David Gibb

David Gibb

David Gibb is a Scottish folk singer and acoustic folk artist. His music sits within contemporary English and Scottish folk traditions, with a focus on wordy lyrics and an upbeat, lively feel. He is associated with Elly Lucas in the duo David Gibb and Elly Lucas.

Career

Gibb grows up in Derbyshire and develops his early experience on the Derby music scene, playing and touring with local bands. He self-releases a debut EP in November 2007 and then assembles a group of close friends to support him live and in the studio.

He travels to Wales to record a debut album in the summer of 2008. The first single from that album, The English Retreat, is released through independent label Fuse Records in January 2009 and sells out a limited run of 100 copies in two weeks. The album follows in June 2009 and is then supported by a 20-date UK tour.

In 2009 he receives national airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, and appears in a live collaborative session for BBC Radio 1 with Huw Stephens and producer Baby J. He also shares stages with Mark Chadwick of The Levellers, 3 Daft Monkeys, Bob Fox and Eddi Reader.

Recording and band line-up

In 2010 Gibb begins writing and recording a second album. He works with his established band, the Pony Club, to capture the energy of his live performances. The album contains 13 songs and combines a contemporary edge with a growing interest in traditional songwriting and arrangements.

The Pony Club line-up includes Elly Lucas on fiddle, Julian Butt on accordion, Ben Dew on percussion and Sam Jordan on bass.

Recognition

Gibb and Elly Lucas are finalists for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards 2011 under the name David Gibb and Elly Lucas. Outside his music, Gibb is also named Highly Commended Young Story Teller at the Young Story Teller of the Year 2011.

Live reputation

The live performances of his band are described as raucous and lively, and his work is presented as part of the modern folk scene.