Passion Ate Dave was born and raised in Belfast. He moved to London aged 22 having reluctantly studied law at Newcastle University. Rather than follow more conventional paths, he started working for an educational charity with young offenders and inner city kids who have been excluded from school. He writes songs describing them as reflections and observations on youth, fear, curiosity, hedonism and heartache. He has previously toured with KT Tunstall and opened for The Magic Numbers. In March 2009 he started 'Songs From A Room' (Sofarsounds.com) as a way for his music to be heard live, unplugged and in a warm, receptive environment. The first one was in his tiny North West London loft living room. These shows have become a phenomenon and occur monthly in the secret setting of packed London living rooms. They now host the finest new music in town along with the occasional big name appearance. The Sofar movement has gone global with shows in Paris, New York, L.A., Mumbai and Sydney. ..