Dave's True Story was an American jazz-pop group consisting of Kelly Flint on vocals, David Cantor on guitar, and Jeff Eyrich on bass. They were known for Cantor's witty, risqué lyrics contrasted with Flint's warm, delicate voice. Cantor, from

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, and Flint, from

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, met in the early 1990s in

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. Cantor drew inspiration from

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for cynical lyrics and jazz chord changes, while Flint was a fan of

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. Bassist Jeff Eyrich joined the group and became their manager. After their debut album in 1994, they signed with audiophile label

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and released ''Sex Without Bodies''. Dave's True Story received favorable press and a loyal following in New York City night clubs. They won the Kerrville Music Award and appeared on Christmas compilations for

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and Pottery Barn. They also won an award for the song "Everlasting No" at the Independent Music Awards. In 2001 two Dave's True Story songs, "Crazy Eyes" and "Sequined Mermaid Dress", appeared in the movie ''

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''. Their songs also appeared on the TV shows '' Satisfaction'' and ''

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''. Flint made a solo album, ''Drive All Night'', in a

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style. Dave's True Story broke up in 2007.

Discography

* ''Dave's True Story'' (BePop, 1994) * ''Sex Without Bodies'' ( Chesky, 1998) * ''Unauthorized'' (Chesky, 2000) * ''Nature'' (BePop, 2005) * ''Project Remix'' (BePop, 2005) * ''Simple Twist of Fate'' (BePop, 2005) * A ''Dave's True Story Christmas: The Complete Collection'' (BePop, 2007)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dave's True Story Jazz ensembles from New York City Musical groups established in 1994 Musicians from Indiana Chesky Records artists 1994 establishments in New York City