Dave Carter

Dave Carter (August 13, 1952-July 19, 2002) was an American folk singer and songwriter who self-described his style as "post-modern mythic American folk music." He was one half of the duo

Dave Carter (August 13, 1952-July 19, 2002) was an American folk singer and songwriter who self-described his style as "post-modern mythic American folk music." He was one half of the duo Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, along with Tracy Grammer.

Carter was greatly influenced by mythologist Joseph Campbell, who visited his college, and American mystic Carlos Castaneda. He was also influenced by the American landscape, Arthurian mythology, the environment, and transcendental psychology. In 1995, before his association with Grammer began, Carter released a solo album, "Snake Handlin' Man". He made three albums with Grammer: When I Go (1998); Tanglewood Tree (2000); and Drum Hat Buddha (2001).