NEWS
On his appropriately titled American Landscape, Dave Murphy is both a lonesome-voiced Troubadour who sings like a heart newly bruised by distance and longing and an astute observer and chronicler of the American condition. He narrates his tales with wit and brevity. On "Fading Taillights," Murphy plays the role of the lover choosing to jilt rather than be jilted. Murphy evokes the time and distance of the lost American highway and the poignant role it plays in every American songwriter's imagination. Half a lifetime of the travel, stories and portraits he has experienced finally has distilled into this lush and resonant collection titled American Landscape.
November
Ireland Solo Tour
Dave will be joined by NYC singer songwriter Paul Sachs and Irish song stylist Kerry Fearon for a 3-week tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland, UK with dates in Dublin, Westport, Dundalk, Donegal, Newry, Randalstown, Derry, Bangor, and Belfast.
The Tour will also include four-live radio appearances and one TV appearance at the RTE studios in Dublin.
April 2023
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A word of gratitude...
I'm so grateful for all the wonderful musicians (who over the years) have shared their talents and have supported me and my music either in the studio, on stage or both. I'm lucky enough to call many my friend...and unfortunately some are gone now. Though I can't nearly mention them all, here's a short list;
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Steve Forbet, Marc Muller, Nicole Atkins, Ben Wisch, Chris Tarrow, Ron Baumann, Eric Braverman, Mark Liwin
Kevin Barry, Lucy Kaplansky, Plink Giglio, Jay Bellerose, Shawn Pelton, David Hamburger, David Henry, Rick Gedney, Cadence Carroll, John Christie, Abbie Gardner, Scott E Moore, Rich Tozzoli, Brian Sugent, Rebecca Rydell, Christina Abbott, Tina Vero, Mark Bull, Cam Bull, Ian Chamberlain, Claude Coleman, Paul Sachs & Robert K Wolf. Thank you all!
dave
March 2019
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Two years after the release of American Landscape which was embraced by Americana and Folk radio across the US, American Landscape is now seeing a spike in airplay in the UK and Ireland. Stay tuned for November tour dates in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to all the on-air folks who've been playing my tunes. dm
January 2018
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Not so "new" anymore but meet my current band
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Ron Baumann: bass & vocals
Chris Tarrow: guitar/pedal steel
Eric Braverman: drums/percussion
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These guys (at one time or another) have all toured nationally and they're all veterans of the NYC music scene, plus they're just really good guys.
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Now I still do solo gigs now and again but most often I'll be joined by Ron and/or Chris for the duo or trio thing and we bring Eric in when we do a full band show.
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January 2018
American Landscape was on several DJ's
Top Picks for 2016
Including Barry Graham of WHRV Norfolk, VA
Thank you to DJ's across America and to Lisa Grey
of Blue River Promotions!
October 2016
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American Landscape ~ Radio Airplay ~
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Reached #5 Roots Music Report’s National Top 50 Americana-Country Album Chart (July 11, 2016)
(Over 5 months in the Top 50 in 2016)
Reached #1 on the Roots Music Report’s
New Jersey Top 50 Album Chart (July 11, 2016)
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Reached #9 Top Album on the Folk DJ Chart (June 2016)
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Thank you to Lisa Grey and Blue River Promotions!