King Does Waits

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Event Description

General Admission: $25 advance ($30 day of show)
“...This isn’t a cover or tribute band, these artists dive head first into the gutter of these tunes, and come out dripping with the mud from Tom’s boots. David’s voice isn’t a copy of Tom’s but it IS just as scary and heartbreaking.” -WILLY TALBOT  (GREAT AMERICAN TUNES)
 
David Robert King and the Darlings perform a tip-of-the-hat to the genius of Tom Waits. Barroom blues, hymns of the macabre, and carnival crooning haunt the stage with the spirit and spirits of one of the most iconic figures to ever grace the pages of the American songbook. 
 
”...David Robert King’s the kind of songwriter you’ll want to pay attention to the kind of songwriter you NEED to pay attention to.” -FOLK ALLEY
 
”...he’s a brilliant singer and songwriter whose work has culminated into a fine artistic release...”
-NO DEPRESSION
 
“…a stunning soundscape of whispered confessions and poignant observations” 
-MARY GAUTHIER
 
“…ability to conjure beautifully haunting Gothic folk tunes.”
-GLIDE MAGAZINE
 
“Last month, singer-songwriter David Robert King released a fantastic new single entitled the “Bad Thing.” Combining the low and husky vocal styling of Leonard Cohen song and the ominous orchestration of a Tom Waits track…” 
-AXS
 
 ”If you appreciate the likes of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, you might well enjoy what he’s up to.” 
-BLUEGRASS SITUATION
 
”... its spare melodies, intimate lyrics and other-worldly vocals make it King’s most powerful work to date.” 
-THE BOISE WEEKLY
”...we immediately loved the song he wanted the Blind Boys to sing on. It turned out great and we are proud to be a part of it.” -BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA