We are Dead Dave, creators of a musical exploration, traversing and crossing over genres as the mood strikes. Whether rock, pop, country, or R&B, the song is what matters. Dead Dave is a celebration of life in all its fleeting glory. Come with us on our journey!

Dead Dave Originals

Dead Dave Unreleased

Rain On A Tin Roof uses the metaphor of "rain on a tin roof" to contrast past hardships with present joy.

Rain On A Tin Roof

Anything but Routine celebrates a passionate, unpredictable relationship that defies convention.

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Anything But Routine

Where I'm Supposed To Be is a reflective chronicle of the singer's journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Where I'm Supposed To Be

Sophisticated Bum is about a farmboy dreamer who chooses a life of world travel and diverse experiences over traditional success.

Sophisticated Bum

"Making My Own Way" is about finding your path in a crazy, fast-paced world. It's a catchy tune that reminds us it's okay to be different and follow our own dreams, even when life gets tough or others try to tell us what to do.

Making My Own Way

"Stained Glass" is a song about embracing life's uncertainty, using the metaphor of stained glass windows that are beautiful yet impossible to see through clearly. The message is that rather than anxiously trying to predict or control the future, there's wisdom in accepting its mystery and finding peace in living for today—"Let the chips fall where they may, tomorrow can find its own way."

Stained Glass

Southern Roots

Going Nowhere Fast

Fly On The Wall

What do you do when you have an itch that just needs someone to scratch it for you?

Scratch That Itch

Another Day on Empty hits that feeling of trying to refill your soul when life’s been taking more than it gives.

Another Day On Empty

Dead Dave is the musical persona of Jeff Tyson, a North Carolina songwriter whose music walks the line between Southern grit and heartfelt reflection. Blending country, Americana, and rock influences, Dead Dave’s sound is raw, soulful, and unmistakably human; rooted in small-town stories, hard-won resilience, and the beauty found in imperfection.

With vivid storytelling, Dead Dave crafts songs that hit straight at the heart, from the anthemic defiance of “Tonight We Dance” to the haunting geopolitical “World Gone Mad”, and the poignant holiday ballad “The Ballerina.” His lyrics speak to the people who’ve been knocked down, gotten back up, and learned to find grace in the struggle.

Drawing comparisons to Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Zach Bryan, Dead Dave bridges the old and new, mixing roots authenticity with the emotional polish of modern country production. His music feels intimate yet cinematic, the kind of songs that sound just as powerful on a front porch as they do through stadium speakers.

Whether it's a song about love, loss, faith, or finding your place in a noisy world, Dead Dave’s music is a reminder that even when life gets messy, there’s still melody in the dust.