Dave Sadler

Growing up on the edge of the Delta in Arkansas, blues inspired music surrounded Dave. Where a typical kid might have been found listening to the latest top 40 rock hit, Dave, a self-taught musician who plays by ear, would often be found locked away in his room listening to the likes of B.B. King and Elmore James, trying to emulate their playing styles.

Also heavily influenced by modern players such as Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughn and others, Dave's playing style is a blend of blues, rock, jazz and funk, utilizing both electric and acoustic guitars.

"I have always had a passion for blues, blues/rock and jazz. These genres seem to influence most everything I play, compose and record", Dave says.

Music by Dave Sadler has been featured on numerous radio programs and has been used in various production music libraries, advertisements, videos, films and PR campaigns. Sadler can frequently be found playing live at various music festivals, clubs and other venues.

Dave Sadler is affiliated with BMI as a songwriter/composer publishing and recording for the independent label, BluezArt Records.

Press:

"Damn Dave! ....Nice stuff there brother!"
-Big Llou Johnson (voice of B.B. King's Bluesville)

"..impressive energy and intensity...roaring slide guitar...highly enjoyable collection of modern electric blues, centered around Sadler’s muscular guitar playing. Warmly recommended."
-Rhys Williams - BluesBlast Magazine

“Fourth Street Ruckus..all hell is breaking loose...leading the way with relentless guitar playing, Dave Sadler and the band are kickin' ass.”
-Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro - Mary4Music.com

"Some albums you should own solely because of a single. On "Matchbox", "Fourth Street Ruckus" is worth all the money...clearly a smash hit!"
-Nathan Norgel - Wasser-Prawda Magazine

"A festive CD of a seasoned player with a nice full sound, which will remind you of the sound of Jimmy Thackery"
-Fons Delemarre - Blues Magazine

Sadler respects the originals but he is not afraid to re-interpret them or take them in a different direction. As a result, he successfully breathes new life into each track."
-Rhys Williams - BluesBlast Magazine

"With "Matchbox" Dave Sadler...puts down a milestone in his career. With his slide guitar he explains bridges between related genres like blues, rock and jazz."
-Eric Shuurmans - Rootstime

"With a broad range of bluesrock, jazzy ballads, reggae and funk, this album sought blues inspiration from many places. Arkansas/Mississippi, Louisiana/Texas and Chicago-influences merge into a homogeneous whole, in which Dave Sadler, guitar man from Arkansas, feels at home like a fish in the water."
- Mieke Geukens , Rootstime (Jun 21, 2008)

"Sadler also includes a slew of instrumental numbers on the album which showcase his mastery of the guitar. As well, he gets by with a little help from his friends such as prominent saxophonist, Dan Cipriano, whose playful exchanges on "Can’t Take It With You"..an instant listener’s delight"
- Skott Freedman, Indie-Music.com (Apr 05, 2008)

"Dave Sadler designed this album with solid and really versatile musical building stones that leave a colorful impression from 'Fade To Blue' till 'Blue Reggae'."
- Mieke Geukens, Rootstime (Jun 21, 2008)

"On Fade to Blue, Arkansas blues singer Dave Sadler offers up an eclectic mix of 16 guitar driven songs based in the blues/rock tradition of the Midwest. He's an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and clearly knows what he’s doing on the guitar...musicianship to stand apart from the crowd..."
- Skott Freedman, Indie-Music.com (Apr 05, 2008)

For more information visit: www.davesadlermusic.com