David Muse is an American singer, songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed and recorded with numerous artists including Firefall, The Marshall Tucker Band, Pam Rose, Bertie Higgins, Navarro, Boulder County Conspiracy and Tonal Alchemy. During his 50+ year career, David has appeared on more than twenty-five recordings and been awarded three Gold and two Platinum albums.
Music career
Early Days
Some of David's early musical ventures included J.R. & the Newtrons' and The Sons of Man'. After attending St. Petersburg Junior College, David performed as a member of Too Much Boogie. He was later invited to join Taxi, the house band at Scarlett O'Hara's in the original Underground Atlanta, where he remained for nearly four years until joining Firefall.
David joined Firefall in 1975 at the invitation of old friend Rick Roberts. The band had recently signed a deal with Atlantic Records and was preparing to record their debut, self-titled album Firefall. Since David was not an original signatory to the deal with Atlantic Records, the label would not allow his picture to be on the album and insisted that he be listed as an additional musician. The band always considered him an original member and was credited as such on their second albumLuna Sea, released in 1977. From 1975–1981 the band released five albums and produced hits such as You Are The Woman, Goodbye, I Love You, Strange Way, Just Remember I Love You and Cinderella. During this time, Firefall toured the world and shared stages with Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, The Band, The Beach Boys and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Unrest and tension among band members lead to the breakup of the original band in 1981. David performed with the band occasionally over the years, returning as a full-time band member in 2011. Original bassist Mark Andes returned to the band at this same time.
When original member Jerry Eubanks decided to retire in 1996, David was invited to join The Marshall Tucker Band to cover sax, flute and keyboard duties. He toured and recorded with the band until 2001, when he left for a Firefall reunion. He returned in 2003, departing again in 2008 for other projects. David appears on seven MTB albums.
Boulder County Conspiracy (2012)
With help from business partner Jeff O'Kelley, David formed Boulder County Conspiracy in 2012. The band included guitarist Jock Bartley', percussionist Joe Lala', drummer Bobby Caldwell', guest bassist Mark Andes ', bassist Alan Carmen, guitarist Max Combs and guitarist Billy Sandlin. BCC performed a number of concerts, including Waterfest in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the Clearwater Star Spectacular in Clearwater, Florida. The band dissolved in late 2012 due to scheduling conflicts and booking issues.
Solo Instrumental Music
In addition to his participation in various bands, David has always been active with his solo career. The music can be referred to a contemporary, instrumental jazz with a bit of Latin flare. He tours and performs regularly when not on the road with Firefall.
Career milestones 2008 - present
Reunion Concert: In April 2008, David joined with the surviving original members of Firefall for a reunion concert at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. The concert was recorded and appeared as Firefall Reunion Live in 2009.
Return to Firefall: David returned to Firefall as a full-time member in the summer of 2011, after successfully completing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
