His songs are sung at weddings and funerals – not just those of everyday citizens but also civic leaders. They are performed for visiting dignitaries, hollered spontaneously at boozy sing-alongs, adopted as campaign songs for major sporting events. At different times, in different situations, he seems to speak – or at least sing – for the whole country.
Homegrown Profiles: Dave Dobbyn
Intrepid Journeys - Morocco (Dave Dobbyn)
Chris Bourke on the Road with Dobbyn from 1986
The Belltower - defunct fan site
Nicola Legat talks to Dobbyn, 1999
Nick Bollinger on The Islander on Radio NZ
Don McGlashan and Dave Dobbyn live on Radio NZ
Dave Dobbyn Mixtape on Radio NZ
Dave Dobbyn Vs Adrian Sherwood in Anotherland on Radio NZ
Dave Dobbyn In Concert, filmed at Revolver Studios, Auckland