David Moore & Westridge 15/03/2026
MM: Tell us about your band .. your influences and what took you down this genre of music
A: My “band” consists of myself and various other musicians who collaborate on different
projects. Think Alan Parsons Project doing a wide range of styles from classic rock to folk
rock, funk rock, blues, pop rock, progressive country, ambient instrumental, etc. I grew up
in the 60’s-70’s with influences from Donovan to Steppenwolf, Guess Who, CCR, Grand
Funk, Steve Miller Band, ZZ Top, Van Halen…however the biggest influence overall was
definitely Led Zeppelin.
MM: Are there any themes or messages you aim to convey through your music?
A: No coherent theme as such. Just as I write in many genres, I tend to write lyrics
according to what emotion triggers the latest creative burst.
MM: What can fans expect from you in the near future—new music, tours, collaborations?
A: I have been working on this current project for well over a year now; a fourteen track
album titled A Wink Is As Good As A Nod To A Blind Mule. So far five singles have been
released with another dropping on March 20 th . I will release one more single in April, and
then hope to have the rest of the album ready for release late spring/early summer.
MM: Are there any dream venues or festivals you’d love to play?
A: If I were gigging I would consider SXSW as the festival I would enjoy playing.
MM: What’s been your most memorable live performance so far, and why?
A: I was asked that recently, and the first thing that I thought of was, believe it or not, a
wedding reception. The band was the first club band I played in and we were still learning
material when we were asked if we would like to play this wedding. We thought it would be
good practice so agreed to play it. As it turned out the people were having such a great
time that it was infectious, and I will never forget that night.
MM: How do you prepare for a show, both mentally and physically?
A: If I decided to start playing live again I would need a good year to prepare, which is
probably why I am not inclined to go that route. As I have grown older allergies have
become an issue, and the first consideration would be if I could overcome that. I do miss
playing live, however I also enjoy the production and mixing side of things in the studio at
this stage in my life…we’ll see what the future holds.
MM: What emotions do you hope to evoke in fans when they watch your band live
A: Happiness and joy. I always would prefer a set list containing upbeat happy grooves
which make people want to dance, have fun, and celebrate.
MM: How do you handle criticism or comparisons to other bands in the scene?
A: When you decide to put yourself and your music in front of the public, then criticism or
comparisons are to be expected. Just as music is subjective, so also are opinions… so it
really doesn’t bother me one way or the other. I don’t mean to come off sounding haughty,
I am happy if just one person connects with a song of mine and enjoys it. My enjoyment
comes from writing, recording, producing, and mixing the song. If just one person enjoys
what I created then that is a big bonus to me!
MM: What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a band, and how did you
overcome it?
A: I would say the biggest challenge, especially with the current project, was finding the
talent to help me pull it off. My best friend and fellow songwriter died in 2013 and I have
wanted to put together a tribute album to him. Problem being he was a phenomenal
guitarist well beyond my abilities. I was fortunate to reconnect with an old friend, Brian
Patterson, back in early 2024, and it turned out he started playing with Stan Lynch (Rock
and Roll hall Of Fame Inductee) and his new band The Speaker Wars. I met the guys in
the band which included Jay Michael Smith, the guitarist. I approached Michael about
helping with the project, he agreed, and I got things rolling.
MM: Where do you see the band in five years, and what’s the ultimate goal for your
music?
A: I don’t tend to look further ahead then about a year. Not only does life tend to alter
things; the music industry as a whole is anything but stable and is changing rapidly.
Promotional strategies which worked yesterday are already behind the curve today.
MM: Last song you listened to?
A: Other than my own here in the studio I would have to say it was Tightrope by SRV.
MM: Tell us why we should check out your band
A: If you like the originality and sounds of the 60’s and 70’s with that analogue feel and
non-formula style of writing and production, along with a constantly changing sonic
landscape of various genre’s, then I think you might enjoy the music. A Wink Is As Good
As A Nod To A Blind Mule will have some great guitar work and more of a classic rock vibe
than my previous three albums…the guitar work alone will be worth hearing to those who
enjoyed the days of Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, etc.
MM: Final Words for your fans our readers
A: Enjoy your life! There are many challenges and obstacles to overcome along the way,
however each hurdle you clear will give you strength and confidence to overcome the next.
Have a good life….
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Website: https://davidmoore1056.com/
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Bandcamp: https://davidmooreandwestridge.bandcamp.com/
