Stompin’ Dave Allen returns to Bridport Electric Palace on Thursday 11th August. Described by Maverick Magazine as “one of the world’s greatest performers“, Stompin’ Dave performs bluegrass, blues, vintage country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll. He sings and plays guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, piano and tap dances in an old-time flat-footing style, often whilst playing an instrument.
With twenty five years of performing experience Dave has worked exclusively as a musician and performed across the UK and beyond including major festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival, and Camp Bestival, etc.
A former member of former UK blues band of the year The Producers, Stompin’ Dave was nominated for a British Blues Award in the acoustic act category 2014. Winner of the FOAOTMAD old-time banjo competition 2011 and 2013.
Dave has stomped onto the line-up of some top folk festivals including Cork Folk Festival, Warwick Folk Festival, Towersey Folk Festival, Priddy Folk Festival and many other festivals, and clubs. Dave has been invited to play at both The Boogaloo Blues Festival on the Isle of Wight and The Great Dorset Steam Fair for over seven years in succession.
Dave has performed many concerts in art centres and theatres alongside touring musicians from the USA including the legendary Whitetop Mountain Band from Virginia, W.C. Handy award winner Guy Davis, International Bluegrass Achievement award winner Alice Gerrard, and Jack Lawrence musical partner of guitar great Doc Watson as well as many others.
Stompin’ Dave has been billed as a headline act at festivals, these have included The Cornish Folk Festival, National Banjo Day and The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival. He has made several visits to the USA including competing in the US national bluegrass banjo, and international flatpicking guitar contests.
The past few years has seen teaming up with award winning drummer Sam Kelly, rock n roll artist Earl Jackson and top London hoedown band Cut A Shine. It has been three years since Dave has performed a solo concert in his home town of Bridport.
This summer Dave was invited by world renowned rock guitarist Jeff Beck to perform at his new album showcase. “Stompin’ Dave is a master of all kinds of American roots…a formidable musician and a true original.” The Daily Telegraph.
Tickets are £10.50 (£10 + 50p booking fee) in advance £13 on door. Buy online from www.electricpalace.org.uk/music, from Bridport Electric Palace Box Office 01308 428354 or Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901.
