Dave Manley, Guitarist/Composer/Producer/Educator, has collaborated with major artists from the Neo-Soul, World, and Jazz genres in the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has toured and recorded with artists including: Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Music Soul Child, Jeff Bradshaw, Carrol Riddick, Raheem Devaughn, Chiwoniso Maraire, Kindred The Family Soul, Dave Chappelle, and more.

Dave co-wrote the song “Still Here” on Jill Scott’s Words and Sounds Vol. One. He was featured in Jill Scott’s “Live In Paris” DVD and performed in Dave Chappelle’s “Block Party” movie. Dave has also performed on “The View”, “Ellen”, “The Tonight Show”, “Jimmy Kimmel”, “The Tavis Smiley Show”, and “The Today Show” in Philadelphia and New York.

His early musical experiences include performing, in his native Detroit, with Dr. Morris Lawrence (prize pupil of Sidney Bechet) and his Afro Musicology big band. He also performed with members of the original Funk Brothers Motown House band. Dave perfected his musical chops while residing in Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, and Philadelphia.

Upon arriving in Philly in the mid-nineties, Dave broke ground working with international Dj’s King Britt and Josh Wink. He taught Jazz Improvisation and private students, as an adjunct professor at Eastern University Music School, while touring and performing, for over 10 years.

Dave continues to develop a fresh synthesis of musical styles from Jazz, Soul, Rock, Latin, and Electronica. His infectious energy is apparent in his live performances and recordings. Dave has a two new records out on https://davemanleymusic.bandcamp.com    

“Indigenous 3i0”, an all acoustic record featuring songs from David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Chick Corea Tchaikovsky and more. Dave has also released the follow up to his first Deep Pm record, entitled Deep Pm II, featuring all new songs, plus inventive remakes of Jill Scott, Sade, Steely Dan and Herbie Hancock classics.

Weekly Shows

Dave has duo, trio and group engagements every week in The DC Philadelphia and NYC area.

Dave performs with Trumpeter Joe Herrera’s Remix two Fridays a month at Marvin DC!! marvindc.com, Come hang, sip and vibe to the new sounds of Hip-Hop/Soul & Funk!!

July 2018

July 4   Portland Blues Festival TBA

July 10 Trio performance at The Parker Room, Los Angeles Ca. theparkerroom.com

July 17 Dave Manley Trio at Bar Next Door, New York, NY. Sets 8:30 to 9:45 pm and 10:30 to 11:45 pm lalanternacaffe.com/barnextl

June 2018 

June 1 With the Tedd Baker Group, teddbaker.com at JoJo’s restaurant 9:30 Pm jojodc.com 

June 2 Private Event

June 4 with Julie Mack Trio, juliemacksings.com at Bistro Lepic, 6:30 Pm bistrotlepic.com

June 5  with Todd Simon Ogan Trio at Archipelago, 8:30 Pm.  archipelagobardc.com

June 7  Private Event

June 15 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, facebook.com/joe.herrera.1840 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

June 16 DC Jazz Festival with Kris Funn Group, funndamentals.com at the Kreeger Museum kreegermuseum.org

June 20 Duo with TBA at the Gaslight Tavern, 8:30 pm. gaslight-dc.com

June Austin, Portland, Los Angeles Tour

June 27 Dave Maney Band at Ray Benson Stage, 3 pm. seatgeek.com/venues/austin-bergstrom-international…ray-benson-stage/tickets

June 27 Butter and Jam Reunion Concert at Dozen Street, 11pm. do512.com/venues/dozen-street

June 28 with Micheal Longoria’s Quimbata, 6 pm. at Central Market North, Austin Texas centralmarket.com

June 29 with Courtney Santana TBA Austin

June 30 with Courtney Santana TBA Austin 

May 2018 

May 1  Dave Manley Trio at Sotto, 7 pm sottodc.com

May 8  Dave Manley Trio at Sotto, 7 pm

May 9  Dave Manley Band at Marvin, 7 pm marvindc.com

May 11 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remixfacebook.com/joe.herrera.1840 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

May 15 Dave Manley Trio at Sotto, 7 pm

May 18 With the Kris Funn Group, funndamentals.com at JoJo’s restaurant 9:30 Pm jojodc.com

May 17 Duo with Mike Cemprola at Gaslight Tavern, 8:30 pm. gaslight-dc.com

May 20 with Anjali Taneja performing for Sofarsounds. 8 pm /www.sofarsounds.com/washington

May 22 Dave Manley Trio at Sotto, 7 pm

May 24 Dave Manley Solo at Alma Cocina Latina Resturant, 6 pm. almacocinalatina.com

May 25 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

May 29 Dave Manley Trio at Sotto, 7 pm

April 2018

April 6 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

April 20 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

April 21 Private Event

April 28 Dave Manley Trio at the Philadelphia Center City Jazz festival at TIme Resturant and Bar. Showtime 3 pm. ccjazzfest.com

March 2018

March 2 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

March 8 with the Mike Boone Trio at Heritage Philly, 7 pm. /heritage.life

March 10 at Time Resturant with Boots Green and Jonathan Smith, 10 pm. timerestaurant.net

March 22 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

March 29 with the Michelle Lordi Groupmichellelordi.com in Detroit, MI at Cliff Bells. cliffbells.com  

February 2018

Feb 8 Baltimore MD art Soire

Feb 9 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

Feb 12 Private Event

Feb 13 Private Event

Feb 14 Private Event

Feb 15 Private Event

Feb 21 Duo with Imani Grace-Cooper at Bakers and Baristas, bakersandbaristas.com

Feb 24 with Imani Grace-Cooper at Sotto, sottodc.com 10 pm. 

Feb 22 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

January 2018

Jan 6   at Sotto DC with the Matvie Sigalov Trio, show time 10 pm. For tickets and info sottodc.com 

Jan 16 Private Event

Jan 20 Private Event

Jan 26 at Marvin with Joe Herrara’s Remix, 7-10 pm.Marvindc.com 

 

 

 

Management & Booking

Anil Shaw

C: 215.519.2117

E: anilshawm@gmail.com

Dave Manley

To reach Dave directly regarding lessons, master classes, and/or messages, please use the contact information listed or the form below.

Dave Manley
C: 610.348.4049
E: davemanleyguitar@gmail.com

 
 

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