David Longstreth: Classical Musician in New York

About David Longstreth

David Longstreth is a New York–based songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose work moves between indie rock structures and contemporary classical writing. He is known for leading Dirty Projectors since the early 2000s, shaping the group’s catalog through dense vocal counterpoint and precise guitar work. In NYC he appears at Roulette as part of Long Play Festival 2026 alongside Michael Brook, David Lang, Bang on a Can All-Stars, and Contemporaneous. His performances tend to favor compositional detail over spectacle.