Artist description Born some 41 years ago, David Clark grew up in Macon, Georgia, with an appreciation for craftsmanship, kinfolk, soul food, and Sundays. He left the city (population 150,000) about eight years ago and put down roots in the rural cotton country near Cochran, Georgia (population 3,000).Clark began writing letters to city-friends about life in his adopted town. These friends encouraged him to record the stories, especially since he had a natural ear for the country-folks’ vernacular cadences.His many experiences as a musician, mechanic, recording studio engineer, newspaper publisher and graphic designer began mixing together. Clark rediscovered his love of storytelling.Today, guitarist and writer David Clark shares his insightful tales with “city-friends” all over the nation. His weekly newspaper column appears in 28 papers in ten states. His written essays have appeared in nationally recognized newspapers and magazines. Several radio shows, including National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” have broadcast his spoken-word essays. His stories appear on Georgia Public Radio’s “Georgia Gazette” and Mount Washington Observatory’s “Weather Notebook.”Clark produced two CDs featuring his material in 1997. “Kindly Curious” — the title refers to the Cochran expression for eccentric or weird — covers sixteen stories. “Dawg, It’s Christmas” presents five holiday stories and five seasonal acoustic guitar selections. A third recording of his live performances has followed since then.Clark released a CD entitled “Myth America” in January, 2001. Clark’s newest release celebrates our culture through vibrant stories and songs. David’s heartfelt work shines with clarity and insight as never before.Guided by his Father’s wisdom and enlightened by his Mama’s Alzheimer’s disease, David digs into families, faith, flags, football — and nearly everything else. You can’t help but nod your head and know exactly what he means.Joined by Cochran gospel trio Cross Ties on his original song, “Golden Threads,” David lets the music speak with passion and honesty as well.An avid organic farmer, he often finds inspiration from the land and the people whose lives depend on it. His stories illustrate the basic stuff of life — sometimes funny, sometimes sad and always memorable. Mixed with his heartfelt guitar playing, the vivid words especially connect with audiences at Clark’s live performances. Listeners leave with something they can keep forever: an expert’s lifetime secrets about craftsmanship, kinfolk, soul food, and Sundays.

Music Style Folk Music with a Porsche Engine & Spoken Word

Musical Influences Duane Allman; Bach

Instruments Guitar

Albums Myth America

Press Reviews http://www.macontelegraph.com/content/macon/2000/11/12/features/1112clark.htm

Location Cochran, GA - USA

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