Nathan James is a true original American roots music artist who makes a lot of sound pickin’ and scratchin’ on his handmade invention of washboard guitar; stomping out time on a box made of old fence boards; all while singing and blowing harmonica to his own original music. But aside from all of these tools of the trade, his main focus is well crafted songwriting and his artistry is far from just a live show gimmick.  

Drawing from a deep well of influences from many early roots artists and styles, James was quickly attracted to the individuality of self made music and artistic expression from an early age. Growing up in the small agricultural town of Fallbrook California has been influential in choosing his life path because he could relate to music originating from a rural environment.  “There wasn’t a lot to do here, so you either got in trouble or found something productive to do with what you had around you!” Having supportive parents that didn’t force him into college after high school allowed Nathan to go straight into the real world of a ‘working musician’.  At age 19 Nathan got the call from internationally known blues veteran James Harman to join his band and tour the country. With Harman is where he gained the experience that has shaped most of his own career. 

In 2007 Nathan entered the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN with Ben Hernandez and took 1st place.  During his career Nathan has worked with other many well known artists including: Kim Wilson, Pinetop Perkins, Billy Boy Arnold, Lazy Lester, Johnny Dyer, Rick Holmstrom, and Mark Hummel. Nathan has brought his music to concerts and festivals in Argentina, Russia, Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Faroe Islands, Taiwan, Canada and Mexico, as well as all over the United States.

The Dave Silver Band, (dSb), is a power house of Rock n’ Roll entertainment. Formed in Orange County, CA in 2001 dSb has produced 2 full length CD’s, (Leave It Alone 2001 followed by Modern Man 2002), of original music..

In mid 2000’s dSb made the transition to Classic Rock dance music spanning the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s. This new direction enabled the band to reach a wider demographic than ever.

We have shared the stage with many great performers synonymous with classic rock including The Animals, Johnny Rivers, Dave Mason, The Tubes, America, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Zombies, The Lt. Dan Band, some of whom are inductees into The Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame.

We provide professional entertainment tailored to suit venues ranging from private affairs, city sponsored events, to corporate events. Some of the events and venues dSb has performed at are City of Dana Point Festival of the Whales, Long Beach Grand Prix, Orange International Street Fair, Riverside Orange Festival, Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues, The Coach House, The Galaxy Dinner Theater, City Of Bass Lake “Rock The Dock” Festival, and more.

The Dave Silver Band is:
Dave Silver – Guitar/ Vocals
Fred Aiello – Lead Vocals/ Guitar
Patrick “Oz” Osgood – Bass Guitar/ Vocals
Kirk Dennis – Drums/ Percussion
Grant Dawdy – Keyboards

Donovan Raitt incorporates percussive techniques, strong melodic hooks, live looping, and improvisation. His musical influences ranging from Rock and Pop to Jazz and Classical music, and his innovative performance techniques combined with an extensive background in improvisational music create a unique sound all his own.

Based in Los Angeles, Donovan has released three albums of original solo acoustic guitar music to critical acclaim. 2012’s Strategic Tension, 2014’s Pursuing the Horizon, and 2019’s Water and Light, the latter two recorded and produced by Antoine Dufour. In addition to these releases, Donovan has released a series of hymn arrangements for solo guitar with the Guitar Hymns series, as well as a collection of cover songs, 2018’s Acoustic Covers Vol. 1. Donovan has been touring extensively behind his music, performing across the US and Canada at several guitar festivals and events, including a recently concluded tour of China in 2018.

Donovan is also an active educator, and currently teaches guitar at Musicians Institute, Golden West College, Concordia University Irvine, and the University of Southern California. Donovan received a Masters of Music in Jazz studies from California State University, Long Beach, and is currently working towards a Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree at the University of Southern California.

Donovan is currently endorsed by Furch Guitars, Breedlove Guitars, Yamaha Guitars, Henriksen Amplifiers, Ernie Ball Strings, G7th Capos, Journey Instruments, GruvGear Cases and Accessories, and DiMarzio Pickups.