GRAMMY®-winning Quarto Valley Records latest signing, David Starr, releases his first full length Blues album, Must Be Blue. The project is a mixture of classic blues covers and brand new originals written by Starr featuring background vocals from Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, John Oates, on select tracks, and a stacked band of GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM winning musicians.

Today, January 23rd, 2025, we at Grateful Web are excited to premiere “Hole In The Page,” the fiery new single from Colorado-based Blues/Americana singer-songwriter David Starr. This track is the first taste of Starr’s upcoming album, Must Be Blue, set for release on the GRAMMY®-winning label Quarto Valley Records.

GRAMMY®-winning record label Quarto Valley Records is proud to announce their latest signing, David Starr, a Colorado-based Blues/Americana artist, for the release of his forthcoming album, Must Be Blue. Set to be unveiled in 2025, Starr’s new record promises to captivate listeners with his soulful vocals, gritty guitar work, masterful songwriting, and inventive takes on classic blues covers.

Americana artist David Starr announces the release of his latest album, Starr & Stucky, featuring prolific mandolin player Erik Stucky. The dynamic duo has been honing their live show for the better part of seven years, with audiences begging for a stripped-down album just the two of them, which fans will now receive June 14. With Starr’s soulful vocals and crafted guitar parts at the center, and licks galore from Stucky, it is easy to see why.

Colorado-based Americana and blues artist David Starr, known for his evocative storytelling and over a decade of international performances, releases his poignant new single "Waiting In The Dark" today. Available on all digital platforms, this track leads the upcoming acoustic album, Starr & Stucky, and marks the beginning of his extensive UK tour alongside mandolinist Erik Stucky.

Americana Artist David Starr announces a new acoustic record with mandolin player Erik Stucky, aptly titled Starr & Stucky. The debut single “Good As Gone” is available on all streaming platforms today, after an exclusive preview from Americana Highways. The driving single is the perfect introduction to the project, giving listeners an intimate look at what their dynamic live show is all about.

Grateful Web is pleased to premiere Americana singer/songwriter David Starr’s new video “Any Chance of Going Home.” This unexpectedly darker themed song is from his forthcoming EP, Better Me, which is set to be released in early 2023, and features bluegrass songstress, Irene Kelley.

Americana singer/songwriter, David Starr, announces the release of “Closer To You” off of his forthcoming EP, Better Me. An energetic love song, Starr’s soulful vocals shine on the track along with rich layered guitars and meaningful lyrics, resulting in a sound that is classic and still all his own. Out today, the track is available on all digital platforms.

Americana artist David Starr announces his new single “Better Me” and his return to the UK for a spring tour May 11 - May 28. Making his way through Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England, Starr will perform 14 shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, the Isle of Skye, Berrick-upon-Tweed and more. The uptempo single drops May 10, with the world premier on Dublin City FM’s After Midnight with Noel Casey.

GW: You've released an impressive lineup of original music over the years. What made you decide to release a series of covers now?