HEY, I'M DAVE.
Lifelong Musician - Currently Senior AV Manager at the Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
{musician} {tech director} {av consultant} {lighting designer}
{sound engineer} {video editor} {empath} {arranger} {enneagram 2} {ISFP}
- PAST -
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Director of Worship Arts
Our Savior Lutheran Church - Director of Worship Arts
Five and Two Food - Executive Director
{musician} {tech director} {av consultant} {lighting designer}
{sound engineer} {video editor} {empath} {arranger} {enneagram 2} {ISFP}
- PAST -
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Director of Worship Arts
Our Savior Lutheran Church - Director of Worship Arts
Five and Two Food - Executive Director
My interest in music and technical audio started at a young age. With severe hearing loss from birth, I've always been fascinated learning the science behind sound and the way that these waves interact with our ears and brains, work together to create music, and impact our emotional responses. My passion is building relationships with others and being in a support role, ensuring that all the technical aspects and musical aspects of an event, service, or live experience match up to create a consistent, high-quality end product.
LEADER & MENTOR
I am passionate about people and strive to forge strong bonds not only with my current team at the Denver Art Museum, but also with professional production companies, venues, and musicians so my team and I can keep growing, learning, and improving outside of ourselves.
At the Denver Art Museum, I lead a core team of AV technicians to execute a wide array of events as well as overseeing all technology that is installed in the galleries. From executive board meetings, all staff meetings to fundraising galas and conferences - every week is different at the Denver Art Museum. I value the opportunity to establish best practices as well as maintaining standard of excellence in deploying technology for the art galleries.
In my past experiences at Bethlehem Church (Lakewood, Colorado), Christ Community Church (Greeley, Colorado) and Our Savior Church (St. Petersburg, Florida), I established a supportive environment for musicians, vocalists, and technicians to develop their skills and work together to maintain a high production value. Each week, I assembled musicians, vocalists, operators, and technicians, and chose music based on the strengths of the team available. I coach all of my volunteers (musical and technical) in a group setting and with one-on-one sessions, in an effort to expand their ability as an individual, elevate their contribution to our team, and to build on our relationship.
At the Denver Art Museum, I lead a core team of AV technicians to execute a wide array of events as well as overseeing all technology that is installed in the galleries. From executive board meetings, all staff meetings to fundraising galas and conferences - every week is different at the Denver Art Museum. I value the opportunity to establish best practices as well as maintaining standard of excellence in deploying technology for the art galleries.
In my past experiences at Bethlehem Church (Lakewood, Colorado), Christ Community Church (Greeley, Colorado) and Our Savior Church (St. Petersburg, Florida), I established a supportive environment for musicians, vocalists, and technicians to develop their skills and work together to maintain a high production value. Each week, I assembled musicians, vocalists, operators, and technicians, and chose music based on the strengths of the team available. I coach all of my volunteers (musical and technical) in a group setting and with one-on-one sessions, in an effort to expand their ability as an individual, elevate their contribution to our team, and to build on our relationship.
ENGINEER
As the Senior AV Manager, I enjoy rare moments to get behind the console for our live events at the Denver Art Museum. My fantastic team of 12+ AV technicians allows me to step back and celebrate the work they do each day. Investing in those around me, I work to find an appropriate spot for every level of experience and ability on my team.
In my previous role as Director of Worship Arts, I made it a priority to update outdated systems throughout several different venues. I led the install of new equipment in three unique spaces, including new audio systems, new lighting systems, and a major set redesign. I ensured that new technology interfaced with current infrastructure.
In my previous role as Director of Worship Arts, I made it a priority to update outdated systems throughout several different venues. I led the install of new equipment in three unique spaces, including new audio systems, new lighting systems, and a major set redesign. I ensured that new technology interfaced with current infrastructure.
DRONE
My drone flying skills have come in handy at the Denver Art Museum and throughout the region for marketing videos, facilities and artwork maintenance, and event video capture.
WHAT OTHER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT ME
I have known and worked with Dave for over a decade in many facets of the entertainment and production industry. From touring together with Dave as a managing member and leading musician to consulting and assisting him in his roles as a resident designer and technical coordinator.
Dave’s grasp and understanding of technology, trends, environment, audience, music, message, and composition are second to none. He is constantly challenging himself and others to raise the bar of production and value, while maintaining focus on the honest intent of the artists involved, and fostering an environment of education, understanding, and growth.
I have personally witnessed Dave make the most monumental impact out of the most humble budgets. Making sure the impact of the incremental improvements are focused and always moving in the direction of the common goals. I have also seen Dave oversee major renovations and redesign entire systems with tremendous efficiency and outcome. Completely revitalizing venues, communities, and productions, while maintaining the authenticity and uniqueness of the client, venue, or event.
Dave’s ability to focus on the fine details of every aspect of production while maintaining a perspective on the big picture is something to be admired. Not only does he understand what building blocks it will take to achieve your goals, he has the tools and vocabulary to efficiently and effectively communicate those needs and help guide you on that course.
Tim Jarrell - A1 for "Waitress" National Tour and Owner of Point Source Audio
Dave is an exemplar of passion and excellence in music and production. His passion for quality and creativity stand a head above the rest. From countless musical interactions with Dave I have noticed an advanced musical vocabulary as well as an excellent critical ear. His ability to facilitate an organic feel with a tight produced sound is something people strive their whole life for. Dave is not only a phenomenal musician but a wonderful leader, and a superior listener.
Dave brings production value where ever he goes. His eye and ear for what will make something go from passable to extraordinary is second to none. I have personally witnessed the transformation he has had in the integration of new audio and lighting systems at his place of employment which has not only aided in his department but his passion for excellence has trickled out into the other departments and has caused positive growth in formerly stagnant places.
Musically, Dave has proven himself to be of an advanced status in the areas of audio mixing, music production, and musician relations. Dave is some one you want on your team. He has proven a valuable resource for myself and many others time and time again. He has the ability to not only listen to a mix and comment constructively, but also to take into account the musicians desires and musical context in order to provide the most poignant, personal praises and criticisms. Dave brings excellence and an unmatched ability to relate and learn to any place he goes.
C.J. Welch - Summit Integrated Systems
Having worked closely with Dave King for over 7 years, in two different organizations, and two different states, I can share that his skill set as a tech director in the area of audio engineering is spectacular. I have seen Dave enter into many spaces that needed to be used regularly for large presentation, using both audio and video, and exceed expectations. In addition to setting up spaces, I have also witnessed him trouble shoot equipment, make modifications or fixes, and return equipment to working order.
Dave is capable of handling large projects, providing hands-on audio engineering, and training those around him to succeed.
Drew Ross - Senior Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church & School
I first had the opportunity to work with Dave in 2010 when he auditioned to play bass on my team. I quickly found Dave to not only be a highly skilled musician, but also a natural leader in the technical arts and a diligent student of music. Dave not only conquers every task he is given with excellence, but more often than not anticipates the task and responds in a proactive manner.
Dave has worked with me on recording projects as both a musician and a sound engineer. His ability to pull a project together on both a sonic and an emotional level is second to none. There never seems to be a piece of gear that he hasn't researched and learned thoroughly or a best practice with which he is unfamiliar. Not only is Dave an asset in the studio environment, but I will not play a live show without him if I can help it. His ability to coordinate between musicians and technicians to is a skill I have rarely encountered in my career. Dave can take my vision as an artist and communicate that to a team of technicians in a live or studio environment to bring it to life.
Whether he is setting an EQ, mixing monitors, playing piano, crafting a bass line, or running the console at front of house, Dave King is one of the most competent and passionate musicians and technicians I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
Ben Weger - Singer/Songwriter
MUSICIAN
BASS RECORDING
WAY BACK HOME: Rough Draft, Dave King on Bass
I was a member of the band Rough Draft for two years (2008-2009) and participated in songwriting. As an equal partner in the band, Rough Draft taught me the business aspects of being a successful touring, performing musician. In addition to playing national tours with over 200 live shows, I composed and recorded bass for Rough Draft's album It'll Be Alright in the studio. |
AFRIKA: Brian Ernst, Dave King on Bass
I recorded improvisational bass for three of Brian Ernst's albums (2011-2014), including a live album. Brian is a looping, one-man-band performance musician. I've played with him live many times (breaking his "one-man-band" tagline so I could join him), adding a pulsing and varying bassline to his layers of looped sounds. For Brian's live album, Any Given Sunday, my bass added interest as Brian stacked dozens of looping sounds to create his songs. |
ONE TAKE MISTAKE
One Take Mistake is a series where I commit to keeping the first take of each instrument/vocal... no matter the mistakes. It's easy to get inundated by trying to get the 'perfect' vocal take - then spend days mixing and editing... constantly tinkering until it's "just right". This is an effort to let go of that obsessive behavior and allow vulnerability as a creator be apparent. ...it also protects my ego because if it's not 'perfect' it can't be critiqued.