Charismatic Folksinger-Songwriter David Wilcox Plays StageOne on August 17th

FTC Presents Next level Folk-pop music, with Finely Crafted Stories Reminiscent of James Taylor

Folk musician David Wilcox is known for his layered approach to songwriting, each song starring deeply emotional characters you not only relate to, but who you actually might know or be related to.

Although he took four lessons with a classical guitarist, Wilcox developed most of his playing technique on his own. A highly gifted fingerpicker, his guitar work is often compared to Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. In addition to being inspired by Mitchell to play in a variety of tunings, he designed a capo that produced an unusual sound by leaving one or more strings unaltered. Craftiness like this inspires his whole approach to music. Always changing and reshaping the way he produces and deals with music, his albums over the years are more varied than you’d expect from a simple singer/songwriter. His simplicity remains on stage, exuding a contagiously peaceful vibe.

When his contract with A&M ended after four albums in 1994, Wilcox continued to share his love of music and his explorations of personal growth. His ‘97 album Turning Point, recorded in the log cabin studio in the woods behind his home, represented a shift to a more controlled approach to music, while his February 1999 release, Underneath, continued to focus on his vocals and guitar playing despite the additional instrumentation of electric guitars, keyboards, and rhythm section.

In August 2000, What You Whispered was released. A best-of collection followed the next year, released during his successful national tour. Due to his popularity, the demand for a live album became too great and he offered Live Songs and Stories in the summer of 2002. Into the Mystery appeared in 2003, followed by a joint effort with Nance Pettit, Out Beyond Ideas, in 2005, Vista in 2006 and Airstream in 2008. Although his prolific collections of self-made albums have featured diverse arrangements, Wilcox continues to perform in concert as a soloist.

He’s got a sharp wit, a Zen-like stage presence and an inspiring storytelling ability that’s made for StageOne.

“A prolific songwriter and folk artist.” – New York Times

"Wilcox uses extended metaphors and beautifully detailed imagery in lyrics that are far more compassionate and philosophic than self-absorbed ... Indeed, as steeped in romance as most popular music is, it rarely speaks directly to issues of loneliness, intimacy and commitment – let alone mortality and inner fortitude. Wilcox does this with sensitivity, analytic zeal and subtle emotional force." – Rolling Stone

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