dave Tate. My attention was drawn to his CD, The Solitude of Here, by a review in Heaven magazine, in which he was given high praise, which still seems like an understatement after youve heard the album. The Solitude of Here makes you feel nostalgic because it takes you back to the time of the great singer/songwriters. In some songs, such as No Mercy or Rose, Tate sounds somewhat like a young Paul Simon, while comparisons of his voice to those of David Gates and Don McLean are obvious when he sings in a high pitched voice. In addition to that, The Solitude of Here, has the introspective, intimate quality of a Nick Drake CD.

All of these musicians have made important contributions to music in the past and I am much mistaken if Dave Tates name wont be added to this list, in time. Still he is not an epigone of the examples I mentioned above. This is due to Dave Tates talent to revive old times without wanting to sound or sounding old fashioned. Dave Tates themes are universal but his approach is anything but that. This can already be heard in the opening track, Evensong. After youve just recovered from hearing Tates marvellous voice and virtuoso guitar-playing, a bassoon joins in to give the track an additional emotional overtone. You know youve come across something special from that moment on. The next track, Left a Mark, is a breathtakingly beautiful composition which is a perfect synthesis between vocals/guitar music and chamber music. The trio of classically trained musicians, consisting of Anne Marshall (violin), Ryan Kratsch (cello) and Joe Jones (bassoon), ads depth and dynamics to several tracks through subtle contributions. The vocal climax in Harmony, which in itself is no small feat, is intensified by superb string music by Marshall and Kratsch and in Light was Low the polyphonic cello and violin music pull right at your heartstrings.

But the elements which make this album into a true listening experience are Dave Tates voice and guitar playing. This can be heard in songs such as Lets be Lovers, The Faucon or Rose. All songs are sung, or to put it more aptly, experienced by Tate with great intensity, which makes them get under my skin permanently. The tracks on this CD are characterised by vulnerable poignancy instead of cheap sentiment or melodrama.

Dave Tate has released this album on his own, dubbing and mastering it himself. The recordings are either unbelievably clear, or theyve been made in an exceptionally good recording studio. Its hard to believe but this CD isnt distributed and can only be bought on the Internet at HYPERLINK "http://www.cdbaby.com" www.cdbaby.com, where you can also listen to fragments of the album. This CD deserves to be better distributed; it should be available at every record shop. This masterpiece is worthy of a place in the singer/ songwriter Hall of Fame. I discovered that The Solitude of Here is not a nine days wonder when I got hold of Tates second album True Sound, on which he validates his exceptional talent.

Rating: 9,5 (out of 10) Paul van de Wiel HYPERLINK "http://www.folkforum.nl" www.folkforum.nl (translation: Mijke van de Wiel)

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Dave Tate: zeldzaam grote klasse
26/08/06

Dave Tate - The Solitude of Here - Mukuna Publishing

Er zijn van die zeldzame momenten dat woorden niet toereikend zijn om de pracht van een CD te beschrijven. Dan krijgt, om Zappa te parafraseren, schrijven over muziek zoiets onbeholpens als dansen op architectuur. Niettemin waag ik toch maar een poging.

Ze verschijnen hoogst zelden, CD's die zo goed zijn dat je er volledig van in de ban raakt. Die altijd in de buurt van de CD speler blijven liggen om ze dagelijks te draaien. Die je uit je slaap houden omdat je sommige passages niet uit je hoofd krijgt. Die, als je hem in gezelschap draait het gesprek onmiddellijk doet verstommen en mensen doet vragen naar uitvoerende en titel. Kortom, zo'n CD waarvan het hart sneller gaat kloppen en die het muzikale leven voor langere tijd beheerst. Dave Tate is de naam van deze - Folk Forum


"Supertalent."

Dave Tate
The Solitude Of Here ****1/2
Self-released/cd baby

Dave Tate Music
In The Rhythm ****1/2
Self-released/cd baby

(Translation)

Supertalent.

Once in a blue moon you discover an artist who is so incredibly good that you can’t really believe not all music magazines are writing about him already. To me Dave Tate is such a person. I read a review of The Solitude of Here on the CDBaby website, listened to a few tracks and was immediately sold. What a marvellous voice! At once versatile, dynamic and angel-like. What a songs! Like Paul Simon at his best or Don McLean at his most spiritual (The Grave). What a wonderful melodies! What great guitar playing! And what a beautiful sound! Warm, clear, and also quite special through the accompaniment of violin, cello and bassoon. At the same time as The Solitude of Here Dave Tate also sent another album he had just finished, now with a full band, going under the name Dave Tate Music. Where The Solitude of Here is quiet and spiritual, In the Rhythm is jazzy and rocking, in a way that reminds one of Jeff Buckley’s Grace, with the same kind of evasive, gripping melodies and sung by an equally beautiful voice. The great thing about Dave Tate is that he reminds you of all these greats, but at the same time has a unique style that’s all his own. Whether you hear his quieter side or his jazzier, more rocking stuff, it’s all quite distinct, without becoming, even for the slightest moment, impenetrable or slick. I’m baffled that he shouldn’t be able to find a regular record company, as he possesses the special kind of talent you only see come alone once a decennium. If you’re lucky.

Eric van Domburg Scipio
Haven Magazine 3 2006 - Haven Magazine


"This album resonates with truth and beauty - on Home is in the Stars"

This album resonates with truth and beauty


This is the perfect companion to "The Solitude of Here". I suspect someday people will be buying them as a set. Dave's style is starting to truly be defined with this effort. He blends all the honestly and introspectiveness of the folk masters with guitar virtuosity and haunting vocals. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who offers this same "triple threat", and if you did, you'd find something very very special. We've all had moments where the daily grind of life breaks apart a bit and we glimpse the beauty that exists and has always existed beyond the veil. Great things come from this place. Love. Authenticity. Compassion. Sometimes we find a key to help open that door. I recommend "Home Is In The Stars".

Jeff Bilsky - former EMI rep NY

- Jeff Bilsky


Discography

(Dave and Victoria)
2008 - The Same Heart

(Victoria solo)
2008 - Heaven Sent

(Dave solo)
2008 - The Final Hour
2006 - The Solitude of Here
2006 - Home is in the Stars
2005 - In the Rhythm
2004 - Waking Eyes

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Dave Tate and Victoria Lagerström

The poetically crafted lyricism, and expressive acoustic guitar work of Dave Tate beautifully compliments the soulful soaring tones of Victoria Lagerström in this contemporary folk duo.

Tate and Lagerström recently released their debut duet CD, The Same Heart. In 2009 they embarked on a successful European tour to support the album. The Same Heart is a collection of songs about their Trans-Atlantic romance. Lagerström came to the US from Stockholm, Sweden to write and record with Tate. The couple fell in love and Lagerström ended up not using her return ticket to Sweden. The couple was married among the beautiful cliffs of Zion National Park three weeks after her arrival. The Same Heart is a primarily acoustic effort with lush string arrangements supporting the intimate, soulful voices of Tate and Lagerstrom. Much of the album has an introspective, autumnal tone to it, but tracks like the driving “Play” or the rhythmic “Keep Walking” give the album an emotional balance.

The combination of Tate’s fingerstyle and folk/rock influences and Lagerström’s background in Jazz and Soul singing creates a unique soulful acoustic sound. Influenced by artists such as Paul Simon and Anita Baker, Tate and Lagerström lead audiences into an intimate space in their records and in live performances.

Prior to meeting Lagerström in 2006 Tate released The Solitude of Here, which CDBaby called “...By far the most grabbing male folk album we’ve seen in months.” Tate’s next album, The Final Hour in 2008, also received critical acclaim. Heaven Magazine raved, "His own unique style (think of a cross between Paul Simon and Jeff Buckley, not just in style but also in quality) hits such a level of perfection that it's hard to comprehend anything more beautiful." In 2006 Lagerström, across the ocean, was recording Heaven Sent with some of Sweden’s elite musicians. Upon its release in 2008, Folk Forum Stated ”Lagerström’s voice has true Soul in it and I don’t mean the swinging kind but the kind of Soul that gets under your skin and makes you itch.” As a duo Tate and Lagerström have toured throughout the western US and internationally. Tate and Lagerstrom currently reside in Zion Canyon.