DIRTBIRD

An ethereal, mysterious musical project of singer-songwriter David M. Lewis. Beautiful, close harmonies, soaring cello, sparsely pulsing acoustic guitar, and slow,sad songs about mythical journeys and the end of the world are some of the elements which Lewis and fellow Dirtbirder Vic Moss weave in and out of the organic quietness which has become the Dirtbird sound.

With each of Dirtbird’s four albums, High Water Dover (2004), White Horse Road (2007), Cathedral (2008), and the soon-to-be-released The Traveller, Lewis has refined these elements more and more, adding new dimensions of space and mystery into his dark, visionary songs.

The new CD was recorded by US producer Kramer (who has produced bands such as Low, Bonnie Prince Billy, John Spencer and Galaxie 500),and represents something of a shift for the band, as it has a spookier, looser sound than their earlier records. Inviting comparisons to artists like Neil Young, Low, M. Ward and Gillian Welch.

Dirtbird’s sound, however, and the world which they seem to inhabit, is entirely their own.

Some quotes about Dirtbird

“Timeless and unreachable…a lasting small pearl…without meaning to, you will be transported by the otherworldliness of this music, and you will feel as if you were floating in slow-motion with Dirtbird’s ghosts.” – Marcie, Rootstime, Holland.

“Blew our socks off at BLU FM. Slow-burning beautifulness.” – Francis Dutton, BLU FM, Blue Mountains, NSW.

“Music that is stripped down to its skeletal remains, yet holds the attention from start to finish…a great rainy day soundtrack…a record for sipping early morning coffee and being introspective before the world comes crashing in” – Randy Baker, East Bank Radio, Nashville

“Haunting music from another world, another time. It makes me dream when I am awake.” – Robyn Chalklen (the Yearlings)

“Conveys the imagery and feel of a journey both physical and mystical” – Chris Lambie, Forte Magazine, Geelong

“Spooky slow and dark stuff. Mystery music” – Beat Magazine, Melbourne

“Dirtbird have come up with a beautiful album of country/ blues/ slow-rock magic that is a gemstone in the musical rubble” – Anto Macaroni, The Old Bar Catalogue, Melbourne

“Gorgeously smooth… honest and ragged… deserves many a considered listen” – Steve Jones, dB magazine, Adelaide

“A very unique sound on the Australian music scene…a classic roots-rock sound. Nice.” – Dan Buhaqiar, JJJ

“When talent like this says jump, we ask ‘how high?’” – 3D radio, Adelaide

“Stunning…Love it.” – Star FM, Tasmania