Dave Hole
Perth-based slide guitarist famed for his unique "over the top" technique, and the first non-US artist signed to Alligator Records in the label's history.
Musical Influence
Dave Hole's self-taught, unorthodox slide technique redefined what was possible on the instrument and made him Alligator Records' proof that world-class blues could come from outside the United States, opening the door for non-American artists on America's most respected blues label (Source: Wikipedia).
Formative experiences
- •Age 4: Family moved from England to Perth, Western Australia (Source: Wikipedia).
- •Age 6: Discovered blues after hearing a Muddy Waters record (Source: Wikipedia).
- •Age 12: Got his first guitar (Source: Wikipedia).
- •After a football injury: Developed his signature "over the top" slide technique after breaking a finger (Source: Wikipedia).
- •1990: "Short Fuse Blues" earned him a deal with Alligator Records as the label's first non-US artist (Source: Wikipedia).
- •1999: "Under the Spell" won the ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album (Source: Wikipedia).
Instruments & Equipment
Guitar
Plays the slide on his index finger, hanging it over the guitar neck, instead of the traditional pinkie-finger approach — developed after breaking a finger. Source: Wikipedia.
Watch & Listen
Press & quotes
"an amazing Australian slide guitar player"
"the most acclaimed blues guitarist Australia has ever produced"
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outlines | — | — | Dave Hole Band | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1990 | Short Fuse Blues | — | — | Black Cat Records | #118 AUS | — | — | Earned his Alligator Records deal. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1992 | The Plumber | — | — | Festival Records | #83 AUS | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1994 | Working Overtime | — | — | Festival Records | #109 AUS | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1995 | Steel on Steel | — | — | Festival Records | #109 AUS | — | — | Reached Billboard's Top Blues Albums. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1996 | Whole Lotta Blues | — | — | Festival Records | #145 AUS | — | — | Reached Billboard's Top Blues Albums. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1997 | Ticket to Chicago | — | — | Festival Records | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 1999 | Under the Spell | — | — | Black Cat Records | — | — | — | Won the ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2001 | Outside Looking In | — | — | Black Cat Records | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2007 | Rough Diamond | — | — | Black Cat Records | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2018 | Goin' Back Down | — | — | Black Cat Records | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. |
Awards & Recognition
External links
Booking / Contact
To regionale bookingkontakter oppgitt på offisiell nettside: Sinclair Artists for Øst-Australia (john@sinclairartists.com, +61 3 9563 7406 / +61 400 050 958) og Leslie Hinton Entertainment for Western Australia (les@lesliehintonentertainment.com, +61 412 197 899).
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