Midwest born and bred, David developed an early interest for music, playing with family and friends, jamming by the campfire, and singing with his father’s church choir. A self-taught musician, he learned to play mandolin, guitar and harmonica and then started performing with his family regionally in Wisconsin as the folk band “Yellow House Road.” He would also spend summers attending Bill Monroe’s Historic Bean Blossom Fest where he would cut his teeth on traditional bluegrass, learning how to play from the greats.
Since his start as a local cafe musician, David has widened his scope, becoming proficient on numerous instruments and in 2012 joined the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame bluegrass group Monroe Crossing. For many years he toured full time with Monroe Crossing, performing worldwide from Europe to South Korea, and playing venues such as IBMA World of Bluegrass and multiple appearances at Carnegie Hall.
David is currently based in the Minneapolis/St Paul region performing with his own band The Dedicated Friends as well as appearing with many other groups including The Roe Family Singers, The High 48s, Steam Machine, Said in Stone, and Pop Wagoners Honky Tonk Ranch. David is available for freelance work, including recording sessions, workshops, seminars, fill-in gigs, and personal lessons.