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Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing

Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing

Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing

Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing Amy Young Daves at 7 Eastown Swing

About

Amy Young

I started singing as a young girl in the small country church my family attended throughout my childhood.  Music turned into one of my short lived majors at Western Michigan University but I couldn't reconcile  a degree in voice and starting a family in Michigan, so Social Work happened. Fortunately, life revealed that the music can be a part of everything else, which is where the songs come from. I write to process. I write to relate. Mix this in with an indie/folk, oh sometimes pop, don't forget country, and throw in a bit of jazz sound, and there you have it.

Daves at 7- for full website see www.davesat7band.com

Crafts its original material as a response to the unpredictable adventure of life. 

Ranging from barn-burning and toe-tapping, to careful and contemplative, the group aims to evoke emotion and strike a chord with listeners through its heartfelt songs. 

Rooted in West Michigan and comprised of Amy Young (vocals, guitar), Dave DeVos (bass), Fritz VonValtier (drums), Leah Postema (vocals), and Paul Ouwinga (guitar), the band builds upon an acoustic foundation with a diverse range of stylings, including country, rock, blues, and jazz. 

Fused by friendship and a steadfast musical trust in one another, the diverse cast of musicians shines individually and collectively. Whether onstage or in-studio, an inviting chemistry is present.

The group’s latest release, “Blue Collar Baby” is a collaborative journey through time and genre. Ramblin’ bluegrass, heart-drenched love songs, smoky jazz, and nostalgic rock ’n’ roll make regular appearances alongside Young’s delightful voice. Timeless lyrical workmanship is showcased throughout the collection of songs, tackling topics like social justice, longing, and love.

Young has performed original music since 2001, eventually expanding to include additional members and an encompassing moniker: Daves at 7. The group came to fruition in 2014 around longtime collaborators Young and DeVos. The band’s name, adopted in 2018, is an ode to the many evenings spent refining their sound and musical vision at bassist Dave DeVos’ home studio. The collective has performed across West Michigan at various venues and festivals, and continues to write, record, and maintain an active show schedule. 

Link to Local Spins review of Daves at 7

 https://localspins.com/michigan-album-reviews-earth-radio-august-free-hat-and-more-local-spins/?fbclid=IwAR1K0PhYNcpXvDNqYcy-92qXAa0c4M3seWukhFEfP4TtKBOQxyVJUUh9Cs4 


Local Spins on WYCE live interview

https://localspins.com/amy-young-and-daves-at-7-revel-in-super-invigorating-diverse-approach-local-spins/

Eastown Swing

This fun, sassy, swingy, jazzy quartet is made up of notable West Michigan talent. Wright McCargar is front and center on keys supported by two rhythm gurus, Dave DeVos on bass, Bob Ruthven on drums. Me, Amy, I get to ride the wave of vocals as we play 

from the American songbook and then some! 

Find us, join us, you'll be glad you did. 

Upcoming Shows

Eastown Swing

April 28, 2022 11:30-1:30pm 

     TAC Jazz Festival Seasonal Grille house band, Hastings MI


April 29, 2022 11:30-1:30pm and 5-7pm 

     TAC Jazz Festival Seasonal Grille house band, Hastings MI


April 30, 2022 11:30-1:30pm 

     TAC Jazz Festival Seasonal Grille house band, Hastings MI


June 24, 2022 Noon

     Fridays at the Fountain, Courthouse yard, downtown Hastings MI



Check out www.davesat7band.com for upcoming gigs.


Past performance venues include: East Grand Rapids Concerts in the Park, Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, FennValley Music in the Vineyards, Grand Rapids Art Prize, State Ground Coffee, Creston Brewery, Dutton Days, Ada Music Society-Music on Lawn, Hastings Live- Fridays at the Fountain.

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Daves at 7

Original folk-pop, acoustic driven tunes.

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Eastown Swing 

Hastings Jazz Fest 2018


Daves at 7

Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts 2018

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Subtle Changes in View

Subtle Changes in View

Subtle Changes in View

Released January 2006.

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Blue Collar Baby

Subtle Changes in View

Subtle Changes in View

2019 release available for download at CD Baby NOW!

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