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Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is a guitarist, singer and songwriter.

Early musical influences
Dave and his older brother Phil Alvin|Phil grew up in a music-loving family in Downey, California. As teenagers, they regularly attended blues, rockabilly, and country music|country night clubs where they saw performances by greats like T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, and Lee Allen (musician)|Lee Allen, who later joined Dave and Phil in The Blasters.

The Blasters
In 1979 Dave and his brother formed roots rock group The Blasters with fellow Downey, California residents Bill Bateman and John Bazz. The Blasters became a sensation in Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles and won an enthusiastic cult following across the United States and Europe. However, the Blasters were unable to translate their critical respect and enthusiastic fan base into mainstream success, and in 1986, Dave left the band.

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Shortly after leaving the Blasters, Alvin joined X (U.S. band)|X as lead guitarist after the departure of Billy Zoom. Alvin amicably left the group to work on a solo project shortly after the recording sessions for their album ''See How We Are''. Dave is also a member of country band The Knitters (composed mainly of members of X), appearing on 1987's ''Poor Little Critter on the Road'' and the 2005 follow-up, ''The M... read all

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Dave Alvin will be playing at these Events
1. 25th Annual Roots of American Music Festival on 24 Aug 2008
Location: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York 10023, United States Damrosch Park Bandshell 4 p.m. Free - no tickets required MUSIC MAKER BLUES REVUE featuring Alabama Slim Adolphus Bell Dr. G. B. Burt Capt. Luke Boo Hanks Macavine Hayes Big Ron Hunter The Knitters with John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Dave Alvin, DJ Bonebrake, and Jonny Ray Bartel Charlie Haden - Family and Friends featuring: Charlie Haden Ruth Cameron Josh Haden Petra Haden Rachel Haden Tanya Haden with Sam Bush Jerry Douglas Stuart Duncan Bryan Sutton Dan Tyminski Patti Smith and her band (Organized By Lincoln Center)
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