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British Guitarist and vocalist Dave Holmes is a versatile musician who has performed all around Europe and Brazil with his eclectic set of authentic sounding Bossa Nova and English / American covers and originals, effortlessly traversing styles with Brazilian nuances and feel. 

He is also a Percussionist with plenty of experience performing within the UK Samba scene at fetes, festivals and corporate events and is the founder of Soul Tonic and the director of international electronic music project Cosmic Core.

He releases his original tracks on all the usual digital platforms.

As a child at 5 years of age, I started singing (both solo and choir) and acting in plays at School, Church/Sunday School and on stage in local halls. I started learning to play the guitar at age 14; and joined my first soul band as a vocalist a year later.  Then joined a Glam Rock/pop band, then a blues band; and then an original/covers Funk band (based at one of Cambridge Universities) where we played at quite a number of their May Balls functions and other events. Throughout the years that followed I took more to singing than playing the guitar as that's where my passion lies.

As a Vocalist/Frontman and guitarist; I've performed in semi-professional bands at a range of functions and venues like pubs, weddings, parties, balls, social clubs, hotels, nightclubs, universities, corporate functions, military bases, festivals, barbecues, charity events and even a vessel on the river Thames. I've won singing competitions (solo, band and karaoke); done session (live and studio).  As a songwriter; I've written several songs, and been offered a publishing deal with one of them.  Have attracted strong interest from record companies - strongest from Arista Records (back in the day).

I have a distinctive powerful vocal sound/style (natural and falsetto).  Because my voice is powerful, it's been said; you don't need a microphone with a voice like that!  I can also get an audience motivated with ease.  Some say; I'm like a James Brown; sounds like Errol Brown - in some of the high notes; Levi Stubbs & Teddy Pendergrass - because of my gravelly voice; Eddy Grant - I suppose because of the Caribbean accent when singing reggae. But all that is debatable…because I know I have my own original distinctive vocal sound and dancing style.

Several years’ experience singing live - soul, Motown, Disco, Funk, Reggae, Soca, Jazz, Blues, Rhythm'n'Blues, Rock'n'Roll and Rock.  I've recorded in home and professional studios - such as Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire, UK.

I’m also experienced as an Actor/Supporting Artist/Extra & Photographic Model.

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As a Vocalist, Frontman, Songwriter, Backing Vocalist, and Guitarist, I am a force to be reckoned with.

People often remark, "With a voice as powerful as yours, you don't need a microphone!" They suggest I should be earning a living through professional singing.

My musical journey began at the tender age of 5-6, singing solo and in choirs, and acting in plays at church, Sunday school, primary school, and local halls. By 14, I had taken up the guitar and soon joined my first soul band as a vocalist. This path led me through a Glam Rock/pop band, a blues band, and eventually to an original/covers Funk band based at one of the Cambridge Universities in the UK, performing at their May Balls and other events. Gradually, I shifted my focus more towards singing, which is my true passion.

As a Vocalist, Frontman, and guitarist, I have performed with semi-professional bands at a variety of functions and venues, including pubs, weddings, parties, balls, social clubs, hotels, nightclubs, universities, corporate functions, military bases, festivals, barbecues, charity events, and even on a vessel on the River Thames. I have won singing competitions (solo, band, and karaoke) and participated in both live and studio sessions. As a songwriter, I have composed several songs, one of which landed a publishing deal, and attracted significant interest from record labels, especially Arista Records.

My voice is uniquely powerful in both natural tone and falsetto, often leading to comments that I don't require a microphone. I can effortlessly captivate an audience. Some compare me to James Brown, or say I echo Errol Brown's higher notes, or match Levi Stubbs and Teddy Pendergrass with my raspy voice, and Eddy Grant when I sing reggae with a Caribbean accent, and Tom Jones with the intensity. However, this is debatable, as I consider my vocal sound and dance style to be uniquely my own.

With extensive experience performing live in genres such as Soul, Funk Motown, Blues, Jazz, Disco, Reggae, Soca, and Rock my journey continues.

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