'One Man Didj Disco'
DaveJ is an Australian Didjeridoo artist, at the forefront of fusing acoustic sounds with cutting edge audio technology.He plays the Didjeribone™, a recent innovation based on the Didjeridoo, the Indigenous Australian wind instrument.
The sounds from the Didjeribone™ are amplified using an earthquake sensor called the ‘Face Bass’. Real-time sampling and looping technology allows DaveJ to perform as a One Man Didjeridoo Disco, creating rich multi-layered soundscapes live on stage.
DaveJ has a comprehensive musical background, performing and recording music from a young age. He is a multi-instrumentalist who lists Didjeridoo, drums, bass, guitar, keyboard and vocals as his musical weapons of choice!
After growing up by the beach on the east coast of Australia, DaveJ set off to explore the world and discovered electronic and dance music in his travels to Amsterdam, the UK, Ibiza and Goa. He is now based on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
DaveJ in Mumbai. Photo by Hashim Badani, Rolling Stone Magazine
Reviews...
“DaveJ’s original music stands out from the crowd…hearing his EP ‘organic electric’ it isn’t surprising to find international dance music is his inspiration. There is an inherently international flavour to the recording, strong dance beats mixed in smoothly with the didjeridoo – a combination that the multi-instrumentalist pulls off incredible well”Australian Musician Magazine Autumn 2008
“Infectious, trippy, tribal, didgeridoo-led techno/funk...if your body doesn't move at all to this, check yourself into the morgue!”
DJ Seamus WWPV 88.7 FM
Recent appearances include...
- RolandCorp Australia national product launch, The Basement: DaveJ closed the show at one of Sydney's premier live venues
- Let The Didj Out, Sydney: DaveJ performed with Australian Didjeridoo legend Charlie McMahon
- Earthdance SEQ 2007, Brisbane: DaveJ provided the soundtrack for the local opening ceremony of Earthdance, a global event covering over 250 cities in 50 countries
- AMA Convention, Gold Coast: DaveJ was invited to open the show for Australian rock legend Bob Spencer (Skyhooks/Angels)
Gigs
| Date | Time | What | Where |
| 16 Oct 2008 | 2pm | Gold Coast Film Fantastic - ’Possibilities’ Possibilities is a 50 minute projection-based performance that incorporates classical/contemporary dance and live music. | Gold Coast, QLD |
| 5 July 2008 | 9pm | Twenty 1 - with Shazam Performing with Shazam from 9pm. For venue details click here | 21 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise |
| 27 June 2008 | 11pm | Baja - with Shazam | 23 McLean St, Kirra Point, Gold Coast, QLD www.baja.net.au |
| 28 June 2008 | 8pm | 'The Ruins' Australian Premiere - Performing at the invitation of Film Fantastic Gold Coast | Reading Cinema, Harbourtown, Gold Coast, QLD www.ruinsmovie.com |
© DaveJ 2008