David has won numerous songwriting competitions; been nominated for the "Best Americana Band" in the North Bay; opened for class acts such as Leon Russell, Dave Alvin, Ramblin Jack Elliott, Rodney Crowell, Matt the Electrician, Junior Brown, Carolyn Wonderland, The Waymores, & Albert Lee; headlined at major venues; played in festivals such as EarleFest and The Stagecoach Festival; and received song placements prominently featured in major films and commercials, and HE HADN'T EVEN COME OUT WITH HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM YET!