Biography

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Dave Gross's impressive 2007 debut shows his mastery of Swing guitar styles at age 22, and a hint of his budding genius to follow.

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2007 Blues Music Awards Nominee for "Best New Artist Debut" - At only 22, guitarist, singer and songwriter, Dave Gross leads a band of some of the nest players in the
country, with blues roots that branch out in countless directions. Dave’s creativity and love for the original blues and jazz masters bring new life to the music scene,
resulting in a hybrid form that combines blues from the 40’s and 50’s with swingfrom the 30’s and 40’s, while still keeping it fresh with his own personal touch.

Dave’s musical abilities have been described as being “so amazing, it’s scary.” He is a world-class guitarist who seamlessly moves from Chicago blues to West coast swing to gypsy jazz and beyond. As a singer, he skillfully handles styles from traditional blues to standards. His voice is rich, powerful, incredibly soulful & expressive, yet still remaining completely honest. As a songwriter, Dave’s interesting melodies surround mature, heartfelt lyrics that belie his age. As a performer, Dave has an electrifying presence that has won him a growing legion of fans who believe that he is one of the top players in the country.

Despite his young age, Dave has already shared stages with such renowned blues & jazz artists as Hubert Sumlin, Duke Robillard, Bob Margolin, Les Paul, Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Popa Chubby, the Tommy Castro Band, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Debbie Davies, Bettye LaVette, Arthur Neilson, Sax Gordon, Doug “Mr. Low” James,
“Monster” Mike Welch, Nick Moss, JW Jones, Willie Kent, Dennis Gruenling & Jumptime, Jason Ricci & New Blood, Big Ed Sullivan, Christine Santelli, Matt Munisteri,
Jon-Erik Kellso, Scott Robinson, Evan Christopher, Nicki Parrott, Stephane Wrembel, Doña Oxford, among many other notable artists.
Take The Gamble shows Dave’s extraordinary talents, as well as his phenomenal growth as an artist. The album showcases Dave’s diverse guitar and writing style, touching upon traditional and contemporary blues, swing, country, jazz and rock. It features special guests, including Duke Robillard, Doug James, Dennis Gruenling, Al Basile, and Doña Oxford.