| Performer / Band Name |
David Boone
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals |
| Original / Cover Material |
100% Original Material |
| History of Performer / Band |
A current resident of Missoula, Montana, David Boone has developed a passionate, unique style of songwriting - extending its diverse musicianship and lyrical content beyond age boundaries. Performing in coffeehouses, taverns, and concert halls, Boone is quickly gaining a respect and reputation for his honest and sincere approach to both writing and performing. A combination of folk, pop, country, rock, and even blues promises to offer a taste for every music lover’s preference. On tour with Seattle percussionist James Wasem, the duo joins to create a sound of intricate, yet balanced, rhythm and melody – striking a chord with the roots of folk rock. |
| Press Reviews / Credits |
Boone's not quite your average singer-songwriter. Yes, he's got the wonderful, sweet voice typical of all those oh-so-trendy bigger names like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper. But he doesn't always use his "instrument" the way they do. He does sing lovely, melting melodies. But he also howls and moans in terse angry bursts then brings it down to a riff or a gentle melody for a roller coaster ride. Even "Tuesday Night" — the best tune off his release Ignore The Orange Hand — starts out soft and sultry with a catchy little melody, then explodes out with a stricken, emotion-laden chorus at the end. An added bonus is that Boone doesn't stick to one sound either, incorporating rollicking country beats and occasionally, hard rock distortion and punk-influenced angst.
- (Melissa Bearns – Eugene Weekly)
At 24 years of age, singer/songwriter David Boone is fast becoming one of Missoula’s most prodigious musical talents. Not to mention prolific: Ignore The Orange Hand is his third album in less than two years, and that’s not counting the other three records he recorded with his band, Open To Closure. Boone’s lyrics are poetic and his melodies are simple and infectious.
- (Yogesh Simpson – Missoula Independent)
"True poetry put to song". - (Erika Parfit - The Entertainer)
Boone’s prodigious output doesn’t come at the expense of quality songwriting. Boone seems to innately recognize how to develop music for the different idioms. With his effortlessly appealing tenor and thoughtful lyrics, fans of bands like the Jayhawks, Counting Crows, or Guster will find Boone’s more aggressive, acoustic guitar-driven folk-rock right up their alley.
Boone’s solo material is both gorgeous and soulful. Set against nothing but acoustic guitar, Boone’s voice is given ample room to explore the full range of emotion; and it does so, time and again.
- (Joe Nickell – The Entertainer) |
| Albums / Where Available |
Direct from artist's website
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| Contact |
david@davidboone.net
For booking and other inquiries contact james@davidboone.net |
= Music samples available for download