About the Duo

Dave Abbatoy & Cynthia McCaffrey started off as members of the Dave Abbatoy Project (an all original full band) back in 2002.  Since the band had the same instrumentation as the Dave Matthew's Band,(a.k.a DMB) vocals, guitar, drums, bass, saxaphone, and violin it was only a matter of time before The Dave Abbatoy Project started performing the music of Dave Matthew's.  They called themselves Busted Stuff-(named after a DMB song).  Eventually though, in 2006, the two decided to team up as a duo because of a shared musical vision that differed from the other band members.  They have since  gained tremendous popularity. This hard working duo performs over 250 shows a year, and have proudly solidified their place as one of Western New York’s premier duos.
      What sets this duo's performance apart from most, is their unique presentation of the music. They use what can be described as a plethora of foot pedals and instruments to create a sound that is much bigger than just two people. They refer to this as “acoustatronics” (combining acoustic instruments with electronics). A violin with a wah wah pedal you say? Various guitars (12 String, baritone) and even special pedals that “layer” the music as they are playing it…. How about a 4 string mandolin that sounds like a bass, piano, pan flute, accordion or whatever instrument known to man?!  It takes discipline and skill to be able to create music this way, all in front of a live audience and these two execute this technique quite well.  In addition, Dave & Cynthia EACH play SEVERAL instruments (10 total) all of which add to their unique sound.  They have carried this “signature sound”and style through into their original compositions and are committed to writing a true, honest blend of music that is in the realm of Jam, Rock, Pop, Jazz, classical and even hip hop!.  "Our main objective is to be true to ourselves and the style of music that we want to play" say Dave & Cynthia.
     Influences include Dave Matthews, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Yanni, Jean Luc Ponty, & Pat Metheny.

Awards:
.   2004 WNY Peoples Choice Award -Best Tribute Act 

.    2007 Buffalo Music Award - Duo Of The Year

.  2010 30th Annual Buffalo Music Award - Duo Of The Year

. 2010 Nightlife Music & Club Award - Duo Of The Year

.  2011 Nightlife Music & Club Award- Duo Of The Year 

Achievements:
. Original song titled "Pray to Rain" was selected by local radio station 107.7 The Lake to appear on their Vol. 5 CD

.  Original song titled Thin Ice was selected as a soundtrack for a special dance piece performed by the Buffalo State dance department.  The video was taken to Beijing China in May 2011. 


Live Radio/TV Appearances:
.  Crossroads- local cable access show   
.  Buffalo State College performance & interview

. Krista Van Wagner's Cooking show (international chef & owner of Curley's Restaurant)
.  Brian Kale's "Kale & Co. (Brian was a former host on the a.m. Buffalo show)
.  Tom Water's radio show (Tom is an author of 8 books, co-editor of One Anthology, a radio show host and regular club watch reviewer)
.  WBNY Radio show -performance & interview

Performed at:

. The Tralf Music Hall  www.tralfmusichall.com   

.  Dave Matthew's concert VIP tent- Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Darien Center, NY

.  Cheryl Crow's & John Mayer concert VIP tent -Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Darien Center, NY

.  Erie County Fair www.ecfair.org

. Canal Festival of the Tonawandas  www.canalfest.org

.  Tonawanda Summer Festival- Tonawanda, NY   www.canalfest.org 

.  Monticello Raceway & Casino- Monticello, NY  www.monticelloraceway.com 

.   Terrace on the Park-Queens, NY  www.terraceonthepark.com 

.  Port Credit - Toronto, Ontario

.  Club Infinity Buffalo, NY  www.infinityconcerts.com

.   The Sphere - Buffalo, NY  

.   WGR55 Sports Radio Celeberity Golf tournmant

.   Coca-Cola field www.buffalo.bisons.milb.com

.  Seneca Allegany Casino  www.senecaalleganycasino.com

.   Seneca Niagara Casino  www.senecaniagaracasino.com

.  Hard Rock Cafe   www.hardrock.com