Dave Richardson hails from Down East Maine.  Dave delayed the pursuit of his passion for blues guitar by first obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.  He then continued on to receive his Master's Degree in Social Work.  Dave has worked as a clinical social worker in specialized foster care, outpatient clinics, schools, hospitals, supported housing/residential programs and outreach programs. 

Dave's journey through both academic and professional worlds has provided endless inspiration for playing music.  Working with adolescents, adults and the chronically mentally ill has brought him face to face with the human spirit's basic struggle for survival, meaning and self respect.  Dave has consistently balanced his work with people with his love of the guitar and blues.  Dave has fronted various blues/soul bands.  He hosted the blues jam at Harry's Blues Bar in Hyannis for about 1 1/2 years while contributing to and developing The SoulCats.   Dave went on to form the house band for the Onset Bay Blues Cafe with Wes James on bass and Chris Santos on drums.

The current Dave Richardson Band line up includes Bret Carlson on bass, and Bob Palluccio on drums.  Heather Twiss  contributes her soulful, inspired vocals to the mix.  Marcus Monteiro joins the band for exclusive performances on sax.  This combination of musicians is the most diverse, talented and exciting group of individuals that Dave has had the pleasure of playing with.  Every performance provides an opportunity for a new creative, musical and emotional  journey that will never again be replicated.