Dave Kirk - master storyteller in music

Dave Kirk is a very well respected acoustic guitar instrumentalist and also singer songwriter from the East Midlands.

He is a regular contributor to concerts at the Hinckley ACT. He has 3 albums to his credit; “Keeping the Spirit Alive”, “Along the Way” and, just recently, he has released a new album which tells the story, in musical form, of what a Mayfly experiences in its day’s life.

His musical skills, on guitar or piano, have been borne out of many influences over the years whether it is from folk, Celtic, rock, pop or classical. His favourite guitar is an FG180 Yamaha, which he purchased in the early 70’s.

Mayfly
Dave's most recent album is the stunningly beautiful "Mayfly" (OBL CD057 - 2007).

An instrumental masterpiece from a master guitarist tracing the course of the day's life of a mayfly. With whistles and atmospherics from Chris Conway and a beautiful 5 panel illustrated fold-out.

"Dave Kirk belongs to that legion of richly-talented but unsung musical heroes who for some reason (usually the need to earn a living to support a family) never make the logical and proper step into full-time, professional musicianship. But the industry’s loss is our gain for without the commercial imperative of a label driving them they devote their lives and souls to creating music that is personal and meaningful - and Dave Kirk’s latest album – Mayfly – is a prime example.

"Uncynical, heartfelt and honest it is an exquisite musical story of a day in the life (or rather the day’s life) of a humble insect. From its birth at dawn to sunset, when its short span comes to an end, the progress of its existence is explored through Kirk’s beautifully-nuanced guitar work which carries the main burden of his subtle, yet affecting melodies. Kirk’s fretboard skills are of the highest order and only a lack of proper exposure (for the reasons given above) has prevented him claiming a place alongside other masters of the art – Jansch, Renbourn, Thompson and Newman.

"Aided by his regular co-players Dan Britton (bodhran) Chris Conway (keyboards, whistles etc), Neil Segrott (bass) and the voice of Bridget McMahon, this is a sparkling, delicate and highly involving creation."
David Joss Buckley – July 2007

Further information/contact
To find out more about the Mayfly album and to purchase online, please go to www.mayfly.org.uk

Images reproduced by permission of Dave Kirk.
Mayfly illustration is by Wayne Anderson.