David Celia & Zuffalo

Introducing David Celia  & Co., from the outskirts of Toronto, Canada. David is an innovative singer/songwriter and astonishing guitar player, known for his spontaneously driven live performances. He tours frequently across Canada and Europe (this year + often at Glastonbury Festival, Duna Jam and more) and is quoted as “One of Toronto’s best guitar players” by CBC Radio. David’s music has consistently appeared on the CBC, BBC and WNYC in New York. Even the legendary the late Gordon Lightfoot is a fan.

David has performed live on BBC2’s highly regarded Bob Harris national radio show three times.

– “This Is Superb. A Gem” -Bob Harris. BBC Radio 2.

– “David Celia is one of the best talents to hit Merseyside from North America” -Alex McKechnie, Cavern Club Liverpool, England.

-“David is very successful with his music. I want to help make it happen” -Hilly Krystal, Owner, CBGB’s , New York City

– “I like the sentiment in your lyrics” – Gordon Lightfoot

David’s reputation as a guitarist has led him to play with many local Canadian artists in their bands, including legendary Alt-Country/folk singers Ian & Sylvia Tyson and acts diverse as Icelandic alt/pop star Emiliana Torrini. He even had a stint as the guitarist in Andy Kim’s band (The Archies) who were famous for the hit song “Sugar Sugar”.

His most recent album releases are as Marla & David Celia with their debut album “Daydreamers”(2018) and sophomore “Indistinct Chatter (2021), both self-produced but mixed by audio engineer L Stu Young who has worked with Prince and Guns and Roses. They recently joined actor/musician Kiefer Sutherland as the support act for the second time in Germany, at Kiefer’s request.

Currently in 2023, David is just back from a 3 month tour of Europe/UK + West Coast Canada and already heading back to Europe/UK in November for this next tour.