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 also involved in music production and songwriting. Additionally, he has written articles for various music magazines, showcasing his journalism skills. He resides in Sonoma County, California, enjoying gardening when not touring with his band.
1986: Widespread Panic Officially Formed
In 1986, Widespread Panic officially became a band when Dave Schools, Bell, and Houser welcomed drummer Todd Nance.
1992: Widespread Panic Lineup Solidified
In 1992, the Widespread Panic lineup was solidified with the addition of keyboardist John "JoJo" Hermann.
1995: Nine High a Pallet Release
In 1995, Brute, a side project featuring Vic Chesnutt and Widespread Panic members, released "Nine High a Pallet" on Capricorn Records.
2000: Touring with Gov't Mule Begins
In 2000, Dave Schools began touring with Gov't Mule.
2001: The Bellwether Project Album 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 "Co-Balt" on Widespread Records.
2002: Michael Houser's Death
In 2002, Michael Houser died of pancreatic cancer at the peak of Widespread Panic's success. George McConnell filled in briefly, and then Jimmy Herring took over as lead guitarist.
2003: Touring with Gov't Mule Ends
In 2003, Dave Schools stopped touring with Gov't Mule following founding member/bass player Allen Woody's death.
2004: Touring with J Mascis + The Fog
In 2004, Dave Schools toured with J Mascis + The Fog, which is a side project of the Dinosaur Jr. guitarist/vocalist/leader J Mascis.
2004: More Talk About Last Night Release
In 2004, Slang released their second album, "More Talk About Last Night".
2004: Holy Happy Hour Release
In 2004, Stockholm Syndrome, a band born from the relationship between Dave Schools and Jerry Joseph, released its debut album, "Holy Happy Hour".
2005: This Band Makes Me Feel Album Release
In 2005, Acetate released its only album, "This Band Makes Me Feel".
2010: Recording with Mickey Hart Begins
In 2010, Dave Schools began recording with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart in Hart's home studio.
2011: Touring with Mickey Hart Band
Dave Schools toured extensively with the Mickey Hart Band throughout 2011.
2011: Apollo Album Release
In 2011, Stockholm Syndrome released their sophomore album, "Apollo".
2012: Mysterium Tremendum Album Release and Touring
In 2012, Dave Schools continued touring with Mickey Hart Band and the album "Mysterium Tremendum" was released.
2013: Hard Working Americans Formed
In 2013, Dave Schools and Todd Snider formed the supergroup Hard Working Americans at TRI Studios.
2013: Weir Here Participation
In 2013, Dave Schools became a regular participant in "Weir Here", a weekly webcast hosted by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead live from TRI Studios.
January 21, 2014: Hard Working Americans Debut Album Release
On January 21, 2014, the self-titled debut album by Hard Working Americans was released on Three Tigers/Melvin Records.
2017: Record at Philips Arena
As of May 2017, Widespread Panic holds the record for sold out performances at Atlanta's Philips Arena with 20 sold out shows.
June 29, 2025: Record at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
As of June 29, 2025, Widespread Panic holds the record for sold-out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado with 75 sold-out shows.
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