Anywhere, Anytime
Dave B
Released date and year September 2024
Record Label Humbug Records Ltd.
Reviewed date July 2024
Dave B has been on the UK rock and roll scene for some years. This four track EP is a trans-Atlantic collaboration with Rodney Lawson, Chris Carpenter and John Mattick who wrote two of the tracks and play all the instruments. They recorded their work in Nashville at Crew 22 Music Studios while Dave added his vocals in the Doghouse House Studios, Essex. The two original songs will be on Dave’s forthcoming album that he will start working on in the States next year. The other two tracks come from Dave’s last album, “Addicted to Rock n Roll”. Honouring his 2 heroes; Ricky Nelson and Johnny Cash.
Members of the Band, Dave B, Rodney Lawson, Chris Carpenter and John Mattick.
Track by track Review
Anywhere, Anytime – A nice up-tempo country rocker with a bit of a Dave Edmunds feel to it. Not quite rockabilly, but a danceable track that rolls along nicely.
I Will Follow You – In 1962 Petula Clark first recorded this in French and then later in English. Possibly the best known version is by an American singer Litte Peggy March who had number 1 hit with it in 1963. Dave’s version is a cover of Ricky Nelson’s version and has all the feel of a recording made in the early 60s. His voice is smooth and controlled and the overall production is spot on.
The Rebel Johnny Yuma – Originally recorded by country legend, Johnny Cash as the theme song for an American TV Series “The Rebel”. This version is very faithful to the original version with Dave B handling the slightly tricky lyrics perfectly. The backing vocals and musicians also handle their parts with the same degree of proficiency.
Spanish Rose – Written by the same trio, Rodney Lawson, Chris Carpenter and John Mattick. who wrote “Anywhere, Anytime” this song does have that Mexican touch to it like some of the songs by Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash. If anything it is the influence of JC that shines through and again the production does have that 1960s sound.
Summary
This is an enjoyable sample of Dave’s past work and a glimpse of things to come. The attention to detail and the quality of the production are of the highest order.
Recommendation
I definitely recommend buying this EP and look forward to the new album in 2025.
Links to Social Media
Johnny Yuma - https://youtu.be/1r8ClLqP538
Reviewed By Jailhouse John Alexander
Track List
1. Anywhere, Anytime
2. I Will Follow You
3. The Rebel Johnny Yuma
4. Spanish Rose
Dave B Bio
Dave B has been into all things 50s and early 60s for as long as he can remember. At the age of 9 he was given Elvis' 40 Greatest Hits as a birthday present, that was the start of his love affair with rock n roll, rockabilly and country music. Dave yearned to perform having seen various theatre productions in his home town of Eastbourne. It was rock n roll shows that really caught his imagination. This would come later. A fan of Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Shakin Stevens, Robert Gordon, Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash and more it was actually Buddy Holly that got Dave his break. Having appeared in a few Am Dram productions, the theatre company Dave was performing for heard of the BBC wanting 3 prospective Buddy Holly's to compete on a BBC TV show called Whatever You Want presented by Gabby Roslin. Dave auditioned, got on the show and won. His prize? Performing in the West End show Buddy in front of TV camera's. Not a bad way to start your singing career. That was it, the bug had set in. Dave set about fulfilling his dream. Starting in the pubs and clubs of South East England. Dave joined local band Rockaround before being asked to audition for a new project, The Buddy Presley Band. Dave got the part playing Elvis and Buddy Holly. The show went national. The highlight was headlining the Sweetlake Rock n Roll Revival in Holland. This show and it's members then formed Elvis v Jerry Lee Lewis The Showdown. This show then picked up momentum with audience reactions getting more hysterical. Dave was then asked to dep for hit show Rock n Roll Paradise as Buddy Holly and Elvis. He did so on numerous occasions before being taken on full time as his hero Ricky Nelson and The Big Bopper of all people. He then took the bold move to create his own show Travelin' Man The Ricky Nelson Rock n Roll Show. Becoming Europe's 1st and only show dedicated to the legend. This show and all Dave's Ricky Nelson projects are on his other website www.rickynelsontribute.com Also at present Dave fronts his own classic 50s rock n roll band Dave Bs Good Rockin' Tonite playing on the rock n roll circuit as well as Festivals and Weekenders. Dave also deps as The Big Bopper in Marc Robinson's Winter Dance Party, a great show dedicated to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
In late 2022 DAVE B & THE BOP WONT STOP, THE ULTIMATE SHAKIN' STEVENS TRIBUTE was launched. Due to the success of Dave's solo Shakin' Stevens shows across the UK it was decided a band should be added. Dave asked his existing band if they would like to join him on the venture and they all agreed. Tribute venues and clubs are now booking this authentic tribute to the biggest selling singles artist of the 80s.
Dave has also recorded 5 albums one of which he recorded in Memphis entitled Memphis Milestone as well as a Shakin' Stevens Tribute 5 track EP. His albums including First Take, Memphis Milestone, Beyond My Dreams, his Ricky Nelson Tribute album Travelin' Man and his 2021 release ADDICTED TO ROCK & ROLL. His music has been played on stations across Europe on FM stations and Internet based stations. Splinterwood Radio, Miskin Radio, Meridian FM, BRFM, Dixie Radio, Fubar Radio interview with Justin Lee Collins, BBC local stations and more.
In 2023 DAVE B was signed to Humbug Records, all his previous albums are to be released via streaming and any future albums will be released by hard copy and streaming also.
2024 Dave B is cast as Johnny Cash in brand new theatre touring show Country Roads performing hits of the King of Country as well as performing other Country Music classics. DAVE B is available to book as a tribute to Ricky Nelson, Shakin' Stevens, Big Bopper, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and or a classic rock n roll night featuring all the classic rock n roll and country hits of the 50s 60s and 70s.Available solo or with full band.
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