WORK HISTORY
With over 35 years of global touring experience, I’ve worked on a multitude of tours throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and South Africa. My roles have included Tour Director, Tour Manager and Production Manager, with specific skills in areas of tour accounting, budgets, show settlements, staffing, vendor allocation, routing assistance, travel coordination, charter jet bookings and work visas.
I’ve worked as a promoter rep and have the ability to see touring from both sides of the table – as a touring artist as well as from the promoter side which lends a unique slant to understanding all aspects of touring. I’m extremely well-organized, efficient and a focused multitasker with the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues well in advance.
I was born in the UK, but have lived in the United States for most of my life. I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I possess a valid passport and have no issues touring Canada or internationally.
I’ve spoken on panels for several years at the Tour Link Conference, Leadership Music in Nashville, University of Georgia Music Business Program, IMFCON Conference, and the 2019 The Hubb Conference in Nashville for CAA to promote diversity in the music industry. I’ve have also written many professional articles about my time in the industry.
Related skills: Mac OSX, MS Office, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Master Tour software.
- 2022 – Current
- MY MORNING JACKET: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant
- 2021 – Current
- D-NICE: Remote Tour Accountant
- 2021 to 2022
- TYLER, THE CREATOR: Production Manager / Tour Accountant, US Arenas and Festivals
- 2017 to 2020
- EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
- 2016
- CHASE RICE: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
STAR TREK: ULTIMATE VOYAGE: Production Manager / Tour Accountant, North American Tour - 2015
- CHARLIE WILSON: Tour Director / Tour Accountant, US Arena Tour
TONI BRAXTON: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour - 2014
- JOHN FOGERTY: Production Manager, Canadian Arena Tour
PRINCE & 3RDEYEGIRL: Production Manager, UK & Europe Tour
BRIT FLOYD: Tour Director, North American Tour
AVICII: Tour Accountant, US Tour
TOTO: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, North American Tour - 2008-2014
- JOHN LEGEND: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
- 2008
- ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
VERIZON WIRELESS “HOW SWEET THE SOUND” GOSPEL TOUR: Production Manager / Tour Accountant, US Tour - 2007
- FALL OUT BOY: Production Manager/Tour Accountant, World Tour
TONI BRAXTON: Production Manager, World Tour - 2006
- FALL OUT BOY: Production Manager/Tour Accountant, World Tour
PANIC! AT THE DISCO: Tour Director / Production Manager / Tour Accountant, North American Tour
TONI BRAXTON: Production Manager, World Tour
JOSS STONE: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour - 2005
- JOSS STONE: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
- 2004
- ALICIA KEYS: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
- 2003
- KING CRIMSON: Production Manager, North American Tour
DREAM THEATER: Tour Manager / Tour Accountant, US Tour
GOO GOO DOLLS: Production Manager, World Tour - 2002
- GOO GOO DOLLS: Production Manager, World Tour
THE SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS: Production Coordinator for Jagged Edge and Nelly
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST: Backstage Manager - 2001
- GREEN DAY: Production Manager, World Tour
WEEZER: Production Manager, Japanese Tour & Coachella Festival
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Production Manager, Christmas Tour
R. KELLY: Tour Accountant, European Tour - 2000
- MATCHBOX TWENTY: Tour Manager / Production Manager / Tour Accountant, World Tour
GREEN DAY: Production Manager, World Tour
COLLECTIVE SOUL: Production Manager, Blender TourFull resume dating back to 1992 available upon request.
TESTIMONIALS
QUINT DAVISFESTIVAL PRODUCTIONS INC.
David has an extensive wealth of knowledge when it comes to stage management, backstage management, tour accounting, and pretty much everything having to do with the technical and logistical aspects of the music industry.
TOM BARFIELDTOM BARFIELD MANAGEMENT
David is a consummate professional with a broad skill set and a crew person who integrates easily into the technical and logistical planning and execution of a tour of any size and configuration.
KIM BLOEMMOJO NETHERLANDS
David is completely hands on, on top of everything and has an excellent overview. He is direct and very respectful to all parties involved when doing a production and handles in the best interest of everybody. There is never any shouting, finger-pointing, but only looking for reasonable solutions and always moving forward in order to have the best result.
ROB OLDSTOUR DIRECTOR
David’s skills in Tour or Production Management, Tour Direction and Tour Accounting are exceptional. No matter the position he’s serving in, his attention to detail is tenacious and is always paired with thorough communication to those that work around him.
BOB WARDSAFE AS MILK
David is a skilled communicator and due to his broad touring experience is able to deal with the day-to-day issues of touring life with the minimum of drama in a measured and capable manner.
WALTON ISAACSONWALTON ISAACSON MARKETING
David is a consensus-builder and is not afraid to make the hard decisions that one faces while producing live events. I had the utmost confidence in his unwavering commitment to the team goals and his demonstrated leadership in surpassing our expectations.