Born in 1978 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Dave Tolley’s interest in Percussion began at an early age. While studying piano, Dave figured out that hitting stuff was much more fun. At 11, he created a makeshift kit from a set of bongos and a handful of cardboard boxes and never looked back. Dave has performed with several different acts in the Toronto area and continues to perform and play sessions. Read More
Hey,
Thanks to everyone who attended the Cajon workshop at Islands Folk Fest in Duncan, BC. Nine Mile played two great shows at the festival and we got to see some other amazing artists!!
-dave
Hi!
So, Brian MacMillan and I are on our way up to Northern BC to perform all over the Fort St. John area. Come check out the shows, workshops, and general music madness.
Nine Mile is also getting ready to make the drive from the east to the west. I’ll be meeting up with Dari, Scotty, Mel, and baby Kaya to make some music all over BC and Vancouver Island. Stay Tune for the dates!!
-dave
Hi Everyone,
So, there has been lots of things happening and lots of great shows are coming up in the summer. I’ve also been doing some great cajon workshops.
I’ll be putting together a brand new website and trying to keep this one updated in the meantime.
Thanks!
-dave
Hi everyone,
I’ve been putting off a new update because everything has been changing like crazy. I’ll be in a new location on the West Coast of Canada, performing with some new amazing artists, and conducting workshops both in Ontario and in BC. Check back soo for a better update and possibly a new website with lots of changes. I’ll do my best to keep the info flowing.
-dave
Hey,
Just in the middle of a tour. We have two more shows to play in Vancouver. The city is bustling with Olympic excitement. Check out the tour dates to see the details.
Also, spent a few days on Quadra Island on a break. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
-dave
Hey,
Sorry for the lack of updates lately. It’s been a busy holiday. I hope everyone had an amazing holiday. I look forward to the new year and a Nine Mile Winter Tour. That’s right, time to battle the snowy highways of Canada once again. I’ll update soon.
-dave
Hi Everyone,
So, the Nine Mile tour was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the shows. Thanks also to everyone who came out to see Danny Michel and the Camptown Racers. It was a great month of music.
So, I’m going to be doing a Musician in Residency stay in an amazing town in Northern B.C. Fort St. John has not only amazing people but an amazing music community. I’ll be staying up there for the month performing, conducting workshops and working with the “Northern Groove” team to emphasize the amazing music community that exists up there. Check out the link for more info.
-dave
Hey guys,
Thanks to everyone who has been coming to the shows. It’s been such a blast out on the road. Grande Prairie was exceptional. We were lucky enough to have Ryan Hennessey and Dayna Manning share the stage with us. Up next…Whitecourt and the ultimate, Fort St. John. I can’t wait to cross the Peace and play music.
-dave
So… All is well in drum land again and things are moving along. Sorry for the Vacation. It’s been a crazy summer! I don’t mean to drum geek out but I was at the Yamaha Drum booth at the MIAC show in Toronto and I was checking out the new PHX and Maple Custom Absolute kits. They are so great. Check them out if you get a chance. I’m hoping to grab one myself when I get a chance. Still a huge fan of the Definitive series. One can never have enough kits. Gotta play more shows!!!
We’ve started rehearsals with the new Nine Mile band and it’s going to be so much fun to hit the road across Canada. I’ll finish updating the tour schedule so you can see if we’re coming to your area. If we are, drop by and say “hi”.
Music is Good,
-dave
Hey Everyone,
Sorry for the lack of updates recently. I’ll be posting upcoming shows this week. The fall is getting busy!
Thanks for checkin’ in,
-dave
