Dave Shul has been involved in the Bay Area music scene for the past 40 years as a songwriter, producer and guitarist. His versatility landed him gigs with Ozomatli, Sly and Robbie, Lenny Williams, Jennifer Holiday, Counting Crows, Pink and Billy Preston to name a few. He was also a member of Michael Franti and Spearhead for 14 years writing more than 30 songs over the span of seven albums. In his spare time he works with Bay Area youth musicians in bands and coaches them using his decades of experience.

Shul began playing guitar on the works and remixes of the Hardkiss Brothers, including their remixes of Elton John, The Sandals, Mother, and of course their own recordings. Soon after he formed his own Conga Club project and joined Spearhead with Micheal Franti. 

He remains in the Bay Area and more recent projects include working with Cornell C.C. Carter, Jay Lane (Primus), Luis Enrique, and Jason Becker, among others.

Shul is an Official Voting Member of the Recording Academy since 2020.