NEWS
07.05.08
Read the new interview in the Toronto Star featuring Dave on "How To Create Our next Hockey Anthem" here..
06.22.08
Ben G has just announced his win at the prestigious London Music Awards, for Most Popular Rock Act. Ben was up against 28 other bands, some of whom have sold Gold here in Canada and had label support. 74,000 votes were cast in this years award show.
Dave co-wrote, produced, mixed and played everything on Ben's debut ep "Cut You In".
05.15.08
Co-writing and playing guitar live with solo artist Michelle Carter-Leis. Michelle has played, recorded and performed with such talents as Lukas Rossi (Rockstar Supernova), Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), Tyler Connolly (Theory of a Deadman), and artist/songwriter/actor Christine Connolly among others. Her voice has been heard on the entire first season of the hit show "The L Word" , as well as on Sony Music (media software). "Wake Her Up" was added to the ‘Sounds Like Café Vol. 10 Compilation CD’ in Australia, accompanying such great acts as Grammy Nominee Beth Orton , Corinne Bailey Rae and many others.
04.10.08
Check out The Factory Recording Studios in Vancouver, B.C, Dave's studio of choice to record when in Canada.
03.26.08
Creating new music for the Olympics, for profiles of past Olympians.
02.23.08
Congrats to Ben G, singer/songwriter produced by Dave for his nomination for Rock Band Of The Year at this years London Music Awards. Among a few other accolades Ben has received, he is in the middle of some TV appearances, interviews and features while he readies himself and his band for a 2008 summer tour.
Congrats Ben!
01.07.08
Producing and mixing album for solo artist Beka Parkes from Vancouver. Alternative UK folk rock.
12.27.07
Attention Bands and Fans!
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12.24.07
Merry Xmas to everyone, have an awesome time and enjoy!
Read an interview Sugarcain Entertainment did with Dave here..
12.05.07
Creating music for Olympic Commitee 'Chef de Mission' inductee Nathalie Lambert. Classical style.
10.12.07
Producing, recording and mixing new album for solo artist Shelley Beeston. Listen to Shelley's first song "Get It Straight" by visiting her Myspace page or her official website.
10.05.07
Creating music for the opening credits/features of the North American aired broadcast of the David Beckham /LA Galaxy star studded exhibition soccer game in Vancouver, Nov 7th.
GOL TV in Canada, Telemundo in the US.
09.25.07
Playing guitar in new music video for Vancouver based rock band Fear Zero. Check out Fear Zero on Much Music and visit www.fearzero.com
09.21.07
The song "Worse" has won independent song of the year at the Starshine Magazine Awards. Leslie Carter sings, written by Dave Thompson, Scott Kolmer and Leslie Carter.
09.01.07
Producing, engineering, mixing and playing additional guitars and bass on debut album from Edmonton rock band "Recalling The Everlasting"
08.02.07
Read an interview featuring Dave Thompson with Virus Magazine from July of last year HERE.
06.15.07
Creating theme music for new UFC (Utimate Fighter Championship) TV show called 'ROUGH' to be seen on Fight Network.
06.09.07
Ben G comes back to Digital Underdog in mid July to put the finishing touches on his new record. It's been a year and a half in the making, and it sounds great. Look forward to a release from Ben G early next year.
06.01.07
Liesa Norman announces her record deal with Koch Records. Congratulations Liesa!
03.05.07
Editing and mastering for "Inspiring Dreams & Building Champions, the Canada Games Story" video feat. the music of Chantal Kreviazuk for the Canada Games.
02.12.07
Check out brand new rehearsal facility Brockport Studios just outside of Toronto. Great service and rooms!
Brockport Studios
244 Brockport Drive Unit 14
Toronto, ON
M9W 6X9
416 674 8775
Tell the guys Dave sent you!
02.09.07
Working on music for Canada Olympic Games.
02.08.07
Working on music and mixes for FIFA.com
01.23.07
High Holy Days play the JAMOP festival in Toronto. Get involved with JAMOP.
The JAMOP Humanitarian Organization (Just a Minute of Peace) is a not-for-profit
corporation.
Our mission is to unite the collective worldwide voices for peace, human rights and environmental reform and sustainability. This collective voice will initialize a movement in time when World Leaders, Artists, Nobel Laureates, and Citizens of all nationalities, unite in the single belief that one-minute can change the world. JAMOP’s goal is to raise over $1.1 billion with 100% of net proceeds to be donated to worthy causes.
On 07/07/07, at 11:11, JAMOP will declare a universal minute of peace to be recognized and celebrated globally. To launch the minute of peace, JAMOP will promote an epic 24-hour concert, taking place simultaneously at King Solomon’s Pillars, city centers, and other locations of historical and symbolic significance. Countries will be linked with live feeds simulcast through electronic media.
01.22.07
Leslie Carter to co-host Much On Demand.
01.12.07
NewMusicWest is accepting demo submissions NOW! Send in your best work to secure a
showcase spot today! Deadline February 9,2007.Find our more at www.newmusicwest.com
Now celebrating their 16th anniversary, NMW is the largest and most influential new music festival on the west coast. Past event performers have included Matthew Good, The Flaming Lips, Liz Phair, Nickelback, Run DMC, Gene Simmons, Marilyn Manson, Hot Hot Heat, Sam Roberts, My Morning Jacket, Stars and The Lowest of the Low.
Since 29 Productions took control of the festival 2 years ago they have been quickly growing NMW into a major destination for both music fans and industry professionals alike. Last year NMW hosted 40 A&R reps from major labels such as Sony, Universal, EMI, as well as many more from Canada, the US, and around the world.
01.11.07
Recording new single for Brandee White from LA.
01.10.07
Currently working on new records fro Halfahalo and Leslie Carter's new band, The Other Half.
12.22.06
Win a Dot On Shaft twin neck guitar designed by Dave on the Molson Canadian website. Must be 18 years of age to enter. http://www.molsoncanadian.ca/music/
12.12.06
Dave will be a guest judge at the Rogers/Paragon Stage Star Finals at Revival in Toronto on Dec 15th. High Holy Days will also be special guests playing live.
11.26.06
Full production on the track "The Truth" for US based artist Brandee White.
11.22.06
Dave will be in Vancouver musical directing Liesa Norman from Dec 1st till Dec 8th, 2006.
11.04.06
Dave Thompson is now Artist Relations manager for Dot On Shaft guitars based in London, Ontario.
If you are a guitarist or bassist and is interested in an endorsement with this fine guitar company, send an email letter of introduction to dave@dotonshaft.com or artistrelations@dotonshaft.com with a link to your website. Dot On Shaft guitars is offering Gold, Silver and Bronze endorsement packages.
11.02.06
Dave will be in NYC from Nov 2nd till the Nov 9th, 2006.
10.29.06
House Of Carters will air on November 4th in Australia and November 5th in the UK.
10.16.06
Liesa Norman lands management deal with Geoff Kent (Saga, Jully Black, 3 Days Grace, Thornley, Theresa Sokyrka). Dave produced, played guitars, bass and drums and co-wrote Liesa's debut album.
10.01.06
Producing 6 tracks for Ben G from London, Ontario.
09.11.06
Dave becomes official endorser of Firewire Strings. Thanks to Bill Compeau at Firewire Strings Canada.
09.10.06
Congrats to Theresa Sokyrka, Maple/Universal and management as Theresa's "Something Is Expected" debuts at # 1 in Regina and # 29 on the Canadian national charts. Dave mixed the single 'Yours Is Yours' on the new album.
09.04.06
Writing and producing more tracks with Leslie Carter in Ontario, Canada.
08.29.06
Liesa Norman's new CD is being mastered at The Lodge in NYC. Clients include Beyonce, David Bowie, Barbra Streisand and many, many more. Dave produced and co-wrote Liesa's record.
08.15.06
Check out this awesome doubleneck guitar made specifically for Dave by DOS and Hembry Guitars. Special thanks to Mike Carparelli.
08.03.06
Read the new interview with Dave at www.sugarcainentertainment.com. Thanks to Talia Shewchuck and Orlena at Sugar Cain Entertainment magazine for the great interview.
07.27.06
Dave becomes official endorser of Mesa Boogie amps. Thanks to Michael Taylor at Mesa Boogie.
07.26.06
Dave will be Musical Directing Leslie Carter from Aug 6th till Aug 12th, 2006 in L.A on the new House Of Carters reality show to be seen on EChannel this October. Dave will also play guitar in the band.
07.17.06
Special thanks to Pete at Triple Sick Skin in Gravenhurst for his amazing artistic contribution to Dave's forearm. For all of your tattooing and peircing needs, look no further than Triple Sick Skin in Gravenhurst, Ontario. To see Dave's tattoo, click here...
Triple Sick Skin
705 - 687 - 2610
255 Muskoka Road North,
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2
07.08.06
Special thanks to Tanya and Sean of Expressions Photography, North Bay for all their amazing talent and dedication. For your photographic needs, call them.
Expressions Photography
269 Main St. W, Suite 408
North Bay, ON
P1B 2T8
705 - 474 - 8620
06.23.06
Creating music for "Inspiring Dreams and Building Champions, the Canada Games story" DVD. Also creating music for 5 Boxing DVD's feat Russ Anber of TSN fame and 2 Freestyle Soccer DVD's. Worldwide distribution.
06.17.06
Producing and writing 3 tracks with UK based solo artist Dave Green. Dave's music is like The Strokes meets White Stripes.
06.10.06
Dave will mix Theresa Sokyrka's new single 'Yours Is Yours' from her forthcoming album on Maple/Universal at Monumental Sound in Toronto in June.
06.04.06
6 x Grammy winner mixer Ken Lewis (Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Usher, Janet Jackson and many more) is mixing Liesa Norman's debut. Ken's credits include 19 #1 albums and singles, 38 Gold & Platinum albums and 14 more Grammy nominations. Needless to say we are very proud to have Ken lend his midas touch to Liesa's tracks. Dave produced, co-wrote and played all instruments on Liesa's album.
05.16.06
Dave Thompson becomes official endorser of Dot On Shaft guitars.
04.27.06
Dave is working on mixes for Theresa Sokyrka's new album on Maple/Universal.
04.10.06
Dave will travel to Vancouver at the end of may to track vocals for Liesa Norman's solo debut. Recording will be at The Factory Studios (Bon Jovi, Marilyn Manson, Billy Talent, Aersomith, Motley Crue) in Vancouver.
04.04.06
Leslie Carter will be starring in a reality show with her brothers Nick and Aaron to be seen on E Channel. Shoot date, June 2006. Dave wrote and produced songs on Leslie's forthcoming album. Read more...
03.21.06
Dave will be recording the new High Holy Days record in London, England with producer John Kettle from April 17th till May 8th. Dave will be playing guitar on the album.
03.11.06
Dave will be producing 3 tracks for solo artist Ben G from London, Ontario from March 18th till 26th. Ben's music is new wave / post grunge pop alternative.
02.27.06
Dave Thompson and Marc Arcand from High Holy Days presented a Video Of The Year award to The Arcade Fire at the 6th Annual Independent Music Awards at Canadian Music Week in Toronto on March 1st. Broadcast on SUN TV on April 2nd, at 6.00pm.
02.24.06
Producing single 'The Secret' for rock band Dorian's Gate from North Bay, Ontario.
02.23.06
Dave Thompson becomes official endorser of Universal Audio and HHB Canada.
About Universal Audio
Universal Audio is dedicated to authentic reproductions of vintage analog equipment and innovative digital recreations of landmark technology. Read More...
About HHB Canada
Founded in 1976, HHB Communications is Europe's leading supplier of professional audio technology, and a world leader in the development and production of digital recording products and recording media. For the full story...
01.16.06
Recording/writing/producing new record with Liesa Norman who is an accomplished flutist who holds a doctorate in flute performance from the University of British Columbia.
She has performed with the Vancouver Symphony and has been featured on CJRT radio Toronto, City T.V., Vancouver television and CBC radio and television. At the same time, Liesa is a model and actress who you may have seen on one of several international runways, or on many movie and television sets.
Liesa started her multi-faceted career in Toronto where she received her bachelors and masters degrees in music and has since performed and recorded in Canada and the United States.
Dave will be producing a 10 track album in the electronica genre similar to Bjork, Massive Attack and Beck.
12.14.05
UPDATE!
The sessions in New Mexico have yielded some amazing tunes. The band is called Future Pilot and features Derek Spaulding (cousin of Nick Carter) on guitar.
Think 3 Doors Down meets A Perfect Circle.
Dave sings on the songs, plays bass, co-writes, plays additional guitar and does all the production.
Listen to Future Pilot HERE
11.25.05
Creating and maintaining brand new web site for artist tour merch company Merchmonkey.com. Online merch for Three Days Grace, Default, Nickelback, Audioslave, Blue Rodeo and many, many more.
11.17.05
UPDATE!
Check out the new music section, with samples of artists Dave has produced past and present. With many genres, including R&B, Dance, Pop/Rock and Electronica, Dave has succeded in making these artists shine.
11.07.05
Dave will be travelling to Tijeras, New Mexico in December to work with Tim Coons (Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20, N'Sync, Jojo, Fleetwood Mac) on a new project with Derek Spaulding, Nick Carter's (Backstreet Boys) cousin. The music is hard and dark. Dave will be producing/writing with Tim engineering.
10.23.05
UPDATE!
The High Holy Days tour across the UK and Canada is going awesome. Dave is currently on tour with HHD playing guitar. Click here to see pics from performances. New pics added daily!
09.17.05
All sales proceeds of Stormdrain's record "The Immovable Objection," to date and ongoing, via cd baby, go to the red cross disaster relief fund to help the victims of hurricane katrina. To
those who enjoy danceable industrial rock, there's never been a better time to consider picking up a copy: Dave created a remix of Stormdrain's 'Clever'.
Buy now..
09.03.05
Dave will be touring Canada & the UK on a 62 date tour from September 6th till Dec 1st with High Holy Days. Dave will be playing guitar. High Holy Days a college campus tour with an average of 1,000 fans per show. Check out High Holy Days tour section for a date near you.
07.19.05
Dave will be working along side Jeff Martin of The Tea Party to produce the next High Holy Days record. Recording starts at Metalworks in Mississauga this week. The new record will be a fusion of the dark and mysterious with the High Holy Days post grunge rock sound. Dave will play guitar and bass on the new High Holy Days album.
07.09.05
Dave will be playing guitar with High Holy Days at this years Sarnia Bayfest on July 15th, 2005, opening for David Lee Roth on the mainstage. They join 3 Doors Down, Staind, Alter Bridge, Kalan Porter and Billy Talent as featured performers at the festival. Click here for full list of performers.
06.23.05
Dave Thompson becomes a Gibson artist playing Gibson guitars. Thanks to Shanon Huyter at Gibson.
05.20.05
Dave Thompson receives Music Man & Spector Bass Artist Endorsement. Dave will be playing the SUB line of Music Man basses and the Performer series Spector basses. Thanks to Derek at Music Man and PJ at Spector.
05.01.05
Full production of High Holy Days' next single 'River Of Styx' for Canadian radio. Additional guitars, bass, drum programming and backing vox, mixing, mastering.
04.25.05
Dave Thompson receives Levy's Leathers Artist Endorsement. Thanks to Danica at Levy's.
03.20.05
Full production of a radio ad for DIM Bra promotional I-Pod shuffle giveaway featured on commercial radio across Canada for Vectra Marketing. All instruments.
03.01.05
Writing and full production of songs with Leslie Carter in Toronto (Sister of Nick and Aaron Carter). All instruments.
02.28.05
Mastering the recording of SAGA - Live In Germany 2004.
02.15.05
Mixing, editing and additional production for solo artist Justin Depow from California, USA.
04.15.03
Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Tricia Yearwood, Kate Bush), will be playing drums on a track Dave wrote to be pitched to Faith Hill called "Don't".
Winner of Tweaker (Chris Vrenna, NIN) remix contest for "It's Still Happening" at acidplanet.com out of 600 entries.
Producing/tracking demos for rock band High Holy Days (Roadrunner/Universal). Bass.
Full production remix of the Tears For Fears hit 'Shout' - (Universal)
Winner - Electronoel contest - at Acidplanet.com for original electronic composition 'Bring It'
Full production remix of Jessica Simpson's new single 'Angel'. (Columbia)
Voiceovers for 'Direct Kicks' TV show (Sportsnet)
Full production remix of Janet Jackson's new single 'R&B Junkie. (Virgin)
Extended Remix of 'No Second Hand World' by Dig Bear feat. Kat Blu (Indie)
Full prod. remix of Britney Spears 'Everytime'. (Jive)
Remix of 'No Second Hand World' by Dig Bear feat. Kat Blu (Indie)
Full production remix of Enrique Iglesias' new single 'Not In Love'. feat. Kelis (Interscope)
Remix of StormDrain's "Clever". (Subterreign)
New remix for Justin Timberlake's "Senorita". (Jive)
Remix of Ana Victoria's "Under Your Spell". (Arista)
Remix for Maverick Records new artist "Deuce Project". Song title 'Stone Cold'.
Producing, mixing, engineering and mastering new EP for 'HALF A HALO', the new band project feat. Dave Thompson on vocals & guitars. Check them out @ www.halfahalo.com
Producing remix for Sugar Ray tune "It's So Easy". (Atlantic)
Producing full production remix of Shawn Desman's "Spread My Wings" (Vik Recordings)
Producing full production remix of Craig David's "Hidden Agenda" (Atlantic)
Producing full production remix of Whitney Houston's "Try It On My Own" (Arista)
Remix of Tweaker's "Microsize Boy" is a winner in a competition held by Acidplanet.com. The remix will be placed on an upcoming DVD. Tweaker is the solo project of Chris Vrenna, former drummer and founding member of Nine Inch Nails.
Remix of Baldwin Bros "Dream Girl" was one of 3 runners up (out of 900) in a contest held by Acidplanet.com.
Producing, creating and licensing music for national TV network Sportsnet.
Creating 30 second commercial for Herbal Magic Industries, the weight loss gurus.
Creating theme/background music for new Hockey TV show "Slapstick TV" seen on Sportsnet.
Creating theme/background music for soccer show "Direct Kicks" seen across North America on Sportsnet.
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Vancouver based solo artist Liesa Norman signs deal with Universal. Liesa's debut CD will be released Feb 28th. Dave produced, co-wrote and played guitar, bass, keys and drums on the album.
Learn more about Dave Thompson, the man behind the music. Producer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, remixer, songwriter, artist.
The North American broadcast of the LA Galaxy vs Vancouver exhibition game was held on November 7th, 2007 in Vancouver. Dave created the music for the opening of the broadcast.
Nicky Ryan hosts new UFC tv series ROUGH debuting on THE FIGHT NETWORK in November. Dave created and produced the theme to the show.
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