York Music Scene: Dave SanSoucie
Another quick report by Scrapple-journalist, Little Red Writing Hood
Dave SanSoucie has been a tremendous influence on shaping York’s music scene into what it is today and it seems that the York music scene has changed a great deal since he arrived here 25 years ago.
Having established himself as a musician in Europe, Dave SanSoucie moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1985. According to Dave, “original acts had trouble getting work in the mid 80’s. That slowly changed in the 90’s—and now it seems to be what the York public and bar owners prefer (for the most part).”
“[It seems to me that] York, in general, is a bit behind the times with the advent of streaming audio, WXPN, satellite radio, and so on.” Or are we?
SanSoucie continues, “satellite radio, wxpn, streaming music etc will be huge influence in york within 5 years.”
As a word of advice for up-and-coming strummers, Dave suggests buying the best equipment you can afford to buy. He says he didn’t know much about gear when he started, but learned that to sound really good, you have to buy good equip. “Go find someone you want to sound like talk to them. What speakers? What mics? Do they use?”
As far as recording, he learned you need a lot of processors and yup, more good equipment. “Take time to listen to the music in the same room, then go behind the glass and make it sound that way.”
March 4, 2010 at 6:38 pm |
It is great to see that Dave is getting some very deserved credit for his influence in York. I first heard of Dave, from my York area relatives, back in the late 90′s. At the time, I was living in my native Mifflin County and occasionally playing gigs in York. Dave’s name always came up when I was rapping with York locals about the music scene. I believe the first time I saw him play was at the Holiday Inn near the West Manchester Mall in 2000-2001 (I lived in Hanover at the time). I was amazed by his performance, if not intimidated. I didn’t meet Dave until several years later. Our mutual friend Bill Nork (The other white meat) gave me a copy of Dave’s CD, Dead in Dog Years, which I played (and still play) endlessly. Not long after that I meant Dave and formed a friendship. Over the last few years we’ve played several shows together and Dave helped me produce and performed on a, soon to be released, CD that we recorded last April, at the Capital Theatre. I truely feel blessed that Dave has had an influence on my music & my life (he taught me to relax a little).-Rhyne (BTW, I heard a sneak preview of a few of the tunes that he & Judd Conway are working on. I can’t wait for the CD!)
March 31, 2010 at 6:47 pm |
Thanks for the comments, Rhyne. I agree; hence the article! And watch out–you’re next! –Amy