Those that have witnessed a Dave Wells performance are privy to the beguiling power of this most rare of musicians, whose command of both voice and guitar captivates to the point of transcendency. While his full-band shows are a must-see, there’s an otherworldly majesty and emotive force at work when Wells is alone on stage with his six-stringed instrument.
The tea leaves tell us that 2025 will be a big year for Wells, who is currently touring Australia in celebration of his latest release ‘If We Had Our Time Again’, an album recorded with Philadelphia native Nick DiDia, whose resumé as a producer and engineer speaks for itself – Bruce Springsteen, Something For Kate, and Powder Finger amongst many others. The new record tips its hat to sonically sparse recordings like Buckley’s elegant Grace and Bruce Springsteen’s seminal Nebraska. There’s also rumours of a contemporary, emotive and anthemic record ahead.