Thursday, December 31, 2015

December 21st, Songwriters Night at The Corner Bar - What a night! Bob and I were joined by Michael Howard & George Reeves. Both George and I tried new songs we had just written. Michael and Bob are true pro's. Great to see Rob Peck, Steve Beck and Jim Carrick in the audience! Thanks for supporting original music in St. Augustine. Next show is January 18th!

December 22nd, DAVE at IAUGI Studios - I met with Dan Bagan to finalize my new T-Shirt and banner design.

December 22nd, George's House - Finished the arrangement to "Secondary Dominance". A new instrumental George and I wrote with Laurence Stevenson and Brady Green.

December 22nd, DAVE at Coquina Beach Club - I had a nice night! Come check out this place. Everyone that has shown up likes it! Ron Norris stopped by!

December 23rd, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - A packed night on the sidewalk! Ron Norris sat in and did a song he wrote and one Dave Johnson wrote, both great songs!
George Reeves stopped by after getting boned!

I got a chance to talk with Barry and he is doing good with his surgery. I am excited to start my next CD "Don't Stare At The Sun" as soon as Barry is feeling better. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't litter! Smile it will brighten everyone's day! Early detection can save your life! Keepin It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

December 15th, DAVE at the Chianti Room - What a night! My family came down; Dad, Margie, Will, Dylan, Jessica and Theresa. There were also a few folks from the Tavern, even some of the folks that work at the Chianti Room! Come check out the best happy hour in town!

December 16th - I was off tonight so we went to see The Falling Bones at Panama Hatties and stopped by and saw Liz Williamson and her friends sing some Christmas Carols at Creekside.

December 18th - We went to Mellow Mushroom to hear a little of brother Ed, then headed down to Zaharias to see Brent Byrd.

December 19th - Theresa and I went to Sheryl and Jim's Christmas Party. It's so good to see all our friends. Later we stopped by the Forrest's Annual Christmas Party and saw some more friends. Thanks for having us! Then it was off to see The Free Range Chickens (Brady, George, John & Woody) at Creekside! Made it home before the bewitching hour.

December 20th - Football! Go Redskins (W) and Jags (L)!

Dan Bagan from IAUGI Studios and I have a new design for my banner and t-shirts. I have a new song "Goodbye, Goodbye" that I can't wait to record. I forgot to mention last week that we went to Michelle and Levi's Christmas Party when we got home from Jekyll Island last weekend. We had a great time! Thanks for having us! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Early detection can save your life! Don't litter! Smile it will brighten up everyones day! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

December 7th - DAVE AT Coquina Beach Surf Club - I had a good night! This was my second night at this venue. A lot of musicians stop by. Rob Peck sat in, he played harp and sang on "My Bird". Check out his article in Old City Life. Laurence Stevenson and Vinny Jacobs were also in the house.

December 9th - DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - Laurence Stevenson was with me tonight on the sidewalk! Barry and Lydia stopped by. I played a new song I wrote called "Goodbye,Goodbye".

December 10th - DAVE at The Corner Bar - Brady Green and Laurence performed with me tonight! We had a blast!

December 11th - DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice night by the water!

December 12th - DAVE at Music On The Green, Jekyll Island - It's always good to get up to Jekyll Island and play. Thanks Ed & Nancy!

December 13th - DAVE at Creekside - Brady Green and Laurence Stevenson performed with me tonight. We had a great start but after about 30 minutes it started to rain! It was fun while it lasted!

I hope to get with Dan at IAUGI Studios to see what he has come up with for a new t-shirt and poster design. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't litter! Early detection can save your life! Smile it will brighten everyone's day! Keepin' it Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, December 7, 2015

November 30th, The Hackers at Hurricane Patty's - We had a great night! I look forward to this monthly gig. Come check it, out the new owners have done a great job with the place! See you the last Monday of the month.

December 1st, George's Place - Brady, Laurence and I joined George at his place on the beach for a writing session. After throwing a few ideas around, we came up with an instrumental. This one of my favorite things to do. I'm going get a chance to write each week with my friends.

December 1st, DAVE at the Chianti Room - This place was packed! I might have been my best day there ever! I had a chance to hang out with my friend Michael Howard. He will be at our songwriters night on December 21st at The Corner Bar.

December 2nd, DAVE at Hurricane Grille and Wings - Laurence Stevenson performed with me tonight out on the sidewalk. It's always good to hang with the Fiddler.

December 3rd, DAVE at The Corner Bar @ Gypsy Cab Co. - The gang was all here, Brady, George, Laurence and I. We had a great crowd! Great time! This was Laurence's last gig until after the holidays.

December 4th, 5th, and 6th, DAVE and Theresa at Anna Maria Island - We took a few days off to hang out on the west coast. We had a super awesome time visiting some of the local haunts, Duffy's, Slims and Ugly Grouper to name a few. But it was really the best to hang with my friends from Fairfax Chuck, Dara, Bill, Barb and Joanne. Sorry we missed you Janel, we tried!

I hope to get together with Dan at IAUGI Studios and finish up our idea for my new T-shirt. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't litter! Smile it will brighten everyones day, even yours! Early detection can save your life! Keepin' it Real!-David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

November 23rd, DAVE at Coquina Beach Surf Club - It was my first night playing here. George Reeves and Vinny Jacobs stopped by. I'll be back December 7th 5:30 - 8:30pm. Come check it out!

November 24th, DAVE at George's House - George and I worked on a tune that he had started. We had a few good ideas and hopefully we'll finish it next week.

November 24th, DAVE at Oasis - Splash decided to open on this Tuesday and asked if I could play. Thanks to the great folks at Aunt Kate's, I was able to make the gig! All went well in the land of the 44 TVs. I meet John Williams a player from Virginia.

November 25th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - I thought Laurence was going to join me on the sidewalk but he was in Atlanta! Ivan Smith and John Williams stopped by. I also would like to give a shout out to Hoagy & Susy, you guys are the best!

November 26th - Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

November 27th and 28th, DAVE at 685 Seafood - I had a nice weekend on Jekyll Island. Thanks Vic, Jay & staff, you guys are the best! It was great to hang out with brother Ed. Good job on "Here Comes Santa Claus"!

November 29th, DAVE at Creekside - I was joined by Brady Green and George Reeves tonight. I can't say enough about these two great players! John Winters stopped by. Thanks to Dan Downs for bringing in thirty of his closest friends. See you in December!

I'm getting together with George & Brady for a writing session. "Can't wait! I hope to get together with Barry at Cave Canem Studios and Dan from IAUGI Studios to work on our new projects. The new CD "Live At The Musideum" will be released Thursday at the Corner Bar. Come down and get a copy. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't litter! Smile it will brighten everyones day! Early detection can save your life! Keepin' It Real!-David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!