July 24th, 2010
The Heavy Dream - Coming Soon- Debut show September 26th w/ Kori Pop at Hamilton's Westside Concert Theatre. Tickets and info at www.koripop.com.
July 23rd, 2010
Hello folks, we have a new addition to the fold out here in Barn Window Studio land in the shape of one Cory Barnes.Cory hails from Kitchener, Ontario and is a music industry veteran with over twenty years experience of analog and digital recording. He will be assuming the role of house engineer and studio manager. He also brings with him a compliment of new (old) gear which can be viewed here. For any information regarding studio availabilty, Cory can be contacted at cory@barnwindowstudio.com
On the new music front "The Heavy Dream" is coming! I'm starting a band project that will fly under this moniker. The group's debut will take place on September 26th at the Westside Concert Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario. The illustrious Kori Pop will be holding her cd release show that evening. Details can be viewed at www.koripop.com or www.theheavydream.com. I will also be playing a few festival dates this summer with my good friend Steve Strongman. Check out www.stevestrongman.com for show details.
I start recording some new music in July and will have something up and posted by early fall. Please stay tuned and thanks for your interest. Cheers, take care and enjoy the summer! dk
April 20th, 2010
hello folks!
just a wee note to let you know about a few new events that i have going on. i have just finished producing the new steve strongman band "live at the barn" dvd/cd project. we will be playing a number of local release shows (this week's release show is at hamilton place in the studio theatre on friday april 23rd click here for tickets) and a few select dates over the summer.
www.stevestrongman.com is the place to go for full updates on this.
kori pop's new album (i still like to call them that) "from the outskirts", of which i had the pleasure of producing, is on the cusp of release and will be available at all of her upcoming shows.
please check out www.koripop.com for her details. she puts on a great live show and is not to be missed.
i'm also still in the development stages for the "a night at the barn" tv series which will be filmed and recorded on location at www.barnwindowstudio.com you can check out the trailer for a shape of things to come http://daveking.ca/anatb.mov
over the next few months i'll be working a new set of recordings of my own that may end up being released as my latest project "the heavy dream".
thanks for your interest and i hope to see you at an upcoming show or event sometime soon. a new website is in the process of being put together and i'll let you know when it is up and running. cheers everyone!
October 26th, 2009
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After eight years of recording artists in a century old barn nestled in a picturesque country setting, Dave King is set to produce a new music series entitled A Night At The Barn. "My initial intent with this series is to capture a view of the musical landscape happening here in the southern Ontario region with the hope of introducing these artists to uninitiated listeners and viewers around the globe. I'm looking to chronicle these events in the spirit of other musical series that have gone before such as MTV's Unplugged, Austin City Limits, Britain's Old Grey Whistle Test, Midnight Special, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, etc."
The series will be filmed and recorded on location in Barn Window Studio and will feature the finest in up and coming Canadian artists, some of whom King has had the privilege of working with in a record production capacity. These shows will be performed in this intimate setting in front of a live audience with the intent of inviting the rest of the world a view into the artist's process of writing, recording and performing their material.
September 8th, 2009
If that was summer we have just experienced here in Southern Ontario, I guess it's now coming to a close! I am happy to report that the festival shows with Steve Strongman (Montreal Jazzfest, Mont Tremblant, etc...) were quite enjoyable and the new "Blues in Colour" cd is being very well received. Click here to check out the new video from the Montreal Jazzfest. On the studio front, I have had the great pleasure of producing a new friend's record. Her name is Kori Pop and she is truly amazing. She has documented some of the recording activities on her website, www.koripop.com. We are about half way through the process and hope to have something finished up by late fall.
I have also started to develop a new music series entitled "A Night at the Barn", which will initially feature some of the artists I have had the good fortune of working with out here in the barn. It will be a collection of filmed live performances in front of an intimate audience and will feature some background of the album recordings as well as insights into some of the song's development. We are also in the works of putting together a new and improved website. Please stay tuned for further details.
Cheers all and take care,
Dave
March 19th, 2009
Well folks, with winter here in Canada almost over, I would like to say the year has started off rather productively. The Sandman Viper Command record "Everybody See This" is now complete and the lads will be touring in the spring in support of. I am also happy to report that the new Steve Strongman recording "Blues in Colour" is also finished. Steve and I along with Alec Fraser will be touring the remainder of the year in North America as well as in Europe promoting our efforts. Please tune in for upcoming show announcements. You can also check out www.stevestrongman.com for further details and updates.
I will be playing a few local shows with Bill Majoros (The Foreign Films) both in duo and band format.
In the barn, Rob Szabo is set to produce a new record in April for singer/songwriter Peter Katz as well as furthering the Revival Dear recordings Rob has started in on. holy f#ck has just completed their new album out here as well as Graham Walsh finishing up a production on the long awaited Julie Fader release. Both recordings are sounding great and you can check out www.holyfuckmusic.com and www.juliefader.com for release updates.
Hamilton's own Dave Rave will also be completing a few tracks here in the coming months. The recordings will feature appearances by The Trews as well as a few other local luminaries.
I am about to start recording "solo album 3" in the next little while with an eye on doing a few small local shows. Again, please check back to live listings for details. Cheers, take care and I hope to see you soon,
Dave
September 12, 2008
Hello everyone, just a few things to report as this fall season approaches. Over the summer, I was out doing some very cool festivals with Steve Strongman. We're still writng and recording for the new record of which I am producing. We're looking for a spring release on this one. Also on the production front, i've begun work with a great band from Burlington, Ontario called "Sandman Viper Command" . watch out for these guys. They're dynamite! Rob Szabo's new record "Life and Limb" is now out. I played on a couple of tracks and Steve Strongman and Rob recorded it out in the barn handling the production with John Oliviera on the dials. Also, on that note, the guys have been working with a very talented lass named Shelley Hayes for an upcoming solo release. I handled the drum duties on this one as well.
With the production complete, Matthew de Zoete's new record "Bottom of the World" was just mastered by Joao Carvalho and Matthew will be touring it this fall. As well, i've recently had the privilage of recording in the barn with "The Trews" and Dave Rave for his latest set of solo recordings. Great lads and a pleasure to work with.
On the film and tv front, the Life network is still playing "Matters of Life and Dating" starring Ricki Lake which centres around dating life after breast cancer. The film features the song "Seeing in Colour" from my first solo release "Elevators".
The London Film Festival has just premiered an experimental film I co directed with Rick Hind based on a concept from Xavier Descarpentries dealing with the work of sci fi writer Phillip K Dick.
On the tv front i'm also playing drums on a few episodes from season two of "Rez Bluez" with a number of aboriginal artists from Canada. The animated series "Skyland" is still being run in Europe featuring music by composer Paul Intson. i played drums on the the theme.
I have a few interesting shows coming up this fall one of which is opening for the fantastic "Pete Best Band" at Hamilton Place Studio Theatre on Sept 20. The show features my good friends Bill Majoros, Dave Rave, Steve Strongman, Sandman Viper Command, and Graham King. Click here for details. The lads are currently promoting their super new album "Hayman's Green". Make sure and pick up a copy of this. You won't be disappointed!
Another show at Hamilton Place i'll be appearing on is the telecast of the "Hamilton Music Awards" with Steve Strongman and Paul Intson. We're also doing our own show on November 15th as well.
June 11, 2008
Yes, summer has arrived and a busy schedule has come with it! Currently recording in the barn with Rob Szabo on his soon to be released new cd. Matthew de Zoete's cd is finally finished up and set for a fall release. Check it out! As well as producing a number of new artists, i'm also trying my best to finish up a few new tunes of my own and i'm hoping to play some shows in the early fall. Please check back for listings on that one.
February 12, 2008
Hello folks! It's a typical Canadian February here. Lots of snow and plenty of cold to keep us moving rather quickly when we do brave the elements outside. I have been pretty much locked up in the barn over these past few months, finishing up a production on Matthew de Zoete's new record. Seeing some daylight now as it's almost finished. I'm also in pre production and writing with Steve Strongman for his new album. We will start recording in March, as well as playing a few shows in the southern Ontario region. I'll also be playing some solo shows as well so please check back to the live listings for details. Thanks, take care and stay warm, Dave
Hello folks,
Just returned from a western Canada tour with Steve Strongman & Paul Intson. Had a great time with the lads and many thanks to those who attended the shows. Currently preparing to go out again, this time with Mathew De Zoete and heading east. I'll be playing an acoustic set and then mounting the kit for Matthew's set. Also in the midst of recording Matthew's second solo album and things are moving along quite nicely. All the best and I hope to see you soon, Dave
To hear Dave's new single, "Younger", featuring production work by Don Kerr and backing vocals, piano by Ron Sexsmith, guitar by Paul Linklater and bass by Doug Friesen, click here.
October 24th, 2007
Dave's new album, "peacefully", is now available for purchase online.
Click here to buy "peacefully" from itunes.
Click here to buy "peacefully" from CDBaby.
Dave's first album, "elevators", is also available.
Click here to buy "elevators" from itunes.
Click here to buy "elevators" from CDBaby.
September 14th, 2007
The release date for the new album, "peacefully", is September 24th.
Check the shows section for upcoming cd release shows.
Also, new videos are posted in the videos section.
June 1st, 2007
Hey folks! Sorry it's been a while since my last communication, but I have been busy and it seems webstuff can sometimes get a wee bit neglected. Some of my recent activities include: 
At the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool with the Dave Rave group
Performance in Liverpool with Dave Rave at the Cavern Club
Live dates and Pre-Production with Steve Strongman (Opening for Edgar Winter)
Filming with Mark LaForme for the new season of "Rez Blues"
Live filming and recording of my "tonelift" show held in the barn(www.thebarnsite.com) - an intimate and gathering of friends and family. New songs and videos from this show are being mixed and edited and will be posted here soon. 
Shows from Fall 2006 in Zurich
and in Paris
Terrence Kramer has shot a video for the song "Younger" from the soon to be available "Peacefully". This song features Don Kerr and Ron Sexsmith and will be posted here soon. I will be performing a few CD release dates in July. Please check back soon for details. Thanks for tuning in and love to all. Dave
Hi everybody!
Welcome to the new site launch and news of a new cd release "peacefully". Dave's new recording will be available early summer. Please check back for details. Current news of Dave's recent activities include a move to Paris, France. Dave will be splitting his time between Europe and Canada for the next year. Please see the live shows section for details of upcoming performances and events of interest. To contact Dave directly, email dave@daveking.ca.
Message from Dave:
It was an absolute joy, honor and a privilege to have worked with such talented arists and friends on this most recent set of recordings. Hopefully you will have time to check out their contributions to my new album entitled "peacefully".
Many thanks to the following:
Xavier Descarpentries
Pete Elkas
Doug Friesen
Dave Hind
Don Kerr
Graham King
Roman Klun
Terrence Kramer
Paul Linklater
Ryan Marks
Ron Sexsmith
Doug Smith
James Strachan
Graham Walsh
September 05, 2006
Dave recently visited paiste's Daniel Zimmermann in Nottwill, Switzerland to check out some new product developments. Dave was recently in the studio "La Cabane" in Paris recording and filming some "tonelift performances". a live "tonelift" performance has just been scheduled for September 30th in Zurich at Barfussbar in Der Frauenbadi. Studio projects that are currently taking place in Paris include Dave's production for singer songwriter Joy Pryor as well as recordings with Paris's Da Square.