One of our all time favorite musicians is the American folkster David Wilcox. (I have to specify the American DW because there is a Canadian DW who is vastly different and defintely NOT among our favorites.)
We were introduced to David's music back in Mobile by our very talented friends John Wallace and Andy Cloninger . That was over 11 years ago, and David's music has just gotten better with age. He has a velvet voice, and an insane laugh. The two don't even fit together, but whatever he has going works! Most of his songs are slower and mellow, but he has a few that are quite upbeat and a lot of fun.
David's earlier albums had some "questionable" songs (from a Christian perspective), though he has always claimed to be a beleiver. In recent years his music and things he says live have really matured and you can easily see his faith in his writings and songs. He has also started doing more shows with other artists who are Christians, even performing in the Andrew Peterson "Behold The Lamb of God" concert last year at the Ryman. He is by no means a part of the "Christian Music" movement, but the best artists are most often those that go about their lives living out their faith, not stamping it all over their album covers.
We've seen DW in concert a number of times, and each time just gets better and better. He is an incredible storyteller- very funny and strangely profound. Plus, he has written a song about the waffle house, which makes him a hit in my husband's book anyday. If I had to recommend any particular album it would be his "Live Songs and Stories" because it has the best of both worlds, but "How Did You Find Me Here" and "What You Whispered" are both really good. Heck- get them all (and listen too) here at Amazon.com. He is also available on Emusic, (some of those are the Canadian DW) and that way you can download the songs you want. List of recommended songs available upon request :)
David has a new CD out called "Airstream" and a new DVD set called "Live at the Workplay Theater". I ordered mine yesterday from his website. {By the way honey... I ordered David's new CD yesterday!} He and his family spent a year traveling the country in an airstream trailer, so these songs are born from that trip and time together. I'm really looking forward to hearing it.
Below are a few videos from YouTube.
He is coming to Nashville near my birthday in May, and if we can swing somewhere to stay that night we may make the trip there for the show.
** ADDENDUM** Got my new CD a few days ago and have been listening to it a lot. There are a couple of songs with some pretty bad (Christian) theology- if that is an issue for you in regards to your music. There is also a very anti-Bush song. Just thought I would give you a heads up in case anyone cared about knowing.
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Yep. That last song is excellent. I also like "September 12." I got them as free tracks somewhere along the way.
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