Dave Cooke

Covers/Originals/Roots Solo

"An earthy blend of powerful vocals, acoustic guitar, lap slide guitar, didgeridoos and stomp box gives rise to a rich, full sound with interesting diversity and driving intensity"

Hailing from Kuranda, far north Qld, Australia, Dave has earned a living as a full time musician since 2001. Dave cut his teeth as a resident resort musician in the first two thirds of the last decade performing regularly at Ayers rock resort and Dunk Island resort clocking up over 150 gigs a year, a workload which he still maintains today.

The last few years have seen Dave build a strong following all over the far north region in Cairns, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Mission beach, Cooktown and Cape tribulation selling several thousands of cd's off the stage. His second self funded album 'hieroglyphs' was recorded live over two days in Kuranda,FNQ in 2010.

Highlights of 2010 included a highly successful six week tour from Port Douglas to Byron Bay, support act for Ash Grunwald at the new amphitheatre at AJ Hackett Cairns and main stage performances at the Wallaby ck festival and the Mission beach evolve festival.

Further ahead, Dave has been asked to play at this years '10th anniversary' Wallaby ck festival after wowing crowds in 2010.

Dave is also available as the 'Dave Cooke Duo' with drums and percussion. Dave's band 'JAIA RAIN' is also available as a three piece with bass.

Dave plays 'TARRANT' guitars. www.tarrantguitars.net
Available as a original act or as a cover artist with a difference, Dave has a large repertoire of material with broad appeal including classics, folk, roots, blues and pop styles. His unique multi-instrumental abilities always engage the audience and always draws the young and the old in from the street.

Festivals
Corporate events
Weddings
Functions
Parties
Professional equipment provided

FIND ME ON www.youtube.com/dcookey OR www.myspace.com/davecooke123