Dave Von Bieker

Indie folk to haunt your heart with small stories and big questions.

I'm Passing You A Note

This weekend a stranger passed me a note. I was between songs, on stage in front of an audience. I’ll tell you what it said in a moment. First, let’s talk about that stage. It’s small – not really a stage at all. It’s a patch of

Trying To Be Free

I didn’t drink until I was in my thirties. In part, I was staying faithful to my religious community. In part I was scared. Afraid of transgressing. Fearful of what I didn’t understand. These days I really love a good craft beer. A fine whiskey. A rich red

5 Ways to Wander Aim-fully

“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” – Mary Oliver I just travelled thousands of miles and paid thousands of dollars to learn how to be a better songwriter and human in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’d like to share what I learned, and it won’t

Angel Acoustic - Now Free on Patreon

Today I’m releasing a Patreon-exclusive single – an acoustic version of my song Angel!  This is not the version you’ve heard, but the song as it was originally written. A different key. Different instruments. Different vibe. As a way to say thank you to my current supporters on Patreon

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Angel (Acoustic) 🎵

Today I'm releasing a Patreon-exclusive single – an acoustic version of my song Angel! This is not the version you've heard, but the song as it was originally written. A different key. Different instruments. Different vibe. As a way to say thank you to my current supporters

Song Story - "I Want To Be Known" Is A Song Born In The Cold And Dark

When you hear the horns on I Want To Be Known, you’d never know the darkness it came from. Horns often herald something glorious, but I wasn’t writing from a place of triumph or fanfare. I wrote this song from defeat.  The melody found me in the mountains

I Want To Be Known - Release and Lyrics

Hey pals – my brand new single is rolling out across the internets today and I’d love for you to take a listen.  I’ve worked my little bowtie-wearing-butt off for this one. Hours of recording in my basement. Making mistakes. Learning. Making more mistakes. Finally, emerging victorious and bloodied

Song Story - "I Want To Be Known" is a Song Born in the Cold and Dark

When you hear the horns on I Want To Be Known, you’d never know the darkness it came from. Horns often herald something glorious, but I wasn’t writing from a place of triumph or fanfare. I wrote this song from defeat.  The melody found me in the mountains

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I Want To Be Known 🎵

I can't believe it's already release day for my little baby. Well, this is actually quite a big baby, featuring a lot of instruments, studio tricks and pedal steel guitar by wonderful local legend Smokey Fennell. Once again I THANK YOU for your support. Paying musicians

I Want To Be Known - Release and Lyrics

Hey pals – my brand new single is rolling out across the internets today and I’d love for you to take a listen.  I’ve worked my little bowtie-wearing-butt off for this one. Hours of recording in my basement. Making mistakes. Learning. Making more mistakes. Finally, emerging victorious and bloodied

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🎵 Warhol's Last Supper

Warhol's Last Supper Lyrics and Release Date

My latest track, Warhol’s Last Supper, comes out next Friday (March 29), just in time for Easter. In the meantime, you can get access to it today by becoming a $10 Patron and you can read the lyrics right here, right now. Warhol’s Last Supper Warhol’s last

Warhol's Last Supper Lyrics and Release Date

My latest track, Warhol’s Last Supper, comes out next Friday (March 29), just in time for Easter. In the meantime, you can get access to it today by becoming a $10 Patron and you can read the lyrics right here, right now. Warhol’s Last Supper Warhol’s last

Angel Featured on ChillFiltr

“If you look for something long enough, sometimes you become afraid of finding it.” Those insightful words come from Krister Axel, author of roots music blog ChillFiltr. His reflection on my new song Angel reminds me why I write songs. It’s all about connection and discovery. Sending something out

Angel Featured on ChillFiltr

“If you look for something long enough, sometimes you become afraid of finding it.” Those insightful words come from Krister Axel, author of roots music blog ChillFiltr. His reflection on my new song Angel reminds me why I write songs. It’s all about connection and discovery. Sending something out

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Listen Local: Hail Taxi

Today’s Listen Local pick first blipped on my radar during the Heart of the City festival last summer. Or was it Make Music Edmonton? Hail Taxi gets around. The man behind Hail Taxi is Nathaniel Sutton and he’s a real sweetheart who favours the same vintage Shure microphone

Listen Local: Hail Taxi

Today’s Listen Local pick first blipped on my radar during the Heart of the City festival last summer. Or was it Make Music Edmonton? Hail Taxi gets around. The man behind Hail Taxi is Nathaniel Sutton and he’s a real sweetheart who favours the same vintage Shure microphone

Listen Local: The Royal Foundry

It’s hard to imagine not having already mentioned The Royal Foundry in this Listen Local series, but here we are. The Royal Foundry hold a special, weird place in my musical heart. I don’t listen to a lot of pop, dance or electronic music. But I’m powerless

Listen Local: The Royal Foundry

It’s hard to imagine not having already mentioned The Royal Foundry in this Listen Local series, but here we are. The Royal Foundry hold a special, weird place in my musical heart. I don’t listen to a lot of pop, dance or electronic music. But I’m powerless

Listen Local: Travis Matthews

Spoiler alert: Travis Matthews is 22 years old. I tell you this now so you can avoid the shock of finding out later, once you’ve heard the subtleties of his smooth vocal delivery or witnessed the unflappable confidence he brings to the stage. I saw this week’s Listen

Listen Local: Travis Matthews

Spoiler alert: Travis Matthews is 22 years old. I tell you this now so you can avoid the shock of finding out later, once you’ve heard the subtleties of his smooth vocal delivery or witnessed the unflappable confidence he brings to the stage. I saw this week’s Listen

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Long December (cover)

Enjoy this new video cover - we all made it through!

Listen Local: Maddie Storvold

Maddie Storvold is the sort of performer who steps up to a mic and has the whole bar hushed by the end of verse one. She doesn’t command your attention – she earns it by channeling some stream spirit of ancient song . Storvold’s earnest, earthy voice lilts along lyrics

Listen Local: Maddie Storvold

Maddie Storvold is the sort of performer who steps up to a mic and has the whole bar hushed by the end of verse one. She doesn’t command your attention – she earns it by channeling some stream spirit of ancient song . Storvold’s earnest, earthy voice lilts along lyrics