Brian Tucker, Southeast Performer: "Candid and visceral portraits of real life against a hearty background of piano-driven songs."
Steve Shanafelt, Mountain Xpress: "Dave Turner knows how to relate a memorable story over a simple yet well-crafted melody."
Ken Hume, Music Movies and Media, Ireland: "A soulful slice of American life that I could listen to all night."
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As a songwriter and performer, Dave Turner has developed his style in part by combining the traditions of Elton John and Tom Waits. He is a prolific writer of words and music, plays the piano with power and passion, and has a strong, soulful voice.
His most recent album, "Could Have Talked All Night," was released November 16, 2007. Its captivating songs were inspired by empty pockets and starry skies, Kentucky bourbon, late-night diners, old lovers, Blue Ridge mountains, California dreams, desperation, roadside shrines, hangovers, unsent letters, beer joints, bar buddies, staying put and getting away.
One of his favorite quotations is from Thomas Wolfe in Look Homeward, Angel:
"We are the sum of all the moments of our lives - all that is ours is in them: we cannot escape or conceal it."
In fall 2007, Dave was one of eight finalists selected from across the United States in the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest with two songs from the "Could Have Talked All Night" album, "Never Meant To Stay" and "Amber River."
Discography
Discography: "Could Have Talked All Night" CD (2007, Morning Storm Records), "Stories That Are True" CD (2004, Morning Storm Records). Morning Storm is Dave Turner's independent label.