David Ward

For that Good Ol’ Mountain Sound! David plays “clawhammer” and fingerstyle Banjo and sings Traditional Appalachian, Folk and Blues songs.

In the tradition of the likes of Roscoe Holcomb and Dock Boggs.

The real-deal for your venue or event.

You can book David as a solo performer or can request a larger ensemble as required – Guitar, Fiddle, Bass etc.

David is an accomplished musician and composer who has performed extensively in NZ as well as Australia, Germany, Singapore and America.
He has composed and performed for critically-acclaimed international theatre shows such as Krishnan’s Dairy, The Candlestick Maker and The Dentist’s Chair.

He currently performs banjo with 2009 Tui Award-Winning Canadian country artist Tami Neilson and original country band The Broadsides.

“Each slow twang…resonates with an inescapable loneliness”
Today (Singapore)

“Marvellously Gritty Songs” – Dominion Post
“Splendidly Creepy Songs” – The Listener
“Haunting” - Theatreview


Ideal for: country themed entertainment for event corporate function, private party, wedding