Dave Brinnel
Dave Brinnel | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Carl Brinnel December 9, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician television producer radio personality |
| Notable credit | The Dave in the Morning Show |
| Website | DaveBrinnel.com DavesCreative.com |
David Carl Brinnel began working at age 19 as a night club entertainer, performing in venues throughout the northeast. He had the honor of playing piano at two 1984 campaign rallies for then President Ronald Reagan.[1][2] He went on to establish his own radio and television production company, Sound Gems in 1989, creating commercials for The Disney Store, Casual Corner and many other regional clients.[3] The company was renamed Dave's Creative in 2010. From 1997 to 2000 he was the host of "The Dave in the Morning Show" on WRNX 100.9FM out of Holyoke, Massachusetts.[4] He is noted for giving Rachel Maddow her first broadcasting job when she won a contest the station was holding to find him a new sidekick.[5][6] In 2012 he was honored by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association for volunteer efforts on behalf of Glenbrook Middle School in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.[7] He has also written, directed and performed in a musical production, "An Evening of Allan Sherman"; a program celebrating the life and work of 1960s comedic sensation, Allan Sherman.[8] Since 2007 he's collaborated closely with his daughter, Hailey Brinnel, for many projects and performances.[9] In 2018, he released his first studio album, Finally, composed of songs written since 1985.[10] In his 2022 book, Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams, former Congressman Ric Keller credits Dave with offering some of his favorite advice.[11]
Discography
| Title | Label | Date of Release |
|---|---|---|
| Finally[12] | Dave's Creative | September 2018 |
References
- ^ Reagan Library. "President Reagan's Remarks at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 19, 1984". Retrieved March 16, 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ Shaw, Dorsey (July 15, 2013). "Facts About Cable News That May Make You Question Reality". BuzzFeedNews. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Brinnel, Dave. "Wear a Better Necktie". Dave's Creative: About Us. Archived from the original on September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ Moorehouse, Donnie (November 7, 2011). "Saying Goodbye to WRNX". The Republican. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Leibovich, Mark. "Rachel Maddow". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Pressler, Jessica (October 31, 2008). "The Dr. Maddow Show". New York. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ White, Christine (April 11, 2012). "David Brinnel honored by Massachusetts Music Educators Association for volunteer efforts on behalf of Glenbrook Middle School in Longmeadow". Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Weinsch, C. "The Daily Music Break: Allan Sherman". Daily Kos. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Hailey Brinnel – BIOGRAPHY". Hailey Brinnel. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ Cassidy, Benjamin. "Playlist: We asked Dave Brinnel, what's your favorite song?". The Berkshire Eagle. 2018-09-21. Archived from the original on September 22, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Keller, Ric (September 27, 2022). Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams. Simon and Schuster. p. 225. ISBN 978-0757324482. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ^ "Finally". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 12, 2020.