MEET DAVE LAURENCE
Singer/songwriter Dave Laurence has crafted an energetic blend of rock, pop, jazz, and country, sometimes infused with the dry humor from his New England roots, which he calls “Fun Acoustic Music.” Dave’s music defies classification but resonates with audiences.
Dave writes engaging songs that combine his takes on life and love with memorable characters and a dry sense of humor borne of his New England roots. A native of Portland, Maine, he often jokes that "if I was any more Yankee, I'd be Canadian."
Dave's repertoire of cover songs includes tasteful but forgotten songs from the 1970s and 1980s. He is adamant about not playing the same old songs that most acoustic performers fall back on.
Dave's musical career began as a bassist for several bands in Maine from 1977 through the early 1980s. He began performing solo in 1987, with stops in Boston and Providence before migrating south to Oklahoma City in 1995.
He then played throughout Oklahoma and the Midwest, including appearances at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, before taking a hiatus in 2003.
(Promo photo from 1993)
Dave returned to the stage in 2012 and has not looked back, logging shows from Mexico to Maine.
He has released three albums since his return: Every Lonesome Road (2012), Analog Soul (2015), and Right Here (2017). In 2022, Dave retired from his government job to pursue music full time.
Dave suffered a near-fatal accident in January 2025, but has recovered and continues to perform.
(Dave performs at the Commodore Grille, Nashville, 2023)
Now primarily an acoustic guitarist, Dave still enjoys playing bass, as well as keyboards, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica, percussion, and other instruments. He performs and records with other musicians when time allows.
(Dave with his occasional musical partner, Bob Uker)
Dave is active in both the NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and the Fort Worth Songwriters Association.
Dave also serves on the Board of Directors for the Jimmy Jack Foundation, a faith-based non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of children through music.