Artist description Dave Chaump is a singer/songwriter-keyboardist from northeastern PA. His recent CD "New Day" is a collection of songs spanning the singer/songwriter, soft rock, and electronic instrumental styles.

Music Style Singer/Songwriter, Soft Rock, Instrumental

Musical Influences 70's British Rock, Singer/Songwriters, Classical, Jazz.

Similar Artists Elton John, Allan Parsons Project, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby

Artist History BIOGRAPHY Born in New Jersey and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, Dave Chaump began studying classical piano at the age of seven. He discovered electronic synthesizers early in junior high school and began playing the regional club circuit on a semi-pro level up until his acceptance to the Berklee College of Music , where he attended on a music scholarship and graduated with a B.M. in Professional Music. After graduation he relocated to California where he was instrumental in forming ABC Entertainment Co., a firm specializing in providing and booking various forms of entertainment. Since returning to the east coast, Dave has been working as a professional musician in many roles. He was hired as music director/keyboardist for the Taylor & Caine showband on board the M.V. Homeric luxury cruise ship which sailed between Manhattan and Bermuda. Following that, Dave joined the David Rose Band which traveled the east coast showcasing its unique blend of jazz/rock fusion. The band released the critically acclaimed “Harbortown” album which Dave co-produced and on which he also co-wrote a majority of the songs. Dave also had successful stints with such regional favorites as Blue Sky, Stingray’s Blues Band, High Society, JiveBo, Strawberry Jam, and Intrigue. As a member of Strawberry Jam, he co-produced the regional best-seller “Spread The Jam” CD. Throughout his career, Dave has had the honor of opening for such musical luminaries as The Doobie Brothers, The Outlaws, 38 Special, Sawyer Brown, and The Hank Williams Jr. Band. Most recently, Dave has been concentrating on songwriting and teaches high school music. He often tries out his new songs on his Sr. High music classes, who-as he says-“can be brutal critics”. David also continues to perform in bands as well as a solo act. His company, Dave Chaump Productions, is active in producing advertising music and has music published with D.S.M. Producers in New York City. Dave recently completed a new CD entitled “New Day”, a refreshing mix of musical genres which has been getting positive reviews. The CD is available exclusively on his website “DaveChaump.com” either through mail order or download.

Group Members Solo.

Instruments Main instruments are Piano/Keyboards.

Location West Pittston, PA - USA

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