David Pulkingham

David Pulkingham grew up traveling internationally, recording and performing music. He was first published at age four and was on his first recording session at age seven. 
 Deciding to pursue music professionally at age 20, David enrolled in the prestigious Jazz studies program at the University of North Texas. Upon graduation he moved to Austin, Texas where he has been a mainstay of that cities thriving music scene ever since. 
 Known for his abilities in numerous styles, he has been called on for many recording sessions whether it be Latin music or Rock and Roll. 
Tony Visconti, the legendary record producer best known for producing David Bowie, calls Pulkingham “the complete guitarist.” “David is one of the best guitarists I've ever worked with,” said Visconti, who has worked with some of the greatest guitarists of the last five decades. “He is equally brilliant in pick styles, finger styles, classical, Flamenco, Brazilian -- rock ‘n' roll and jazz. He always amazes me.” From 2002 until 2012 David toured internationally as the right hand man of the famed Texas troubadour, Alejandro Escovedo. He was also the musical director of the Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra. This lead him to performances on such stages as Carnegie Hall and to share the stage with such icons as Bruce Springsteen. In December of 2012 he was asked to be the bandleader and guitarist for two shows with Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, and went on to tour with Patty Griffin in 2013 in support of her new album release "American Kid."
 From 2011 to 2013 David released two volumes of self produced “David Pulkingham Plays Guitar” albums and in 2015 he released his first full production singer/songwriter album entitled “Little Pearl” which features performances by Patty Griffin, Lloyd Maines and the Tosca String Quartet. Also in 2015 David recorded on Griffin’s Grammy nominated album “Servant of Love” and Carrie Rodriguez’ album “Lola” which also features Bill Frisell, Raul Malo and Viktor Krauss. David currently tours with Patty Griffin and plays internationally under his own name. 


Austin, TX