David Celia & Co.

David Celia is an innovative singer/songwriter and astonishing guitar player, known for his spontaneously driven live performances. He tours frequently across Canada and Europe (Glastonbury Festival ×7) and is quoted as “One of Toronto’s best guitar players” by CBC Radio. David’s music has consistently appeared on the CBC, BBC and WNYC in New York. Even the late Gordon Lightfoot was a fan. David has performed live on BBC2’s highly regarded Bob Harris national radio show several times. His reputation as a guitarist has led him to play with many local Canadian artists in their bands, including legendary Alt-Country/folk singers Ian & Sylvia Tyson and acts as diverse as Icelandic alt/pop star Emiliana Torrini. He’s supported shows for Elvis Costello, Badly Drawn Boy, Fairport Convention, Ron Sexsmith, Martha Wainwright, Kiefer Sutherland + more. His latest single “Wake Up Again” came out recently and he’s currently in the process of recording the next album at a studio in Wales (Penylan) and Toronto (Revolution). David and drummer Clifford Rutherford will be joined by David’s two sons Marcus and Lucas on bass and second guitar.