Our dear friend and management client, the acclaimed songwriter and performer Dave Carter passed away on Friday July 19, 2002 in Hadley, Massachusetts of a heart attack, while beginning the next phase of their summer tour schedule with his partner Tracy Grammer.

Both professionally and personally I was captivated by the words, the melodies, and the aura of David, and I will not ever forget the journey we all took. I was proud of the success we achieved along that path together, and am enriched by the time spent representing his music. He was truly a gentle soul, who saw beauty and magic in everything he found, and excelled in his efforts to treat the whole wide world around him with respect and grace.

There have been thousands upon thousands of words written in his memory, and as a tribute to his impact in the songwriting community. Although I would be humbled to contribute my own eulogy to the legacy of Dave Carter, I found the writings of others to be more widescope and ultimately more comforting to me.
From the Los Angeles Time to the New York Times, from Portland to Boston to Philadelphia to Oklahoma and towns in between, many newspapers and journals told the sad news of Dave's passing with great reverence and factual detail. One in particular captured the essence of Dave's life and his relationship with Tracy and others. This story also serves to stop time for me, and illuminate the space we were in on July 19th, and where we had planned to go next. With the kind permission of one of Main's best music writers, I include the story as written by daVine. She has been a fan and supporter of Dave and Tracy for several years, and has written a piece which I just loved, and I thank her for that.

For Dave, I look forward to being with you again on the other side.

Rest in Peace.

Newspaper story
face MAGAZINE
Volume 15, Issue 8
August 2002
Page 11
by daVine
www.facemag.com

"Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer belong at the top of any short list of up-and-coming American folk performers." - Dirty Linen

"Beautifully intonated lines...a darkly beautiful voice" - The Oregonian

"it takes something extra special to literally revolutionize the genre. Well, Carter and Grammer have done just that" - The Album Network





RADIO
WFUV - New York - #33 Album in Listener Poll
WFMT - Chicago - #3 Album of the Year
WXPN - Philadelphia - #16 Album in Listener Poll
WUMB - Boston - #4 Album of the Year
WYEP - Pittsburgh - #14 Album in Listener Poll
WMNF - Tampa - #2 Most Played Album of the Year
KUNC - Colorado - Best Emerging Artist of the Year
KANU - Kansas - Contemporary Folk Album of the Year

SONGWRITING MERITS
Kerrville New Folk, Winner
Wildflower Performing Songwriter, Winner
Napa Valley Emerging Songwriter, Winner
Sisters Folk Festival Song Contest, Winner

DISCOGRAPHY
2001 Drum Hat Buddha [Signature Sounds]
2001 40th Anniversary Philadelphia Folk Festival [Sliced Bread]
2000 Tanglewood Tree [Signature Sounds]
2000 Live at the World Cafe - Volume 11 [World Cafe]
1999 Solid Heart - A Benefit for In Harmony [Red House]
1998 When I Go [Red River Records]
Past management clients