01
Ain’t Good at Lonely
Featured rangeRaw acoustic Americana with a little grit—a heartbreak song about what happens when being alone stops feeling temporary.
AmericanaAcousticHeartbreak
Country · Americana · Roots
01 / The songs
Honest stories.
Memorable hooks.
A catalogue rooted in ’90s country, Americana storytelling and modern-country energy.
02
These Days
A nostalgic modern-country anthem, looking back at where you came from and how quickly the years can move.
Modern countryNostalgiaAnthem
03
Good Time Summer Vibes
Country meets the Caribbean in an easygoing summer jam made for open windows and long afternoons.
Country CaribbeanSummerUp-tempo
04
Lonely Hours
Featured rangeA sweeping Tex-Mex country ballad carried by late-night longing, melodic guitar and a cinematic sense of heartbreak.
Tex-Mex countryBalladHeartbreak
05
Easy on My Mind
Featured rangeA harmony-centred country song about a love that comes easy to the mind—and brings trouble to the heart.
HarmonyModern countryLove
06
I Would
A traditional ’90s-country ballad built around direct storytelling, an unfussy arrangement and a heartfelt vocal.
’90s countryBalladTraditional
07
Ninety 6
A modern throwback for everyone who came of age with ’90s country on the radio and those songs in their bones.
’90s countryThrowbackNostalgia
08
Memories for Miles
Acoustic Americana heartbreak in motion—a story about running, remembering and carrying the past down the road.
AmericanaAcousticStory song
All songs written 100% by Dave Orsten, unless otherwise noted.
02 / About Dave
A musician’s ear.
A storyteller’s instinct.
Dave Orsten is an Alberta-based songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from the storytelling of ’90s country, the honesty of Americana and the melodic energy of modern country.
Having performed with artists including Travis Dolter and Tommy Charles, Dave brings a working musician’s understanding of melody, harmony, dynamics and arrangement to every song he writes.
His growing catalogue moves from raw acoustic heartbreak and harmony-driven ballads to Tex-Mex country, nostalgic anthems and country-Caribbean summer grooves. Across that range, his focus stays the same: honest stories, memorable hooks and songs that feel natural in the hands of a working artist.
Dave is currently focused on expanding his catalogue, developing artist-ready demos and writing songs that connect long after the final note.
03 / Music & community
Creative perspective.
Business leadership.
Dave serves as CEO of OEB Breakfast Co., leading national growth and overseeing brand and marketing strategy. He also sits on the Country Music Alberta Board of Directors as Vice President.
Those worlds share a common thread: a belief in thoughtful ideas, strong execution and meaningful connections. Dave is committed to supporting artists, strengthening Alberta’s music industry and helping elevate Alberta country music on a broader stage.
04 / The process
From first line
to full-band demo.
Dave develops each song from lyric and melody through arrangement and production, building artist-ready demos with a musician-first approach. Every instrument and harmony serves the story.
Pitches · Co-writes · Collaboration