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title: "Press kit · David Dewese"
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For press

# Press kit

Bios, photos and quotes for David Dewese, The Foxymorons and The Luxury Liners. For interviews and anything else, [use the contact form](https://daviddewese.com/contact/?topic=press).

Photo: Phil Thornton

## Bios

Tagline: **Songwriter | Solo Artist | Bandmate**

Please use the bios as written.

### Long bio (285 words)

For features, programs and the About page.

David Dewese is a songwriter and solo artist based in Dallas, Texas. He was raised in Mesquite, “forced into music at an early age” by his father, Will, a ’60s rocker who paid him lunch money to practice guitar and remains a big influence. His mother, Doris, is his biggest fan.

In February 2008 the Nashville Scene [made David a Critic’s Pick](https://web.archive.org/web/20220817111138/https://daviddewese.com/critics-pick/), writing that his “thoughtful, bittersweet tunes” channel Evan Dando. His first solo album, *Make The Best Of It*, came out that year, followed by *Next Christmas* (2009), the *Upside Down* EP (2012) and the single *Worry Less and Pray More* (2021).

David co-founded two bands. He met Jerry James at church camp, and in 1994 they turned a fake-band joke into The Foxymorons, trading four-track cassettes by mail. A hand-numbered 1998 7-inch reached a Bay Area label, which released *Calcutta* (1999) before the band had played a show. *Rodeo City*, *Hesitation Eyes* (recorded in David’s Nashville spare bedroom; [Pitchfork 7.3](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/3353-hesitation-eyes/)), *Bible Stories* and *Fake Yoga* ([Robert Christgau: A−](https://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=Foxymorons)) followed, plus six singles in 2020–22.

In 1997 David and college friend Chad Edgington co-founded The Luxury Liners, named after a Gram Parsons song, and took the band to Nashville, where it became a sharp-dressed power-pop band. When Chad left in 2001, David carried on through *Overbored* (2003) and *Nonetheless* (2006), and the band’s songs reached [*One Tree Hill* and a FOX Sports theme](https://daviddewese.com/licensing/). In 2026 the band returned with “Great Day” and “New Beginning”.

David has also toured and recorded with Everman and The Nobility. He began helping with worship music in 2006 and became a worship leader in 2013; since 2022 he has led worship every Sunday at Journey Community Church in Dallas.

[Download.txt: Long bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-300.txt) [Download.md: Long bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-300.md)

### Short bio (152 words)

For listings and streaming profiles.

David Dewese is a songwriter and solo artist based in Dallas, Texas. He was raised in Mesquite, where his father, Will, a ’60s rocker, paid him lunch money to practice guitar. His first solo album, *Make The Best Of It*, came out in 2008, followed by *Next Christmas* (2009), the *Upside Down* EP (2012) and the single *Worry Less and Pray More* (2021).

David co-founded two bands. He met Jerry James at church camp, and in 1994 they started The Foxymorons, trading four-track cassettes by mail; their albums run from *Calcutta* (1999) to *Fake Yoga* (2015). In 1997 David and college friend Chad Edgington co-founded The Luxury Liners and took the band to Nashville. When Chad left in 2001, David carried on, and in 2026 the band returned with “Great Day” and “New Beginning”. David has also toured and recorded with Everman and The Nobility, and leads worship every Sunday in Dallas.

[Download.txt: Short bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-150.txt) [Download.md: Short bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-150.md)

### Very short bio (48 words)

For a line in a program or a festival listing.

David Dewese is a songwriter and solo artist based in Dallas, Texas. Raised in Mesquite, he has made solo records since *Make The Best Of It* (2008). He also co-founded two bands: The Foxymorons, with Jerry James, in 1994, and The Luxury Liners, with Chad Edgington, in 1997.

[Download.txt: Very short bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-50.txt) [Download.md: Very short bio](https://daviddewese.com/press/bio-50.md)

## Photos

Free to use for press about David and his bands. Please print the credit where one is given; photos without a credit line were taken by the band, family or a self-timer and need none.

- David Dewese in an armchair by a turquoise wall, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese in a Santa hat, with sleigh bells, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese in backlit woodland, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese on a grassy slope, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese in a felt hat, in a winter field, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese leaping with a guitar, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese in a plaid shirt, by a barn wall, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese in an open field under a hazy sky, 2009 Photo: Jen McDonald

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- David Dewese on a paint-spattered floor, 2008 Photo: Phil Thornton

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- David Dewese in a red tie, by a brick wall, 2008 Photo: Phil Thornton

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- David Dewese on river stones, 2008 Photo: Phil Thornton

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- David Dewese looking up, by a brick wall, 2008 Photo: Phil Thornton

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- David Dewese on a New York street, 2006 Photo: Chris Slack

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- David Dewese in sunglasses, in black and white Photo: Rambo Elliott

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- The Foxymorons: David Dewese and Jerry James, 2021

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- The Foxymorons: Jerry James (standing) and David Dewese, 2021

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- The Foxymorons at the Loveless Motel, Nashville, 2008

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- The Luxury Liners, 2003 Photo: Amy Wilstermann

  [Download full size: The Luxury Liners, 2003](https://daviddewese.com/press/photos/the-luxury-liners-2003-photo-amy-wilstermann-620879.jpg) (JPEG, 2400 × 1800 px)
- The Luxury Liners: David Wilstermann, Chad Edgington, David Dewese and Scott Carpenter in 2002

  [Download full size: The Luxury Liners: David Wilstermann, Chad Edgington, David Dewese and Scott Carpenter in 2002](https://daviddewese.com/press/photos/the-luxury-liners-2002-four-piece.jpg) (JPEG, 1096 × 848 px)

## Press quotes

Excerpts, verbatim, with a link to the original or the print citation.

### David Dewese

- > “Dewese’s innate understanding of pop melodies pays off repeatedly on the otherwise noisy record.”

  Reverb (heyreverb.com) · November 3, 2015

  On [*Fake Yoga*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/fake-yoga/)

  [Read the archived reprint (Reverb, 2015)](https://web.archive.org/web/20160820230439/http://www.foxymorons.com/reverb/)
- > “…his thoughtful, bittersweet tunes also channel the ’90s alt-crooner \[Evan Dando\].”

  Nashville Scene (Critic’s Pick) · Tracy Moore · February 28, 2008

  (about David’s MySpace demos)

  [Read the archived reprint (Nashville Scene, 2008)](https://web.archive.org/web/20220817111138/https://daviddewese.com/critics-pick/)
- > “…a rapidly developing, often stunning tunesmith.”

  Nashville Scene (“Catching Up Fast”) · Noel Murray · July 2001

  [Read the archived reprint (Nashville Scene, 2001)](https://web.archive.org/web/20030211155411/http://www.foxymorons.com:80/press.html)

### The Foxymorons

- > “On their fifth album in 21 years, two Dallas pop-punk hobbyists and/or perfectionists attain the pop-punk grail: 10 tough, catchy, ebullient, stealth-strange songs in 32 minutes.”

  Vice (Expert Witness) · Robert Christgau · January 8, 2016

  On [*Fake Yoga*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/fake-yoga/)

  [Read the review in Vice (Expert Witness)](https://www.vice.com/en/article/expert-witness-with-robert-christgau-up-the-alt/)
- > “\[S\]end these guys back in the DeLorean a couple of decades and the driving ‘Sentient Creatures’ would have easily rivaled ‘She Don’t Use Jelly’ and ‘Cut Your Hair’ as the alt-rock hit of 1994.”

  Spectrum Culture · Jeremy Winograd · November 16, 2015

  On [*Fake Yoga*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/fake-yoga/)

  [Read the review in Spectrum Culture](https://spectrumculture.com/2015/11/16/the-foxymorons-fake-yoga/)
- > “Hesitation Eyes is a sturdy album… an indication that even with a non-traditional working relationship, the duo still has room to grow.”

  Pitchfork · Joe Tangari · January 10, 2006 · 7.3/10

  On [*Hesitation Eyes*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/hesitation-eyes/)

  [Read the review in Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/3353-hesitation-eyes/)
- > “With such effortlessly graceful songwriting chops on their side, there’s really no need.”

  Paste · Brian Howe · July 6, 2005

  On [*Hesitation Eyes*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/hesitation-eyes/)

  [Read the review in Paste](https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/foxymorons/the-foxymorons-hesitation-eyes)
- > “It isn’t hip or edgy or cool; it’s just genuine and a little bit heartbroken, which is far better anyway.”

  Dallas Observer · Sarah Hepola · May 26, 2005

  On [*Hesitation Eyes*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/hesitation-eyes/)

  [Read the review in Dallas Observer](https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-foxymorons-6381573)
- > “The Foxymorons are not your regular kind of band… But Calcutta is not your average record, either.”

  The Big Takeover · Stephen Slaybaugh · December 1999

  On [*Calcutta*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-foxymorons/calcutta/)

### The Luxury Liners

- > “Overbored … is a must-have for all power pop fans.”

  Performing Songwriter · July 2004

  On [*Overbored*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-luxury-liners/overbored/)

  [Read the archived reprint (Performing Songwriter, 2004)](https://web.archive.org/web/20051225072849/http://www.theluxuryliners.com/press.html)
- > “‘Waiting for the Sun’ … is drop-dead perfect pop-rock (and the best song here) … This is one of my favorites of the year.”

  Metroland · Erik Hage · June 2003

  On [*Overbored*](https://daviddewese.com/music/the-luxury-liners/overbored/)

  [Read the archived reprint (Metroland, 2003)](https://web.archive.org/web/20051225072849/http://www.theluxuryliners.com/press.html)
- > “…the best (and best dressed) purveyors of pop in Nashville.”

  Nashville Rage · July 2002

  [Read the archived reprint (Nashville Rage, 2002)](https://web.archive.org/web/20051225072849/http://www.theluxuryliners.com/press.html)
- > “Excellent power pop with the tongue-in-cheek wiliness of Cheap Trick and the underlying violence of Big Star.”

  Nashville Rage · April 2002

  [Read the archived reprint (Nashville Rage, 2002)](https://web.archive.org/web/20051225072849/http://www.theluxuryliners.com/press.html)
- > “…the group ended up more as a guitar-crunchy power pop band that called to mind classic acts like Big Star, Badfinger, and the Raspberries.”

  All Music Guide · Erik Hage · September 2001

  [Read the archived reprint (All Music Guide, 2001)](https://web.archive.org/web/20051225072849/http://www.theluxuryliners.com/press.html)

## Wordmark

The hand-lettered “David Dewese” logo, as a scalable SVG in midnight blue on a transparent ground.

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## Discography data

The full catalog as one data file (JSON), for journalists, archivists and databases: every release with its date, label, tracklist and credits.

[Discography data (JSON)](https://daviddewese.com/data/releases.json)

## Using this material

- **Bios**: Free to use for press, listings and programs about David Dewese and his bands. Please use the bios as written.
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- **Music and cover art**: Not licensed by this site’s pages or files. To use a recording or a song, ask through [Licensing](https://daviddewese.com/licensing/).

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