Artist description Dave Dwyer fits into the same song-writing community as Damien Rice, David Gray and Paddy Casey. His music is best described as acoustic based although it includes a full band backing. What sets him apart from the mainstream is a mix of technology (loops + samples)and traditional acoustic songs. Never before has there been a better time for Irish music.

Music Style indie, folkey and sometimes grungey

Musical Influences The Smiths - Bob Dylan - REM - The Wedding Present - Morrissey - The Pixies - Patti Smith Group - John Lennon - Jeff Buckley - Paul Weller - The Frames

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Artist History History-Biography INFLUENCES Born in Dublin in October 1968 singer songwriter Dave Dwyers music is mainly influenced by contemporary acts such as REM & The Smiths. Coming from the same song-writing community as acts like Glen Hansard (The Frames) Damien Rice Gemma Hayes Paddy Casey & Mic Christopher Dave Dwyer taught himself to play guitar at 18 & has written hundreds of songs since. He has written and recorded 3 albums (Acoustic Boogaloo, Earth Monkey and Born Again) and has enough original material to produce further 4-5 full-length albums. His extensive repertoire includes over 50 cover versions including REM Ryan Adams Bob Dylan and U2. ETHICS On 13th of July 1985 he became a vegetarian. LIVE Throughout the early Nineties he joined various bands playing the Dublin pub circuit (The Baggot Inn The Attic Whelans and Eamonn Dorans Etc). In the late Nineties he played live at open mic nights with the likes of Gemma Hayes at the Acoustic Ruby Sessions in DOYLES Trinity College. INTERNET One of the first artists to sign up to MP3.com in San Diego California his songs have been a regular feature on the MP3.com Ireland Top 40 alongside U2 and Van Morrison. RADIO AIRPLAY As a solo artist, Dave joined IMRO, recorded demos and received airplay from Dave Fanning and Mike Mollony on 2FM (Irelands National Radio Station) and received various favourable reviews in HOTPRESS Music Magazine and press. ALBUM PLANS In 2004 he plans to take the independent route and release a self-penned studio album featuring 11 songs produced by Dave McCune (who has several multi-platinum albums to his credit with EMI). The album is called “EARTH MONKEY” and features a number of guest musicians. With controversial titles such as “Monkey with the bloodshot eyes”, “Valium Day” and “Praying to a new God” this debut album will surely arouse the interest of Music Industry professionals and Public alike.

Group Members Dave Dwyer - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Instruments Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Albums acoustic boogaloo EP

Location Dublin, Dublin - Ireland

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