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 in 1973 which gave him nationwide exposure including appearances on the Old Grey Whistle Test and In Concert.
Dave became a regular at the Marquee and played some unusual concert supports - such as the Edgar Broughton Band at the Rainbow and Rod Stewart at Reading Festival.

In 1979 Dave formed the Reactors with Boo Howard playing the bass and soon handling most of the vocals.
The band's 'blond up front' strategy worked, and business interest followed from some high profile managers - the Police's Kim Turner and Jackson 5's Germaine Jackson - but didn't produce the expected world conquering results!
In 1994 Dave and Boo self-produced their only electric album 'Snaps' under their later band name 'Brave Lucy'

D&B's present style evolved in 1998 with Dave's intricate guitar work and Boo's mellow vocal combining to create something new and all their own.
Their music is entirely original and 'Maybe I Might Fall' was their debut CD of acoustic music 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 (sometimes using a 12 string tuned to fifths), while Boo completes the D&B sound with her exceptional bass playing.
They are currently playing 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.


The latest album 'Living On Light' followed in 2007.