Dave Carroll at Lakeside, Skye, Unity College

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Dave Carroll

CARTHAGE – New England Celtic Arts will present Internationally acclaimed song writer and speaker Dave Carroll at Lakeside Theater in Rangeley, Maine on Tuesday August 3, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage, Maine on Wednesday August 4, and at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday August 5. Curtain is at 7:00 pm at Lakeside and Skye and 7:30 pm in Unity. There is a pre-show jam session 45 minutes prior to curtain at Skye and Unity. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam with the artists for a few minutes.

For over two decades in the music business, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Dave Carroll has delighted fans with his clear, warm and intimate approach to music. A master storyteller, Dave’s unique and insightful songs are injected with a ‘coming home’ sense of familiarity and his rich, unforced vocals have resonated with audiences around the world. Most recently, Dave’s incredible talent has become known to thousands of new fans through his United Breaks Guitars fame and his career as an entertainer and songwriter have rapidly gained momentum. The impact of his music protest video has been so tremendous that it has even opened new doors for him as a sought after public speaker and has earned him the title of modern day folk hero. Said to be ‘one of the nicest guys in the business,’ Dave Carroll is one of Atlantic Canada’s brightest shining stars.

With the release of United Breaks Guitars in the summer of 2009, Dave Carroll took the Internet by storm becoming one of YouTube’s greatest hits and caused an instant media frenzy across all major global networks and sources (including the likes of CNN, the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone Magazine & the BBC to name a few). Worldwide audiences discovered Dave’s Canadian charm, winning persona and unique creative abilities. Demonstrating the power of the individual, he became an instant phenomenon in the age of social media and a globally recognized advocate for customer experience improvement. The first two songs of the United Breaks Guitars Trilogy have reached viral status with over 7 million views and climbing on YouTube. United Breaks Guitars received a number of real time honours in July including the #1 Most Viewed Music Video; the #6 Most Viewed Video (all categories) and the #18 Top Rated Music Video of All Time. There are currently over 20 million exact match references on the Internet to United Breaks Guitars, moreover, it is estimated that easily 100 million people have heard the story.

Dave Carroll’s versatility and longevity is evident in his accomplishments. Recognized by music industry peers, he won the 2009 Nova Scotia Music Award for Digital Artist of the Year. Dave is nominated for the 2010 East Coast Music Award (ECMA) Entertainer of the Year. United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Nova Scotia Music Award for Video of the Year. The third song in the United Breaks Guitars Trilogy is due to be released in January 2010.

In 2008 Dave released his highly anticipated debut solo recording Perfect Blue, representing a new chapter in his music career. Perfect Blue is an eclectic combination of musical styling showcasing Dave’s growth as a songwriter and storyteller as well as his maturity as a singer. He delivers an outstanding recording, capturing an honesty and vulnerability rare in today’s music.

Sometimes witty and often insightful, his gifted songwriting bridges the genres of Pop, Rock, Country and Folk with inspired lyrics and more hooks than a box of fishing tackle. Carroll’s solo album has received numerous recognitions and honors to its credit including the 2008 Nova Scotia Music (MNS) Award for Inspirational Recording of the Year, nominations for the 2009 ECMA Male Solo Recording, 2009 ECMA Pop Recording of the Year and the 2008 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Contemporary Singer of the Year.

Lakeside Theater is on Main Street in Rangeley. Skye Theater is located 3 miles West of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd and US RT. 2 in South Carthage. UCCPA is at 42 Depot Street in Unity. Ticket price is $10.00 at the door*. For reservations at the theater you wish to attend call: Lakeside Theater at 864-5000 or Skye Theatre at (207) 562-4445 or Unity Center for the Performing Arts at (207) 948-7469.

*(Lakeside Theater is $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased for Lakeside at the theater or on the website, http://www.rangeleymovies.com

More information is available at: http://www.necelticarts.com

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