Dave Ellis & Boo Howard - a history

Dave & Boo are based in London with a musical partnership that began in 1979.

Dave Ellis came to London from Liverpool in 1970. He released a solo album on Sonet records in 1973 which gave him nationwide exposure including appearances on the Old Grey Whistle Test and In Concert.
Dave became a regular act at the Marquee and played some unusual concert supports - such as the Edgar Broughton Band at the Rainbow and Rod Stewart at Reading Festival.

In 1979 Dave formed the Reactors with Boo Howard playing bass and soon handling most of the vocals.
The band's eventual 'get-the-blond-up-front' strategy attracted some high profile managers - the Police's Kim Turner and Jackson 5's Germaine Jackson - but without the essential record deal for world conquering results!
In 1994 Dave and Boo self-produced their only electric album 'Snaps' under their later band name 'Brave Lucy'

D&B's present acoustic style evolved in 1998 with Dave's intricate guitar work and Boo's mellow vocal combining to create something new and all their own.
Their music is entirely original and 'Maybe I Might Fall' was their debut CD of the duo in 1999. This was followed by 'Amber' in 2002 and a remastering of Dave's original 1974 Sonet album for CD in 2003.

Dave has become known around the clubs for his unique guitar style plus his highly individual banjo tunes, while Boo completes the D&B sound with her exceptional voice and superb bass playing. Their harmony singing is second to none.
They currently play venues mainly around the south east of England where they have developed a loyal following. They completed their third acoustic album 'Late In The Day' in 2004 and have produced a DVD of live performances, recording sessions and rehearsals in 2006.


Their latest album is 'Living On Light' which followed in 2007.