Where: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary When: Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. david’s story is one of tenacious faith and gentle passion. On July 4, 1996, doctors told david he had a malignant brain tumor and would be dead in 6 months. In response, david left his corporate career and returned to his first love of songwriting and performing, hoping to share his new insights on hope and faith. 12 years, 18 albums, 44 states and hundreds of concerts later, david, his songs, and his ministry are alive and thriving. The son of Presbyterian missionaries, david spent his childhood in Beirut, Lebanon. He learned his first chords from his seventh grade English teacher, then went on to study classical guitar. He soon began writing his own songs and made his first recording a year later. The Lebanese civil war forced him to complete high school in Germany where he spent his weekends as a street musician; during these years he formed a small ensemble that toured throughout Central and Eastern Europe. In college, he played extensively in an original acoustic duo, but then put his guitar away and entered corporate America. Following his diagnosis, david returned to the stage in what has become an exciting and vibrant solo career. david’s songs are reminiscent of folk legends like James Taylor and Cat Stevens, though he also points to the eclectic influences of Kahlil Gibran, David Wilcox, and J.S. Bach. Strong melodies and intricate finger picking help deliver keen, witty and insightful lyrics about time, faith, hope, love, and dreams. a “prophet with a guitar, ” david’s voice is one that resonates with surprising depth and clarity among all ages, keeping his music both universal and timeless. FFrom Beirut to Budapest, from Pittsburgh to Portland, and on hundreds of stages in between, he has inspired and entertained thousands of listeners. In cchurches, conference centers and coffeehouses, david challenges all of us to live passionately and to treasure the beauty of each new day. Ddon’t miss david as he brings his inimitable character and charisma (and cup of coffee) to the stage for an amazing evening of great music at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary on Friday, July 17*. at 7 p.m.* CD’s will be available for purchase after the show. For directions or information call *(412.362.5610 x2281).*