Sild - Welsh/Estonian Folk
'The Peter Buck of the Rhondda. Sadly missed’ Andrew Thomas.
Dai was an exceptional person, father, son and musician. Dai moved at his own pace in this busy world of people rushing around and meeting deadlines. He always had an enjoyment of the simple things in life, such as a nice cup of filter coffee, sunshine, being in his garden, charity shops bargains, mending old radios. He loved most off all chatting with friends about all types of music. I'm glad I know him and will always miss him
Geoff Reynolds
Dai was my partner for the last 7 1/2 years and daddy to our gorgeous son Tom. He was an amazing person.
He knew so much about music and had such broad tastes. From Frank Zappa to Zero 7 to Gil Scott Heron to Super Furries and on! His best kept secret was that he loved George Michael and any cheesy pop!
But as those closest to him knew, his ultimate band were New Order and artiste Paul Weller. He was an amazing guitarist with his chilled laid back attitude coming out through the strings of the guitar.
He loved playing live and often reminisced about the early Meltdown days.
We all miss him so much but his spirit and love for life stay with us forever.
He really was "super dooper!"
Catherine Townshend
Sat 16th Dec
Dai Cove Tribute gig
Funhouse + Paul Rosser + Rockin’ John + Alison Clash + Railroad Bill + River Ghosts + Cakehole Presley + Dave Grooveslave
A gig in memory of Dai Cove - guitarist with the Watermelons and Funhouse and top bloke - who died earlier this year.
FUNHOUSE
Glorious ska/r'n'b/world music conglomeration -
Dai Cove's last band.
PAUL (Watermelons) ROSSER
Superb frontman/songwriter/drummer of
mesmerising Valleys band the Watermelons
which featured Dai's superb guitar riffs.
ROCKIN’ JOHN
Rimshots ...
CAKEHOLE PRESLEY
Chris Ridgeway fronted band riding high on MySpace and Chris Moyles accolades and deservingly so for musicians who've long been part of the South Wales music and Meltdown scene. Among Dai's faves.
ALISON CLASH Dazzling singer and frontwoman with legendary 90s
Cardiff band the Pier
SODA MEN Scorching riffs, sharp songs and more hooks than velcro
RIVER GHOSTS Rootsy psychedelic songcraft
DJ DAVE GROOVESLAVE
CLWB IFOR BACH TOP FLOOR
£5
