David Bourgeois Explained

David Bourgeois
Birthname:David Ronald Bourgeois
  • President and Creative Director, Voice Coaches
  • Owner, White Lake Music & Post
  • Owner, producer, and manager, Bridge Road Entertainment

David Bourgeois is a composer, producer, drummer, sound designer, and voice over director from Upstate New York.[1]

Sound Design and voice over

Voice Coaches

Bourgeois is the President and Creative Director of Voice Coaches, a voice-over training company based in Albany, New York.[2] Company services include voice-over and communication training as well as voice-over recording and production.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Television

Bourgeois has contributed voice-over production and editing services to multiple television projects, including episodes of HGTV's FreeStyle and TLC's While You Were Out.

Credited roleShow titleNetworkEpisodes
voice over recordingThe Wig Peopleweb-based
voice over recordingFreeStyleHGTV
voice over recordingBride vs. BrideWE tv
voice over recordingWhile You Were OutTLC

Film

From 1997 to present, Bourgeois has also contributed sound editing and voice-over production to a variety of short and feature-length film projects.

Release dateTitleGenreCredited role
2016This is Andromedashort film
2015The 46ersdocumentary
2014Ballin' at the Graveyarddocumentary
2014All for the Birdsshort
2013Stepping Toward the Lion: Finding My Storydocumentary short
2013Fighting for Freedomdrama
2012Her Telling Heartshort film
2012Infatuationshort film
2012You Have One Messageshort film
2012DxONEshort film
2012Save the Dateshort film
2011The Summer Monstershort film
2011Whisper Me a Lullabydrama
2010Beneath the Same Skyshort film
2010Ethnic Breath Mintsshort film
2010Greatest Man Aliveshort film
2010The Trampolineshort film
2008Distractionsshort film
2008Against the Windshort film
2007Letting Goshort film
2005The Last Rounddrama
1999Shadow Tracker: Vampire Hunterhorror
1997Advising Michaeldrama

Music production

Bridge Road Entertainment

Bourgeois, along with his wife Anna, is the co-owner of Bridge Road Entertainment, an entertainment production and development company based in Albany, New York. Bridge Road Entertainment's current artist roster includes sibling blues-rock musicians Jocelyn and Chris Arndt. Bourgeois acts as manager and producer.[8]

Jocelyn and Chris

Since he began working with Jocelyn and Chris in 2013, they have recorded and produced a studio EP (Strangers in Fairyland), two full-length albums (Edges and Go), and a live LP (30,000 Miles).[9] [10] A musician himself, Bourgeois also contributed drumming, percussion, and synthesizer programming to these releases.

In May 2017, Jocelyn and Chris Arndt released Go, a full-length record produced and recorded by Bourgeois at White Lake Music & Post in Albany, New York.

The album includes single "Footprints on the Moon," which was Billboard's 5th most added Adult Album Alternative track in the nation the week of its release to radio, and "Red Stops Traffic," which debuted on the Billboard AAA Top 40 Indicator Chart at No. 37 in December 2017.[11] [12] "Red Stops Traffic" remained in the Top 40 for six weeks total, peaking at No. 35.[13] [14] [15] [16]

The first month of its release, Go appeared at No. 2 on the Relix National Jamband Top 30 Chart. It remained in the No. 2 position through July, dropping to No. 9 in August and No. 10 in September.[17] [18] [19] [20] [21] The album fell off the chart in October 2017, reappearing at No. 17 in November.[22] [23]

On February 22, 2019, Jocelyn and Chris released a new full-length album produced by Bourgeois. Titled The Fun in the Fight, it features eleven original tracks and guest players including Danny Louis of Gov't Mule, Cory Wong of Vulfpeck, and Beau Sasser of Kung Fu.[16] The first week of its release, it reached #1 on the Relix Jambands Top 30 Album Chart.[24] It also debuted at #50 on the AMA Albums Chart.[25] In subsequent weeks, "Outta My Head" broke into the Billboard Triple A Indicator Top 40, peaking at #33.[26] On June 10, the second single from The Fun in the Fight, "Kill in the Cure," impacted radio, where it was the #1 Most Added Single to Triple A radio in its first week. Following this debut, it entered the Triple A Indicator Top 40, peaking at #29.[27]

On March 7, 2019, Bourgeois appeared with Jocelyn & Chris and their band to perform their song "Outta My Head" live on NBC's Today Show.[28]

On February 14, 2020, Jocelyn and Chris released One Night in November, a collection of acoustic re-imaginings of several previously released tracks in addition to one new original song. The entire album was produced by Bourgeois and recorded in front of an intimate audience at White Lake Studios in Upstate New York. The new original track, titled "Mercy Me," was premiered by American Songwriter, who praised the entire LP's "raw, impressive intimacy" and noted that the acoustic format of the record "allows the band to lean into and further explore each song's unshakable roots."[29] Following its release, One Night in November debuted on the Relix Jambands Top 30 Album Chart at #27 in February, reaching #1 in March and then moving back to #22 in April.[30] [31] [32]

On June 17, 2021, Jocelyn and Chris's new single "Sugar and Spice" and its accompanying music video premiered with American Songwriter, who called the track "pure American-rock-goodness."[33]

Vinny Michaels

Country artist Vinny Michaels signed with Bourgeois under Bridge Road Entertainment in 2018. Since then, he has debuted one single titled "Crazy," with plans to release his first full-length album in the spring. [34]

Past artists

Bridge Road Entertainment previously managed and developed country singer-songwriter Chelsea Cavanaugh, whose debut LP Simply was released in 2013.[35]

Production discography

Release dateTitleArtistCredited roles
2021Sugar and Spice (Single)Jocelyn and Chris
2020One Night in November (Live Acoustic LP)Jocelyn and Chris
2019The Fun in the Fight (Studio LP)Jocelyn and Chris
2017Go (Studio LP)Jocelyn and Chris
201730,000 Miles (Live LP)Jocelyn and Chris
2016Edges (Studio LP)Jocelyn and Chris
2014Strangers in Fairyland (Studio EP)Jocelyn and Chris
2013Simply (Studio LP)Chelsea Cavanaugh
2007All for a Reason (Studio LP)Flame
2007Holiday Classics (Studio LP)Flame

White Lake Music and Post

In 2010, Bourgeois and his wife Anna opened White Lake Music & Post, a recording and post-production facility located in Schenectady. The facility is named after White Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, where the Bourgeois family has had a camp for three generations. [36]

Personal life

Bourgeois is originally from Boonville, New York. A self-proclaimed "music geek," he played percussion in a variety of groups and ensembles throughout elementary and high school. He credits much of his current success to his parents' support for his early decision to pursue a career in the arts:

At age twenty, Bourgeois moved to Albany in pursuit of his musical interests, performing and recording in multiple area bands and studying percussion and electronic music at the University at Albany. He soon began to gain studio experience as well, starting with recording and composition for singer-songwriters and commercial advertising and progressing to projects that cemented his role as a music producer.[37]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Hornbeck, Leigh. "White Lake Music and Post hits high notes for creativity" Times Union (Albany). October 5, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  2. Collier, Geraldine. "Technology brings increased opportunities for voice-over actors" Telegram & Gazette, Telegram.com. September 23, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  3. Burris, Joe. "Pipe Dreams" The Baltimore Sun. November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  4. Kanowitz, Stephanie. "It's How You Say It: Voice Acting Classes Teach a Lucrative Side Gig" The Washington Post, The Washington Post. November 9, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  5. Singh, Vinti. "Voiceovers a growing field" The News-Times, newstimes.com. September 28, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  6. Flatley, Daniel. "Voice acting intro comes to Watertown" Watertown Daily Times, Watertowndailytimes.com. October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  7. Gruse, Doug. "Man helps people find their star-quality voice" The Post-Star, poststar.com. March 21, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  8. Web site: Bridge Road Entertainment – Jocelyn & Chris Arndt. bridgeroadentertainment.com.
  9. Anich, Michael. "Sister, brother from Fort Plain put musical efforts on fast track" The Leader Herald. April 26, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  10. Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Premiere New Single. March 30, 2017. April 12, 2017.
  11. Web site: Shahen . Jim Jr. . Jocelyn, Chris Arndt balance school, music . The Times Union . April 26, 2017 . May 8, 2017.
  12. Billboard AAA Indicator Chart. Billboard. December 23, 2017. December 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504212943/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. May 4, 2019. live.
  13. Billboard AAA Chart. Billboard. January 6, 2018. December 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171228195343/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. December 28, 2017. dead.
  14. Billboard AAA Chart. Billboard. January 13, 2018. January 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504212943/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. May 4, 2019. live.
  15. Billboard AAA Chart. Billboard. January 27, 2017. January 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504212943/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. May 4, 2019. live.
  16. Huang, Shirley. "Jocelyn & Chris Arndt video premiere: Be That as it May" EDGEtv Network. January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  17. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/05/29/believe-in-may "Believe in May"
  18. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/06/28/still-believe "2017/06/28: Still Believe"
  19. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/07/29/string-cheese-holds "2017/07/29: String Cheese Holds"
  20. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/08/30/twiddle-on-top "Twiddle on Top"
  21. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/09/26/lukas-nelson-the-promise-of-the-real-make-their-move "Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real Make Their Move"
  22. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/10/26/ogogo-all-the-way "OGOGO All The WAY"
  23. https://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2017/11/28/the-desturating-seven-at-number-one "The Desaturating Seven at Number One"
  24. https://jambands.com/radio-charts/2019/02/27/jocelyn-chris-arndt-reach-number-one/ "2019/02/27: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Reach Number One"
  25. Web site: Americana Radio Albums Chart. Americana Music Association. February 27, 2019. February 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070008/https://www.americanamusic.org/radio-chart-album. February 28, 2019. live.
  26. Web site: BDSRadio Charts. Billboard. May 11, 2019. February 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504212943/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. May 4, 2019. live.
  27. Web site: BDS Radio Charts. Billboard. February 27, 2019. August 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805155548/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=7. August 5, 2019. live.
  28. Web site: Sister-brother duo Jocelyn and Chris Arndt perform 'Outta My Head'. NBC. March 7, 2019. March 18, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190319084627/https://www.today.com/video/sister-brother-duo-jocelyn-and-chris-arndt-perform-outta-my-head-1453716035760 . March 19, 2019. live.
  29. Web site: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Release "Mercy Me" In Advance of 'One Night in November'. americansongwriter.com. 2020. May 8, 2020.
  30. https://jambands.com/radio-charts/2020/02/27/pppp-at-no-1/ "2020/02/27: PPPP at No. 1
  31. https://jambands.com/uncategorized/2020/03/29/jocelyn-chris-arndt-revisit-one-night-in-november/ "2020/03/29: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Revisit 'One Night in November'
  32. https://jambands.com/radio-charts/2020/04/25/monophonics-on-top// "2020/04/25: Monophonics on Top
  33. Web site: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Dial-In A Classic Bluesy Sound On New Single "Sugar and Spice". americansongwriter.com. 2021. June 17, 2021.
  34. Web site: Vinny Michaels – Crazy. cdbaby.
  35. Biancolli, Amy. "Latham's Chelsea Cavanaugh releases debut country CD" Times Union. August 12, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  36. Hornbeck, Leigh. "White Lake Music and Post hits high notes for creativity" Times Union (Albany). October 5, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  37. http://www.successmagazinesltd.com/archives/oct10PDFs/WhiteLakeMusicAndPost.pdf "White Lake Music & Post: A Labor of Love"