Dave Nachmanoff

Dave Nachmanoff ( born July 23, 1964) is an American folk singer and guitarist.

Life

Nachmanoff comes from Davis in California. He studied philosophy and a doctorate in this subject, so he also sometimes referred to as " Doc Dave". This training is also reflected in his lyrics again, which are often of high philosophical content and sometimes even great philosophers such as René Descartes mention.

At the age of ten he appeared with Elizabeth Cotton.

He is regularly together with Al Stewart on stage and playing with other folk musicians. In addition, he also writes songs that are ordered by others, eg for birthdays.

Discography

Solo:

• Dweller on the Threshold (1994, Troubador ) only on cassette
• Candy Shower (1997, Orchard )
• Snapshots (1998, Orchard )
• A Certain Distance (2001, Troubador )
• Holy Smokes: Ice Cream For Breakfast (2002, Troubador )
• Threads of Time (2004, Troubador )
• In The Family (2004, Troubador )
• Wordless Rhymes (2005, Troubador )
• Time Before The Fall (2006, Troubador )
• Step Up (2011)

Al Stewart:

• Uncorked - Al Stewart Live with Dave Nachmanoff (2009, Wallaby Trails )

With Dave and the generator:

• Down on the Farm Sound (1993, Troubador ) only on cassette

Awards

• Just Plain Folks Awards ( 2001) Songwriter of the Year, New Folk Album of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year, 3rd place Best Live Album, 3rd place Best Male Singer / songwriter, 4th place Best Blues Song, 6. place Best Traditional Folk Song.
• South Florida Folk Festival, 2002 Best Overall
• South Florida Folk Festival, finalist, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
• Tucson Folk Festival, National Songwriting Competition (2nd place), 1999; judge (2000)
• Portland Songwriting Association (2001) - Best Overall Song, 1st and 3rd place in Folk