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DAVE KIM is an internationally acclaimed electric violinist and DJ with over 47 years of musical experience. He began studying classical piano and violin at the age of 4 and has been passionately dedicated to his craft ever since. As a high school student in Nevada, he served as the concertmaster of his orchestra and competed in state solo competitions. Dave later moved from Reno/Tahoe to the San Francisco Bay Area during the dot-com boom, where his music career flourished.

Dave began collaborating with singer-songwriter Chris Clouse at a sushi joint in the Marina District called MasSake. Together with Whitesnake bassist Uriah Duffy, drummer Brandon Davis, and guitarist Jesse Brewster, they performed at iconic venues like the Red Devil Lounge, Slim’s, Bimbo’s, Sweetwater, Great American Music Hall, The Viper Room in Los Angeles, and The Bitter End in New York. Their breakthrough came when they opened for Hootie and The Blowfish at the State Theater in Modesto, where they released their album Trace Elements and shared the stage with acts like Dishwalla, Marcy Playground, Everclear, and Third Eye Blind.

Dave’s transition into the world of DJs began with Bay Area legend DJ Solomon, his DJ mentor, taking their live act into major dance clubs from San Francisco to Las Vegas. This collaboration landed Dave a performance with DJ AM and Travis Barker of Blink-182 at Mezzanine. Dave also began his solo career, collaborating with renowned DJs such as Donovan, Hector Garza, Ean Golden, David Carvalho, Zhaldee, E-Rock, Trevor Simpson, and Whitenoize, and sharing the stage with international legends like Kaskade, Mark Farina, DJ Dan, Diplo, Double Touch (All Day I Dream), and Steve Aoki.

Performance Expertise

Dave specializes in destination weddings and corporate events globally. His artistry has taken him to perform for Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island, British Virgin Islands, on three occasions, alongside John Dill, Alex Cruz, and Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys. He has graced events such as the Oprah Network, TEDxSF, Summit Series DC10 with Bill Clinton and John Legend, and Hive Global Leaders Summit with Marianne Williamson. Dave has also earned accolades, winning an award with professional figure skater Ashley Clark at the US Open of Professional Figure Skating Championships. In 2019, Dave performed on the main stage at the BottleRock Festival with Michael Franti. Most recently, Dave was featured on Bravo's Million Dollar Listing with the Altman Brothers, showcasing his talent and versatility in high-profile settings.

Prestigious Venues

Dave has performed at some of the most prestigious venues and events worldwide, including:

Northern California & Beyond

  • Michael Loeb's Estate, Hamptons

  • City Hall, San Francisco

  • Karang Noi, Phuket, Thailand

  • BottleRock Festival, Napa

  • Solstice, Napa

  • Turtle Bay, Redding

  • US Open, Las Vegas

  • Princeville Resort, Kauai

  • Nestledown, Northern California

  • Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon

  • Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco

  • The Bohemian Club, San Francisco

  • Concourse d'Elegance - McLaren Solis GT Reveal, Pebble Beach

  • Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs

  • Burgruine Hohenbregenz, Bregenz, Austria

  • Admiral's Club, Treasure Island, San Francisco

  • Inn at Aspen, Aspen

Southern California & Orange County

  • Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes

  • NeueHouse, Los Angeles

  • Casa Lagos Estate, Beverly Hills

  • Keith Ferrazzi's Estate

  • Pauly Shore's Estate

  • The Waldorf Astoria, Laguna Niguel

  • The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

  • The Pacific Club, Newport Beach

  • Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

  • The Finish Line, Newport Beach

  • The Elwood Club at the Pendry, Newport Beach

  • Vibiana, Los Angeles

  • The Edition, West Hollywood

  • The Penthouse at the Roosevelt, Los Angeles

  • Shutters, Santa Monica

  • The Viceroy, Santa Monica

  • Vienza Windery, Temecula

  • Andaz, San Diego

Personal Life

Dave currently divides his time between San Francisco and Orange County, raising his two sons, Christian and Brandon.

He is also featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, and Goop. Dave specializes in providing all the music for your entire wedding. Using a loop pedal, he plays the electric violin to create the sound of an entire orchestra. Additionally, he performs live during cocktail hours and serves as a DJ and Emcee for receptions.

As an experienced audio engineer, Dave uses top-tier audio equipment and wireless microphone technology. His open-format DJing style pleases diverse audiences, seamlessly integrating live electric violin into his DJ sets.