Dave Desmelik has established himself as an accomplished and rising singer/songwriter whose music might best be described as Americana or Alt/Country. Drawing upon influences from country to bluegrass to blues to rock n' roll, Desmelik writes and performs a unique blend of songs.        Growing up in Alpharetta, GA, music affected Dave early. He started playing bass guitar in his high school jazz band, as well as cello in his high school orchestra, while also learning the guitar. Playing guitar, writing music, and singing songs became a part of Dave's life, but it wasn't until he moved west to Flagstaff, AZ that his songwriting would really take hold. During his time in AZ, Dave played and wrote songs with such acts as The John Treitor Band, Big Jim and the Twins, and Onus B. Johnson. Onus B. Johnson has released two CDs, "Johnson Family Jewels" (1998), and "Box of Moonlight" (2000) on which Dave's songwriting is a key ingredient. Dave has released five independent CDs, "Move On" (1998), "Have Another" (2001), "Afterthoughts" (2003), "When Your Eyes Are Closed" (2005), and "Unheard Of" (2007).        Dave returned to his southeastern roots in 2003, and is currently living in Asheville, NC, where he has been performing regionally as a solo artist and with his band "the HillBilly Cadavers". At the present time, Dave Desmelik continues to write songs and play music that is consistent and identifiable to all of his growing fanbase.   Some Career Highlights and Awards -"UnHeard Of" reached #16 on the EuroAmericana chart (June 2007) -"Best of 2006" local artist (Alt/Country) Mountain Xpress readers' poll -"When Your Eyes Are Closed" reached #6 on the EuroAmericana chart (Jan. 2006) -"When Your Eyes Are Closed" reached #12 on the FreeForm American Roots chart (Jan. 2006) -"When Your Eyes Are Closed" reached #19 on the Roots Music Report (Folk Airplay) for the weeks of Jan.17th and 24th, 2006. -"When Your Eyes Are Closed" voted by listeners of WNCW radio in the top 100 new releases of 2005 and #13 best regional. -Featured artist on "The United State of Americana" Vol. 2 compilation CD (Shut Eye Records) -Included on "Crowd Around the Mic" Vol. 9 compilation CD (WNCW) -Winner of the 2004 Asheville "Make a Wish" Foundation songwriter shootout. -Winner of the 2002 FAME (Flagstaff Awards for Music Excellence) award for best singer/songwriter. -Onus B. Johnson voted Flagstaff's best band 3 times. -Onus B. Johnson was a band finalist at the 2001 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition.   Some artists Dave has opened for and/or shared the stage with -Jack Johnson -Robbie Fulks -Shawn Mullins -Tony Furtado -Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey -The Clay McClinton Band -Larry Keel -The Benders -Ryan Monbleau Band -Cary Hudson -The Believers -Patterson Hood -Nolan McKelvey -Jabe -Bow Thayer -Laura Blackley   Some venues Dave has played -Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC) -Bele Chere Festival (Asheville, NC) -Boone Saloon (Boone, NC) -Blue Ridge Bar-B-Q Festival (Tryon, NC) -George Washington Tavern (Concord, NC) -Evening Muse (Charlotte, NC) -Eddie's Attic (Atlanta, GA) -Swallow at the Hollow (Roswell, Ga) -StillWater Tap Room (Augusta, GA) -The Handlebar -Harmony Grits Supper Club (Greenville, SC) -Empty Glass (Charleston, WV) -The Purple Fiddle (Thomas, WV) -Toad (Cambridge, MA) -Tir Na Nog (Somerville, MA) -Double Diamond (Aspen, CO) -San Juan Room (Durango, CO) -The Eldo (Crested Butte, CO) -Telluride Bluegrass Festival -mainstage OBJ band finalist 2001 (Telluride, CO) -The Orpheum Theatre (Flagstaff, AZ) -Flagstaff Brewing Company (Flagstaff, AZ) -Oak Creek Brewing Company (Sedona, AZ) -The Ban Pu Room (Beijing, China)