11 years ago today, we got devastating news that our dear friend and the frontman of Big Break, David Myers, was in a tragic accident and severely injured. Family, friends, and musicians from far and wide rallied to support… Many donated instruments, raffle prizes, and services… held benefit concerts… and several local musicians even spent the following month, between hospital and recovery visits, learning Dave’s songs to make sure he could still take the EDJ stage. His first appearance back since the accident!
Since then, David has not only made a major comeback, but continued to rock out and write music releasing 4 more studio albums, performing notable gigs and festivals including Carolina Indie Fest, Irie Vibes, LEAF Global Arts Festival, and more.
Being an avid skateboarder and surfer, Dave became very involved with Ocean Cure and Life Rolls On Foundation advocating their mission and performing their ‘They Will Surf Again’ events.
Dave and Big Break’s cunning lyric driven music is a genre of its own, incorporating a healthy spectrum of rock ‘n roll, funk, folk, reggae, and ska delivering songs of reassurance, comfort, humor and inspiration… stories told and connections made… and fan-favorite singalongs with relatable lyrics that hit the soul of the artist and the every man.
David also performs with bands No. 9 Coal and with his wife, Courtney, as ‘Dave & Court’ and Persimmon Jam. He’s also a fitness trainer and boxing instructor/coach at our local YMCA. He’s an inspiration to many…
We’re so glad Dave’s still with us and super stoked to have Big Break back for EDJ this year!