Singer. Songwriter. Folk Singer. David Lister crafts songs, one at a time. Wistful songs about family, relationships, and unanticipated discovery. Songs that bite. Songs that can make you laugh. Songs that can be uncomfortable.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dave and his family moved to New England in 1980. A frequent performer at local venues and open mikes for the past three decades, he hosted The Meeting House Stage, a monthly open mike in Rindge, New Hampshire, from 2013 until November 2019.
In addition to being a solo performer, Dave is a member of The Bone Orchard Ramblers, a trio that resides firmly within the intersection of traditional folk music and Americana.
David’s musical influences includes musicians David Bromberg, Bill Morrissey, Guy Clark, Ian Tyson, and Townes Van Zandt. Whether performing his own songs, or songs written by someone else, David puts his own personal stamp on them all.