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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 is considered by some to be a classic guitar record of the 70s and which gave him national exposure on shows such as the Old Grey Whistle Test and In Concert.
Discovering life beyond folk clubs, Dave became a regular at the Marquee and played some unusual supports - including gigs with 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 handling most of the vocals in the band.
Business interest followed involving some high profile managers - the Police's Kim Turner and Jackson 5's Germaine Jackson.
In 1994 Dave and Boo self-produced their only electric album 'Snaps' under their later band name 'Brave Lucy'
Dave and Boo's present acoustic partnership really began in 1998 with Dave's intricate guitar work and Boo's mellow vocal combining to create something entirely new and all their own.
Their music is completely original and 'Maybe I Might Fall' was their debut CD 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 their 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
Dave & Boo are currently in the studio working on their next album
provisionally entitled 'Stuff!', which will be released sometime in 2010.
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