THE MAGPIES BLUES BAND
DAVID DILLS
BRINGS WORLD CLASS BLUES TO THE LOCAL LA SCENE
David Dills is one of the most recognized talents in
Los Angeles. His voice and virtuoso guitar playing is a signature sound that brings people out. After playing for years with such bands as Little Richard, The Wanderers, David decided to focus his talents on his own band
THE MAGPIES
Los Angeles. His voice and virtuoso guitar playing is a signature sound that brings people out. After playing for years with such bands as Little Richard, The Wanderers, David decided to focus his talents on his own band
THE MAGPIES
David Dills was born in Decatur, IL, and grew up playing blues, funk and country in bars all over the mid west. Known for his amazing, blazing guitar with such influences as Buddy Guy, Freddy King, Steve Morse and Danny Gatton, David did a short stint with the legendary Little Richard touring through the Midwest in 1982. David played every juke joint and biker bar from Chicago to New Orleans and then some, honing his chops on the road. David arrived in Los Angeles in 1986 and wrote for Disney records for a while and gigged in the local clubs, but settled down to raise a family. In 1993, the blues came calling…and he had to answer! David formed
The Magpies with his wife Megan Morling-Dills and began playing local clubs in Los Angeles. The addition of Michael Fell on harmonica made the lineup complete. This time Dave’s bluesy fat voice was out front. It was the first time he had been the main singer in a band. He was used to people commenting on his guitar so it threw him for a loop when people went haywire over his emotional soulful voice. Go figure? He was surprised to get the call for
The Alex Dixon Band project. Alex thought his voice would be perfect for this new version that he came up with for “Spoonful”, a song, of course, written by his grandfather, Willie Dixon, and made famous by Howlin’ Wolf. Said to be the best recording of "Spoonful" since Howlin' Wolf. His performance on Spoonful led to David singing on some other great tracks.
The Magpies with his wife Megan Morling-Dills and began playing local clubs in Los Angeles. The addition of Michael Fell on harmonica made the lineup complete. This time Dave’s bluesy fat voice was out front. It was the first time he had been the main singer in a band. He was used to people commenting on his guitar so it threw him for a loop when people went haywire over his emotional soulful voice. Go figure? He was surprised to get the call for
The Alex Dixon Band project. Alex thought his voice would be perfect for this new version that he came up with for “Spoonful”, a song, of course, written by his grandfather, Willie Dixon, and made famous by Howlin’ Wolf. Said to be the best recording of "Spoonful" since Howlin' Wolf. His performance on Spoonful led to David singing on some other great tracks.
DAVID AT SAPHIRE LOUNGE
Jumpin Rockin
Good Time Blues
Good Time Blues
