Last summer, the album Silverbird was released. This year, Silverbird II, became available. Both are a collection of original songs by Leinweber. Both are filled with a genre of music I hold dear to my heart.
A HUGE part of my love for the music of singer-songwriters, comes from growing up listening to the music of Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Michael McDonald and Jim Croce. Everytime I hear their music, I recollect fond memories of my childhood and a way of life very different from the more hectic and chaotic one I lead nowadays.
Though I sometimes hear influences of the aforementioned artists in the newer sounds of folk-rock, none capture the sound that is so definitive of those days. So, to hear this recently released music that could do that for me, really brought a smile to my face.
Silverbird (2009)
Best tracks
Silverbird II (2010)
Best tracks
For over 25 years, he's also taught piano and guitar and has extensive experience as a studio musician, and arranger, in addition to his talents as a singer-songwriter. Whether it's a solo effort, or collaborating with other musicians, it's clear that there is a special quality that exists in the music he creates and/or contributes to. The lyrical storytelling, the guitar playing, and David's voice...just meld together so perfectly.
David, along with Bob McMillan, play shows around GA as the duo, The Silverbirds. I look forward to checking them out live. In fact, they have a show coming up that I am going to try to get to!
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