David Gibb
| David Gibb | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1 July 1990 |
| Origin | Belper, Derbyshire, England |
| Genres | Folk, Pop, Big Band |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Hairpin Records |
| Associated acts | David Gibb & Elly Lucas Lucy Ward |
| Website | http://www.davidgibb.com |
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]
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
- ↑ "Nominations announced for 2011 Radio 2 Folk Awards" (Press release). BBC Radio 2. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ Gibb, David. "Young Storyteller of the Year". Trad Arts.
- ↑ David Gibb and Elly Lucas (16 November 2012). Gola Born in Britain 2013 Teaser (Video). YouTube.
- ↑ Gibb, David. "Folk Radio UK". Folk Radio UK.