On the dark and moody opening track of his new album, Dave Sills asks, “How much is enough, when you’ve taken all of mine as yours?" The answer comes back to him, “MORE,” which provides the title of both the song and the album it kicks off. The album's Wilbury-ish first single, “What Happens Next,” rolls in next. “A hopeful song for uncertain times,” says Sills. There’s 10 “more” after that, ranging from atmospheric ballads (“Anyone Who Isn’t You”) to all out rockers (“Okay In Waves”). Stylistically and musically, Sills and his band (Chris Walke - guitars, Adam Gardner - bass, keys, and Justin O’Connell - drums) push the songs into areas they haven’t previously explored. Is it for YOU? “Of course I think so,” says Sills, "but give it a listen and hopefully you’ll come back… for MORE.” (Dave makes no apologies for this totally obvious tag.)
Sills has opened for the likes of Peter Himmelman, Teddy Thompson, Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket), Rusted Root, and many more. He has played all around Chicago-land at such places as SPACE, FitzGerald’s, Martyrs, The Old Town School of Folk Music, The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, and the WXRT main stage at The World’s Largest Block Party.
