David
Laabs
Musician & Songwriter
• A native of and currently
residing in Detroit, MI.
• A maestro guitarist and songwriter, a "musician's musician"
who has broad audience appeal.
• Multi-faceted repertoire features Classical, Spanish Classical,
Blues, Country and Contemporary music as well as his original compositions.
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Over 30 years as a professional performing and recording musician
and teacher.
• Played to audiences across the
United States and abroad.
• Produced and released two new
classical CD's. Previously three classical and two contemporary CD's.
• Guest appearances on television
and radio shows both in the U.S. and abroad. |
David has performed to rave reviews
from such renowned musicians as:
Narada Michael Walden (Grammy award-winning producer, drummer for
Weather Report), Paul Shaffer (Musical Director CBS Orchestra 'The
David Letterman Show' - studio musician), Ritchie Blackmore (Guitarist
- Deep Purple, Rainbow), and Nashville guitar legend Tommy Jones,
among others. |
His virtuosity in
musical style has been influenced by such legendary guitarists:
Christopher Parkening, John Williams, Steve Howe and Chet Atkins
among others.
Some highlights of David's
U.S. appearances include:
Tavern on the Green, NY, NY, The Four Seasons, Boston,
MA, Virgin Grand Resorts, St. Thomas and St. John, U.S.V.I.,
Mahogany Run, St. Thomas, The Casino Restaurant,
Newport, RI, and the Disney Complex and Rosie O'Grady's
Orlando, FL.
Performances here (Detroit)
include: The Summit Restaurant, Renaissance Center, Detroit,
MI, Rochester's Arts & Apples Festival, Birmingham's
First Night New Years Celebrations, and the groundbreaking
ceremonies of Compuware's new main Detroit office among other black-tie
and corporate affairs.
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Reviewing his performances,
critics and peers have said:
Michael Walden, Grammy award-winning
producer: "I was impressed by David's virtuosity."
Paul Schaeffer, The David Letterman Show:
"Dave's medley of John Lennon songs was extraordinary and
I was blown away by his arrangement of "Windy and Warm".
Daily News: "He offers the best of
the melody without confusing the listeners' ears." |
References & reviews available upon
request
For more info:
E-Mail:
davidlaabs@gmail.com
Write to: P.O.
Box 1591, Warren, MI, 48090
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