David Courtenay

David Courtenay Band is a collective of four Californian musicians whose sound is definitively West Coast. With influences such as Bob Marley, Jack Johnson and Michael Franti woven into their music, DCB's style is a blend of Roots Rock and Reggae. Singer, guitarist and songwriter David Courtenay began his performance career at the age of 17, after he tested out of high school, secured a fake I.D. and started playing at music venues all over Santa Barbara. After graduating from UCSB with a degree in Theatre, he moved to Los Angeles and performed as a solo artist at nightclubs and lounges in Hollywood, Pasadena and Hermosa Beach. He released his debut CD, "Eloquent Cool," in 2007, which the Independent hailed as "beautifully crafted contemporary pop that reveals layers of classic influences" and earned him the title of "a legend in the making" by Buzzine Magazine. To continue honing his musical chops, David moved to Chicago in 2008 and formed an original band named Modern Conversation, which released three EP's, filmed three music videos and toured the East coast. While in Chicago, David was asked to join one of the Midwest's biggest Beatle tribute bands and played the part of John Lennon at festivals all over the country. After four icy Chicago winters, David finally moved back to his hometown of Santa Barbara at the beginning of the year and teamed up with guitarist Jonathan Brownfield, bassist Joe Rizk and drummer Jamie Haggar to form the David Courtenay Band. Recently, the band headlined the 4th of July concert at the sunken gardens of the Santa Barbara Courthouse. They are heading into the studio in the coming months to record a new E.P. and are excited to line up a string of shows along the California coast this Fall.
"His songs are beautifully crafted contemporary pop that reveal layers of classic influences"
-The Independent
"Jazzy hues and a pop groove that could be the reincarnation of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Mr. Courtenay is a legend in the making."
-Buzzine Entertainment Magazine
"Across the board, David Courtenay's music has a message of simple reflection and a universal appeal. It's more than just good music."
-Urban Mainstream Magazine