I am pleased to let you know that I will be releasing my 20th independent full-length album ‘Ashtray Songs’ in the coming months. There is currently no set release date yet, but I have been working hard in the studio, and the songs are coming together. I look forward to sharing these tunes with you. The songs on this project are vulnerable, painful, and exposing. This is not a collection of “happy songs”. Sadness, depression, confusion, anger, despair …. If you can relate to any of these themes, then this album will be waiting for your ears in the near future. Stay tuned.

“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on." -Robert Frost  

My new release ‘Among Friends’ is now available for your listening ears wherever you get your tunes. These are songs that have been written by some of my songwriting friends that I have met over the course of my career. These are songs that personally move me. These are songs that are worthy of your listening ears. Please consider adding to your playlist, streaming, downloading, sharing and supporting and please deep just a bit deeper and go listen to the original versions. It is my honor and pleasure to make this album, and I am proud to call these wonderful songwriters my friends.

Music and songs are continually an influence on all of us. Whether it be a popular classic or an obscure cover or even a tune from a friend. I have made many songwriting friends throughout the years and many of these songwriters have written incredibly heartfelt, powerful, and beautiful songs…. songs that have personally moved me. I am honored to announce my new recording project is titled ‘Among Friends’ and is a collection of songs that I am covering (in my own way). Every tune that I am covering on this recording project, I am doing so with the utmost respect and intention of serving the song and songwriter. These are tunes worthy of your listening ears and I can't wait to share ‘my versions’ of these songs. Release date targeted for Spring 2025 or sooner! Music connects us…. Stayed tuned.

Available worldwide now! My 18th independent release and 3rd all instrumental album… instrumental health… Music is the science and art of combining tones and feelings into an agreeable sound that encourages the mind to become free. Listen to any music you love… just listen… and take solace… MUSIC CONNECTS US

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”        -Confucius

Music loving friends…I am pleased to announce that I am currently working on my 3rd all instrumental album and my 18th overall album. I look forward to sharing this new recording with you in the near future. All instrumental and a bit out of the box for me, these new tunes are heavily laden with keyboard textures and synthesizers and lean often to the meditative and pensive side. Breathe deep and stay tuned.

Coming soon ….. the release of my 17th independent album. There and Then (July 1992 - December 1994) is a deeply personal set of tunes I've written and recorded in the last year. These songs are the truest of true stories and inspired by the reflection and recollection of youth… including but not limited to youthful freedom, confusion, enlightenment, fear, courage, pride, shame, risk, clarity, hope, rebellion, foolishness, trust, kindness and so much more.

“In youth we learn; in age we understand.” - Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach

Here's a pic taken from last January's performance opening and sharing the stage with my friends Steep Canyon Rangers…. from Winter Camp 2023 at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC. - MUSIC CONNECTS US -

Hello music loving friends. I want to let you know that I have a number of irons in the fire for the upcoming year ahead.... including new recordings and travel abroad. I am forever indebted to music and look forward to sharing more songs with you. I appreciate all the kindness through the many years and am hopeful you will continue to support independent music. In case nobody has told you today... then I am telling you... YOU are appreciated! Here is a link to all my songs (new and old... lyrical and instrumental) on Bandcamp. Also, you can find me on all the major music streaming/download platforms too (youtube, spotify, etc.) ... just type my name in the search bar. Cheers! https://davedesmelik.bandcamp.com/

Here is the video for my song Rain Love from my album Clues of My Existence. I had a specific 'vision' for this video, many thanks to all the good folks who lent their eyes. Also, thanks to the musicians who contributed their time and talent to this song.

Nolan McKelvey - Bass/Harmony Vocal... Ron James - Drums... Ryan Stigmon - Pedal Steel Guitar

Have a look/listen and I hope you enjoy. As always, thank YOU for supporting independent and original music.

My 16th album and newest release 'Clues Of My Existence' is now available on all major digital music platforms. Special thanks to the musicians who contributed their time and talent to this project. I hope YOU, the listener will give these songs a deep dive. As always, thank you for supporting independent and original music.