Dave Minor
Bassist & Educator
Dave Minor
Kauai Bassist and Educator
Dave Minor is a Kauai-based bassist and music teacher with 25 years of professional playing experience. He fell in love with the bass guitar at 13 and by 18, he was gigging around the Bay in an 8-piece funk band. He started his career in the San Francisco Bay Area - the Bay Area's diverse music scene has proved a fertile environment for Dave to immerse himself in rock n’ roll, folk, pop, blues, jazz and his beloved funk and R&B. Having just recently relocated to Kauai with his family, Dave is excited to share his musicianship with the island community!
Dave previously had the opportunity to share the stage with artists as varied as The Tubes, The Crash Test Dummies, Goapele, Calvin Keys, Al Kooper, Stanley Jordan, Alvon Johnson, Daniel Castro and many others. Dave currently splits his time performing with his funk jazz band, Dminor Quartet, Wrongway Jackson & Friends and others. Dave has also been providing music education for over a decade through his music school Small Steps Music.
As well as his musicianship, Dave is known for his dynamic energy and fun attitude on and off the stage. Regardless of the musical situation, artist or style, his first priority is laying down a solid groove and giving the song and band a great foundation!
SHOWS
Upcoming
Wrongway Jackson Duet at Smash Cafe, Koloa
Wednesday, Aug 20 2025, 12-2 pm
Dminor Quartet at Anahola Marketplace supporting Kaua'i's Independent Food Bank
Saturday, Aug 23 2025, 3-3:45 pm
Wrongway Jackson Duet at Smash Cafe, Koloa
Wednesday, Aug 27 2025, 12-2 pm
Dminor Quartet at Anahola Marketplace Bank, a benefit for Hawaiian homelands
Saturday, Aug 30 2025, 10:40-11:10 am
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Koke'e Lodge
Saturday, Sept 20 2025, 6-9 pm
Past
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Drift Micro Bar, Lawai
Friday, Jun 13 2025, 6-8:30 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Kukui Grove
Saturday, Jun 14 2025, 12:30-2 pm
Dminor Quartet at Downtown Lihue Night Market, Kress St.
Saturday, Jun 14 2025, 6-7 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Poipu Beach Park Pavilion
Friday, July 4 2025, 6:30-8 pm
Dminor Quartet at Kaua'i World Ocean Day Festival, Nukoli'i Beach Park
Sunday, Jun 8 2025, 2:00-2:45 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Poipu Beach Park Pavilion
Friday, Jun 6 2025, 6:30-8 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Kukui Grove
Friday, May 30 2025, 6:30-8 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at Drift Micro Bar, Lawai
Friday, May 9 2025, 6-8:30 pm
Wrongway Jackson & Friends at The Cabana Bar & Grill, Koloa
Cinco de Mayo, Monday, May 5 2025, 6-8:30 pm
