“I want to share with you my brand new single ‘To Dance On Sands (Ode To Marta Becket),” says singer / songwriter DAVID HAERLE. “A source of inspiration to me for this song is the late dancer, actor, choreographer and painter Marta Becket.” David’s music blends rock, folk, and Americana with heartfelt storytelling, warm guitar tones and a nostalgic yet modern vibe that feels both personal and expansive.
His previous album releases, 2023’s El Camino Sierra, 2020’s Death Valley and 2018’s Garden of Edendale, have all been well reviewed in many notable music publications, including Billboard, American Songwriter, Goldmine, Under The Radar, Glide, Rock and Roll Globe, Americana Highways, Elmore Magazine and others. Official Video for “To Dance On Sands (Ode To Marta Becket)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6RaU8EJ7TQ
David Haerle grew up surrounded by music and the music business. His father, Martin, emigrated from Germany to pursue a dream of working in the country music industry and co-founded the independent label CMH Records, setting up shop in the garage and side room of the family home in Los Angeles. David’s maternal grandparents co-owned the first full time country music radio station in Nashville, WENO, with their partner Cal Young.
The King of Country Music himself, Roy Acuff, took David onstage at the Grand Ole’ Opry before a full house when he was 9 years of age. After picking up his first guitar (a Fender Stratocaster) around age 13, David played in rock and alternative new wave bands during the ‘80s, before becoming a music agent at ICM. When his father passed away suddenly, David took over the family business at just 24 years-old. He has served as president of CMH Records, now CMH Label Group, ever since.
MUSICIANS:
David Haerle: lead vocal, electric and acoustic rhythm guitars,
Carson Cohen: bass and backing vocals,
Ken Belcher: electric, acoustic guitars and backing vocals,
Reade Pryor: drums and percussion, Jose Salazar: keyboards.
