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Hailing from Downey, California, 'Dave Alvin' is an enduring symbol of Americana music. Bursting onto the scene in the 1980s as a part of the band The Blasters, Dave has since forged his path as an accomplished solo artist. His earthy yet electrifying blend of blues, country, and rock 'n' roll has soaked into the fabric of American roots music. With his poetic songwriting and skillful guitar playing, Dave Alvin narrates stories of life, love, and tribulations. His introspective lyrical style coupled with his unique voice has consistently charmed enthusiasts, garnering him Grammy recognition and an enduring fan base. With over 30 Years in music, he has released 16 albums with a genre-bending blend that has consistently pushed boundaries. Welcome to the online hub of Dave Alvin, where you can connect directly with the artist, get first-hand updates, exclusive content and delve deeper into the musical journey of this legendary artist.

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'From An Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings'

https://songcraft-spotlight-on-songwriters-4bbff581.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-196-dave-alvin

Songcraft Interview about "Fourth of July", the new book, and more.

https://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/western-edge-exhibit

Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

https://stereophile.com/content/dave-alvin

Dave Alvin featured in Stereophile 2/8/23

https://premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/dave-alvin-guitar-is-a-magical-thing

Dave Alvin: “The Guitar Is a Magical Thing”

https://watch.countrymusichalloffame.org/featured-category/videos/interview-and-performance-dave-alvin-2023

Watch Interview and Performance at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Dave Alvin - Eleven Eleven (11th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

The Third Mind - "Groovin' Is Easy" (Official Music Video)

https://guitarplayer.com/players/i-couldnt-even-touch-a-guitar-string-because-the-pain-was-so-bad-i-had-to-re-establish-the-connection-between-my-brain-and-my-fingertips-the-blasters-dave-alvin-on-the-highspots-and-the-horrors-of-his-career-in-five-so

Dave talks to Guitar Player Magazine

https://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/western-edge-exhibit#:~:text=The%20exhibit%20surveys%20the%20rise,attitude%20with%20country%20and%20bluegrass

Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit 'Western Edge'

https://lnk.fuga.com/philalvin_unsungstories

Phil Alvin: Un "Sung Stories" on LP/CD/DL

https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-2023-live-from-golden-gate-park/videos/the-third-mind

The Third Mind  - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 Live From Golden Gate Park - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass TV

https://qthemusic.com/p/dave-alvin-on-the-blasters-legacy-playing-with-the-third-mind-writing-music-for-john-waters-opening-for-queen

Q Magazine Interview:The  Blasters' Legacy, Playing with The Third Mind, Writing Music for John Waters, and Opening For Queen

https://glidemagazine.com/298483/dave-alvins-third-mind-kick-off-first-ever-tour-in-portland-or-with-mind-expanding-psych-jams-show-review-photos

Concert Review: The Third Mind Kick Off First Ever Tour in Portland, OR  - Glide Magazine

https://cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/dave-alvin-third-mind-psychedelic-supergroup-mystic-theatre-moes-alley-the-chapel

Guitar great Dave Alvin brings psychedelic supergroup the Third Mind to the Bay Area

The Third Mind  "Sally Go Round the Roses" - Official Music Video

https://ojaivalleynews.com/culture/the-third-mind-set-to-blast-open-chakras-feb-3/article_3c0c1916-c181-11ee-924b-b7b08a294e28.html

Interview with Dave Alvin • Ojai Valley News

The Third Mind •  Live on KEXP

https://lnk.fuga.com/theblasters_mandatorythebestoftheblasters

Mandatory: The Best of the Blasters on CD + Digital

The Third Mind 2 • Listen/Buy/Share/Play Often

"We're Still Here" (Official Video)

https://glidemagazine.com/302143/dave-alvin-jimmie-dale-gilmore-ride-mighty-again-on-kickin-bluesy-texicali-album-review

Glide Magazine reviews TexiCali

https://nodepression.com/album-reviews/album-review-dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmore-keep-on-rolling-with-texicali

No Depression reviews TexiCali

https://americanamusic.org/americana-announces-2024-lifetime-achievement-honorees

Americana Music Association Announces 2024 Lifetime Achievement Honorees

https://coachellavalleyweekly.com/dave-alvin-jimmie-dale-gilmore-texicali-yeproc-records

Coachella Valley Weekly reviews TexiCali

https://rockandbluesmuse.com/2024/06/22/review-dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmore-texicali

Rock and Blues Muse reviews TexiCali

https://folkalley.com/album-review-dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmore-texicali

Folk Alley reviews TexiCali

https://americanahighways.org/2024/06/28/interview-dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmores-texicali-thrives-on-possibility

Americana Highways Interviews Dave & Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Tell Congress To Fix The Tix

https://americanahighways.org/2024/07/08/review-dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmore-texicali

Americana Highways reviews TexiCali

https://cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/roots-music-greats-dave-alvin-jimmie-dale-gilmore-tour-san-francisco

CBS News SF Feature:  Roots Greats Dave Alvin + Jimmie Dale Gilmore play the Chapel

Interview

https://glidemagazine.com/303876/americana-legend-dave-alvin-shares-wondrous-stories-favorite-books-new-album-with-jimmie-dale-gilmour-texicali-interview

Glide Magazine: Americana Legend Dave Alvin Shares Wondrous Stories, Favorite Books & New Glide Magazine: Texicali' (INTERVIEW)

https://shepherdexpress.com/music/music-feature/dave-alvin-and-jimmie-dale-gilmores-musical-mutual-admirati

Review in The Shepherd Express Milwaukee

https://acousticguitar.com/dave-alvin-jimmie-dale-gilmore-the-acoustic-guitar-podcast