Good music doesn’t come easily. It’s discovered down mistaken paths and in heartfelt hardships. Val Davis’ life has had its share of both.
Music has always been his companion through it all. From his Southeast Missouri church upbringing where he fell in love with music, through his days of bad choices and worse booze to now; music is who he is.
Having raised 7 kids and with their youngest now grown, Val and his wife Dona are enjoying having an empty nest. They are living on the road in their RV and Val continues to write and record.
His first album “Texas Sky” garnered a lot of attention. It was featured on NPRs “All Songs Considered”, received regular airplay at WXPN in Philadelphia, has been played on college radio stations and hundreds of Internet radio stations and podcasts. His new music is getting noticed on Youtube and by podcasters and music companies around the world. “Immortal” has over 1 million listen on the european music site Jamendo. You can listen here.
Val’s music has been compared to a cross between Stephen Stills and PeterGabriel though such comparisons make Val uncomfortable. His music is what it is; poetic, flowing and real. Val says “my main hope with my music is that it
moves people and maybe gives them pause to think”. His influences include those he is compared to as well as Leo Kottke, David Wilcox, James Taylor, Michael Hedges and many others.
Here’s a review from CD Baby: “I first heard Val Davis’ “Texas Sky” at garageband.com. I had to look for more
from this artist. Found the Immortal CD, listened to an additional track or two and purchased it immediately. Power, grace, acoustic chops galore, and a songwriting style that grabs and holds. And lets not forget a voice that combines the best from Steven Stills and Peter Gabriel. I continue to be blown away by the talent in the independent music ‘industry.’ Val Davis has just shot to the top of my list.”
As they are traveling in their RV, Val is currently available for shows all over the US.