David Uosikkinen has been one of the founding members of Philadelphia’s own The Hooters for more than 45 years. In 2010, he launched his own project, David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket, to celebrate Philadelphia’s rich musical heritage with a rotating all-star lineup of the city’s finest musicians, including Richard Bush of The A’s, Tommy Conwell of the Young Rumblers, Kenny Aaronson formerly of Bob Dylan and Joan Jett, Steve Butler and Wally Smith of Smash Palace, Cliff Hillis, Greg Davis of Beru Revue and many more.

Now celebrating its 15th year, In The Pocket has brought its powerhouse performances to theaters and venues throughout the region. The band is a living, breathing tribute to Philadelphia’s extraordinary musical legacy.

To date, In The Pocket has released 23 studio recordings, all reinterpretations of songs originally recorded in Philadelphia or by Philadelphians. They can be heard at songsinthepocket.org.

The catalog includes classics such as Hall & Oates’ Fall In Philadelphia; Todd Rundgren’s Open My Eyes and I Saw The Light; The Soul Survivors’ Expressway To Your Heart; Punk Rock Girl by The Dead Milkmen; The Trammps’ Disco Inferno; The O’Jays’ Back Stabbers; David Bowie’s Young Americans — and many more.

Beyond The Hooters and ITP, David has recorded and performed with artists such as Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Taj Mahal and Patty Smyth, among others. His career has taken him around the world on extensive international tours, including Live Aid, Amnesty International’s Human Rights Now! Tour, and Roger Waters’ The Wall in Berlin.

When David isn’t on stage, he returns to his first love: teaching and mentoring the next generation of musicians.