David Schaefer is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music draws from the traditions of folk,  Americana, and country storytelling. His songs are intimate and lyrically driven, exploring love, memory, loss, faith, and the mystical beauty of ordinary life. As both a writer and performer, Schaefer brings a poet’s sensibility to his music, balancing emotional depth with a strong sense of melody and imagery. His first album, Beloved, was released in 2024.