David’s debut solo guitar album ‘Contours’ is out now!
Head to the ‘Shop’ area of the website or click on the link to his Bandcamp page for digital, CD and merchandise orders: https://davidmitchellmusician.bandcamp.com/album/contours
About David Mitchell…
David Mitchell describes his guitar playing as “Folk-Classical fingerstyle”, combining these genres to create a beautiful and unique take on some well known pieces and traditional folk tunes as well as performing his own original compositions.
Alongside performing solo, David is also one half of West Country folk duo “Mitchell and Vincent” as well as in the “Monkey See Monkey Do Ceilidh Band”. He also enjoys depping with other bands and musicians near and far.
In addition to being a talented musician, David trained as a luthier at Newark and Sherwood College and uses a Classical Guitar that he crafted himself. He also plays other stringed instruments as well as whistles and recorders.
David has enjoyed performing solo guitar at a range of lovely venues including Downend Folk & Roots, Banbury Folk Club, The Amadeus, Wessex Acoustic Folk Club, Fivehead Folk & Acoustic Music Night, VegFest Bristol, Bridport Folk Festival as well as many other public and private events.
Quotes from live performances:
“A virtuoso on the classical guitar” … “an incredible talent” … “Supremely technical and wonderfully fluid, he plays traditional folk tunes and classical pieces with equal ease. Beautiful stuff.” - Downend Folk & Roots
“What a fine musician.” - James Fagan
“I wish I could play the guitar like that!” - Ralph McTell
“A wonderful performance of instrumental music”… “David delighted us with a wide range of folk tunes.” - Laurie Burn, Fivehead Folk & Acoustic Music Night
“Exquisite guitar playing.” - Chris Deacon, Fox Inn Folk Club & Bridport Folk Festival
Audience quotes:
“Fabulous… talented and thoughtful playing!”
“Such a pleasure to hear David play. What a talent!”
“Beautiful tunes beautifully played.”
“Fabulous playing and an awesome sound.”
“A masterclass in guitar playing.”
David Mitchell is part of the agency ‘Folky Owls Artists’ run by Kitty Thorp with assistance from David. Have a look at the website to find out about the other wonderful Artists represented and events they are involved with: https://www.folkyowls.com
Also check out the Facebook page for the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/folkyowlsartists
Folky Owls also put on concerts from time to time, check out the Facebook page for ‘Folky Owls Events’ which Kitty and David run together: https://www.facebook.com/folkyowls
