Peter Etheridge: saxo-mo-phone, flute if we ever find cause for it, fulfills Australian Government requirement that at least one band member dates a pretty Canadian girl.
Lala: bass, fighting Pete for the monopoly on grinning-while-playing, knows she holds the balance of power in the band, is gracious enough to let Gillespie think it rests with him.
Melbourne Custom Cables: Whether rocking out at home or on the road, David Gillespie plays Melbourne Custom Cables.
Photography - Robert Paul Mee: An amazing photographer and an even more amazing person. Most of what you see here is a direct result of his immense talent and uncompromising vision, an artist I'm truly lucky to call my friend.
Influences
Prince, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Lighter Shade of Brown, Damian Rice, Huey Lewis & The News, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Ryan Adams.
"So here's the thing, compare me to whoever you want. Really, I don't care. If it means someone takes the time to request a song on radio or buy a CD or play a track for a friend because they heard I sound like such-and-such, so be it. I don't care how I get heard, provided I get heard. There's a lot to say so we'd better get moving."
Meet David Gillespie. A 20-something with a lot on his mind. Hardly the po-faced tortured soul that is these days expected when the term singer/songwriter gets bandied about, David brings an enthusiasm to his writing and performance that seems so entirely out of step with those hurled loosely into the genre, you could almost be forgiven for thinking it was a novelty act. We say "almost" of course, because novelty acts don't write songs this good.
Born in Australia, he grew up in Hong Kong and spent a bit of time living in America as well. The result is a thoroughly messed up accent and a global village view on cultures and ideas. Oh, and music, which is why we're here. Spouting influences from Springsteen to Prince, David Gray to Dave Matthews, the result is an eclectic mix of styles that seemlessly blend from one to the other and which David is quite happy to simply label "pop". "I don't get precious about the boxes, the comparisons, the labelling. It's going to happen regardless," and here he laughs. "So if somebody says "He reminds me of James Blunt" that's fine, so long as they add "with a pulse" at the end!"
Having played shows up and down the East Coast over the last few years and won over the toughest and least interested crowds, the release of Roll To Me marks the beginning of his music being taken to a much larger audience. In this Roll To Me he has crafted the perfect introduction to his music, loaded with atmosphere and a sense of expectation. Telling the tale from the perspective of a person poised on the edge of adventure, it is instantly familiar and yet not quite like anything you've heard before, and we dare you not to be singing along by the time the second chorus comes around.
"As soon as I'd written it I knew it would be my first single, whenever the opportunity presented itself. I could hear the guitars, the drums, everything all just flowing from my acoustic and me perched on the end of my bed, writing book in hand. It's tempting to down play it, but you always know when a good one has just popped out, and I think I knew at the time something special had just happened."
Indeed something special has just happened. It doesn't come around too often, but when it does, it's unmistakable. As David sings in the song, all that matters is here and now, so play it and play it loud. Then go tell somebody - there's a lot to say so we'd better get moving.
For all David Gillespie booking enquiries contact Jayden
hey cutie. SO SORRY about the background disappearing. I'm working on fixing that up for you. will email a link to the new address for it, until the .com is fixed up.msg me..
Wassup Davo, very pleasant briefly catching up with you @ Gertrude's Brown Couch on friday, glad to hear you're well. Have an excellent week, talk to ya!
yo gillespie! when are you gunna come showcase your super talents in brisbane huh? when do i get to meet you? (i'm ignoring that beautiful yet fleeting moment at IMA in the 80's)...
Hi David, Thanks for getting in contact. Just listened to your songs and me and my son thought they were great. We read along to your lyrics of 'Out in the Real World". Awesome! I'd love to make it down to Melbourne for a few days. I could probably come down anytime, if I had a few gigs. Just an excuse to come down and play is all I need. If anything comes up it would be great if you could let me know, Cheers, Matt
Hey david, great last blog you wrote..i think passion is one of the most importent things in live.Its what i love the most when i look at people and see it in them.Myself always follow my heart with everything,life it self is one of my passions..i just can't choose one thing to be passioned about.Its good to see that there are still men around who aren't afraid to show there passion.It gives me more hope to find one !!!,tehe. x roekie
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Lend your support by requesting his new song by either email via the above link and then click on "Request A Song," or send in your request via telephone, 1-877-33SIRIUS. Once prompted press 1, then enter channel 36, then enter the first 3 letters of the song title - ANN.
Thanks for your support, Long Distance Entertainment
Hey Dave Sorry we missed you at Christmas, sounds like you had a very merry xmas!! Josh and I are keen to go to melbourne this year, you'll have to show us around!! Take Care Love Megs
Submissions are now open For the hugely successful Bendigo Easter Fest April 08.. and The Newcastle Blues. and Roots Fest Oct 08... Please Forward a letter of submission to
anita.donlon@independentmusos.com.au or Post Cd's Bio's, Anita Donlon P.O.Box 60 Bendigo Central, Bendigo Vic 3552
Closing Dates For submissions: Bendigo Easter Festival Thursday 31st Jan 2008. Newcastle Blues and Roots Festival Monday 30 th June 2008. Become an IMN member and relish in the rewards... for more details visit www.Independentmusos.com.au
you won't believe this but i completely forgot about myspace, ever since i started facebook (and travelling). Thanks for the birthday wishes and hope you are having a great summer.
top friended eh? that's a improvement! i'm not sure if my work email is working but more curious-er how did you get my new work email? Power of the secret? The cult of Google? x
