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Dave is a writer and musician from Trumbull Connecticut, focused on a number of reporting styles including newspaper and automotive writing, but with a deep love for the music industry. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Journalism and Music studies, participating in the S.C.S.U. radio station as well as working with the Trumbull Times. His the his eclectic taste and knowledge of music history and theory gives his writing makes for a unique look at concert and album reviews.
Any Dead fanatic would recognize this guitar - Wolf was built by Doug Irwin in 1972, played by Jerry Garcia on and off until 1993, was sold to philanthropist Daniel Pritzker in 2002, who just let it roll through an auction at the Brooklyn…
Hearing Aide: The Mountain Carol EP
There’s not much information to be found about The Mountain Carol aside from their origin and what their intentions are. They're from Saranac, NY and make “infinite music for infinite people.” They say their creations are the result of…
The Meadows Festival, Featuring Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jay Z, Weezer, NAS, Gorillaz Announced for…
The second year of the Meadows Festival, held in Citi Field, is set to host a plethora of artists reaching across a variety of genres. Tickets went on sale May 10 with prices starting at $275, plus fees, for an early bird three day general…
The Motet and West End Blend at The Fairfield Theatre Company
Although the mid-week blues were in full swing, West End Blend (WEB) and The Motet managed to put a pep in the step of almost every single attendee at The Warehouse in Fairfield, Connecticut. WEB set the scene and style of the night,…
Dopapod and Aqueous at The Fairfield Theater Company
It was unexpected turnout on Sunday, April 9, with a sea of die-hard fanatics coating the lower level of The Warehouse - so much so that even front man Rob Compa was surprised by their numbers. Fairfield isn’t necessarily the hub of all…
Hearing Aide: Grand Gesture ‘King of Cups’
All in all, it’s a wholesome, laid back and refreshingly straightforward collection. The album holds a psychedelic feel without bombarding listeners with abstract and unnatural sounds that tend to come with the genre, and not doing so…
Fishbone Reunited at the Fairfield Theater Company
It was an interesting night for all of those that attended the Fairfield Theater Company on March 23. Most guests were obvious die hard fans of the eclectic group. People of all different ages were dressed for the occasion, bobbed their…
South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors Amaze the Quick Center
It was an absolute honor and pleasure to see this iconic group of musicians Ladysmith Black Mambazo play such a humble venue as the Quick Center in Fairfield, CT. They were not only baffling to listen to, they were visually astounding.…
Hearing Aide: Lord Electro ‘Business’
The Albany based trio Lord Electro has made an epic sound for such a humble group, their debut album Business is highly synthetic, immersive and overall impressive. This is the first full length album for the group and they’ve done a…
South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Come to Fairfield
NYS Music had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Albert Mazibuko, an original member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the a cappella revolutionaries from South Africa. They gained global recognition from their collaboration with Paul Simon…