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Dave Fury
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | McKinney, TX |
| Genres | Rock, Punk/Ska/Psychobilly |
| Band Members | Dave names Stewart Copeland, Marc Bell, Tommy Erdelyi, Ringo Starr, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Kenny Aronoff, Bill Bruford, Rob Hirst, Paul McCartney, and Omar Hakim among his critical percussion influences. |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Manager: Sean D. Beavers seanbeavers@tx.rr.com use email
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 20 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 3 |
| Market Draw: | Dallas: 101-150 |
| Venue History: | House Of Blues - Dallas, TX; The Alamodome - San Antonio, TX; State Fair of Texas - Dallas , TX; Fall Indie Fest - Grand Prairie, TX; Taste of Dallas Festival - Dallas, TX; various others - New York City, NY; various others - Piitsburgh area, PA; various others - LA area, CA; various others - Chicago, IL |
| Opener Experience: | Black Flag; Reverend Horton Heat; Old 97s; 1100 Springs; Merle Haggard; Jason Castro; Dead Kennedys; numerous others |
| Similar Artists: | that's a hard one |
| Performing Rights Society: | Other |
| Discography: | Roach Scabs Single—2010; Joe Ray and the Fendertones EP—2006; Black Tree LP—1987 |
About the Artist
Dave Fury is a Dallas based musician. Dave has played punk, rock, reggae, blues, ska, progressive rock, metal, alt/country, country, jazz, etc. Dave was the drummer for 2007 SHINER BOCK RISING STAR winners the TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES. Dave has played with or alongside great bands like the LONESOME SPURS, NED VAN GO, MILES FROM NOWHERE, FISH FRY BINGO, ED BURLESON, MCKAY BROTHERS, CHARLIE ROBISON, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, RECKLESS KELLY, TWO TONS of STEEL, 1100 SPRINGS, TEJAS BROTHERS, NEW BOHEMIANS, BLACK FLAG, DEAD KENNEDYS, CORROSION of CONFORMITY, and PIMPADELIC. Some bands Dave has played with over the years: BLACK TREE (Dallas, TX) (punk) The BILL TOLBERT BAND (Savannah, GA) (contemporary) The FENDERTONES (Dallas, TX) (Texas blues) SCRAMBLED EGGS (Dallas, TX) (60's and 70's cover) The TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES (Dallas, TX) (americana/alt-country/cowpunk) SOUTHERN KARMA (Dallas, TX) (folk rock/americana) The MERCIES (Dallas, TX) (folk/rock/americana)CC CROSS (Dallas, TX)(country/southern rock), BAD REPUTATION (cover band, Arlington TX), SOUL FARMERS (blues, Dallas TX) and most currently, HEATSEEKER (punk rock, Dallas TX) and P-TOWN SKANKS (punkabilly/psychobilly, DFW area, TX.)
Technical Requirements:
Setup requirements vary according to bill description, venue, and event. Discuss details with Dave.Achievements
July 2007 Blues
Top 40 in Blues, July 2011
Press Coverage
Shiner Bock Rising Star Final Oct. 2007 by
I've been to Nashviile. I've been to New York. I've been in LA. I've never heard anything quite like this...wonderful and unique." --Janie Fricke, country music star and SHINER BOCK Rising Star...
I've been to Nashviile. I've been to New York. I've been in LA. I've never heard anything quite like this...wonderful and unique." --Janie Fricke, country music star and SHINER BOCK Rising Star...
Personal testimony by
I've never heard a drummer that can start and stop like you. Wow." --Dan Baird, commenting on Dave's playing during the recording of the TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES debut album, December 2007. Dan produced...
I've never heard a drummer that can start and stop like you. Wow." --Dan Baird, commenting on Dave's playing during the recording of the TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES debut album, December 2007. Dan produced...
Personal testimony by
Man, you effed the s**t outta those drums." --Reggie Las Vegas of NED VAN GO, after watching a set Dave played with TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES
Man, you effed the s**t outta those drums." --Reggie Las Vegas of NED VAN GO, after watching a set Dave played with TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES
TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES at Adair's by
Last month the Truck Stop Junkies rolled into Adair’s. It was a trainwreck. They are talented musicians.The songs were good. I love bands that move around, dance and go crazy on stage. However, the...
Last month the Truck Stop Junkies rolled into Adair’s. It was a trainwreck. They are talented musicians.The songs were good. I love bands that move around, dance and go crazy on stage. However, the...
3 Records by
The 1st of the 3 records I worked on is a band out of Texas that Joshua Jones at the Range 95.3 FM in Dallas threw my way that won his "don't dare call this a battle of the bands" contest last...
The 1st of the 3 records I worked on is a band out of Texas that Joshua Jones at the Range 95.3 FM in Dallas threw my way that won his "don't dare call this a battle of the bands" contest last...
Personal testimony by
I get excited watching him play. And man, can he eat like a pig." --Eva Beavers, personal chef and COO of the HOME AND PARTY CHEF, a culinary specialty provider
I get excited watching him play. And man, can he eat like a pig." --Eva Beavers, personal chef and COO of the HOME AND PARTY CHEF, a culinary specialty provider
Personal testimony by
I've played with lots of musicians over the years. I've never played with a drummer with as much passion as you have. You wear your heart on your sleeve. I have a blast just watching you play. And...
I've played with lots of musicians over the years. I've never played with a drummer with as much passion as you have. You wear your heart on your sleeve. I have a blast just watching you play. And...
Letter from a TSJ fan to LIT MONTHLY by
I disagree with your assessment of the Truckstop Junkies in your latest (May 2008) issue. They are wonderful people and artists, and as far as your opinion goes on their over rehearsed cheap act;...
I disagree with your assessment of the Truckstop Junkies in your latest (May 2008) issue. They are wonderful people and artists, and as far as your opinion goes on their over rehearsed cheap act;...
Shiner Bock Rising Star final 2007 by
You are a great drummer. I like your style very much.--Janie Fricke, country music artist and legend, mentioned to Dave after their final contest performance, which TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES won for 2007
You are a great drummer. I like your style very much.--Janie Fricke, country music artist and legend, mentioned to Dave after their final contest performance, which TRUCKSTOP JUNKIES won for 2007
THE MARFALITES at LaGrange by
These guys are the real deal! They are my new favorite band in Dallas. Why have I never heard of them before??--Pete Freeman, Dallas Observer, January 2010
These guys are the real deal! They are my new favorite band in Dallas. Why have I never heard of them before??--Pete Freeman, Dallas Observer, January 2010
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