The David Courtenay Band
"Paying the Price"
Musicians
- David Courtenay: Guitar, Vocals
- Fran McConville, Jr.: Guitar
- Casey Guldberg: Bass
- Jason Mracky: Drums
Upcoming shows
None scheduled
Genres: Funk, Reggae / Carribean, Rock
Sound description: David Courtenay has been spending the last few years spreading his vintage-rock inspired groove tunes on the S.B. and L.A. circuits. His new album, Eloquent Cool, has attracted flattering attention and earned Courtenay comparisons to Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. —The Indy
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/musicdavid
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History
David Courtenay is a Santa Barbara native who has been playing his unique blend of rock, funk, and reggae all over the California coast for the last seven years. His debut, full-length album "Eloquent Cool" was released in August 2007. A collection of introspective, catchy songs with it's roots in the vintage rock of the 60's and 70's, this new album is an innovative twist on a classic era of music.
After graduating with a BFA in Theatre from UCSB in 2004, David passed on a full scholarship to attend the National Theatre Conservatory and headed down to Los Angeles to try his luck at music. There he began to play solo shows at restaurants and lounges all over the area. Soon after he met the talented guitarist from Boston, Fran McConville Jr., and the two of them quickly put together a four-piece band. As the David Courtenay Band, they've been playing all over Southern California for the last two years.
Taking his music to the next level, David has been submitting his songs for use in film and television. The title track to his album, "Eloquent Cool", will be heard in the upcoming feature film "Dark Honeymoon" (starring Daryl Hanna, Tia Carrere, and Roy Scheider). WIth his increasing exposure and
growing audience, you can expect to see David touring the west coast in the very near future.
Already, Courtenay has played at the following S.B. venues: SOhO Restaurant and Music Club; Elsie's; Bogart's Cafe; Embarcadero Hall at UCSB; Espresso Roma in Isla Vista; Jojo's Cafe; and Restaurant Roy. In Los Angeles, Courtenay has played at Molly Malone's, Genghis Cohen, The Lighthouse Cafe, the Knitting Factory, Room 5, McMurphy's of Pasadena, E's Wine Bar, the Blue Moon Lounge.
Formed
2004, Santa Barbara, CA
Influences
The Doors, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, The Shins, The Kinks, Jack Johnson, Queen, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, and U2 to name a few.
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