Dave has done sound design/programming/production for major artists such as Michael Jackson (for the “This Is It” Tour rehearsals), David Foster (16-time Grammy-winning producer, composer, and songwriter), The Cure (legendary British supergroup), Fleetwood Mac (legendary supergroup), Sergio Mendes (internationally known Brazilian music legend), Bonnie Raitt (multiple Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, Michael Bearden (keyboardist /MD for the “Lopez Tonite” Show, MD for the Michael Jackson “This Is It” Tour, MD for the Obama inauguration band, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and others), Morris Pleasure (keyboardist for David Foster, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Natalie Cole, and others), Boh Cooper (keyboardist for David Foster, Rascall Flatts, and many other artists), Brett Tuggle (composer and keyboardist for Fleetwood Mac, Rick Springfield, David Lee Roth, Stevie Nicks, Jimmy Page, and others, as well as sound design for major manufacturers such as Yamaha, Korg, Roland, and Dave Smith Instruments. In addition to playing with world-renowned musicians such as John “JR” Robinson, Nathan East, and Michael Thompson , Dave is also a music producer for indie artists and songwriters and continues to play live with various projects, now including BLACK MOUNTAIN THIEVES, California’s premier Roots Rock, New Country ensemble.
