Dave Powers is a forward thinking and innovative producer, composer, keyboardist, and DJ. Born in Zaragoza, Spain, Dave grew up in Michigan and programmed his first drum machine at the age of 11. A self taught jazz musician, he was playing jazz professionally by the age of 15, and went on to receive training in music… Read moreShow less
Dave Powers is a forward thinking and innovative producer, composer, keyboardist, and DJ. Born in Zaragoza, Spain, Dave grew up in Michigan and programmed his first drum machine at the age of 11. A self taught jazz musician, he was playing jazz professionally by the age of 15, and went on to receive training in music composition and classical piano. His sound has been inspired by musicians as wide ranging as John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Mozart, John Cage, Prince, and Kraftwerk.
In 1999 and 2000, now known as Cyborg K, Dave got his first taste of the high of playing Detroit warehouse parties. These underground events turned his love of techno music into an insatiable passion. During this time, he played all-hardware live PA's alongside techno pioneers such as Adam X, Dan Bell, and Oliver Ho. He also began honing his studio skills and mastering analog synthesizers.
Looking for a way to travel the world, Dave ventured onto a cruise ship line to perform on piano throughout the Caribbean. Driven to continue creating techno, his cabin became a chamber of creation and he made his first leaps into digital production. As he continued to refine his sound, he also began branching out from techno into minimal, house, and electro.
Dave can now be found making ingenious tracks in Chicago while performing live PA's and DJing in Chicago and beyond. Dave's wide musical knowledge and studio skills make him a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and his live PA's and DJ sets are ready for the next level. With several hot releases planned for 2008, Dave Powers is set to make his mark on the global electronic music scene!
