David L. Chastang and his family live in Baldwin County, Alabama, along the beautiful Gulf Coast.
David began singing in church at the age of five and never looked back. As a teen, he competed in vocal competitions on the state and national levels for multiple years. Through these competitions he toured the state of Florida, performing in solo exhibitions.
While attending Troy University, David majored in Music Theater. He was a principal performer in the musical A Chorus Line. Other collegiate musical credits include the semifinals of the ICCA (International Collegiate Championship of Acapella) held at Duke University, founding member of a seven-man acapella group Glasshouse, and two performances in the world-renowned Carnegie Hall.
Early in his adult musical career, David moved to Atlanta, Georgia. While there he had the privilege to be the bass player for Nappy’s Joint. This opportunity was a proving ground for his skills and profound influence on his style and craft.
Following Atlanta, David returned to the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast and began building his full-time career as a performing singer-songwriter. For five years he had the privilege of performing as a writer in the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival held at the world-famous Flora-Bama Lounge. David is one of the regularly scheduled artists at the Flora-Bama, with performances spanning the last thirteen years.
While maintaining his regular shows at local restaurants, bars, and other venues, he has performed at many local festivals. This includes the Bayfest Music Festival held in Mobile, Alabama where he performed with Dennis “Finger Roll” Nelson and opened for Mary J. Blige.
Classically trained, David throws a little Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and storytelling into the mix to create a style uniquely his own. He credits established musicians, including James Taylor and Chris Stapleton, for providing a strong influence on his musical style.
Through his performances covering national artists’ popular songs, as well as his original pieces, he strives to take his listeners on unforgettable journeys while reminding them that they are not alone.