MCD.ie presents David Mead Whelans, Wexford St. 28th April €12 DAVID MEAD BIOGRAPHICAL BULLET POINTS - Born 1973, Syosset, NY. Matured in GA, MN, AL, TN, FL and TN, respectively. - Raised by overwhelmingly musical mother (Sheryll). Solos in church choir. Olivia Newton John Concert (1st). Castratoesque notes in 1984 Briarwood High School production of “The Sound of Music.” - Father (David, Sr.) single-handedly revolutionized sales and distribution of facsimile machines (1982). - Began playing guitar and writing songs in 1986. The passion of James Taylor in the style of Men at Work. - Began playing in clubs with bands in 1989. - Misplaced virginity in 1991. - Participated in various musical groups while living in Nashville and Orlando (1989-1998). Failed audition for Lou Pearlman on account of inability to dance the lambada. Toured recklessly as a member of Southeastern stalwarts Joe, Marc’s Brother. Signed first autograph. Smoked cigarettes. - Signed to RCA in 1998. - Attended Miles Copeland’s “Troubadors Des Vintages” songwriting workshop in France. - Released debut record “The Luxury of Time” in September of 1999. Critical acclaim. Loyal fan base. - More reckless touring with Eagle Eye Cherry, Liz Phair and Shelby Lynne, to name a few. - Songs featured in film soundtracks for “Boys and Girls” and “Restaurant.” - Tedious court battle over custody of chihuahua (Greg). - High hair. - Coveted chart position in Malaysia. - Moved to New York City in 1999. Furious period of writing. Self-discovery. Metamorphosis. Loss of baby fat. Cold light of morning. Weakness for pepperoni sliced very, very thin. - Recorded follow-up effort, MINE AND YOURS, in New York during Summer of 2000. Produced by Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Ivy). Tracked at historic Sear Sound (John Lennon, Lou Reed, Patti Smith). Mixed by Bob Clearmountain. Featured musicians Shawn Pelton (SNL Band, David Byrne, John Fogerty), Danny Weinkauf (They Might Be Giants), and Jon Skibic (Gigolo Aunts, Juliana Hatfield). - Currently under investigation by RIAA for artistic deference and manipulation of identity.