Dave Eichenberger has been exploring the sounds of the guitar and multi-track recording for over 29 years. With a background in music composition and influences ranging from Black Sabbath to Beethoven, Dave has developed a style of playing that is uniquely his. Years of arranging, producing and recording provide this versatile artist with a broad spectrum of knowledge that allows this artist the ability to work with a wide range of professionals of all levels.
One of the facets that sets Dave apart as a live performer is that he augments his sound with real-time looping. Looping is digitally recording sound as it is played, and either playing on top of, or adding to the loop. This is done all in real-time, and all live. This method of layering sound textures also finds its way into the recording process. Regardless of the genre, Dave manages to weave complex textures of sound into rich audio tapestries that intrigue listeners and spark the imagination.
"While I love writing and recording, the real fun begins when I perform with no idea of what I am about to play," says Dave, "This way neither the audience nor I have any expectations. It is always new for both parties."
Dave's solo live performances utilize either electric guitar and guitar synthesizer or acoustic steel string guitar with each creating completely unique listening experiences for audiences.
Guitar synthesizer uses a specialized guitar to trigger a synthesizer, making sounds come out of the guitar that were previously available only to keyboardists. His advancement and control of these sounds make it hard to believe they all come from one person.
Combining looping with acoustic guitar makes a sound Dave refers to as contemporary chamber music. Sounding like a cross between a harpsichord and a harp, it lies outside the traditional definitions of classical music and jazz.
Dave performs solo, in the improvisational fusion band, Fools Folly and as lead guitarist for national recording artist Julie Black. Besides performing and recording, Dave maintains a roster of students, he chaired the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee of New Port Richey in 2005-2006 and continues to plan and promote art events in the city of New Port Richey.
Endorsements & Affiliations:
- Gibson Guitar Company/Steinberger
- Sabine Tuners
- Brian Moore Guitars
- Roland/Boss
- Ernie Ball/Music Man
- Line6
- Pedaltrain Pedalboards
- GraphTech
Discography:
- Julie Black: Call Me Angel for Blues (guitar)
- Julie Black: You Just Might Win (guitar)
- Dave Eichenberger: Reward Your Toil (to be released 2009)
- Dave Eichenberger: Christmas Presence (to be released 2009)
- Dave Eichenberger: Collectives (50 cds)
- Dave Eichenberger: Trust Action
- Dave Eichenberger: Analog Mythology
- Dave Eichenberger: Christmas Past
- Dave Eichenberger: Digital Mythology
- Hazard Factor: Primordiance
- Hazard Factor: Be Here Now
- Hazard Factor: Digging for Stars
- Future Perfect: Meanwhile
- Future Perfect: Christmas Future
- Future Perfect: Each & All
- Future Perfect: The Cure for Folly
- Compilation recordings for various musical gear manufacturers, including Gibson, Seymour Duncan, and Ernie Ball
Accolades:
- Appeared in the August 2006 & July 2008 editions of Guitar Player Magazine
- Received a grant from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts for his unique 50 CD set, Collectives
- His music, along with its connection to visual art, was profiled in the book Music Inspired by Art by Gary Evans
Media Appearances:
- Daytime NBC-TV
- Studio 10 CBS-TV
- Saturday Soundcheck 10 CBS-TV
- WMNF 88.5FM
- WTAN 1340AM
- WEDU-TV Channel 3 Tampa
