Picking up the trumpet in grade school led to a couple of twists along that fabled road to becoming a professional performer. David Shelby earned a degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media, singing tenor with the University Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He’s been on national tours as an ace trumpet slinger and his writing credits include arrangements commissioned for the dedication of national war monuments and work for the Pittsburgh Symphony. All that time he kept an eye on that two-lane blacktop leading to his love of country music.
Leaving touring life behind for a spot with Detroit legends, The Regular Boys, he began singing more and writing in earnest. While honing his chops Dave began to chase down his dream of becoming a singer songwriter. He traded in his trumpet for a microphone and a guitar and began his journey. Writing from the heart and performing energy packed shows with his band is quickly becoming his trademark. Winning the 2008 Big Band Break sponsored by 99.5 WYCD and Detroitcountrymusic.com in a head to head battle of the bands competition highlights the energy brought to the stage for each and every performance.
"Prayer of the Broken"
"Hixville U.S.A."
Dave sings, writes, and performs his material with a lot of heart and total conviction. His songs reflect his love for Nashville, the history of country music, and his gritty "Rock On!" sensibilities are pure Detroit. Solid songwriting, good humor and depth of feeling all meet up on that road back home. David Shelby traveled far and wide to find what he needed...just a microphone, a killer band, and an audience to entertain.
Now residing in Nashville, Tennessee, Dave is currently in the process of cutting new tracks in the studio for a long anticipated EP release due out this summer.
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Picking up the trumpet in grade school led to a couple of twists along that fabled road to becoming a professional performer. David Shelby earned a degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media, singing tenor with the University Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He’s been on national tours as an ace trumpet slinger and his writing credits include arrangements commissioned for the dedication of national war monuments and work for the Pittsburgh Symphony. All that time he kept an eye on that two-lane blacktop leading to his love of country music.
head to head battle of the bands competition highlights the energy brought to the stage for each and every performance. 
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