Artist description Dave Tough is a singer/songwriter who has been performing in the coffee shops of Dallas and LA for a few years now. Tough writes well-crafted, catchy songs that could be considered either rock or country. As an artist, Tough's voice is reminiscent of Chris Isaak and Peter Koppes (The Church)

Music Style Jazz Influenced Folk/Alternative

Musical Influences Nick Drake, Jimmy Webb, Harry Nillson and Burt Bachrach

Similar Artists Chris Issak, The Church, Edie Brickell, Morissey

Artist History Visit www.cdbaby.com/tough for more information

Group Members Dave Tough-primary songwriter and all instruments

Albums "I'm Right Here"

Press Reviews At the age of 23, singer/performer/songwriter Dave Tough’s has spent most of his years involved in creating music. Originally a drumset player with a jazz degree from the University of North Texas, Tough has great respect for the tradition of popular songwriting.Tough has spent the last two years performing with his acoustic guitar and voice in Dallas and Los Angeles clubs. Usually backed by a band or other musicians, he chooses to cover songs from the 50’s through the 90’s as well as performing his own material. Tough’s primary goal is to entertain the audience with thoughtful, melodic songs.Tough’s newest CD release “I’m Right Here” features Tough writing and performing his own original music. As a published songwriter, Tough’s songwriting has been compared to the music of John Lennon and Jimmy Webb. Tough’s voice has a haunting quality similar to Chris Isaak and Peter Koppes of the Church. Tough’s music has been featured on radio stations including WRPI in Troy, NY; KMBU in Malibu, CA; and KNTU in Dallas, TX. “I’m Right Here” is featured on amazon.com, cdbaby.com, mp3.com, peoplesound.com, billboardtalentnet.com, farmclub.com, MP3dom.com, ubl.com and riffage.com. At the age of 23, singer/performer/songwriter Dave Tough’s has spent most of his years involved in creating music. Originally a drumset player with a jazz degree from the University of North Texas, Tough has great respect for the tradition of popular songwriting.Tough has spent the last two years performing with his acoustic guitar and voice in Dallas and Los Angeles clubs. Usually backed by a band or other musicians, he chooses to cover songs from the 50’s through the 90’s as well as performing his own material. Tough’s primary goal is to entertain the audience with thoughtful, melodic songs.Tough’s newest CD release “I’m Right Here” features Tough writing and performing his own original music. As a published songwriter, Tough’s songwriting has been compared to the music of John Lennon and Jimmy Webb. Tough’s voice has a haunting quality similar to Chris Isaak and Peter Koppes of the Church. Tough’s music has been featured on radio stations including WRPI in Troy, NY; KMBU in Malibu, CA; and KNTU in Dallas, TX. “I’m Right Here” is featured on amazon.com, cdbaby.com, mp3.com, peoplesound.com, billboardtalentnet.com, farmclub.com, MP3dom.com, ubl.com and riffage.com. Tough has performed at such Los Angeles venues as The Atlas Supper Club, 14 Below, EAT'EM, The Malibu Inn, Wednesday’s House and The Art Café. Tough mentions, “I love to sing and perform any song that has a great melody and interesting harmony. So many of the tunes out today have lost the basic characteristics of a memorable song. Overall, I try to mix my tunes in with the older songs people know so everyone stays interested and is excited to come back again.”

Location Malibu, California - USA

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