Live Acoustic Music for Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries, Private Events & Community Venues
About Dave
David B. Gaskin is a Victoria-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer who performs acoustic covers spanning the '60s through today. His performances blend familiar classics with modern favourites, creating a relaxed atmosphere that's well suited to restaurants, wineries, breweries, hotels, private events, and community venues.
With over 25 years of performing, writing, and producing music, David brings a professional, reliable approach to every event. Whether providing background music during dinner or engaging a crowd with sing-along favourites, he focuses on creating the right atmosphere for the room.
Performance Clips
A few recent performances from restaurants, hotels, and private events.
What’s Goin' On - 4 Non Blondes
A stripped-back acoustic take on a rock classic, performed live at Breakwater Bistro.
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
One of my favourite audience participation moments. This one almost always gets people singing along.
Take It Easy - Eagles
A lively acoustic performance of an Eagles classic at Root Cellar.
Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
A classic from Bobby Darin, performed live during a wedding reception at the Delta Hotel.
Sample Setlist
With a repertoire of 100+ songs spanning the 1960s through today, I tailor each performance to suit the venue and audience.
- Piano Man - Billy Joel
- What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
- Don't Think Twice It's All Right - Bob Dylan
- Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
- Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
- Everything I Do, I Do It for You - Bryan Adams
- Father And Son - Cat Stevens
- Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
- Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
- Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
- Riptide - Vance Joy
- I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
- Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
- Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
- Blackbird - The Beatles
- It's Been Awhile - Staind
- Yellow - Coldplay
- The Boys of Summer - Don Henley
- Daniel - Elton John
- Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
- All Apologies - Nirvana
- Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
- Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
- Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
- Closing Time - Semisonic
- Time of Your Life - Green Day
- Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
- Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Zombie - The Cranberries
- With or Without You - U2
- Drive - Incubus
- She Talks to Angels - The Black Crowes
- Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
Gear Requirements
I provide:
- Small PA system
- Microphone & stand
- Acoustic guitar & cables
Venue should provide:
- Power source
- Space for performance (minimum 5x5 feet)
Ready to Book?
Whether you're planning live music for a restaurant, winery, brewery, hotel, private event, or community gathering, I'd love to hear about your event.
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