Dave Sugarbeet
Electric violin The Blues = what Dave Sugarbeet is best at!
Imagine if a carousel horse were to sing to you . . .
SoundClick artist Dave Sugarbeet presents "Ride of the Eventide", an outstanding release in the Folk Rock genre. Featuring fender, electric and violin, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Ride of the Eventide" has peaked at number 6 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. Dave Sugarbeet continues to build a Folk Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Mike Law gave me a rhythm loop and I messed about with it.
Beats producer Dave Sugarbeet presents "DR RHYTHM Freaks Out (Part 2)", an instrumental track released on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by fender, electric and violin, giving the song its signature feel. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. SoundClick gives artists like Dave Sugarbeet a platform to share original Dance & Electronic music with listeners around the world.
Discover this Beats track.
Beats producer Dave Sugarbeet presents "chipsmaster.mp3", an instrumental track released on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by fender, electric and violin, giving the song its signature feel. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. Listeners into Blues will find this track a natural fit within their rotation. This song is available as free download.
Enjoy this Alternative track.
SoundClick artist Dave Sugarbeet presents "Beetylicious2.mp3", an outstanding release in the Alternative genre. Featuring fender, electric and violin, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The kind of alternative track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Beetylicious2.mp3" has peaked at #18 in the Alternative General category on SoundClick. Dave Sugarbeet continues to build an Alternative catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Discover this Goth Rock track.
Independent artist Dave Sugarbeet drops "Helloween", a Goth Rock track on SoundClick. Featuring fender, electric and violin, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This track does what good goth rock does best — it connects. "Helloween" has peaked at number 4 on the SoundClick Goth Rock chart. Find more from Dave Sugarbeet on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
I've been playing the violin for more than 55 years now, classical training (hard to believe with the stuff I do now!) and electric music since the mid '70s due to a collision between myself and rock and blues at the Marquee Club in London and a realization that the power and energy of a band was what I was best suited to.
Today I love to play all sorts of blues from the full blown roar of a band in full flight to gentler acoustic blues and jazz (though some keys are difficult!). I also go back to my classical roots from time to time and build string arrangements for people if they ask nicely enough and can accommodate my fee (don't worry, I'm still cheap!)
Too long and chequered a past to list it all here.
Not often enough sadly. A damning indictment of the current live music climate in this country - karaoke and tribute bands have knocked the stuffing out of the blues over here.
The Blues in all forms and in particular Sugarcane Harris, Papa John Creach, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, richard Greene, Vassar Clements, Mark O'Connor and all the great electric violin players and yes, even Jean-Luc Ponty sometimes.
Fender and Yamaha electric violins, three acoustic violins.
Fender Pro Jr, Fender '61 Reverb Tank (a real one, not reissue)
Boss powered pedalboard with loads of effects when needed
Zoom 16 track digital recorder into an iMac G5 and various software.
Comfy socks.
I like beer. (My local pub, The Blue Anchor, brews its own!)