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A Tribute to Tom Petty

10/7/2017

Bryan & Matt, 2010

Way back in May 2010, bassist Matt Fouts and I were hanging out at our friend Bryan Buchan's Grand Rapids home. I had just driven in from Wyandotte and heard Tom Petty's "Alright For Now" on the radio, and it stuck in my mind. I decided to ask Matt to record the tune with me, in Bryan's living room. I can't be certain, but I think we just used an iPhone microphone, and Matt and I quickly laid down this live performance. I'm very saddened Tom has left us, but I'm happy to have seen him live, and will be exploring his music for years to come.

Duo Dives into Dead

10/1/2017

Here's a video of Dave and Jake Vasquez of Raising The Dead performing a few favorite songs from the Grateful Dead acoustically at the Trenton Scarecrow Festival. The performance was streamed live to Facebook, and archived for you to see here. Enjoy!

Acoustic Dead Duo in Trenton

9/30/2017

On Saturday, September 30, Dave will be joined by Jake Vasquez of Raising The Dead at the Trenton Scarecrow Festival. We'll perform an acoustic set of Grateful Dead songs. Join us at 3:30 at the stage on Jefferson, just north of West road. Watch my Facebook page for a live stream of the gig!

The Classics Performing at Auburn Hills' Riverside Park on August 18

8/14/2017

The Classics Band will be performing some Motown, soul, and rock and roll at Riverside Park, 3311 Squirrel Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326,on Friday, August 18, from 7-8:30. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and come sit by the river for some great tunes!

Raising The Dead at the Wyandotte Art Fair

7/11/2017

Raising The Dead, Dave's Grateful Dead tribute band, is performing at the Wyandotte Art Fair on Thursday, July 13, from 7-9pm. We'll be playing on the Downriver Actor's Guild stage, located in the Farmer's Market lot (where the Wyandotte Theater once was). We'll be performing a set of classic songs written and covered by the Dead. Come see some fantastic musicians perform some of the greatest rock and roll ever written!

Raising The Dead: A Tribute To The Grateful Dead

4/21/2017

The China Cat is out of the bag: Dave has joined Raising The Dead, a band celebrating the music of The Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead played live for over 30 years, logging thousands of shows from San Francisco to Egypt. Raising The Dead recreates the music and vibe, with improvisation, tight vocal harmonies, and a groove to keep you dancing all night long. Check Raising The Dead out and remember why there's nothing in the world like a Dead show! Our first show will be May 21 at Westland's Token Lounge. Get your tickets now!

Sarah Performed Live And Acoustic

12/17/2016

I opened for the new singing group, Avenue A Capella a few weeks ago, and here's my opening tune, an acoustic version of "Sarah."

Performing at The Theater On The Avenue with Avenue A Capella

11/15/2016

This Saturday, November 19 at 7:30, I'll be opening up for Avenue A Capella, Downriver's newest a capella group. The performance is at the Downriver Actor's Guild Theater on the Avenue, and tickets are on sale now! For more information, see the event facebook page. The tickets for this fundraiser performance are limited, so get yours soon.

"Sarah" A new song and lyric Video

10/28/2016

On October 16, the GIPC Band performed my newest song, "Sarah," inspired by the story of Abraham and his wife Sarah in Genesis 12. Tasked with writing a song for verses 1-9, I chose to write from her perspective, and included her addressing her husband, saying "yes, my lord." Sarah's faithfulness shines through the lyric. I hope you enjoy the performance and the message.

Sunday Morning Live, Vol. 2 Released!

10/13/2016

After another year of songwriting, creating charts, performing, editing, mixing, mastering, and designing album art, Sunday Morning Live, Vol. 2 by Dave Martin and the GIPC Band is finally ready for you to enjoy! I've poured my heart and soul into these songs, and combed The Word for inspiration. I pray you'll find some when you listen. Purchase your physical disc at CD Baby, download it from iTunes, or stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music.