David Lawrence has called Colorado home for over a decade. Whether performing solo or with his full band, The Spoonful, David brings a unique blend of finger-picking Delta blues, Roots-Americana, soulful vocals, and Gypsy-infused jazz guitar. This year he received critical acclaim for his songwriting, winning the 2025 Ullrgrass Troubadour Songwriting Contest and being featured at the Portland Folk Fest Songwriter Showcase.

In recent years, David has leaned deeper into his original sound and released his debut full-length album, produced by Banshee Tree frontman Thom LaFond. ‘Lean In’ earned recognition from CPR, Westword, 303 Magazine, 5280, and Rooster Magazine, and continues to receive airplay across Colorado. A poet at heart, David’s songs blend evocative imagery and storytelling with infectious melodies and rich, layered guitar work. His music remains raw, soulful, and full of heart.

This year at Camp Coletrain, David returns as our Seed to Song songwriting instructor while also serving as a floating workshop mentor, moving between sessions to support instructors, spark creativity, and help campers deepen their artistic voice.