Long before he played his first gig or led a band, music was stitched into the fabric of his family and faith, as ever-present as the river running through his hometown.

David grew up in a house where the old console stereo — a piece of furniture familiar to so many — was technically off-limits. But before he could even spell “needle,” he’d already learned to bypass his father’s makeshift cotter pin, drop the arm onto whatever record was waiting, then climb into the big family chair and bounce along in his own groove.

Music filled David’s earliest years. His mother played guitar, his brother saxophone, and his sister filled the house with Bee Gees and Earth, Wind & Fire records. At home and at church, music was everywhere: a source of joy, comfort, and a special kind of blessing.

Raised in New Orleans by a family proud of their Irish, French and Italian heritage, David learned early that roots matter. His family traced their Irish story back to County Wexford, and he grew up with a deep respect for tradition — the kind that values laughter, storytelling, and the comfort of a song well sung. By the time he became drum major at Brother Martin High School, leading one of the city’s best marching bands, David understood that music is how people make sense of where they come from — and how they come together.

After high school and during his years at Tulane University, David joined the Bucktown Allstars, playing more than a thousand shows on stages ranging from neighborhood bars to Mardi Gras balls. More recently, he’s helped keep dance floors full with The Benchwarmers, blending soul, Motown, and classic R&B with the energy and rhythm that define New Orleans music.

Today, David also is part of Crescent & Clover, where he’s found a way to braid every thread together: traditional Irish songs, original compositions, Crescent City spirit, modern rock influences, and the belief that every performance should feel less like a show and more like a gathering of friends.

He’s drawn to songs that reflect his own history: stories of County Wexford, emigration, and the immigrant experience in America. The Waterboys and The Pogues — with their sweeping sound and seamless blending of traditional and contemporary music — have been guiding influences, shaping David’s approach both with Crescent & Clover and as a solo performer.

As Irishman Frank Harte put it, “Those in power write the history, while those who suffer write the songs, and, given our history, we have an awful lot of songs.”

For David, music transcends entertainment. It’s a connection, … a shared experience between performer and audience. He describes music as “a long conversation between past and present, Ireland and New Orleans, faith and celebration.”

He’s as quick with a smile or a story as he is with a song. And if you listen closely, you’ll hear the influences: Rush, The Waterboys, U2, Motown, the street rhythms of New Orleans, and the ballads of Ireland — but through it all, you’ll hear David, straight from the heart.

For David, music is as necessary as air or water, and you can feel it when he plays. There’s a twinkle in his eye — the same one he had as a kid sneaking songs on the family stereo. Maybe music really does keep you young.

What matters most is that everyone in the room leaves feeling just a little more connected: connected to the music, connected to each other, and hopefully, connected to something larger than themselves.

David is intentional about every performance, whether it’s with a band, as part of a duo or trio, or solo with just a guitar and a story. He hopes audiences leave with a song they’d never heard before, a story that lingers, and a curiosity to discover more.

David hopes people leave feeling like they shared in something memorable — where music, conversation, food, drinks, laughter, and the atmosphere of the room all come together to create something special.

If you’re looking for an evening of authentic music, good stories, and genuine connection, book David Connick. You won’t just hear a setlist — you’ll experience the traditions, spirit, and storytelling that shaped the music itself.