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Dave Molter Honors a Dear Friend on New Single 'Late December'

Artist: Dave Molter

New Release: Late December

Genre: Rock, pop, alternative rock

Sounds like: : Peter Gabriel, Beatles, Brian Wilson

Located in: : Pittsburgh,PA

I write relatable songs that usually focus on relationships.

I'm influenced by many artists I've listened to throughout my 56-year career. The Beatles will always be my prime influence, but I also incorporate things I learned from Brian Wilson, Peter Gabriel, and any artist or band whose songs are driven by melody. If you listen to my catalog, you'll find me hard to pin down stylistically. My pieces vary from British Invasion-era pop to psychedelic rock, blues, pop, and, sometimes, prog rock. I think anyone who has been in love will relate to the lyrics of "Late December." Specifically, it's the tale of a man who sees his relationship with a woman slipping away because, no matter how good things are, she sees only the negative aspects. Thinking about this, an image of bleakness came to me – a dark, dreary day in mid-winter when her black mood against snow produced shades of gray. Thus, the chorus begins: "In your mind, it's always late December/All I find is love's dying ember/Don't let it burn out/Where there's a spark can be flame."

Although the singer presents the case for saving the relationship, we can't be sure that he succeeds. But more than that, I've released "Late December" as an attribute to my longtime friend and producer Buddy Hall, who passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2021. This tune is exceptionally long — probably too long to be single if you go by most radio standards. But I think that indie radio is flexible enough to include songs of any length. Buddy and I envisioned "Late December" as an album-closer, the kind of thing you might have heard in the wee hours of the morning when FM Album Oriented Radio sometimes played an entire LP.

Buddy's production is lush, and the dynamic guitar solos are by Reb Beach of Whitesnake, Winger, Black Swan, and other high-profile solemn rock acts. We hope that by the time you finish listening to "Late December," you will find yourself transported to a world that you don't want to leave.

We're stretching out on "Late December," flexing our musical muscles and trying to achieve a mood that creates a world you can become immersed in quickly. I hope listeners will see themselves in the lyrics. Love isn't always pretty: It has its ups and downs and often can be painful. But love teaches lessons, good or bad. If we don't learn, we fade away.

We're currently riding the wave of chart success...

We're currently riding the wave of chart success generated by my last single, "It Was You," which debuted at #1 on several indie stations and still is doing very well. That success makes it easy to plan for our next releases. We didn't plan on releasing "Late December" at present, but circumstances dictated that we should. We're still in the studio working on new tunes that will defy categorization again. We like it that way!

About the Artist...

An accomplished veteran of the Pittsburgh, Midwest, and East Coast music scenes since 1965, Dave Molter counts The Beatles as his primary influence. 

"Foolish Heart," Dave's debut EP, has produced four No. 1 singles since its release in September 2019. Dave's sixth single, "Oh Woman, Don't You Cry," debuted at #1 on Radio VGR in the UK three days after its release in December 2019.

Dave's latest EP, "It Was You," is a compendium of styles, from Sixties power-pop to country and contemporary rock. The title track debuted at #1 in the UK two days after its release.

Says Dave: "I'm still blown away by the response from listeners to my music! I've heard from fans and deejays all over the world, and it's gratifying to know that we share a common belief in the power of love expressed through music. 

"John Lennon said it best in 1967: 'All you need is love!" I still believe it!"

LINKS:

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZDHpA70Aa2SL3yZdIooqo?si=h0YYbUUPScKdwNmp72OqhA Twitter: https://twitter.com/molter_dave Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molter_music

This single was featured on Jax Daily Morning Coffee Podcast

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"It Was You" by Dave Molter is a tribute to the pop acts of the mid-Sixties

"It Was You" by Dave Molter is a tribute to the pop acts of the mid-Sixties

The song references mostly American acts like the Turtles or Monkees, but also British acts like The Kinks, which sometimes ventured out of rock norms to throw in a touch of the British Music hall. All these acts occasionally released uptempo, sunny, happy, sometimes silly tunes with catchy choruses. This song is in the same vein. It can be sung by either a man or a woman, the overriding sentiment is that the person being sung about changed the singer's life. I've been lucky enough to have this happen to me a few times, but I have to admit the most recent time has been the best.

Envision the singer romping through the park on a sunny day, throwing caution -- and maybe flower petals -- to the wind. Instrumentation recalls those classic tunes: bright guitar, thumping bass and drums, a happy, singalong breakdown with handclaps followed by trumpets, and a calliope on the repeated outro. Calliope suggests, of course, a circus. At least in my day, everyone loved the circus. But you'll also hear calliope on a merry-go-round. Either way, it's a happy sound.

Most of my songs deal with love, in all its forms. This is happy love. I can't promise that all my love songs will be happy because sometimes loves hurts (or stinks, or sucks -- pick your verb)!

 "It Was You" is a continuation of ground I explored on my debut EP from 2019, "Foolish Heart." I'm heavily influenced by British and American pop-rock of the mid-Sixties: Beatles, Kinks, Hollies, The Who, Beach Boys, Turtles, Monkees, Grass Roots, anything by Phil Spector or the L.A. studio scene and The Wrecking Crew. A message? Love is probably the most important emotion in the world.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1WtIo88diA8tWJgfd6TtAb?si=14O_G6fzTS6n1LiOO5KPUg

Genre: Rock, classic rock, pop

Sounds like: : Turtles, Kinks, Monkees

Located in: : Pittsburgh, PA

Right now we are...: I'm excited to be working with a new producer -- Al Snyder, at his Albey Road Studio in Pittsburgh. Al is a veteran producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He has an unerring sense of musical hooks and lyrics. Al calls himself a "song fixer," and I have to agree: He has fixed more than one of my tunes. Production on the EP is stripped down for the most part, but we're not above raiding the kitchen to see if we have any sinks left to throw in. The “It Was You” EP is the first of at least two EPs we’ll be releasing over the next year. Of course, COVID-19 has thrown a sizeable monkey wrench into the works of live music. Still, we hope to stage a few ticketed shows in larger clubs or small theaters if and when a lockdown is eased in 2021.

An accomplished veteran of the Pittsburgh, Midwest, and East Coast music scenes since 1965, Dave Molter counts The Beatles as his primary influence. It was after seeing The Fab Four on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964 that Dave decided he should be in a band. Most of his career has been spent in nightclubs, but he has been a member of acts that opened for The Rascals, The Allman Brothers, Night Ranger, Deep Purple, and other major headliners from the 1960s through the 2000s.

An accomplished veteran of the Pittsburgh, Midwest, and East Coast music scenes since 1965, Dave Molter counts The Beatles as his primary influence. It was after seeing The Fab Four on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964 that Dave decided he should be in a band. Most of his career has been spent in nightclubs, but he has been a member of acts that opened for The Rascals, The Allman Brothers, Night Ranger, Deep Purple, and other major headliners from the 1960s through the 2000s.

"Foolish Heart," Dave's debut EP, produced four No. 1 singles since its release in September 2019. Dave's sixth single, "Oh Woman, Don't You Cry," debuted at #1 on Radio VGR in the UK three days after its release in December 2019. His eighth single, “(Really Nothin’ New) Under the Sun,” is a swampy, funky old-school rocker. It was recorded in Pittsburgh, PA, at Abbey Road Studios and was produced and engineered by Al Snyder (www.alsnydermusic.com.) "It Was You," his second EP, debuted in December 2020. Dave’s music continues to be featured in Top 10 lists on a variety of indie music stations worldwide, from Australia to South Africa and beyond.

“I’m still blown away by the response from listeners to the songs on “Foolish Heart.” I’ve heard from fans and deejays all over the world, and it’s gratifying to know that we share a common belief in the power of love expressed through music. “

“John Lennon said it best in 1967: ‘All you need is love!” I still believe it!”

Says Dave: “I’m still blown away by the response from listeners to the songs on “Foolish Heart.” I’ve heard from fans and deejays all over the world, and it’s gratifying to know that we share a common belief in the power of love expressed through music. 

“John Lennon said it best in 1967: ‘All you need is love!” I still believe it!”

LINKS: 

Twitter: www.twtitter.com/molter_dave Facebook: www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molter_music/ Webiste: www.davemoltermusic.com

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 Where Is Christmas? by Dave Molter and Al Snyder

December 25, 2020, will be a holiday unlike any other in our lifetimes. With COVID-19 social distancing protocols in place, many families will not be able to gather for traditional yuletide celebrations.

It's tough to be apart at the holidays in any year, but we think "Where Is Christmas" has a special poignancy in 2020. Al Snyder's delivery is filled with emotion and provokes a sense of longing that anyone can relate to.

Artist: Molter- Snyder (Dave Molter, Al Snyder)

New Release: Where Is Christmas?

Genre: Holiday, pop

Located in: : Pittsburgh, PA

Al and I grew up at a time when popular music was still reflective of many styles. Although we can and do write rock music in a variety of styles, we're not ashamed to say that we are influenced by the Great American Songbook writers such as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. 

“Where Is Christmas” is our first venture into writing what we’d call a standard pop ballad. The response we’ve received so far makes us think we’ve struck a chord that resonates with everyone, young or old.

Right now we are...

We're working on a Dave's new EP, which will will be released in December 2020. "It Was You" will be in some ways a continuation of Dave's exploration of the Sixties British Invasion-era rock that can be found on his debut EP, "FoolishHeart."

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About the Artist..

Dave Molter's new EP, will be released in December 2020. "It Was You" will be in some ways a continuation of Dave's exploration of the Sixties British Invasion-era rock that can be found on his debut EP, "Foolish Heart." But there also will be songs unlike any he has released before. There will be contemporary rock, some country, a couple of songs that are plain old funky, and even one that recalls Paul McCartney & Wings in their heyday.

LINKS: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/570APSoO1ELrffth0CbceC?si=cR-Rmf7eTJmY-NG-sTKUUQ

Twitter: www.twtitter.com/@molter_dave Facebook: www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molter_music Websites:  www.davemoltermusic.com www.alsnydermusic.com

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Christmas will be a holiday unlike any other in our lifetimes https://link.medium.com/4kUuykFEMbb

 This song is featured on the Holiday Playlist:

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Dave Molter Gives us some Blues to Groove with on (Really Nothin' New) Under the Sun

Artist: Dave Molter

New Release: (Really Nothin' New) Under the Sun

Genre: Rock; blues rock

Sounds like: I'm all over the place: Beatles, Joe Walsh, Delbert McClinton, Peter Gabriel

Located in: Pittsburgh, PA

One of my friends called this tune "swampy," and I have to agree. It's a medium blues groove that is familiar but with a bit of a surprise on the turnaround. Great slide guitar from Dave Flodine adds to the mood. The title gives you the subject matter: "(Really Nothin' New) Under the Sun." And haven't we all felt like that?

You wake up with energy and — before the day’s over you are confronted with the same old problems.

 “Under the Sun” sounds different from the songs on my debut EP, "Foolish Heart." It's stripped-down -- just guitar, piano, bass, drums, no harmony on the lead vocals. By contrast, most of the songs on my EP have multiple overdubs and sound more "produced."

The difference in "Under the Sun" and many of the songs that will appear on my next EPs is that I changed studios and producers. Al Snyder is at the helm this time, and his approach -- with which I agree -- is that lyrics are paramount. The feel of the song is important, too, and likes to leave space in the production and instrumentation so that the listeners don't have to struggle to hear what's being sung. I think listeners will find that the approach works.

That doesn't mean we won't have songs with heavier production on the next EPs, but there will be a lot with minimal instrumentation. 

It's no secret that The Beatles are my main influence, but I've been playing for more than 50 years.

Most of that time was spent in cover bands, and when you play Top 40, you become aware that there are a lot of valid styles out there. This tune is influenced by blues, but I still have songs in the pipeline that reflect the British music hall era, Sixties pop-rock, and a few more. As for the message in "Under the Sun," it's simple: Life’s work in progress. Don’t give up. Same problems? Keep on pushin’! I know that in my life, I've been tempted to give up. But I didn't; I just reinvented myself. Many times, actually!

Being that I have just switched producers and studios, we plan to have a new EP with 5 or 6 songs out before Christmas 2020.

Most will be new songs, but some will be ones we had in the can from my previous sessions with Buddy Hall.

In 2021, We’ll put out more EPs. I think EPs are the way to go, along with singles. No one seems in the mood to listen to a full CD anymore.

As for shows, with COVID-19 it's hard to tell what 2021 will bring.

We've talked about putting together a band with friends who also write and doing shows with tunes from each of us. I doubt a tour is possible these days. What we hope to do is have ticketed shows in small venues -- clubs or theaters -- that will allow us to observe social distancing rules (if they are still in effect). No matter what we do, the business will be different than what we envisioned a year ago.

About the Artist…

Dave Molter began his music career in 1965, one year after seeing The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In the early days, Dave's bands had 45 RPM records out, but most of his career was spent in clubs or opening for big-name acts such as The Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, The Rascals, The Impressions, and many more. After a hiatus from performing, Dave released his debut EP, "Foolish Heart," in 2020.

Since its release, four of the five tunes on it have hit #1 on indie radio worldwide, and his sixth single, "Oh Woman, Don't You Cry," also hit #1. "He was a finalist in four categories for the 2020 Josie Awards and the 2020 International Singer-Songwriter Awards, and "Foolish Heart" or songs from it appeared on several "Best of 2019" year-end lists. His songs continue to be in rotation on indie radios around the world, including Africa, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Sweden, the U.K, the U.S., And many more.

LINKS: 

Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/davemolter/song/32142049-really-nothinnew-under-the-sun Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/19aI1baPBG3U75ImRV130h?si=57VVL-zsSmqSB6QozxZ8Mg Twitter: @molter_dave Facebook: www.facebook.com/Davemoltermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molter_music

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Dave Molter's Rocking Single Fading Away tells a common tale

Artist: Dave Molter

New Release: Fading Away

Genre: Rock

Located in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A party rocker meant to be played loud with the top down. 

In "Fading Away," we have the story of a guy whose main squeeze is cheating on him. She's seeing other guys, isn't as interested in their relationship. She ignores him, so he feels like he's "Fading Away." 

It's a situation almost everyone can relate to, even if they haven't gone through it. There's a wild party going on behind the guitar and sax solos, with one party girl who has had a bit too much tequila. You can hear her giggling. I assume that's his chick. By the end of the tune, our protagonist has decided to accept the situation as it is. 

All he wants is for her to give back his records before she leaves. Hasn't everyone lost a record or two during a breakup? I know I have: My vinyl copy of "Tumbleweed Connection" is still missing.

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The Music...

I create is reflective of many diverse influences. Of course, my main influence will always be the Beatles and the music of the British Invasion because that's what made me want to be a rock musician. 

If I had to pick one unifying theme in most of the singles I've released, it has to be love -- all kinds of love. I'm talking not only about the love between two people, but the power of love to change the world. 

Right now we are...

I'm in transition right now. We have the material in the can that has to get a final mix and mastering. I'm going to start working with a different producer at a new studio. I expect the new tunes will be stripped down and less "produced" -- a return to the good old days of recording.

Meet the Artist... 

Dave Molter is an accomplished veteran of the Pittsburgh, Midwest and East Coast music scenes since 1965, Dave counts The Beatles as his primary influence. "Foolish Heart," Dave's debut EP, has produced four No. 1 single since its release in September 2019. Dave's latest single, "Fading Away" is seeing Top 10 placement on several indie radio stations worldwide. .Dave's debut single, "Mid-Century Man" has occupied a spot in the ZTR.FM (Fort Worth, Texas) Top 10 listener requests for 53 consecutive weeks, since Memorial Day 2019. Dave is a finalist in two categories for the 2020 International Singer-Songwriters Association Award; USA Male Rising Star and USA Male Single of the Year for "Oh Woman, Don't you Cry."

The songs on "Foolish Heart" are an eclectic mix of styles reflecting the varied influences Dave listened to while growing up in the Sixties as well as the influences of world music, reggae, prog rock, psychedelia, Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Peter Gabriel, and many others.

Recorded in Pittsburgh, PA, "Foolish Heart" was produced and engineered by multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Buddy Hall. The title song features outstanding guitar work by Steve Dudas, who played with Ringo Starr and The Roundheads for more than a decade and continues to record and write with the former Beatle.

Dave views "Foolish Heart" and his next project, an EP due out in late summer 2020. as vehicles to spread a positive message about the power of love in today's world. The songs have the unifying theme of love -- as Dave sings in "Mid-Century Man" -- "an emotion we don't have enough of."

Dave says, "It's all in there: first love; love lost; love squandered; love regained; stupid love; funny love; love unrequited; love that makes you want to scream from the rooftops. Love that makes you kick furniture. I mean ... doesn't everyone? 

"John Lennon said it best in 1968: 'All you need is love.' I still believe it."

LINKS:  Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/davemolter/song/31091472-05-fading-away Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/63PJJtVqGfg3zp2gKZDsKk?si=AMIGRNECRu2ZXUimavE5mA Twitter: https://twitter.com/molter_dave Facebook: www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molter_music

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New Music Release Radar February 10 with Jacqueline Jax

Are you interested in discovering some fresh music just released? We have a nice selection to share with you. Get on board and start discovering new and creative music from indie artists all over the world on our New Music Release Radar.

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Behind The Music with Dave Molter on Oh Woman, Don't You Cry

Finishing off a terrific year, Dave Molter chats with host Jacqueline Jax about the process of making music you are proud of. He also shared his experience with Reggae working with a producer you can trust and being able to step outside of your comfort zone. A perspective of the music business from a 20 year music veteran who writes music he loves that is inspired by his roots.

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Band Name: Dave Molter

Song name: Oh Woman, Don't You Cry

Music Genre:: Reggae/Rock

I live in... : Pittsburgh, PA

Link to play:: https://open.spotify.com/track/5k4e5hfZVDoZVRL3PaFXmd

Oh Woman is sung by a man experiencing something I think most men have: seeing a woman he admires who is sad because she is being misused/ignored/played by a guy who just doesn't care. Our protagonist wants to tell he that she'd be better of with him than with the guy she's with. I know I've been there.

My music is a reflection of every influence I've had in my life, musical or otherwise. When you look at my songs overall, you'll see there's a common stream of love running through them. It can be old fashioned romantic love, infatuation, crazy love, or even love for you fellow man. I think we need more love and that love can change the world. It's an old sentiment, but one that rings true.

Oh Woman is a departure from what I've released previously, being that it has a reggae feel. I've released modern rock, Sixties rock and psychedelic rock. To my great pleasure, all have been received well by listeners and deejays. The sings tarted life long ago as a rocker, but after it sat for many years I thought it would work better with a reggae feel. After I changed the feel, the lyrics didn't fit, so I wrote new ones. My producer, Buddy Hall, and I played and sang everything on this song, although other musicians appear on my EP. Buddy is an old friend with nearly identical musical taste. We think alike, and his direction and production are never wrong. He's also a great songwriter, singer and guitarist.

What most inspires you? I've been driven by music all my life, although I've sidetracked into "real world" jobs several times. Music is something that has to come out, even though you can successfully suppress the urge for brief periods. Any artist will tell you that they are driven to create, whether it's music, painting, writing, sewing or any other activity that requires vision and conceptualization. Creating something from start to finish and finding out that people like it is a thrill like no other. I'm primarily a bass player, but I also play brass instruments, some guitar and keyboards. But I'm luck to have sense of chord structure and melody and arrangement --even if I can't play part, I know enough musically to describe what I want to someone who can play it.

The Biz… The music business today is wide open to anyone with access to use recording software and willingness to learn how to use it well. You still need talent, but the internet allows you to reach listeners around the world from your bedroom studio.. That's an amazing and wonderful thing.

Website & social media links: Website: www.davemoltermusic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Twitter: @molter_dave

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Dave Molter pays tribute to the Fab Four with his single 'Tell Me That You Love Me'

Artist: Dave Molter

New Release: Tell Me That You Love Me

Genre: Rock

Sounds like: Beatles, Byrds, Searchers

Located in: Pittsburgh, PA USA

An accomplished veteran of the East Coast and Midwest music scene, Dave Molter counts the Beatles as his primary Influence. His latest single "Tell Me That You Love Me" is a tribute to the Fab Four and the British Invasion era, when getting the attention of someone you loved was the moving force for young people. It has Beatlesque harmonies and tone as well as the 12-string jangle of the Beatles, Byrds, Holliea, and Searchers. It's a happy song!

The music…

 "Tell Me That You Love Me is one of five songs on my debut EP, "Foolish Heart." I grew up in the Sixties, and I and my producer, Buddy Hall are two sides of the same coin. We love the sound of British Invasion bands, but our influences run far beyond, to psychedelia, world music, Brian Wilson, Phil Spector, and Peter Gabriel. Although I'm often asked who I sound like, the only real answer I can come up with is, "I sound like me!" My influences are apparent, but my music is my own.

I do this because...

Music gives me a feeling unlike any other. It's thrilling, exhilarating and crazy all at once, I write songs and play because it offers expression that I can't get in any other medium. I'm also a writer of humor, but even though I've won awards for writing and get satisfaction making people laugh, my biggest thrill was to see my song Foolish Heart at #1 on the Big Indie Giant Top 10 in early September. It was better than sex -- and I've had some pretty damn good sex!

Right now we are...

I'm excited to continue working on a full CD, which we hope will be available in early 2020. My EP was just a sample. The CD, to be called "Mid-Century Man," will have some of the same genres represented, but we'll also go off on tangents to place not seen on the Ep.

LINKS:  https://www.reverbnation.com/davemolter/song/31091471-04-tell-me-that-you-love-me https://open.spotify.com/track/22ESR2CvzIVsBigZOl5Oz5 Twitter: molter_dave www.facebook.com/davemoltermusic Instagram: @davemolter