David Gray: Live from the Artists Den
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Watch this week's Hulu premiere of the best of Live from the Artists Den featuring David Gray at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York.
To find out more about the Artists Den, visit their official website.
DAVID TO PERFORM AT THE 18th ANNUAL NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT
Thursday, October 20, 2011
It has been announced that David Gray will be joining Sugarland, Jill Scott, Janelle Monáe, Matthew Morrison, Ellie Goulding, Bernhoft and World Youth Choir to perform at the 18th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Sunday, December 11, in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum arena.
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Concert will honor laureates Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman, for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee calls “their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work." The award is given annually to an individual or organization whose work exemplifies a spirit of hope and leadership that will help promote peace in the world. The Concert is presented by the Nobel Peace Prize Concert AS and broadcast to a global audience.
“We’re very pleased these talented artists will join us for another memorable Nobel Peace Prize Concert,” said Geir Lundestad, Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. “This event is an extremely powerful way to celebrate peace through music and also make new audiences aware of the significant contributions of the Nobel laureates.”
Tickets for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert will go on sale Thursday, October 20, at the Oslo Spektrum box office and via OsloSpektrum.no
The Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious award in the world, honoring icons such as Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, Kofi Annan, Al Gore and other remarkable individuals and organizations. For the past seventeen years, the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony has been followed the next day by the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, a musical celebration honoring the laureate.
Cisco is the global sponsor of the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The Concert is presented by the Nobel Peace Prize Concert AS and is produced by IMG, in cooperation with Eyeworks Dinamo and NRK.
"Cisco is very proud to be the global sponsor of the Nobel Peace Prize Concert for the eleventh year," said Simon Willis, Vice President, Internet Business Solutions Group, Cisco. "Our continued involvement in this event reflects Cisco's aim to help individuals, companies and countries use the internet to collaborate, educate, empower and further the ideals and innovations inspired by Alfred Nobel and his legacy."
For more information on the Nobel Peace Prize and Concert, please visit NobelPeacePrize.org.
NPR’s World Cafe with David Dye turns 20
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
NPR’s World Cafe with David Dye is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an entire month of programming highlighting some of its most memorable studio sessions, including David Gray’s appearance from 1993.
To find a local radio station and broadcast times in your area, please visit the NPR.org Broadcast Schedule page. If you’re looking to tune-in from outside the USA, connect to the WXPN Philadelphia stream Monday through Friday from 2 – 4 pm EDT.
For more information, visit NPR.org/Programs/World-Cafe.
David to perform benefit concert September 24
Thursday, August 18, 2011
David will be performing solo at a benefit concert for his bass player, Robbie Malone's former band, Lir on Saturday, September 24, at Vicar Street in Dublin, Ireland. The event will look to raise funds for the Irish band's impending court case. Also performing will be Lir and Pugwash. To purchase tickets please visit Ticketmaster.ie and also take a moment to check out David's message below:
I have known Robbie Malone of Lir ever since he joined my band in 1999. Through all that time I have watched from the sidelines as his ex-managers law-suit has dragged on year in year out, blighting both his life, and the lives of all the other Lir band members. A date has finally been set in November for the case to be heard in the High Court in Dublin which will hopefully put an end to the whole farcical affair once and for all. Solicitors cost money, barristers cost money, justice, it seems, costs money, so the idea of the gig is to celebrate the bands music, have some fun, and with luck, raise some much needed funds in the process. Count me in.
Bid on David Gray's Shoes!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
David has donated a pair of his shoes to a charity auction benefitting the Small Steps Project, dedicated to supporting children who live on rubbish dumps around the world.
The Celebrity Shoe Auction will take place on October 12, 2011, at the Royal Society of Medicine, in London, UK. The fundraising event will also include a new film screening and photography exhibition.
For tickets, contact the project directly at info@smallstepsproject.org. If you can't make it to London for the event, please note that the auction will continue online afterwards.
For more information about the auction, including other celebrities who've donated shoes, please head to the Small Steps Project website.
Attend the Taping of David's CBS The Early Show Performance
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
If you're going to be in New York, NY, on June 27 and would like a chance to be in the audience for the taping of David's CBS The Early Show summer concert series performance, then visit 1iota.com to request free tickets. To increase your chance of being selected, use the promo code DAVID2011 to get ticket priority.
Again, the taping will take place in New York, NY, on Monday, June 27 at 11 am EDT. For more information or to register for your chance to receive free tickets, visit 1iota.com.
DAVID GRAY LIVE STREAM
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
We're very pleased to announce that David's June 8 performance in Dublin, Ireland, will be streamed LIVE* on DavidGray.com, courtesy of our good friends at O2BlueRoom.ie.
Starting Wednesday, June 8 at 8:45 pm BST*, simply visit O2BlueRoom.ie, Facebook.com/o2BlueRoom or David's official Facebook page to catch this intimate performance from David's current Lost and Found tour from the comfort of your own home.
*The show will be re-streamed on June 8 at 8:45 pm EDT, PDT and June 9 at 8:45 pm AEST.
For more information or to purchase access to this LIVE event, visit O2BlueRoom.ie, Facebook.com/O2BlueRoom or Facebook.com/DavidGray.
David Gray, Reviewed by The Guardian
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
It's music season at The Guardian and they've posted a review about our man David and his latest tour. Can you imagine if he played all 156 song suggestions? Well, we can dream!
Check out the full article below, or at Guardian.co.uk.
David Gray – review
By Dave Simpson
David Gray reveals that, before his latest tour, he asked fans which songs they would like to hear. "There were 156 suggestions," he chuckles. "One of them was Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Relax." He doesn't play that, but top of fans' wishlists were songs from White Ladder, the album that made Gray a worldwide star in 2000. As long as he gives his still-sizable following a bit of what they want, he can do as he pleases.
That means exploring his recent Foundling album and extensive back catalogue backed by a largely acoustic band that includes cello, double bass and zither, which gives his untamed bellow and offbeat humour room to roam. "When the electricity runs out and the synthesiser is no more, this medieval ***'s gonna be where it's at," he grins. His tie is done up so tight it's strangling him, his leg is pumping out some imaginary rhythm, and when his violinist tumbles over, he quips about a showbusiness "dignified exit".
And yet, mainstream ubiquity has clearly scarred Gray, and he talks of not always writing songs from inspiration, before delivering one that was – the sublime love song, Falling Free. His records no longer sell millions, but he has gained an intensity worthy of Van Morrison or Mike Scott. "Music is a heavy thing, it takes you to another place," he muses before 2009's extraordinary Nemesis. The hits appear – he reveals that Babylon's snapshot of a wild night was written in Stoke Newington, London – but newer songs have won at least one ardent admirer.
"Beeeee mine, David!" yells a gruff male voice after the raging, anthemic Fugitive. "A flattering offer," grins Gray. "I'll contemplate it and give you a reply by email."
David Gray Live From The Artists Den on PBS in the US May 27
Thursday, May 26, 2011
David Gray Live From The Artists Den will have an encore airing on PBS across the US starting tomorrow (Friday, May 27). Visit PBS.org for broadcast times in your area.
For a behind-the-scenes look at the show, visit the Artists Den on Facebook and check out this great video.
Irish TV Appearance
Thursday, May 12, 2011
David will be performing the song "Kathleen", from Draw The Line, tomorrow night on The Late Late Show. The program airs at 9:30 pm in Ireland on RTÉ One, so be sure to tune in. For those fans not in Ireland, you can check the show's site next week to watch the archived episode.
Dublin Presale
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
It's been a while since he's performed in the capital city, but on June 8, David will bring his Lost and Found tour to The Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland!
The DavidGray.com Shop will be holding an exclusive presale for this show, beginning tomorrow, May 12, at 10 am IST.
As always, this presale is for DavidGray.com members only. Be sure to log into your account a few minutes prior to the presale start time to take part so that you're ready to get your tickets. If you haven't joined yet, it's easy to become a member!
Please visit the Tour page for a complete list of confirmed shows and ticket links.
David to bring Lost and Found to Dublin
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
David phoned Today FM’s Tony Fenton Show today and announced that he’ll be bringing his acclaimed Lost and Found Tour to the Convention Centre in Dublin on June 8.
Tickets go on sale to the public this coming Monday, May 16 at 9 AM BST but, as always, DavidGray.com will be hosting ticket presales for this highly anticipated show in advance, so be sure you’ve joined our mailing list to receive more details on that as they become available.
For more on the Tony Fenton Show, visit TodayFM.com.
Nashville + Minneapolis Presales!
Monday, April 25, 2011
On Wednesday, April 27, the DavidGray.com Shop will be holding an exclusive members-only presale for two dates. First is the latest addition to David's Lost and Found tour, June 30 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, while the second is the Basilica Block Party Festival on July 8 in Minneapolis, MN.
If you have yet to become a DavidGray.com member, sign up for a free account today. And be sure to log into your account a few minutes prior to the start of the presale to give yourself the opportunity to snag the best seats possible.
Visit the Tour page for more information, including presale start times.
New Dates: Nashville + Minneapolis
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
We've confirmed two new dates for David! First is the latest addition to his Lost and Found tour, June 30 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, and second is the Basilica Block Party Festival on July 8 in Minneapolis, MN.
Stay tuned for presale information!
For a complete list of David's confirmed shows, visit the Tour page.
Two New US Dates + Ticket Presales!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Two additional US dates have been added to David’s Lost and Found tour! David and the band will hit the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, OH, on July 5 and Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, UT on July 14. The DavidGray.com Shop will be holding exclusive best seats ticket presales for these two shows, beginning April 20.
As you know, these presales are for members only, so be sure you’ve signed up for a free DavidGray.com membership and logged into your account a few minutes prior to the start of the presale.
For additional details, including presale start times and links to tickets, visit the Tour page.
NEW LOST AND FOUND TOUR DATES AND PRESALES
Monday, April 11, 2011
As promised last week, we've got more David tour dates and ticket presales to announce. In June and July, he'll be hitting Atlanta, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Denver. Starting this Wednesday, April 13, DavidGray.com members will have the opportunity to buy some of the best seats in the house, first, for all four of these new dates.
For more information, including presale start times, visit the tour page.
TWO NEW DATES FOR DAVID AND PRESALES MONDAY
Friday, April 08, 2011
Tour dates keep rolling in for David, as he continues on his Lost And Found Tour. DavidGray.com will be holding ticket presales for two new dates in the Carolinas.
On Monday, April 11, starting at 11 am EDT, you'll have a chance at some of the best seats in the house for David's July shows in Charlotte, NC, and North Charleston, SC.
David and the DMB Caravan Hits Chicago, IL
Thursday, April 07, 2011
David Gray will be joining the Dave Matthews Band Caravan when it hits Chicago, IL from July 8 - 10. For more information including a look at the full line up visit DMBCaravan.com.
TWO NEW PRESALES! DURHAM, NC + OMAHA, NE
Monday, April 04, 2011
As we announced last week, David will be bringing his Lost and Found tour to the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, on July 3! In addition, a show has also been confirmed for the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, NE, on July 11.
Exclusive ticket presales for these two events will be held in the DavidGray.com Shop beginning April 6. Visit the Tour page for more details, including presale start times.
Remember, these presales are for DavidGray.com members only, so be sure to log into your account for access. Not a member? Sign up for your free account today.
That's not all folks, so be sure to watch for more exciting news from us!
David in Durham July 3
Thursday, March 31, 2011
We're pleased to announce that David will be bringing his Lost and Found tour to the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, on July 3! DavidGray.com will be holding presales for this show and others still to be announced, very soon, so be sure that you are signed up to the DavidGray.com mailing list so you don't miss out on all the exciting details when they become available.
David Gray at the Dave Matthews Band Caravan
Monday, March 28, 2011
David Gray will be playing the Dave Matthews Band Caravan this summer at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ. Joining him will be Dave Matthews Band, Ray Lamontagne, The Flaming Lips, O.A.R. and many, many more.
The Dave Matthews Band Caravan runs from June 24 to the 26. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the official website.
Message from David
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
After a fantastic 'Lost and Found' tour in the USA, I am delighted to announce some UK dates for the end of May/early June. There will be 8 shows across the country concluding at The Royal Festival Hall on June 6th. Check DavidGray.com for full details.
Don't miss it!!!
PS - if you have any further song requests for the tour, then please write in.
Alibi and My oh my look set to be added to the list at the next rehearsal session, as it stands.
New Lost & Found Dates and Presales
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Following the completion of his sold out US tour last week, David Gray has announced details of his highly anticipated "Lost And Found" tour coming to the UK, which will kick off on May 27 in Liverpool. See the Tour page for more information on these exciting new dates.
The DavidGray.com Shop has exclusive ticket presales for these shows starting tomorrow, March 16. These presales are for DavidGray.com members only, so you'll need to log into your account to take part. If you've not joined as of yet, it's easy, and free, to become a member today!
David Revisits Solva on ITV Wales
Friday, March 04, 2011
David will be taking a trip down memory lane in the new ITV Wales series, Time of your Life, on Friday, March 4.
The singer-songwriter moved from Manchester to Lower Solva when he was eight, spending his formative schooldays at Solva Community School and later Ysgol Dewi Sant in St. Davids.
The episode follows him as he revisits the area, as well as his favourite old haunts in the village and along the Pembrokeshire coast.
He said:
I remember like yesterday the day we moved from Manchester to a tiny cottage tucked under a hill in Lower Solva. There was a picturesque fishing harbour outside the door, a bluebell wood behind: I was eight, and I thought, 'This is Action Man heaven.'
The episode was filmed in the autumn, and Associate Producer Alun Jones said Gray enjoyed his trip back home.
The village has obviously changed a lot since David was a boy, but that didn't seem to matter one bit, the countryside, the sea, the wildlife and the people are what made this his home and in that sense it was like he had never been away.
Time of your Life has already profiled Nerys Hughes, Rhodri Morgan, Colin Jackson, Sian Lloyd, and Gareth Edwards.
David's episode airs tonight, Friday, March 4 at 8 pm on ITV 1 Wales and 9 pm on ITV 1 + 1 in Wales and The Westcountry. You will also be able to view the broadcast episodes online.
A Quick Message From David
Monday, February 28, 2011
Hello Everybody, just wanted to let you know that Lisa O'Neill is supporting me on my Lost and Found tour across America. She is a natural talent and something outside of current songwriter trends. Definitely one to watch. You can check out her stuff through my website where we have links to some of her videos and you can listen to some of her songs. You can also buy her album.
-David
Lisa O'Neill Has An Album Now On Sale
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Lisa O'Neill joins David Gray as support on his current Lost and Found tour and we're very pleased to announce that her debut album, Has An Album, is now available for purchase in the DavidGray.com Shop. If you haven't already, be sure to drop by and pick up your copy today.
For more information on Lisa, please visit her official MySpace page.
TICKET PRESALE FOR WASHINGTON
Friday, January 14, 2011
We've got another new date to tell you about on David's upcoming Lost and Found 2011 Tour. Fans in Spokane, WA, can see David at the INB Performing Arts Center on March 5. Join us for our ticket presale, happening in the DavidGray.com Shop right now.
Greatest Hits: Only $5 in Amazon's Post-Holiday Sale!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
David Gray's Greatest Hits album is part of the Amazon MP3 after holiday sale. It's being offered for the amazing price of only $5. Don't miss your chance to grab this great deal!! Click here for details and to purchase.
Message from David
Monday, January 10, 2011
David wants to share with you some of the ideas and visions behind this tour as well give you the chance to contribute your ideas to the setlist. Check it out!
The 'Lost and Found' Tour
The 'Lost and Found' tour embodies more than just an opportunity to play some of the quieter, more intimate songs not only from 'Foundling', but from across my catalogue, it also provides a long anticipated platform for a completely different approach. In terms of the way that the sound of the music is captured and presented, it will be more like a recording session than a gig in many ways. Acoustic instruments will be miced up for their real sound, rather than going for the usual pick-up sound, and as a result volume levels both for the band and the audience will have to be kept much lower than at your average 'rock' show. Hopefully the sonic results will be more than worth the sacrifice of a few decibels. Essentially the 'Lost and Found' show will be a listening experience.
Something else that will be different, will be the close proximity of all the musicians involved. I am imagining a very tight knit group on stage, which will involve cello, double bass, piano, guitar, melodica, drums and harmonium, and in which the musicians will be free to move from instrument to instrument during songs. A more reactive environment, in which subtle changes of mood, tempo and dynamics can be responded to instantly and instinctively by everyone involved.
Performing very quiet and delicate songs on a big stage, it often feels like you are battling against the distance between each other. My fantasy is for a situation onstage in which the bonds of musicianship are so tight and so close, that moving with the current of the music is like flying with a flock of birds, or swimming with a shoal of fish; where sudden and dramatic changes of direction are possible even though the signals that summon them are barely perceptible.
My idea for the set, is that it will centre around the songs from 'Foundling', but will also include reinterpretations of songs both large and small from across all my albums, with maybe a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
While on the subject of the setlist, the spirit of festive generosity is clearly still in the air. Bearing in mind that rehearsals haven't started yet, if there is any particular song of mine that you think has been languishing on the sidelines for too long and would dearly love to hear, then drop me a line at help@DavidGray.com quick sharp, and I'll see what I can do about getting a new version together.
See you all soon,
Dave
Lost and Found Tour + Presales!
Monday, January 10, 2011
It's a new year and David is ready to head back out on the road again! He and the band will be kicking off the 2011 Lost and Found tour in Boston, MA on February 21. As always, you can get your amazing members-only presale tickets in the DavidGray.com Shop. We've got twelve Canadian and US presales confirmed to begin on January 12, so check out the tour page to find the date closest to you!
Be sure to sign into your DavidGray.com account just before your local presale start time in order to snag these awesome presale tickets! If you have yet to become a DavidGray.com member, why not create an account today?! It's quick, easy and doesn't cost a thing.
