David Gibb (musician)

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David Gibb
Born (1990-07-01) 1 July 1990 (age 31)
OriginBelper, Derbyshire, England
GenresFolk, Pop, Big Band
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsMulti-instrumentalist
Years active2006–present
Labels
Associated acts Lucy Ward
Websitehttp://www.davidgibb.com

David Gibb (born 1 July 1990) is a children's musician and songwriter from Belper, Derbyshire. He was a finalist of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2011,[1] as well as winning the 'Highly Commended' prize at the Young Storyteller of the Year Awards the same year.[2] In 2013, Gibb featured alongside musical collaborator Elly Lucas in the advertising campaign for Gola trainers.[3]

Children's Music[]

In October 2014, Gibb released his first album for children entitled 'Letters Through Your Door', drawing on traditional folk music as well showcasing original songs. The album featured a number of guests from the English folk scene including Nancy Kerr, Lucy Ward, Jez Lowe and Bella Hardy.[4] The release of the album was followed by a tour of UK theatres throughout Autumn 2014.

Discography[]

Albums[]

As David Gibb

  • There Are Birds In My Garden – released August 2011
  • Apple In My Teeth – released June 2009

As David Gibb & Elly Lucas

  • Old Chairs To Mend – released March 2012
  • Up Through The Woods – released September 2013

Music for families

  • Letters Through Your Door – released October 2014

References[]

  1. ^ "Nominations announced for 2011 Radio 2 Folk Awards" (Press release). BBC Radio 2. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. ^ Gibb, David. "Young Storyteller of the Year". Trad Arts.
  3. ^ David Gibb and Elly Lucas (16 November 2012). Gola Born in Britain 2013 Teaser (Video). YouTube.
  4. ^ Gibb, David. "Folk Radio UK". Folk Radio UK.
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