artist The Dave Rave Group

Dave began his music career in his hometown of Hamilton. This evolved The Shakers, from 1979-1982. They charted many singles with albums produced by Daniel Lanois (U2) and Jack Richardson. Dave then took over as lead singer of Teenage Head replacing Frankie Venom. Dave Rave's work with T.H. included radio friendly hits like “Can’t Stop Shakin’”. Dave left Teenage Head after a successful run to try things out on his own. Dave was the first North American artist to sign to Russia’s Melodiya record label and recorded Valentino’s Pirates in 1989. Press surrounding this release included a CBC documentary revisiting Russia with the group as a lot of coverage at Much Music. Dave Rave also began working with Washington Squares player, Lauren Agnelli resulting in 3 Agnelli & Rave albums over the next ten years. Dave continues to produce incredible music in a wide variety of genres from jazz to folk to rockabilly to punk. The Dave Rave Group’s second album, Everyday Magic, was released in 2003. Dave also co-wrote the Trews current single, ‘I Can’t Say’ with the Trews and Jack Richardson. Dave spends his time in Canada and the US playing live, producing & writing. Dave Rave just released his Anthology in 2 Volumes worldwide on Bullseye Records. Listen for new singles such as “Rock The Party” & “Madeleine Says” and more more to hit radio this year. Dave Rave continues to tour internationally with over 80 dates this past year in Canada, The US and Europe.

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