"Indie" recording artist Dave Hall is a native New Yorker who now lives in North Central Florida with his wife and three kids. He has been writing songs for over 20 years and has recorded several singles that have had modest radio success in FL. As a singer/songwriter, Hall primarily plays solo acoustic venues like cafes and local concerts. "Who Do You Love?" is his first fully produced CD.
Recorded and mastered at REC ROOM Recording Studio in Gainesville, FL, "Who Do You Love?" was produced and engineered by former PETRA bassist, Ronny Cates, winner of 9 DOVE AWARDS AND 3 GRAMMY'S and a member of the GOSPEL MUSIC HALL OF FAME. The project is skillfully and creatively produced. Co-producer, singer/songwriter Dan Dickhaus (who just released his new CD, "So Much Time") together with Cates pool elements from Hall's rock and folk influences to create sounds that best bring his lyrical intent to the surface. Cates also plays acoustic, electric guitars, and bass.
Drums are performed with percision and finesse by ROCK-N-ROLL HALL OF FAMER Stan Lynch, founding drummer for TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS. Lynch also toured with Bob Dylan as a drummer for two years. His credits also include playing for and/or producing such artists as Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Big Sky, The Byrds, Sister Hazel, Aretha Franklin, John Mellencamp, and others.
Additional musicians who appear on the CD are: Tracy Collins, well known in the North Central Florida area for his keyboard prowess and creativity; Jim Evans, a gifted live and studio guitarist who too is sought after for his skill, variety, and creativity; and Jeff Sims, an all-around musician and local music store owner who plays with diverse guitar styles. Mastered by Derron Nuhfer of SARLACC Mastering in Gainesville, FL, Derron was a member of the band LESS THAN JAKE. Also, Hall's wife Annette and daughters Faith and Jessica sing on two songs, and his then seven-year-old son David Wesley plays an amazing harmonica on the song "Grip of Grace"
As of 2007, Hall's CD has had retail and radio distribution in Canada and parts of the U.S. A recent distribution contract with INDIE artist music company PHOENIX-5 out of Toronto, Canada has brought him to the next level of success.
Lyrically, Hall draws his life's experiences and personal reflections to convey themes of, urgency, challenge, frustration, hope, and cheerfulness. His musical roots go back to the great rock-n-roll that came out of the late 1960s, '70s and early '80s and more recent acts. Influences include The BEATLES, LED ZEPPELIN, THE EAGLES, KANSAS,CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, PHIL KEAGGY, RICH MULLINS, JOHN MELLENCAMP, JARS OF CLAY, JEREMY CAMP, THIRD DAY, Michael W. Smith, etc.
"Who Do You Love?" is a cohesive collection of songs that offer a the listener some kickin' rock-n-roll AND some pensive and inspiring songs that will take you beyond the ordinary and mundane. THIS CD IS A MUST LISTEN!!!
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