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David Newbould
David Newbould is an exciting singer/songwriter/performer, and he has many believers who can testify to the passion and earnestness he puts into his work. His music has appeared on 5 Network TV shows/DVD's to date (WB's "Dawson's Creek", Paramount's "Joan of Arcadia", Fox's "Party Of Five", CBS' "Threshold", Lifetime's "Monarch Cove"), he has performed to acclaim at ASCAP songwriting events, and he can count among his fans various executives at Lionsgate Entertainment, Universal Music, RCA Records, Sony Canada, and North Star Media Music Publishing.

For many years David lived and worked in New York City, both solo in clubs and then with a band. He developed a loyal fan base all through relentless performances and word of mouth - no label publicity, no major press, no glitz. David is about what's real, and what's real is a song that will touch some aspect of a person's life and make an indelible mark. His songs make you yearn, make you visit other places, and make you feel that you are not the only one doing so.

In 2002, David relocated to Austin, TX. He has since appeared on numerous radio and local TV shows, had two videos in rotation on Austin Music Network/ME Television, recorded his third EP, his first full length CD, signed a publishing deal with North Star Media in Los Angeles, and developed his most dedicated and thorough following to date. Performing regularly, David has carved out a niche as not only a melodic and sincere tunesmith, but also one who performs with great energy and will command a crowd. At every show he converts new people who have never heard or seen him before. His mailing list has ballooned. He plays a brand of rock and roll that is not limited to such traditional genres as Americana, classic rock, or singer-songwriter restraint. It is a brand that celebrates all of rock music's melodic past, and one which is still familiar to those who love rock and roll, and all the richness and depth it has to offer.

In February of 2007, David released "Big Red Sun", a 13 song CD featuring such guests as Jon Dee Graham, Cindy Cashdollar, Redd Volkaert, Warren Hood, and others. To date, he has recorded 3 EPs, as well as Big Red Sun, and he sells them all online and at shows. David grew up in Toronto, Canada, but has made the US his target audience. His fan base is currently made up largely of groups of loyal supporters, but as he continues to release music and widen his audience, the larger and more universal his appeal will become.

"David Newbould is a world class songwriter." - Sony Music

"David Newbould has a voice that sits somewhere between Nick Drake and Jeff Tweedy, a simple and pure voice that could probably break your heart singing the phone book." - Ronan Chris Murphy (producer - King Crimson, Jamie Walters, Terry Bozzio), Veneto West

"David Newbould's music is something you can feel. It's the stuff you wanna drive cross-country to. It's the kind of music that you want to wake up to and start your day with." - Ruvin Spivak, Music Scout (Columbia Records)

"Passionate and emotional…with his off-centered Robert Smith-meets-Elton John vocal style, the songs are smartly arranged and can take a listener on a great musical journey..." - INnsite Magazine, Austin

"I was immediately touched and impressed from the first moment I heard David's unique voice and style, along with his sensitive lyrics and melodies. We've represented his music for film and television placements and are happy to say we've had very positive results!" - Joyce Lapinsky, V.P. Creative, North Star Media

"Heartfelt and honest lyrics portrayed in a meaningful way…coupled with the guitars it is something both beautiful and stunning." - Jonathan Sanders, GodsOfMusic.com