Son of Dave

Son of Dave is a Bluesman. Not traditional, but has begun a new tradition perhaps. Playing harmonica, layering up beatbox grooves, stomping & playing percussion, then writing passionate growling infectious songs overtop, he defies category. A truly maverick Bluesman.

He comes originally from Winnipeg Canada (born Benjamin Darvill). He’s been based out of London U.K. for over twenty years. He’s toured all over Europe & North America as well as more off centre countries such as Uganda, South Africa, Lebanon, Russia & more. His one-man show is fun and unforgettable. Many have come to find Son of Dave tunes through programs like Breaking Bad, Preacher, Bloodline & others where his unique songs have featured.

As a young harmonica player he worked in the Blues and biker bars of Manitoba. Being nurtured in the tradition of Midwest Blues & Canadian folk music, he joined Crash Test Dummies at it’s beginnings & rode that wave for four albums & ten years until returning to his more humble, rhythmic desires and the tunes he’d been working on through those dizzying years. The music business almost crumbled with the switch to digital, but Son found a path through the old fashioned way, playing clubs & building an audience from scratch. He’s recordings found their way to millions of fans without the backing of a big label or hit machine.

Embarking on a year of singles, EPs and an inevitable 9th album, there is no sign of slowing down. Well, the knees an back aren’t what they used to be…

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