Jimmys First Kiss (JFK) was a St. George Ska/Rock band headed by SInger/Songwriter Dave Tate from 1998 -2000. Upbeat, youthful songs infulenced by a variety of sources, the lyrical lines are a nice compliment to the fast tempos and powerful guitars. It was Tate's first collabotation with long time Sax player Marco Blackmore and Drummer Chris Flaig, as well as Tate's first EP. If you are interested to know where Dave Tate's roots are, check this CD out. You may be surprised.
Dave Tate is an active composer, performer and producer. His music blends innovative modern styles with classic folk songwriting, influenced by the likes of James Taylor, Paul Simon, Martin Sexton, Ani Difranco and Dave Matthews. Dave Tate’s music appeals to a wide audience. Although most popular among the college to middle age crowd, his music is also enjoyed by children, teenagers and senior citizens. His songwriting is eclectic and innovative and yet contains solid songwriting elements that have been proven to please crowds for decades.
Tate’s versatile vocals are one of his greatest strengths. From intimate songs sung with soft sentimental utterances, to his powerful, soaring tenor voice, he moves audiences with his stark dynamics and emotional investment in the music. His progressive guitar playing and soulful voice are integrally woven using abstract chord combinations to support unique, hauntingly beautiful melodic lines. Performances can contain both strange outbursts of off the wall humor, between songs, to deep soul felt insights into human nature expressed through his music.
Wondering who he sounds like? Despite the clearly unique sound Tate has, sometimes it's good to know a little about influences and such.
Variety is the spice of life. Tate's music ranges from solo acoustic songs that have been compared to Iron and Wine, Paul Simon, and Kings of Convenience, to acoustic and electric driven jam songs that have been compared to Dave Matthews and John Mayer. Among his repitoire are also a varity of soulful acoustic funk influenced songs that have been compared to Jack Johnson, and Martin Sexton.
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http://www.davetatemusic.comTrack List:
1. Fixing a Hole in the Sun
2. Human Need
3. Bakseat Driver
4. Things Were Much Better
5. The Girl for Me
6. Breathe
7. Choice upon Choice
8. One Perfect Day
9. What Time
10. Do Not Let Me Go
11. Moving On
12. Nice Car, I love you
13. As We Walk
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