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For the readers who may be unfamiliar with your work, how would you describe your music? Who are your main influences?
My playing is pretty subtle and simple. I’ve always been attracted to melody, so I tend to be on the understated and quiet side. My main influences are Ron Eschete, Bruce Forman, Charlie Shoemake, Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, Andy Summers, and Johnny Marr.
So how did you get started playing the guitar?
I started playing the guitar at the age of 10, mainly because my neighbor played guitar. He was really cool. I wanted to be cool, so I bugged my parents until they bought me a guitar. The rest is history.
What is one influential event that helped shape your playing style, or take it to the next level?
It was my first week at the Musicians Institute. This was way back in 1987. Joe Diorio gave a solo performance. I was completely blown away. The hair on the back of my neck was standing up. After that, jazz was the thing for me.
What kind of gear are you using?
Foster Guitars
Evans Amplifiers
Describe a normal day for you. How much time do you spend practicing and playing, talking to fans, networking, etc.
I practice about two hours a day. Play anywhere from 1 to 8 times per month – it just depends. Never thought of myself as a musician with fans, but if I had fans, I’d like to talk to them. Don’t really have a network, more like an ever widening circle of friends.
What are you most proud of musically?
I’m just proud to be a musician – it’s a good thing.
Any other thoughts or words of inspirations?
Never talk badly about another musician; it’s like talking badly about yourself. I don’t know about you, but I like me.
Check Dave’s site out and leave him some love!
http://www.davemccullough.org/
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6 responses so far ↓
1 Martha Alcantar // Jul 9, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I’ve known Dave for too many years. He’s a really nice guy and great guitarist, don’t know why you didn’t add a link to his site: http://www.davemccullough.org
2 Travis Crabb // Jul 9, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I’ve known Dave for over 20+ years, his dedication and innovation to his craft have always been inspiring and motivating. Long live “El Dave”. If you would like to hear other great guitar works from Dave, see the website posted above by Martha. Peace.
3 Jeff // Jul 9, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Sorry bout that! Had to get it up and posted before he could get me the link.
But yes go check it out!
4 Susan Palmer // Jul 11, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Dave has it right: Be nice, work hard and enjoy life!
5 Dave McCullough // Jul 12, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Just wanted to say muchas gracias to all those who commented. Ya’ll are all aces in my book!
And a very special thanks to Jeff and guitarplayerzen.com, for taking the time and effort to promote great guitar players of various shapes and sizes.
VIVA!! guitarplayerzen.com
6 Ben Gallaty // Jul 15, 2008 at 2:35 pm
The first time I heard David I knew he was a bad mutha’. PHX misses you!
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