“That was the BEST singing impersonation of me that I have ever heard!”
David Hayes was the subject of this compliment from Sammy Davis Jr. “After seeing David perform in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sammy turned to me with these words of admiration.”
Clayton Cameron, “The Brushman”, Sammy’s Drummer from 1983-90, in the audience at Harrahs

David credits his parents for giving him an upbeat, positive attitude.

Born in Portland, Oregon a “PK” or “Preacher’s Kid”, he recalls they said he could do “anything”. Today he does “everything”, cultivating many talents:

As entertainer, he performs hotel/casinos, theaters, cruise lines and corporate events. Some notable shows were “American Superstars” (Laughlin), “Escape with David Hayes”, “Work that Skirt” (Reno), “Serendipity” (Las Vegas), “Deja-Vu” (Lake Tahoe), “Frank, Dean & Sammy inConcert” (The Supper Club New York) and “The Rat Pack at the Trop” (Atlantic City). He earned the title, “Best Performer in a Production Show” four years in a row followed by “Best Act” (Fun & Gaming Magazine). David is a gifted drummer, pianist, guitarist/banjo player, tap dancer, impressionist, song writer…

His acting skills were displayed in a one-man tribute to Sammy in the Bay area.

James Sullivan of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “Like his idol, Hayes ‘did it all’ in his 90-minute tribute.” David performed the West End London and European theater tours (Denmark, Germany) and is currently on USA tour with “The Rat Pack Live fromLas Vegas”. He made a cameo appearance in the movie “Kingpin” and freelances as acting coach at a private performing arts school.

An accomplished comedian and emcee, he has opened for The Temptations, The Four Tops, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, and Florence Henderson. He works the comedy circuit including the Improv and rooms in L.A. and Vegas. He’s a resident host of the Sands Reno’s newest comedy club, The Funny Bone.

David as visual artist… his creations have earned: an exhibit at Caesars Palace Las Vegas’ Galleria di Sorrento; a grant fromThe Sierra Arts Foundation for UPtown DOWNtown ARTown (RoadArt); a showing in the Flamingo Hilton Reno’s showroom foyer (Jazz Series); purchased art pieces being displayed in popular Northern-Nevada restaurants; hostings of sculpture at places such as the DMV, The National Automobile Museum, and now a local college.