Credit: Davidcurtisband.com
A Cleveland native, singer-songwriter David Curtis received his first acoustic guitar as a Christmas present when he was 14. The guy’s been writing songs ever since.

Two years ago, he released his debut, It Is What It Is, an album of pop rock and alternative tunes. He followed it up last year with another full-length.

Now, Curtis has just released a new music video for the ZZ Top-like tune “Don’t Wanna Know Your Name.” The song will be on his forthcoming album, Precious Memory.

“I partnered with the long time Gordon Square/Detroit Shoreway’s karaoke bar, Tina’s Nite Club,” says Curtis about the video, which finds him singing through a megaphone. “I am a neighborhood kid, and with Gordon Square exploding, I think it is a great story of support. It’s a big production and a fun song while still getting the message across.”

YouTube video

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.