For
nearly twenty years Dav McNamara has
developed a wide range of vocal services under the Dial A Voice banner.
From the personal care taken with Your Wedding
through to the demanding standards of the Recording
Studio
professionalism is always central. Spanning a wide range of styles, a
smooth jazz quartet or a singer and pianist combination may be just
perfect for your Corporate Event.
No matter
how large or small the occasion, Dav knows how important the musical
accompaniment will be.
If you are
preparing for an audition or
performance and just need that focus, Davs background in musical
theatre and years working as a Vocal Coach
will help build your confidence, and maybe even get you the gig ! So
please, have a look around Dial A Voice, the
voice for all occasions.
Dav McNamara
A native of Sligo Town, Dav discovered her musical ability
at an early age, starring in school operas and as a soloist in her
church choir. In her teens she was a founder member of "The Sligo Fun
Company" performing in several musicals in Sligo's Hawks well Theatre.
Dav left Sligo to
study languages at U.C.D., but was drawn to Dublin's
thriving music scene, and joined rock band "This is This". With Dav as
their new lead singer the band were soon signed to W.E.A. records and
released two singles "Emily" and "Biblethumper". This led to
appearances on the "Late Late Show" and at the "Mean Fiddler" in London
sharing billing with "Something Happens" and "The Stunning".
Seeking a change in
direction, Dav decided to pursue a solo career
initially concentrating on studio work as a session singer. Upon
recording her first radio commercial Dav soon found herself much in
demand, singing on literally hundreds of advertising jingles for both
radio and television.
In 1990 Dav was
cast in the stage musical "Blood Brothers" at the
Olympia Theatre playing several roles and understudying the lead role
of "Mrs Johnstone". At the end of a six month run, director Danny
Hiller was so impressed by Dav that he cast her in a new musical
"Goodbye America" alongside impressionist Alistair McGowan and Conrad
Nelson. The show toured England for five months to critical acclaim.
On her return to
Dublin, while continuing her session work, Dav began
working collaborations with several musicians and writers including
pianist and songwriter Michael O'Neill. They enjoyed a
lengthy residency in "George's Bistro", Dublin, before Robbie Fox of
"The Pink Elephant" approached Dav to launch his new live music venue
in the newly named "Reynards", and once again a highly popular two year
residency followed.
While still
performing on the live music scene, Dav also represented
Ireland in several International song contests in Greece, Turkey, and
Romania, She has also competed in "Eurosong 93"
and "Eurosong 96" the first of which led to
providing backing vocals for Bosnia Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song
Contests at the Point Depot in 1994 and 1995. Dav's voice has also
featured on many productions for both T.V. and Film, most notably,
award winning Korean cult movie "Pisces-Mulgogijari"
and Oscar winning documentary "Into The Arms Of Strangers".she has also
worked over the years with Bill Whelan and the Irish Film Orchestra on
various soundtracks.
As a result of her
vocal coaching work, Dav was asked to put together a
twenty piece mixed choir for Michael Bolton's last Point Depot concert,
rehearsing the group to perform three songs at the finale of his show.
These days Dav prefers to perform in more intimate venues, sharing
the stage with some of Irelands leading musicians. Dav has presented
themed shows "The Songs Of Julie London" and has also taken the
opportunity to sing some of her own favourite songs. For more
information on Dav's upcoming live work, please visit our News Page.