David Gibb (musician)

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]

David Gibb
Born (1990-07-01) 1 July 1990
OriginBelper, Derbyshire, England
GenresFolk, Pop, Big Band
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsMulti-instrumentalist
Years active2006–present
LabelsHairpin Records
Associated actsDavid Gibb & Elly Lucas Lucy Ward
Websitehttp://www.davidgibb.com

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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