artist Dave Marsh

With a winding riff giving way to the Big Star-esque rock of "Backstreets Thread," The True Love Rules opens with honesty and attitude. As Marsh recounts times passed in the halcyon days of the Halifax music scene, the song's discordant delivery proves the record to be anything but a throw back. From the melodic sighs of "I Know Nothing Anymore" to the bluesy stomp of "Move Your Around," the album never stops changing shape with stylistically diverse songs that are both optimistic and reflective.

Produced by Joel Plaskett and Marsh, The True Love Rules was written and recorded throughout 2007 in Halifax, Dartmouth and Sydney, Australia.  Long time collaborators and friends contributed to several of the tracks, including guest appearances led by Plaskett, The SuperFriendz, Tim Brennan, Cool Blue Halo’s Paul Boudreau and Peter Elkas.

Dave’s experience with writing and performing spans over twenty years and half a dozen genres.  His musical career has taken him across Canada, the US, throughout Europe and as far afield as Australia.  He is a founding member of the Joel Plaskett Emergency, with whom he continues to record and perform.

The True Love Rules is the first release on Joel Plaskett’s record label, New Scotland Records and will be distributed by Fontana Music.

Dave Marsh singer/songwriter
Scotty Macullouch
john boudreau