Recent article by Dan Taylor  about local Americana music scene.  So stoked to get two shout-outs from great venues!

"David probably epitomizes the crossover of the different styles."
-Ken O'Donnell, Co-owner of Mystic Theatre (2012)


"The Americana scene is very much alive and well due to it's long-standing roots in acoustic, folk, bluegrass, and country music.  Music with this kind of history is not going anywhere and will continue to be a driving force on radio charts and record sales as long as we have young, emerging artists like David Luning..."
-Patrick Malone, Hopmonk Tavern (2012)


"David's music just seems to strike a note with people all across the board at his shows, you'll see people dancing and singing along every time. One song he sings in-particular "Whiskey Bottle" always gets people riled up.."
-- English Tom, Britishpages.org (October 20, 2010)


"Wow! - You have everything you need to go far! Voice, performance very engaging."
-- Bonnie Hayes, Judge at West Coast Songwriter’s Competition, March 2009 


“He has an easy-going, laid back personality that masks the smart, talented, and I'll stop short of saying shrewd, songwriter underneath. He's engaging, his original music is entertaining and plumbs intriguing depths, his singing voice has a riveting, growling catch in it… David's songs are characterized by clever lyrics that turn around nicely. Clever twists and turns in the lyrics and just solid melodies. Singable, memorable, and familiar, but not stock.”
-- Becky Sanders, Co-Producer of American Songwriter Show


"David Luning and crew picked, strummed and shuffled their way through three country/folk tunes steeped in Americana and seeming at once familiar and new.  The set began with "Buddies Til the End", a witty, good natured, hoist-your-glass ode to true blue pals forgiving all personality flaws that is destined to be heard closing the night at your local watering hole, changed pace slightly with the earnest love letter, "Bed of Roses", and closed with "Whiskey Bottle", a rollicking, foot-stomping proposal to everyone's favorite amber liquor after one too many women have walked out.  Luning's voice had a warm, gravel-tinged timbre that belied his 23 years, as did his crafty, insightful songwriting, and his band provided fitting support, with a stong backbeat, authentic and tuneful harmonies and some fine lap-steel accompaniment from David Sampson.  The crowd had no trouble getting into it, toe-tapping, hand clapping, and cheering from the balcony."
-- Loudville Blog in reference to California Live Mic Show (November 2010)


"David Luning has the charisma and talent to go very far with his music. His lyrics are creative and clever and his melodies memorable and engaging. Whether on the piano or guitar, David entertains and creates a different mood with each song. As soon as he begins to sing you know you're in for a very special experience. I can hardly wait to hear his next album. David is definitely the 'real deal.'"
-- Jan White West Coast Songwriter's Association


"Nice voice!… Great dynamics."
-- Enrique Gonzalez Muller, Producer, Grammy nominee Judge at West Coast Songwriter’s Competition


“David hits the usual themes of heartbreak, bad luck and drowning it all in alcohol. But David masters the fun side of heartbreak and loneliness. That's what I really love about his unique folksy blues with rock elements – there's always an upside, even if it's only the fact that the singer is so painfully aware of his misery that it feels alive and thrilling to be connected to it. His flirtation with self-awareness is very different from self-consciousness – of which he appears to be refreshingly devoid. David is relaxed and natural before a mic. He tells strong stories and paints vivid pictures with his lyrics. His patter between songs draws you in and you're carried through a window into David's world. His songs have strong hooks, are wonderfully melodic, and natural phrasing. His voice has an unusual timbre, rich and sonorous but with a little catch in it, that really sets it apart, gives it an emotional edge.”
-- Becky Sanders, Co-Producer of American Songwriter Show