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Paul Franklin, Rob Hajacos, Biff Watson, Jerry Douglas, Eddie Bayers, Chris Leuzinger, Sam Bush, Brent Mason, Matt Rollings, Stuart Duncan, Steve Nathan

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James Talley
  • Born: April 26, 1956
  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Country
  • Instrument: Bass

Biography

Since arriving in Nashville in the late '70s, Dave Pomeroy has become one of the most sought out session bassists in the industry. His work with the Irish folk group the Cheiftans, specifically, has gained him accolades for his ability to stretch the limits of his instrument. Yet, at the same time Pomeroy has also had to fight to prove himself to the conservative guard of Music City who have rarely looked upon novel musicianship as a blessing. Well versed in jazz as well as country, Pomeroy's early session work came at the hands of artists such as Larry Knechtal and Kathy Mattea, but it was not until he accepted a position as Don Williams' touring bassist that Pomeroy began gaining acceptance into the insular world of Nashville's top studios. Once inside, Pomeroy endeared himself to producers and musicians alike by playing a wide range of styles and tones with both upright and electric bass. Pomeroy also formed a jazz band, Tone Patrol, that was named band of the year by Metro magazine in 1991. Recently, Pomeroy has been producing artists as well as working on his own material. ~ Steve Kurutz, All Music Guide
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Dave Pomeroy

Dave Pomeroy playing electric upright bass in 2007
Background information
Born April 26, 1956 (1956-04-26) (age 53)
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genre(s) Country, bluegrass, rock, pop, jazz
Occupation(s) Bassist, singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s) Bass (guitar), electric upright bass, double bass
Label(s) Earwave
Associated acts Don Williams, Trisha Yearwood, Three Ring Circle
Website Official website

Dave Pomeroy (born April 26, 1956) is a United States musician, known as a Nashville vocalist, songwriter, and producer (Earwave Productions), but renowned as a bassist. He has played electric and acoustic bass in the studio for many recording artists in addition to his solo and concert work. Pomeroy currently serves as president of the Nashville based Local 257 of the American Federation of Musicians.

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Biography

Pomeroy was born in Italy, the son of an American soldier, and spent his childhood and youth in various places. He credits a four-year-long stay in England in the early 1960s as an early musical influence and returned to the country in the mid-70s, when he moved to London to play in numerous local bands. In 1977 Pomeroy settled in Nashville. He was hired by rockabilly musician Sleepy LaBeef within a couple of weeks and went on tour with him for a year. In 1980 he joined Don Williams' touring band and stayed with him until 1994.[1]

As a session musician Pomeroy contributed to albums not only by Williams and LaBeef, but also by such diverse artists as Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Toby Keith, Neil Diamond, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom Paxton, George Jones, Billy Joe Shaver, Shelby Lynne, Jon Randall, Brenda Lee, Gretchen Peters, Alan Jackson, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Earl Scruggs, Randy Scruggs, Duane Eddy, Allison Moorer, Steve Wariner, Asleep At The Wheel, Matraca Berg, Kathy Mattea, Larry Knechtel, Keith Whitley, Jesse Winchester and Alison Krauss. He is a featured artist on the "Nashville Acoustic Sessions" CD project, with Raul Malo, Rob Ickes and Pat Flynn, released by CMH Records in 2004.[2]

His most recent project is Three Ring Circle, an "acoustic jam band powergrass trio", with Rob Ickes and Andy Leftwich.

In December 2008 Pomeroy was elected president of the Nashville based Local 257 of the American Federation of Musicians, succeeding longtime president Harold Bradley.[3][4]

Discography

Recordings under his own name:

  • Tone Patrol: Thin Air (Earwave), with guests Sam Bush, Bill Miller and Wayne Roland Brown
  • Dave Pomeroy: Basses Loaded (Earwave)
  • Dave Pomeroy: Tomorrow Never Knows (Earwave)
  • Three Ring Circle: Three Ring Circle (Earwave), with Rob Ickes and Andy Leftwich
  • Dave Pomeroy And Friends: The Taproom Tapes (Earwave)

For a comprehensive list of session contributions see Pomeroy's credits at Allmusic.

References

  1. ^ Nashville Music Guide (Bronson Herrmuth): Musicians Spotlight - Dave Pomeroy, http://www.bronsonsmusic.com/dave_pomeroy.html, retrieved 2009-09-07 
  2. ^ Dave Pomeroy - recording credits on Allmusic, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:w9foxqrgld6e~1~T40B, retrieved 2009-04-07 
  3. ^ Nashville City Paper (David M. Ross and Sarah Skates) - On Music Row: Local 257 votes for change, http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=64942, retrieved 2009-04-07 
  4. ^ Barry Shrum - Local 257 elects Pomeroy to replace Bradley, http://musicrowlaw.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/local-257-elects-pomeroy-to-replace-bradley/, retrieved 2009-04-07 

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