Biography

I'm a singer and a guitarist .. and the least prolific long standing contributor to icomps (I've been here over 5 years now !)

I'm a vocal chameleon (or a musical tart), I sing / write songs in a variety of styles... from country ballads to rock.

My listening tastes cross all genres, from Metal, Rock and Blues to Funk, Jazz, a bit of Blue Grass, Country and Pop.

I'm only an occasional gigging musician now .. 2 young sons and associated responsibilities have put paid to that, so I fill my music time with writing and recording.

I love messing with Garageband and Logic Express .. I'm learning all the while, this hobby has given me the opportunity to collaborate with some cool musicians from all over the world.

Some of my latest songs ..

FALLING (2009)

A song written a long time ago, It features my 2 buddies Brett and James (on Bass and Drums) .. always a pleasure to play with my old band mates.

GREED

The tale of our times .. the Bankers and Politicians lost site of what's morally right in the persuit of more ... when is enough, enough ? You have to wonder what the hell is going on !

STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE

I guess this is a political song, without being left or right.. it's about standing up for your beliefs whether political, religious or moral.

DREAMS Did you ever have a dream (s) did they come true for you, or are you still chasing them ? This is my first song done in Logic.. Hope you enjoy it.

LULABYE Another song with James Moore (Drums) and Brett Field (Bass). It's an up tempo song originally written as an acoustic lulabye for my 2 yr old son. It's changed a little, but the sentiment remains the same.

WAITING FOR YOU TO CALL Another 6/8 time sig rock song, kinda John Mellencamp style with a hint of Folk.

TRAVELLING MAN A blues / rock song in the same vein as Cry of Freedom / Bad Company / Free.

Winner of the iComps Summer Song Contest 2007.....

THE SOUND OF OUR SUMMER It's a mix of reggae/blues and rock, and features my old band mates James Moore on drums and Brett Field on bass, the perfect rhythm section.

Thanks for taking time to read my ramblings, have a listen to my tunes and PLEASE leave some feedback .. GOOD, BAD OR UGLY... I will not mind as long as you're being honest, ...you couldn't be more honest than my wife is about my music !!

Dave

Music rss

Title Genre Released Plays
The House Setup Setups Jan 25, 2010 113
Falling Collab Rock Dec 4, 2009 387
State of the Art Collab Rock Nov 20, 2009 292
Black Horse & The Cherry Tree Blues Oct 24, 2009 467
Dreams (Herrsolera Mix) Collab Rock Oct 2, 2009 214
Highway Star Collab Rock Apr 27, 2009 981
When I Close My Eyes Collab Rock Feb 27, 2009 853
GR££D Explicit Collab Rock Jan 26, 2009 685
Can You Feel ? Metal Oct 15, 2008 663
Dreams (Acoustic Version) Explicit Rock Sep 12, 2008 595
Stand for what you believe Rock Aug 27, 2008 1515
Celebutard (the JM Remix) Explicit Collab Rock Jun 29, 2008 357
Dreams Rock Jun 13, 2008 839
Lulabye Collab Rock May 14, 2008 728
Waiting for you to call Collab Rock Apr 22, 2008 1356
Travelling Man Blues Mar 19, 2008 628
Celebutard Explicit Rock Mar 12, 2008 554
Christmas Blooze Blues Dec 22, 2007 416
58 Bottles of Rockabilly Beer Rock Aug 13, 2007 342
The sound of our summer Collab Rock Jul 29, 2007 1640
I Didnt Mean It (No 7) Collab Blues Jun 19, 2007 922
Hey Baby (Blues No 2) Collab Blues Jun 14, 2007 795
(Return of the) Creep Collab Rock Oct 15, 2006 917
The Struggle Within Collab Rock Oct 8, 2006 1038
myspace.com...but with a view ! Setups May 24, 2006 887
Your Love Rock May 8, 2006 1069
Oh Lord Blues May 6, 2006 1274
Nobody Knows the Trouble I Have Seen Collab Jazz Apr 5, 2006 3545
All This Time (with vocal) Collab Rock Mar 28, 2006 1246
Creep Rock Oct 13, 2005 1660
Bitter Sweet Love Rock Mar 24, 2005 702
Nothing to you (feat JM & HJ) Collab Rock Oct 5, 2004 850
Speak from the heart (feat. JM & BF) Collab Rock Oct 1, 2004 1449
When She Walked In (featuring JM & HJ) Collab Rock Jul 29, 2004 1214
My song Rock Jul 20, 2004 1050
When She Walked In (Original version) Rock Jun 4, 2004 1733
Joshua's House (mp3) Electronica May 13, 2004 1018
Nothing to you (Original) Rock May 13, 2004 1000

Collaborations

Title Genre Released Plays
South of Vulcan - 4- Last Touch Metal Mar 13, 2009 1189
Dreams (Piano & Strings Mix) Inspirational Oct 3, 2008 521
Dreams [The Art Neuro Re-Mix] Rock Oct 1, 2008 623
Me and Dave M Setups Jul 30, 2008 445
L A T E L Y Rock May 16, 2008 1077
Inukshuk (The Journey) Rock Dec 1, 2007 635
99 Bottles Collaboration Other Oct 8, 2007 5133
Mirage Rock Sep 27, 2007 908
OUTTA MY WAY (ft DaveM/james.moore) Explicit Rock Jun 18, 2007 1108
In the moment Rock Apr 30, 2007 932
Mustang Sally + RC Blues Jan 16, 2007 1586
Glidin' on Water (ft DaveM/james.moore) Rock Jan 14, 2007 1607
Mustang Sally (Remix) Blues Jan 4, 2007 939
Soldier of Fortune (w/ Dave M) Rock Dec 19, 2006 1309
Like we never loved at all Country Dec 16, 2006 1701
Liar Explicit Metal Dec 3, 2006 881
The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover) Metal Nov 19, 2006 3110
Can't Look Her in the Eye (ft DaveM/james.moore) Rock Oct 22, 2006 1637
Mustang Sally (re-mixed) Blues Oct 1, 2006 2265
Mustang Sally Blues Aug 6, 2006 1623
Soul Searching (AE35 Mix) Rock Jun 25, 2006 641
Soul Searching Rock Jun 11, 2006 1350
The Fire in His Eye (ft DaveM) Rock Apr 2, 2006 3550
My Se7en Friends Metal Mar 26, 2006 2134
HURRY UP and WAIT! (ft DaveM) Rock Nov 7, 2005 1929

Blog rss

Gunslinger Guitarist for the 21st Century January 4, 2010
... Davy Knowles, not my words but those of Peter Frampton, who has just produced his new album. He's 21 years old (I hate him) and originally comes from the Isle of Mann.
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Them Crooked Vultures ... December 14, 2009
were amazing.
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Falling ... the history of a song. December 4, 2009
A long, long time ago in a universe which now seems far, far away … I was in a band and started writing songs.
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Tactical Nuclear Penguin December 1, 2009
For beer lovers everywhere ..
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Rock n Roll Pilgrimage July 22, 2009
I recently got burgled, as a consequence I have been spending my evenings going through old photo's to substantiate my insurance claim ..
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LWOP DonovanFraser Rock 60
Coming Down wal4uJR Ambient 142
What Makes Us Trying wal4uJR A Cappella 87
You're In Love (E.P. Edition) ChrisDay Pop 114
The Song That Never Was (with Imogen Heap) (take two) ShadowofNine Alternative 241
I Don't Know What's Never Been Said jobu Other 65
Brand New featuring RAVENS morgan102 [+1] R&B 580
The Gift james.moore Rock 82
Bridge Over Troubled Water ClayPotts Inspirational 203
Sit on my Face (and tell me that you love me) JamesJoyride [+1] Comedy 428
Sleepwalk - Cover Sloparts Country 272
allison video that80sboy Music Videos 368
River (Joni Mitchell Cover) nadiestar Holiday 295
In Your Eyes {Acoustic Cover} RAVENS [+1] Rock 994
Light (o) Garni Ambient 290
A Captain's Carol herrsolera Holiday 439
Old and New 2010 - Fingerstyle Guitar and Orchestration TheTiler Pop 254
69 SUMMER (w/ Taylormade) MickD Rock 357
It's Been a While TheTiler Jazz 195
South City Midnight Lady - Doobie's Cover joe_spellman Rock 244
JIMMY JIMMY (w/ Taylormade) MickD R&B 450
The Last Mile DanAnthony Rock 232
Tricky Wicked Woman (remix ft. taylormade) PinkFreud [+1] Rock 347
Blindfold Cary Metal 185
WHERE YOU FIND LOVE (w/ Taylormade) MickD [+1] Rock 441
You're Like Whiskey BossHook Rock 539
CHINATOWN (w/ Taylormade) MickD [+1] Alternative 412
ALL FOR YOU (w/ Taylormade) MickD [+1] R&B 453
MARY's SISTER (w/ Taylormade) MickD [+1] R&B 687
BIG BRO's WATCHING YOU MickD Rock 388
I'm A Roustabout [Elvis Cover] artneuro [+1] Rock 322
Another Funkin Blues Tune fatchance [+1] Blues 792
You nadiestar Rock 459
Einarus's STEPPING DOWN ziti [+1] Rock 175
Find Him V2 ScottCarmichael Rock 213
The World Is Crazy Enough artneuro Rock 257
December Rain (piano solo) georgeptingley Classical 274
One Night RAVENS [+1] Rock 1573
The Way You Make Me Feel - Johannesburg artneuro [+1] Pop 358
The Chasm Ignoramus [+2] Rock 385
In the hands of children Cary Metal 218
Fallen off the world DonovanFraser Rock 153
Be My Girl (So I Can Be Your Man) rsorensen Rock 463
Forgotten Love Cary Metal 301
Man of Constant Sorrow with RubyDubidoux ! (LESS REVERB) TheTiler [+1] Country 339
A Night In The Box ClayPotts Blues 253
TURN YOUR HEAD (w/Sisters) MickD [+1] Alternative 775
Whatever Youdo DonovanFraser [+1] Rock 303
Still a Man jobu Pop 120
Fever w/Bampot RubyDubidoux [+1] Blues 448
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