David Wakeling is a singer-songwriter from Portland, OR. Originally from Brockton, MA, he is self-taught on the drums, guitar and various and sundry keyboards. He started writing songs with his first band "Against Musical Advice".  He recently released his 13th solo album and continues to write and record.  He also co-founded his most recent band "This, not this" with whom he contributed writing, drums and harmony vocals.
His influences vary widely and include Steely Dan,Todd Rundgren, The Tragically Hip, Little Feat and most things 80's.   He is a sucker for harmonies and a good story and hopes to convey those elements in his music.
He begrudgingly admits that accordion lessons as a child helped fuel his passion for music.  For that he thanks Mom and Dad.

Some of David’s dislikes..cottage cheese and other mushy food items, dentists, people who feel entitled, racists, anything containing kale, rigid narrow-mindedness, wasps and hornets and tele-evangelists. 

Some of David’s likes..Sushi, the smell of gasoline, Field of Dreams, puppy breath and baby head, all things made of meat, caffeine in any form and the smell of summer. 

In his spare time he is a physician and actual Doctor..unlike Doolittle, Who and possibly Phil.