Dave Mathias

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User ID#: 254506
Location: Greenville, South Carolina, 29681
Style:: Acoustic, Country, Southern Rock

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Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Background Singer, Fiddle, Dobro, Steel guitar

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Name:: Dave Mathias
Screen Name:: dmathias
Years Together:: 1
Level Of Commitment:: Committed
Gigs Played:: 50 to 100
Tend to Practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to Gig:: 1 time(s) per week

I am looking to form a country band to perform in the Greenville area. I am looking for a generally young and energetic group to take the area by storm. I am not interested in working with alcoholics, drug addicts, or ego-maniacs. I am only interested in creating a professional group of friends and bandmates.

I was born in the small rural town of Silvis, Illinois but was raised by the sounds of Bob Kingsley and the Country Top 40. As far back as I can remember, country music has always played a major role in my life. Since I was twelve years old and picked up my first guitar, the feel of music was something that no individual could replace.

“The ability to speak directly to someone’s heart and tell a complete story in around three minutes, is priceless.”
-Dave Mathias

Fans describe my musical style as being heart-felt country, amazingly similar to the deep emotional lyrics sung by country music legend Keith Whitley. I also have been compared to the musical styles of Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and George Strait, but with a new and unique voice. I am an experienced singer and songwriter, who continues to perform songs that touch a broad audience by simply conveying the songs as if they were experienced life stories. I just finished recording my latest project with legendary producer Nelson Larkin and CMA Engineer of the year, Ron “Snake” Reynolds, which includes two songs written by myself. While writing music from the heart, lyrics and melodies have become one of my greatest passions. I have performed for various venues and audiences around the Midwest, including outdoor festivals and competitions. I have been successful in various competitions, including the 2003 and 2004 “Nashville Star” produced by the USA Network. Following the birth of the band “Dave Mathias and The Outlaws”, within a year’s time, we were very successful in building a large and growing fan base throughout the Midwest. My latest release, “I Found A New Love” continues to be played on country radio stations in countries such as Belgium, Japan, Norway, and Germany.

"The twang of Garth Brooks, the tone of Kenney Chesney, and the style of John Michael Montgomery - all without trying to be any of them. That is newcomer Dave Mathias in a nutshell. I've been a listener a lot longer than I have been a writer, and over the years I have often found myself picking stars, from the first time I heard Little Texas Play, to more recently being drawn in by Phil Vassar's rocking piano mixed with powerful country ballads. When I listen to Dave Mathias I hear that star quality."
-Michael Allison (AngryCountry.com)

"Country music fans take note. A name you will be hearing a lot of is Dave Mathias. Dave has all the "goods" to be a star. A great voice, super songs, and he's a great entertainer. His good looks don't hurt either. He already has a great fan base and that will only grow when you hear his latest CD. Give a listen and you'll see exactly what I mean."
-Cosmo Leone (Program Director 101.7 The Bull)

Please check out my style first at: www.davemathias.com