Monday, February 22, 2016

February 15th, NORTHSTAR at Creekside - It was a little chilly out, but had a nice crowd. A pleasure playing with these great players; Brady Green, George Reeves, Laurence Stevenson and Frankie Urzetta. We missed Eddie Pickett. Hopefully he can make the March 14th gig here at Creekside.

February 16th, DAVE at the Chianti Room - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch. Come check out the best happy hour in town!

February 17th, DAVE at Hurricane Grille & Wings - Laurence Stevenson joined me tonight. Always a blast!

February 18th, DAVE at the Corner Bar - Brady, Laurence and George were performing with me tonight. The place was packed! It was Cathy Ballard's birthday! We also had a surprise visit from Barry and Lydia Dunaway!

February 19th, DAVE at the Conch House - It was a nice evening on the water. Nice talking with Rick and Danny from the Falling Bones. They were playing on the deck. I went by Creekside and caught a couple of tunes from my friend Marc Douglas Berardo with Woody and Josh.

February 20th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice afternoon on the water. Sam Pacetti stopped by for some tea. Marc Berardo and Josh stopped by. I played them a couple of new tunes. Later Theresa and I went to Zaharias to catch Marc's show.

I had a nice relaxing day off! I'm looking forward to the Songwriter's Night this week. 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, maybe even your own! Keepin' it Real! -David

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

Friday, February 19, 2016

February 1st, George's House - We worked on "This Prison We Once Called Home" and made plans for laying down demos for all the new songs we've written.

February 1st, DAVE at Coquina Beach Surf Club - It's good to be back! See you on February 23rd come check out this venue.


February 2nd, DAVE at Chianti Room - I had a nice afternoon. I missed seeing my friend Michael Howard. I hope to see him on the 16th when I'm back enjoying the best happy hour in town!

February 3rd, DAVE at Cave Canem Studios - I sat with Barry and bounced 9 tracks to consider for my next CD "Don't Stare At The Sun". It's great talking about ideas for production of the new tunes.

February 3rd, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - It was another great evening under the tent with my friend Laurence Stevenson! Brady Green and Rob Peck stopped by.

February 4th, DAVE at Corner Bar - George, Brady and Laurence were with me tonight. Played some of our new songs "This Prison We Once Called Home" and "Sweet Rose Of Mine". Also did "Little Red Book".

February 5th, Dave's House Frankie came over and we worked on a new song Kat Korac sent him! "Love Lifted Me". We hope to get a demo sometime this week to send to her. I am so proud to be a part of anything Kat has written. She is one of the best!

February 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a blast! The place was packed! Beth Nash Dacus was there with her daughter Amanda. It's always great to see her (she was the nurse in the operating room for my surgery).

February 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Brady Green stopped by with Joe, Doug & Mark (singer from Ohio) who got up and did a few tunes! Sounded great!

February 6th, Concert Daytona - Went to a 60's review concert with Deborah and George. The sound was terrible and it never got better. Rick Levy, a friend of ours, was playing with The Box Tops. They were the best sounding group. It was good to see these performers I grew up listening to. I wish the sound company hadn't butchered the show. Anyway it was good to see our friend Rick Levy!

February 7th,8th and 9th, Dallas - We met Barry and Lydia and headed to the airport Sunday morning. Barry was playing a big show and invited us. The show was Monday night at The House of Blues in Dallas. Barry also got us invited to a Superbowl Party at the W (33rd floor) on Sunday evening. It was a great party. We listened to some great music. Barry and Lydia couldn't have been better hosts. We met more people than I can remember and we visited Houston & Elm where JFK was assassinated. I stood on a see-through balcony on the 33rd floor overlooking downtown Dallas, discovered Uber, and spent our delay in Atlanta in the Delta Sky Club. Basically had a great time with Theresa and The Dunaways!

February 10th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - Laurence with me tonight and we were inside! Worked out good! Ron Norris sat in did a couple of his songs and one Dave Johnson wrote. Doug Hyde was in the house also.

February 11th, DAVE to The Corner Bar - Laurence, Brady & George were with me tonight! What a blast!

February 12th, 13th and 14th, DAVE at The Big Deck Raw Bar & Grill - It's always great to get over to Cedar Key! Saw Pete, Pat, Chaz & Billie from Cashiers N.C. and a host of other great folks! Thanks Brian, Darlene & staff you guys are the best! See you march 11th, 12th & 13th!



Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't litter! Smile it will brighten everyones day, even your own! Early detection can save your life! Keepin' It Real!-David



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

Monday, February 15, 2016

January 27th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - Laurence was with me tonight. We were still in the tent but had a nice crowd.

January 28th, DAVE at Corner Bar - Brady Green and Laurence Stevenson were with me tonight. I had a nice crowd. It was an early night but still had a good time. George Reeves was running sound for Richard Smith. He will be back next week.

January 29th, DAVE at Cave Canem Studios - Barry and I finished locating tracks on my hard drive. Now we can start recording some new songs for my new CD"Don't Stare At The Sun". I'm excited!

January 29th, Amici's, Conch House and Zaharias - Theresa and I stopped at Amici's and hung out a while with Jamie. Good Food! We went to Conch House to see The Falling Bones after that. Then we headed to Zaharias to see Angelika and staff. It was fun. We don't have much time to do that these days.

January 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I talked to Brian at Hurricane Grill & Wings on Wednesday and he said to come on down and play on Saturday. I did and had a great afternoon. Afterward, Theresa and I headed to Creekside to see The Free Range Chickens!

January 31st, DAVE at Creekside - George Reeves joined me tonight. We had a blast. There was a room full of folks that came down to see us. It doesn't get any better that that!

I hope to continue work with Barry this week on my new CD "Don't Stare At The Sun". I can't wait to get together with George, Brady & Laurence on Tuesday to do some song writing. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!