December 9th, Sheryl and Jim's Christmas Party - Theresa, Julie, Jack and I went to the party together. What a spread. Everything was wonderful. Thanks Sheryl and Jim for the bottle of Grand Maenier which Brady and I enjoyed a couple shots. I look forward to next year. I'm so glad Jim is okay. We dropped Julie and Jack back at the Oasis where we picked them up. Wes Talton was playing. It was good to hear my old friend. I still can't stand that they start pilling condiments up in front of the artist and sweeping the place up and resetting for breakfast before the artist's finish playing. I will address that again if I ever return to this venue. Fun night!

December 10th, DAVE at Creekside - George was with me tonight. It was real cold out so we set up inside. We had a nice crowd. Bob Semanchik sat in with George. He is going to be playing our Songwriters night on December 18th.

December 12th, Private Party - Tonight Brady, Frankie and I played at the BBC (outside). It was cold as hell, but a bunch of great folks hung out with us. Bobby was a great host and everyone was real nice. Hopefully we will get a chance to play another one of these events.

December 13th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - A little chilly so I set up in the tent. We had a nice crowd. I enjoyed it. Thanks Abe, JJ and staff!

December 14th, DAVE at Corner Bar - I was all by my lonesome, everyone was out of town or others occupied. I had fun but miss the great players I share the stage with on this gig. George Reeves will be covering me for the next Thursday. I will be on Anna Maria Island doing a benefit for Toys for Tots at Duffy's with Chuck Caudill, John Prestia and a host of others.

December 15th, The Free Range Chickens - Creekside - My first time sitting in with The Chickens! Derek Hess, Brady Green, John Winters and I hit the stage about 6pm. I had a blast. I hope I didn't mess these great players up to bad. I have know John Winters for over 20 years and this was our first gig together. I have always been a big fan of John's music. It was an honor to share the stage with him. Derek Hess is a great drummer and fun guy to play with. Really enjoyed doing "The Shape I'm In" with Derek singing. Brady was a great help and sounded great as always. Good job on the cow bell Barb!

December 16th, DAVE at Zaharia's - It was cold but we decided to set up and play anyway. It was a good idea. I had a great crowd.

December 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A nice sunny afternoon out on the porch. What a difference a day makes. Bob and Carol Semanchik stopped by. I'm looking forward to playing with him, Bob and Charley tomorrow at the Corner Bar for our Songwriters Night. Thanks Brian, Candy, Dave and staff!

It's been a long week or so feeling a little under the weather. Starting to come out of it I think. I talked to Barry (Cave Canem Studios) and Dan (IAUGI Studios), we are getting ready to re-start our projects. I'm excited! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someone's day, even your own! Listen to my music on Spotify! Check out the movie "Wake The Dead" it has my music on the sound track. Also check out my two new videos on YouTube "Change The World" and "Living In My Head". Keepin' It Real!!!-David

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

November 29th, Songwriting at Don Oja Dunaway's - We've got an arrangement to "Confederate Lament" now we just have to go through a ton of lyrics and put it together. This has been a fun co-write. I really enjoy working with Don and George. I can't wait to finish this up and record it at Barry's!

November 29th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - I had Laurence Stevenson with me tonight. I've been under the weather the last couple weeks and have really leaned on my playing partners and they have really come through. It's nice to have friends that have your back, and I am with a group of the best. Laurence and Barbara will be heading home for the month of December. We'll miss them. I'm looking forward to their return in January. We had another nice evening on the sidewalk. Thanks Abe, JJ and staff, you guys are the best!

November 30th, DAVE at Corner Bar - I'm still a little under the weather but playing with these great players will make you forget your aches and pains a little. Great crowd, Great time! We will be losing Laurence for a month and George for a couple weeks. What ever happens we will bring you the best music we can every night at the Corner Bar!

December 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great evening by the water. Jake sat in. He is sounding better and better. See you Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Thanks Brian, Candy, Dave and staff, you guys are the best!

December 2nd, NORTHSTAR Private Party - What a beautiful place the Bairds (Rick and Deb, Rob and Kim) have. The first Saturday in December is an annual event Eddie and I do every year. Great food, great People, Captain Stan what else do you need! See you next year!

December 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A little overcast but a nice afternoon on the porch. It's been a long week ready for my day off! Thanks Brian, Candy, Dave and staff!

December 5th, DAVE at the Chianti Room - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch. December and still in the high 70's. It dosen't get much better than this.

December 6th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Laurence is back home in Canada for the month, but will return in January. It turned out to be a nice night until the cold north winds blew in around 8pm. It seemed a good time to call the night. Thanks Abe, JJ and staff you guys are the best!

I had a pretty relaxed week. I keep wanting to try to book it up but keep stopping myself. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someones day, even your own! Check out "Wake The Dead" out on Amazon Prime some of my music is in the movie and it's a good movie too! Check my music out on Spotify! Also check my video's out on YouTube "Change The World" and "Living In My Head". Keepin' It Real!!!!-David

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

November 20th, Songwriter's Night at the Corner Bar - This week we featured George Reeves, Jack and Amy Sizemore along with Bob and I. What a great night! Jack and Amy kicked butt with their music. I have always been a fan of Jack's for many years and now I'll add Amy to the list. They have moved back to Florida from Nashville and we are sure glad they did. Hope we can get them to join us again in the future. George you kicked butt too! Next month we will be joined by Bob Semanchik from Connecticut and Charley Simmons. Come check it out on December 18th at the Corner Bar.

November 21st, DAVE at the Chianti Room - It was a nice afternoon on the porch. I stopped by the Bunnery as I have since to big protest (ridiculous Flagler) . I never even knew it was there and will support them from here out.

November 22nd, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Laurence joined me this evening. We played to a nice crowd from the sidewalk. This is a fun place to play especially with Laurence in town. Thanks Abe, JJ and staff!

November 23rd - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24th, NorthStar at  Merry ShrimpMas Festival, Jekyll Island, Ga. - We did a one hour and forty minute show to a large crowd. Ed joined us for a few tunes. I was a little under the weather but George and Laurence were there to carry me through. I had a great time,  thanks everyone.

November 25th, DAVE at Merry ShrimMmas Festival, Jekyll Island, Ga. - Another nice evening, still under the weather, barely made it through. Still as bad as I felt, it was a good time. Thanks Jekyll Island and my brother Ed Pickett for having NorthStar and me at your event. See you next year!

November 26th, DAVE at  Creekside - I had gentleman George with me tonight. Dan and Susy were having a house party so I figured we weren't  going to have many of our regulars in the crowd. Still it was a real good turn out. I heard the house party was as well. I always enjoy playing with George. I was still under the weather so George jumped in and did some of his music. He sounded great! I'm very thankful to have the next two days off . Thanks Creekside!

It's been a long fun week. Looking forward to a couple days rest. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someones day, even your own! Early detection can save your life! Listen to my music on Spotify and YouTube. Watch the movie "Wake The Dead" on Amazon Prime. Keepin' It Real! -David

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

November 15th, Don's House - George Reeves and I met at Don Oja Dunaway's house to continue working on "Confederate Lament". It's been a real honor to spend time with these two great guys!

November 15th, DAVEn at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Laurence Stevenson joined me tonight. We were in the tent, it was a little chilly outside. Laurence even wore jeans. A lot of our old friends are back in town. Kevin and Jessica Finch stopped by. It's always good seeing old friends. We are also going to be playing for them hopefully the 4th weekend in March. I will keep you posted. They have a great place in Welaka. It will be a blast!

November 16th, DAVE at Corner Bar - The whole gang was here and we started recording for our new live CD. Frankie had a doctors appointment and was running a little late. We had a great night, great crowd. We also had some of Jim's great rum cake. You couldn't  ask for a better evening. See you in two weeks. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

November 17th, 18th and 19th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It never a moment at this great venue! A wonderful weekend out by the water. I stopped by and chatted with Barry and Lydia. Laurence sat in on Sunday. Thanks Brian, Dave, Candy and staff you guys are the best.

It's been real busy lately, a lot of recording is and will be happening now and in the near future. There are three projects going on right now The first is live recording of the gang at the Corner Bar. This will be going on for the next 3 or 4 weeks. Second is my new CD "Don't Stare At The Sun" is ready to start rolling again. Barry is of the road with .38 Special for the holidays The third is with Dan Bagan with IAUGI Studios and I are working on a 8 to 10 song video release.

Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someone's day, even your own! Early detection will save your life! Make sure and listen to my music on Spotify, watch my videos on YouTube and watch "Wake The Dead" on Amazon Prime. It has five of my songs in it. Keepin' It Real!!-David

see you down the road!!!!!