Dave Loew is one of Australia’s greatest classical artists, a master cellist whose music has graced the world’s concert halls, television screens, and theatre stages for decades. But beyond the accolades, chart rankings, and streaming milestones lies a story that fuses discipline, emotion, and sheer endurance—most notably, his extraordinary tenure as the solo and only cellist for the original Australian production of Cats the Musical.
Yes, you read that right: 850 performances.

From opening night to final curtain call, Dave held the heartbeat of the orchestra pit in his hands. His cello wasn’t just another instrument in the ensemble—it was a voice, a character, a bridge between Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic score and the souls of thousands in the audience. Every night, for years, Dave brought Cats to life with precision, passion, and magic.

“So many memories,” Dave recalls, and you can feel the emotion behind that understatement.

 

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Spiritual medium Mitchell Coombes said it best in response to Dave’s milestone:

And yet, as remarkable as Dave’s theatre career has been, his legacy doesn’t stop at the orchestra pit.

Over the past three years, under the guidance and global reach of Blue Pie Records USA and Blue Pie Publishing USA, Dave’s timeless catalogue has undergone a renaissance.

What once lived in analog form or scattered vaults has now been brought fully into the digital age.

• Over 9 million streams across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
• Achived a Top 20 classical album on the USA iTines charts in 2024.
• Full digitization of his classical archive including the restoration of his family interview archives.
• Dozens of albums and performances now accessible to global fans.
• Recognition as one of the Top 20 Classical Artists of all time in Australian Music History

When Blue Pie began working with Dave, his digital presence was modest—under 100,000 streams.

Today, he is celebrated internationally, streamed across continents, and embraced by a new generation discovering his music through playlists and film placements. His stream count is constantly growing and now being discovered by new fans accross TikTok, YouTube, FB, IG and Spotify.

As Dave says: “If I hadn’t signed with Blue Pie Records and entrusted my archive to their extraordinary media team, everything I had created would have faded into digital dust. Instead, they’ve preserved my musical legacy for future generations—bringing my life’s work back into the light. The love, dedication, and global goodwill they’ve generated have not only revived my career… they’ve added 20 years to my life.”

And none of it happened by accident.

Dave has worked hand-in-hand with the Blue Pie marketing, promotions, and media teams, bringing to the table not just his artistry, but his drive, curiosity, and unmatched professionalism. Whether collaborating on animation clips, building out digital press kits, or engaging fans across social media, Dave Loew has been as present in shaping his legacy as he was on stage every night during Cats.

This isn’t just a career. It’s a life’s work—curated, celebrated, and now immortalized.

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Dave’s story is a reminder that greatness is earned night after night, note after note—and when the music is this powerful, it lives forever.

Dave Loew is a Blue Pie Records USA, Blue Pie Publishing USA artist. His copyrights are protected worldwide by Ordior. – The Rights Management Company

Check out Dave now imortalised as a digital avatar and cartoon:

Check out Dave now imortalised as a digital avatar and cartoon: