Dave Foraker + Musician in Alton, IL

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"Foraker's soulful voice, to me, reflects Ray Charles, Joe Cocker & Gregg Allman, & his "funky white fiddle" mimics the style of the late Albert King." ~Occasionally Bluesletter

“... an award-winning blues vocalist whose career began in the mid-60's near St. Louis. His 2004 homage to Black Gospel, "Thank The Lord" , crossed over onto the Southern Gospel radio charts (The Singing News Top 80 - Oct.2005) ”~
Don Talley - Black Mountain Music Scene

"Dave has the kind of voice that aspiring singers long for & the seasoning that can only be gained through thousands of performances, in front of a hot blues band... & as a solo pianist/vocalist at several hotel piano bars. It's hard to top his voice for soul-filled sincerity."~Piedmont Entertainment Monthly

"Foraker's gritty, soulful vocals fuse rock and blues into a style that is powerful and passionate."~The Charlotte Observer

"Dave Foraker starts with a genre of music often characterized with bad times & sad songs. By weaving a story or two (or three) throughout his performance, & liberally seasoning his sets with humor, he delivers a message of hope guaranteed to inspire." ^
Alan Beaty - AB Promotions

"Dave's got a terrific road-worn, scratchy voice perfectly suited for the blues-rock musical style, reminding me very much of Delbert McClinton or Kim Wilson (of The Fabulous Thunderbirds)." ~
James Hales - Southern Gospel News

Screen name:

Dave Foraker

Member since:

Nov 11 2014

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Ray Charles, Charles Brown, Leon Russell, Mike McD

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Violin:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

, Barcus Berry Electric Violin, Privia Piano, Bose Personal Amp System

MUSIC