The David Samuel Project
MEMBERS: David Samuel (guitar, vocals), Kevin Van Walk (drums), Scott Eastburn (bass), Tiffany Tyler (vocals)
GENRE: Pop-rock rock (more rock than pop)
ROCKIN' OUT SINCE: 2003
Fueled by a self-proclaimed desire to defy the predictability of the contemporary music scene, The David Samuel Project offers listeners something a little closer to the roots of rock. The jazz and funk influences are obvious, though the band pays homage not only to funksters like Herbie Hancock, but to great rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Together they combine their diverse musical backgrounds (Eastburn started out on the viola) into a fusion of rock from all ages. As a result, The David Samuel Project's sound can only be described as somewhere between the rock of the late '70s, the power ballads of the '80s and the funkier pop bands of the early '90s. Samuel's guitar solos especially, along with his edgy voice, hint of the power ballad. Recently the band added vocalist Tiffany Tyler, filling out their sound with harmonies.
Definitely more rock than pop, The David Samuel Project is more likely to attract Jet fans than 'NSYNC groupies. Check out their sound at davidsamuelonline.com or garageband.com — Alana Yankus
Closer to the root's of Rock
