KC Turner Presents: David Wilcox at HopMonk Novato

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Enjoy a night at HopMonk Novato with a performance by singer & songwriter David Wilcox.

In 1987, Wilcox released his first independent album, The Nightshift Watchman. A year later, he won the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award and, in 1989, he signed with A&M Records, selling more than 100,000 copies of his A&M debut, How Did You Find Me Here.

In the 30 years and more than 20 records since — whether with a major label, an indie company, or his own imprint — Wilcox has continued to hone his craft, pairing thoughtful insights with his warm baritone, open tunings, and deft technique. He’s also kept up a brisk and thorough tour itinerary, performing 80 to 100 shows a year throughout the U.S., and regularly deploying his talents by improvising a “Musical Medicine” song for an audience member in need. In recent years he’s taken that process a step further, carefully writing and recording dozens of his “Custom Songs” for long-time fans who seek his help in commemorating and explaining the critical milestones in their lives.

Lest anyone think that he’s lost his touch, Wilcox pulled no punches on his most recent release, 2018’s The View From the Edge. Not only does the song cycle find him delving into mental health,family legacies, spiritual contemplations, and topical concerns, but the song “We Make the Way ByWalking” also won him the Grand Prize in the 2018 USA Songwriting Contest.

This show is for 21+ to purchase tickets visit the HopMonk Tavern website.

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