Dave Dunlop
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John David “Dave” Dunlop (born September 18, 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
is a guitarist
, composer, producer, recording engineer, and vocalist. Dunlop was a member/writer/guitarist/back-up singer in Canadian rock band The Full Nine (Disney’s Mammoth Records
). Since 1990, he has had a successful musical relationship with Rik Emmett
, sharing guitar-playing duties in The Rik Emmett
Band, Strung-Out Troubadours
, and, most recently, Triumph
.
In 2007, Strung-Out Troubadours
won "Album of the Year” and “Group/Duo Of The Year” at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, where they were the most heavily-nominated act. Both Dunlop and his partner Rik Emmett
were also nominated for "Best Guitarist"].
Dunlop also owns & operates “Room 9” recording studio in Toronto
, Canada
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
is a guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, composer, producer, recording engineer, and vocalist. Dunlop was a member/writer/guitarist/back-up singer in Canadian rock band The Full Nine (Disney’s Mammoth Records
Mammoth Records
Founded by Jay Faires in 1989 in Carrboro, North Carolina, Mammoth Records was one of the premiere independent record labels of the 1990s. Its roster featured such diverse talent as Antenna, Blake Babies, Chainsaw Kittens, Dash Rip Rock, Dillon Fence, Far Too Jones, Frente!, Fun-Da-Mental, Fu...
). Since 1990, he has had a successful musical relationship with Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett
Richard Gordon Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits "When a Heart...
, sharing guitar-playing duties in The Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett
Richard Gordon Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits "When a Heart...
Band, Strung-Out Troubadours
Strung-Out Troubadours
Strung-Out Troubadours is the musical duo of Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop. Emmett and Dunlop have played together since they met while both teaching at the in 1990. They have released two albums and regularly perform live shows together...
, and, most recently, Triumph
Triumph (band)
Triumph is a Canadian hard rock power trio that was popular in the late 1970s through the 1980s. Eight of the band's albums were certified gold or higher, and Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986 and 1987.Like their fellow Canadians...
.
In 2007, Strung-Out Troubadours
Strung-Out Troubadours
Strung-Out Troubadours is the musical duo of Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop. Emmett and Dunlop have played together since they met while both teaching at the in 1990. They have released two albums and regularly perform live shows together...
won "Album of the Year” and “Group/Duo Of The Year” at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, where they were the most heavily-nominated act. Both Dunlop and his partner Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett
Richard Gordon Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits "When a Heart...
were also nominated for "Best Guitarist"].
Dunlop also owns & operates “Room 9” recording studio in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Albums
- 1998 Insulin - Insulin
- 2002 The Full Nine - The Full Nine
- 2004 Dead Wait - The Full Nine
- 2006 Strung-Out Troubadours - Strung-Out TroubadoursStrung-Out TroubadoursStrung-Out Troubadours is the musical duo of Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop. Emmett and Dunlop have played together since they met while both teaching at the in 1990. They have released two albums and regularly perform live shows together...
(with Rik Emmett) - 2006 Live at Hugh's Room - Strung-Out Troubadours (with Rik Emmett)
- 2009 Push & Pull - Strung-Out Troubadours (with Rik Emmett)