Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dave Schools

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dave Schools made an impact.

David Allen Schools, known as Dave Schools, is a bass player and a founding member of the band Widespread Panic. Beyond performing, he is a record producer, songwriter, and journalist, contributing to several music magazines. He currently resides in Sonoma County, California with his dogs and enjoys gardening during his time off tour.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1986: Widespread Panic Formation

In 1986, Widespread Panic officially became a band when Dave Schools, Bell, and Houser welcomed drummer Todd Nance. Later that year, percussionist Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz joined the group.

1992: Lineup Solidified

In 1992, Widespread Panic's lineup was solidified with the addition of keyboardist John "JoJo" Hermann.

1995: Brute Formation and Album Release

In 1995, Brute, a side project featuring Vic Chesnutt and members of Widespread Panic including Dave Schools, formed and released the album "Nine High a Pallet" on Capricorn Records.

2000: Touring with Gov't Mule

From 2000, Dave Schools toured with Gov't Mule following the death of founding member Allen Woody.

2001: The Bellwether Project Release

In 2001, Slang, an experimental project featuring Dave Schools and Layng Martine III, released its debut album, "The Bellwether Project".

2002: Co-Balt Release

In 2002, Brute released their second album, "Co-Balt" on Widespread Records.

2003: Touring with Gov't Mule

Dave Schools toured with Gov't Mule until 2003.

2004: Tours with J Mascis + The Fog

In 2004, Dave Schools toured twice with J Mascis + The Fog, a side project of Dinosaur Jr.'s guitarist/vocalist/leader J Mascis.

2004: More Talk About Last Night Release

In 2004, Slang released its second album, "More Talk About Last Night".

2004: Holy Happy Hour Release

In 2004, Stockholm Syndrome, a band born from the collaboration between Dave Schools and Jerry Joseph, released its debut album, "Holy Happy Hour".

2005: This Band Makes Me Feel Release

In 2005, Acetate, a band including Dave Schools, released its only album, "This Band Makes Me Feel".

2010: Recording with Mickey Hart

In 2010, Dave Schools began recording with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart in Hart's home studio, leading to the formation of the Mickey Hart Band.

2011: Mickey Hart Band Touring

In 2011, Dave Schools toured extensively as part of the Mickey Hart Band.

2011: Apollo Release

In 2011, Stockholm Syndrome released its sophomore album, "Apollo".

2012: Mysterium Tremendum Release

In 2012, the Mickey Hart Band, including Dave Schools, released the album "Mysterium Tremendum".

2013: Hard Working Americans Formation

In 2013, Dave Schools and Todd Snider formed the supergroup Hard Working Americans at TRI Studios.

2013: Weir Here Participant

In 2013, Dave Schools became a regular participant in Weir Here, a weekly webcast hosted by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.

January 21, 2014: Hard Working Americans Album Release

On January 21, 2014, Hard Working Americans, a supergroup including Dave Schools, released their self-titled debut album on Three Tigers/Melvin Records.