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Dash

“Excellent electro-based indie rock in the style of Passion Pit and Phantogram. Driving rhythms with insanely catchy melodies. Displays a LOT of potential!” -WKNC Radio

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Hometown	Raleigh, NC
Genres	Alt. Rock, Synth Pop
Band Members	David Garcia; Stephen Spillers; Austin McCombie; Brian ... » more
Achievements	» more
Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member David Garcia booking.dash@gmail.com (910) 612-9430
# Years Experience Performing Live:	1
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	5
Market Draw:	Raleigh, NC: 251-300; Wilmington, NC: 201-250
Venue History:	Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC The Soapbox - Wilmington, NC Hopscotch Music Festival - Raleigh, NC
Similar Artists:	Passion Pit; Phantogram; Foster the People; Phoenix; Two Door Cinema Club
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Into the Sounds Single—2012

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“Excellent electro-based indie rock in the style of Passion Pit and Phantogram. Driving rhythms with insanely catchy melodies. Displays a LOT of potential!” -WKNC Radio

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Top 10 in Indie Rock , September 2013

Top 10 in Modern Rock, March 2013

Top 10 in Indie Rock , September 2012

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Show Review: DASH, I’m into the sounds by May Day (WKNC Radio)
It is a common belief that the more people you have on stage, the better the performance will be. Dash’s performance at Kings on Friday was probably a testament to that statement, in that upwards of a dozen performers were playing at Kings, complete with instruments of all varieties– but all in the sake of solid tunes. The Wilmington-based group, fueled by support from friends, had a packed show with wholesome fun. Hey Roccio and Rio Brave were great openers to the show, as they provided enough zeal to keep listeners wanting more. The electronic pop, jumpy rock band had at least five violinists on stage. I was slowly reminiscent of Ra Ra Riot’s temperance to include classical strings to indie favors. Dash’s performance was rife with catchy melodies that had everyone in the audience dancing along, in a crowd where the typical representative only gets “jiggy wit it” at weddings and maybe private indoor functions. “Into the Sounds” the group’s most popular hit (and incidentally one that receives quite some airplay on WKNC) flickered with a slow start, and ignited the whole venue. In between songs, DASH peppered their set with covers of Passion Pit’s “Sleepyhead” and Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks”. It is always refreshing to see bands, especially ones that are locally based, to diversify their playlist from things that aren’t exclusively on their set. With only a minor hiccups due to audio capabilities (forgivable for a band that large on stage), DASH were able to recapture the attention and fervor left by their other songs with a classical quartet performance in-waiting. Lead singer David Garcia smirked his way through his set, engaging and captivating as all performers are wont to be. A few head-nods and raised fist-pumps later, concertgo-ers were able to acclaim, that they too, were “into the sounds”.

Eagledown and Dash perform at King's Barcade by Christin King
King’s Barcade was the place to be Nov. 17. With local headliners, a diverse crowd and an intricate light show, it was an experience to remember. King’s, an up-and-coming venue located in the heart of downtown Raleigh on West Martin Street, was full of N.C. State students, including the musicians. The event showcased the talents of Eagledown (Cary) and Dash (Wilmington). Macon Adams, a junior in textile engineering and lead front man for Eagledown, was pleased with the show’s success. “The atmosphere of the show was awesome. Everything from the stage, to the venue, to the sound quality was all very impressive,” Adams said. “We were just ready to play. Being able to perform and play and be a part of it was so rewarding.” Eagledown’s vibrant energy on stage lent its hand to the show’s success. Adams said his band is often compared to Kings of Leon and Switchfoot. With its alternative rock vibe and gripping lyrics, this band is certainly a unique mix. “Our style is all over the place,” Adams said. “You’ll hear a lot of different tastes in our music.” However, the most important thing Eagledown wants the audience to take away from its music is its inspiring lyrics. “I want people to think. I want [the lyrics] to have some deeper value to them, more than just your stereotypical lyrics,” Adams said. “You write so you can connect with other people. I want our music to be for everybody.” Adams said his favorite moment on stage, was when he looks out in the crowd and sees others singing along. It feels like “people believe in your stuff.” The lead singers of Eagledown and Dash, Adams and David Garcia, a senior in biochemistry, met through CRU (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) and became fast friends through their shared passion for music. “They’re all really good guys,” Adams said. “They have a lot going for them.” The show on Saturday night saw many Wilmington fans turn out, with attendees eager and hyped about the band’s performance. There was a cool mix of the Raleigh crowd, N.C. State students and fans from Wilmington. “The atmosphere was very uptown and cultured. I loved being able to see different types of people,” Lori Shapiro, a sophomore in international studies, said. For many, the show was all about the atmosphere and the experience. With a diverse group of people, a chic downtown venue and a handful of entertainers, the event created a community based on a shared love for music. Shapiro, who also lent a helping hand at the merchandise table, had more than enough kind words to say about Dash. “Dash is an up-and-coming band. They are so unique and talented,” Shapiro said. Dash, whose band has been compared to Passion Pit and Phoenix, can be best described as electronic indie pop-rock. With influences from jazz and gospel, the band’s music has a lot of freedom that most electronic bands do not. Brittany Shore, a sophomore in fashion textile management and Dash’s new marketing director, said it’s a common misconception that electronic bands have less talent than other bands. “It actually takes more time and talent to invent the sounds,” Shore said. Garcia, who writes the majority of the songs for Dash, agrees. He said it takes anywhere from 30-60 hours to produce all the different sounds you hear in one of Dash’s shows. “Since it’s electronic, it’s different to write for, and I have to make all the sounds from scratch,” Garcia said. “I am really passionate about the music I write for Dash.” That passion radiated throughout its performance and created an experience to remember for the audience. Even with its recent success, Garcia humbly gave the credit to last Saturday’s show to the venue itself. “King’s has been really good to us,” Garcia said. ” I don’t think we would be where we were at all if it weren’t for them giving us the opportunity.” “It gives the feel of a bigger venue when you are still trying to grow an audience,” Adams said. All in all, with a great venue, a supportive crowd and raw local talent, the show went down as an overall success. Alex Canoutas, a junior in international studies and business administration, summed up the night best: “It was an experience more so than a concert.”

Hopscotch Highlight on: Dash by Grant Golden
While they may not be playing an official Hopscotch show, Dash will be one of the weekend's highlights for me at the WKNC/WUAG College Radio Showcase, taking place at White Collar Crime on Thursday September 6 from 12:00-5:00. Really White Collar crime is my only day party planned for Thursday, with Trioscapes (jazz-fusion side project from Dan Briggs of Between the Buried and Me, featuring members of Brand New Life, Casual Curious and Eyris), The Big Picture, and Casual Curious as well as Dash, there is no better place to spend the first day of Hopscotch. Dash is a band that's been swiftly building momentum around the Triangle, with two highly touted shows at Kings I'm already aching to see the band at White Collar Crime. The band has only released one single thusfar with "Into The Sounds", but that single is an absolutely incredible snapshot for the potential and talent that lies within this band. Displaying a sound similar to that of Passion Pit or Phantogram, Dash weaves together an electronic soundscape that displays depth and instant accessibility. The band has a heavy focus on their live performances, their most recent show at Kings on August 24th was only the band's 3rd show, but it featured a string section accompaniment that seemed to go off brilliantly. This is a band that will surely continue to blossom and evolve in ways that I can't yet imagine, but for now let's revel in the strong footing this band has set for themselves in their earliest stages. Below you can find a video from the band's first show at Kings Barcade earlier this year.

Show Review: DASH, I’m into the sounds by May Day (May F. Chung)
It is a common belief that the more people you have on stage, the better the performance will be. Dash’s performance at Kings on Friday was probably a testament to that statement, in that upwards of a dozen performers were playing at Kings, complete with instruments of all varieties– but all in the sake of solid tunes. The Wilmington-based group, fueled by support from friends, had a packed show with wholesome fun. Hey Roccio and Rio Brave were great openers to the show, as they provided enough zeal to keep listeners wanting more. The electronic pop, jumpy rock band had at least five violinists on stage. I was slowly reminiscent of Ra Ra Riot’s temperance to include classical strings to indie favors. Dash’s performance was rife with catchy melodies that had everyone in the audience dancing along, in a crowd where the typical representative only gets “jiggy wit it” at weddings and maybe private indoor functions. “Into the Sounds” the group’s most popular hit (and incidentally one that receives quite some airplay on WKNC) flickered with a slow start, and ignited the whole venue. In between songs, DASH peppered their set with covers of Passion Pit’s “Sleepyhead” and Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks”. It is always refreshing to see bands, especially ones that are locally based, to diversify their playlist from things that aren’t exclusively on their set. With only a minor hiccups due to audio capabilities (forgivable for a band that large on stage), DASH were able to recapture the attention and fervor left by their other songs with a classical quartet performance in-waiting. Lead singer David Garcia smirked his way through his set, engaging and captivating as all performers are wont to be. A few head-nods and raised fist-pumps later, concertgo-ers were able to acclaim, that they too, were “into the sounds”.

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