Biography
Drawn together in rural Pennsylvania, and performing nationally for two years, 'Gypsy Dave and The Stumpjumpers' are a rising force in the world of original music.
Backed by a unique combination of strings and voices, Gypsy Dave is slowly emerging as one of the preeminent songwriters of his generation. At only 24 years old some would say he has already become an old soul, a voice for the changing days. And in a world that moves faster everyday, it's good to know that someone is carrying our stories, and delivering them back to us with passion and energy.
Joining Dave are two eclectic string players. Lisa Joseph, 22, brings 12 years of symphony experience to the contemporary folk sound, melding classical and alternative styles to provide a powerful and ethereal layer. Ryan Nageotte, 25, is the driving force that holds their songs together. A relative new comer to the upright bass, his style has developed into a truly unique blend of contemporary folk and the harder edged music he was reared on.
Their music has been described as a new sound born of an older time. But whether it makes us laugh, cry, or just stop and think, you can be sure of one thing: the music of 'Gypsy Dave and The Stumpjumpers' is honest. It is sound that speaks to each of us; it is the sound that truly is a part of us all. And wherever you might find them next, you can be sure they'll be singing, playing, and wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
