Dave Hartney grew up influenced by 90’s & classic rockers as well as modern guitar-slinging country superstars. He’s become a fan favourite for his high energy performances and matching big smile, opening for some of country music’s biggest stars across Canada.

Dave has taken the stage at some great events and festivals the past few years, including Sunfest (where he opened for Keith Urban in 2024), the Cloverdale Rodeo (BC’s largest rodeo and beer gardens), Merritt (Rockin’ River), and the Williams Lake Stampede. He’s also performed at notable events including BC Lions tailgate parties, Gone Country (annual cancer fundraiser), Variety BC fundraisers, and Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede. The Canadian Country Music Association recognized Dave’s songwriting with a Songwriter’s Showcase at Country Music Week. Dave’s songs have been spun across country on radio, satellite, and NHL rinks, as well as network TV including ABC’s hit “Nashville,” and recently on Hallmark’s series “Ride.”

In 2024, Dave opened on the Sunfest main stage and was also given the honour of closing out the beer gardens immediately following Keith Urban. Meeting Keith and chatting guitars was a personal highlight. In 2017, he did the same, opening up for, and then playing immediately after Eric Church. In 2019, he performed at the after parties following both Maren Morris and Kip Moore. Closer to home, Dave has been a returning headlining artist for the always popular huge indoor beer gardens (Long Horn Saloon) at the Cloverdale Rodeo (along with acts like 54:40, Gord Bamford, and George Canyon), and has been featured on the Rodeo’s float for the nationally televised Vancouver and Langley Santa Clause Parades. Returning to the same event this summer, Dave was proud to be part of the final Gone Country cancer fundraiser festival last year (an event that raised over a million dollars to fight cancer in its final year, and several million in total over the 10 years of the event), as well as three nights at a recent Williams Lake Stampede. Dave has also recently played guitar for Aaron Pritchett at both Rogers Arena and the Williams Lake Stampede kickoff party. Over the years Dave has been a repeated guest of the BC Lions at their tailgate parties, and his live show is sure to impress and continue to win over new fans.

Dave crossed the country on his second national radio tour supporting the release of his 2nd single “Everything Girl,” which was his first charting single at country radio. The song was added to Spotify’s “Down Home Country” playlist, helping it reach 375,000 streams and counting. Dave’s songs have also been played at his hometown NHL rink during Vancouver Canuck’s hockey games at Rogers Arena. The music video, directed by multiple CCMA Director of the Year winner Stephano Barberis, is available on YouTube.

Dave’s current single, Jeep Thrills, is out now, with more new music coming soon.