David Raleigh. Anyone who loves music and seeks out amazing talent knows his name. His original, yet classic sophisticated style combined with his imaginative, creative, contemporary rhythms have kept New Yorkers and Europeans delighted for years. Never satisfied they return to see him and hear his soulful stylings again and again.

David Raleigh was born in Rochester, New York. Moving to Seattle, Washington at the age of four, it was there that he began his musical training. Raised in a religious family, his early years were spent performing at churches, nursing homes and missions throughout the Seattle area. His ability to play by ear and his love of people opened many doors. Receiving a scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, he began to take seriously his desire to become an entertainer. Recognized as a child prodigy, David was named to the "Who's Who Book of Music" in 1979.

David's love of entertaining was truly cultivated when he traveled the country singing to raise money for his college. It was during this period that he was "discovered" and signed to record his first album, "Totally Psyched." The success of this collection of original songs led David to move to California where his traveling continued as he toured as an opening act for Amy Grant, Sweet Comfort and The Archers.

It was in 1983 that David began what would truly become his passion: supper club entertaining. His personality and knowledge of just the right kind of music to play for any occasion made him a must at the restaurants in town and in 1986 he was named :Orange County Entertainer of the Year." It was in this same year that David realized that he needed to be in New York City. Upon his arrival, his desire for perfection and his charming sophisticated persona immediately gained him attention. While performing nightly at t New York's exclusive supper clubs, he began also to showcase his amazing songwriting abilities at music venues all over the city. Through his performances at private parties, and his summer appearances in The Hamptons, his following began to grow, and the beginnings of his notoriety were born.

After being a winner on the hit television show, "Star Search" in 1989, David began a tour of Europe. The Europeans loved David. He appeared in two German feature films as himself, recorded a dance single, did numerous radio and television interviews, and collected a huge fan base that still follows him around the world. It was a marvelous three years, and David's life and music were forever changed for the better.

In 1993 David returned to New York, this time with his mind set on opening a supper club where he could cultivate his desire to combine good food and his music into a nightly experience for all to enjoy. Furthering his "education" he continued to perform at the newest and hottest restaurants and clubs, learning all that he could from the owners and managers while seeking the perfect location to create his dream. "Club Raleigh at the Oaks" opened in the fall of 1998 in Greenwich Village to outstanding reviews. David's sense of design and standards of musical excellence were showcased to the critic's delight, pushing him further into the New York spotlight.

His clientele grows daily by leaps and bounds. 300-400 people attend his yearly birthday/charity extravaganzas, and his CD, "Never Alone," released in 1994 is already on its second pressing. Being called by many the "Bobby Short for the New Millennium," David continues to "wow" audience across the globe with his unprecedented talent, vision, and incredible music.