October 4th (AM), NorthStar at Eclipse Recording Co.- Worked on "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Livin' In My Head".

October 4th (PM), Dave at The Corner Bar - Great to be back here!  Kruz did a nice set!  I will be gone next week.  I think Daryl Wise will be playing.  Stop by and see him if you can.

October 5th, Dave at Zaharias - Had a great night!  I really enjoy this place.  The owners, staff and the audience are so nice.  It's a pleasure to play music for these folks.

October 6th, Dave at Sea Jay's - It was jammin'.  Had a room full of golfers from Orlando and South Carolina.  After the gig I went by to see the Whafratz with Kurt Johnston. Sat in and sang Folsom Prison and played bass (6-string) on a Jerry Lee Lewis tune.  Good to see Jonathan and Dan.  I was going to stay at Ed's but decided to come home.

October 7th, Dave at Creekside - What a blast! Talked to Shelly and I might start doing some Wednesday's.  Man, that would be great!

October 8th, The Big Lonesome at Arnold's - What a great steak dinner Theresa and I had.  The night was good.  It's always great to hang with my bandmates.  Check Arnold's out the 2nd Monday of every month (next one November 12th).  Call for reservations early.  Thanks Fred and staff, look forward to seeing you next month.  "Keepin' It Real" - David

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

September 17th, NorthStar at Zaharias - Brady was sick but we had to carry on. Jim Stafford (Eclipse, Falling Bones) and our friend from Virginia, Denis Desloge sat in for most of the night. It was good to play with our two friends. Brady get better.

September 20th, NorthStar at Eclipse - Worked on mixes "Love"and "There Stands The Glasss". We are getting ready to finish up this project.  I can't wait for everyone to hear it!

September 20th, The Corner Bar - My Dad and two of my uncles were down, Charlie and Bob. Kruz did a good job! Also Susie Markland showed up. I met her in Rhode Island at Andrew Grey's house party I played at over a year ago! It was good to see her and we talked about doing some house parties in the D.C. area.

September 21st, The Big LoneomseEclipse - Kurt was adding tracks and mixing the six songs we have tracked.  Heard "In The Big Lonesome" a song Kruz and I wrote and the band arranged.  It sounds great! I re-sang "My Bird".

September 22nd, The Shores ClubHouse - JD's 50th Birthday Party. Stopped by to wish an old friend Happy Birthday!

September 24th, The Big Lonesome Rehearsal at Gregg's - We had a rehearsal getting ready for the Virgnia trip.

September 24th, NorthStar at Dan Bagan's Studio - Ed, Brady, Jim and I met Dan at his studio to take photo's for our CD "Keepin' it Real".

September 24th, The Super Hacker's at Hurricane Patties - Great night! Everyone played their hearts out!

September 25th, The World Famous Oasis - A little slow at the end. Still had a good time in the land of the 44 TVs.

September 26th, NorthStar at Capt'n Stans - We had fun. We missed having dinner with the Captain at the end of the night. He was getting ready to go on an alligator hunt. Always fun behind " The Magic Fence".

September 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th, The Big Lonesome Festival at Coles Point Tavern - We got an early start Thursday at 1:00 am and made it to the Northern Neck at about 1:00 pm. Gregg was a few hours behind. Kurt and Frankie were a few hours behing Gregg. Wayne was meeting us there from Pennsylvania. Everyone got in safe! We had dinner with our friend Randy. He is the man that puts together our trips to The Northern Neck. It was good hanging out at Ace's. The weekend at The Coles Point Tavern was a blast. The Big Lonesome and NorthStar played Friday. Saturday afternoon we had a cook out (Thanks Mike and Randy) and Saturday we were joined by Jimbo Manion (Road Ducks). This was a great road trip! Thanks to Randy, Scott, Mike and everyone else in The Northern Neck!
NorthStar will be back in two weeks for Creeky's party and The Bob Margolin Show.

This has been a very busy couple of weeks. I will be in the studio with The Big Lonesome and NorthStar. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting start talking! "Keepin' It Real !" -David

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

September 11th, Dave at The World Famous Oasis - Things were about the same in the land of the 44 tv's. It was good to be back home.

September 12th, Dave at Harry's - A beautiful evening. Nice breeze, found a close parking space that didn't cost $8 bucks and it didn't rain!

September 13t, Eclipse Recording Co (NorthStar and Jim Lamb)- Put a bass part on "Magic" one of my songs Jim is recording. Then layed down vocal and guitar on a new song I wrote for the next Eclipse Christmas CD "Christmas 1960". Also worked on "There Stands The Glass", "Let's Go Fishin'" and "Been All Around This World".

September 13th, Dave at The Corner Bar - A nice night. Kruz did a good job!

September 14th, 15th and 16th, Dave at The Big Deck Bar - Had a nice weekend. Met a lot of new folks. Saw Pat, Bob Cooper, Willy and Pete. Brian was on his own, we missed Darlene. Can't wait to get back!

Going to keep moving along on NorthStar's new CD "Keeepin' It Real". Also will be in the studio this week with Kurt (The Big Lonesome). He will be laying down some tracks. I will be re-singing "My Bird". Kurt will also be laying down a track on my Christmas song "Christmas 1960". I have a light week before Virginia so I am looking forward to getting a lot done. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting start talking. "Keepin' It Real" - David

September 3rd, The Big Lonesome at Arnold's - We had a great night! It was great to play some of our new music for everyone. Chris and Barry showed up. It's always good to see my old writing buddies. The next gig is October 8th. I can't wait! Thanks Fred and staff you guys are the best!

September 5th, NorthStar at Captain Stan's - It was the Captain's birthday! We played some good music. And had a nice dinner afterwards.

September 6th, Dave at The Corner Bar - A little slow but still fun. Kruz did a good job.

September 7th, NorthStar at Eclipse - In the studio with Jim and Brady we worked on mixing "Been All Around This World", "Fast As The Wind" and "Music Man".

September 7th, Dave at Sea Jay's - The start of a 3 day road trip with Theresa and Penny Lane. Had a good time. It's good to see my Jekyll Island friends. We are staying with Ed so I will see him later tonight.

September 8th, Dave at the WindRose Cafe - It was Nell's birthday! We took Nell, Mark and Randy out to lunch for Nells birthday. Later that night I played for a packed house at the WindRose. The best night I've had there.

September 9th, Savannahs Songwriter's Nicht at Doc's - My new friend and my favorite songwriter Jefferson Ross was hosting tonights show. The place was packed what a blast!

Things are getting a little crazy now. Trying to get all my projects done. Thanks for letting me live my dream! "Keepin' it Real", "Stop texting start Talking" - David

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

August 27th, The Big Lonesome - Had a rehearsal, what a great time!

August 27th, The Super Hacker's at Hurricane Patties - It was a rainy nasty night but the place was packed! Everyone played their hearts out!

August 28th, The Big Lonesome - Another great rehearsal! This is one group of guys that is lot of fun to be around, even if we aren't playing music!

August 28th. Dave at The World Famous Oasis - A small but mighty crowd in the land of the 44 TVs.

August 29th, A night out - Stopped by Arnold's and joined SASA, (Saint Augustine Songwriters Association). Then stopped by and saw Gregg doing his karioke thing. Then stopped by Applebee's and saw Chris C4Man. Sat in and did "Think Free" from my last CD "Hopeless Romantic".

August 30th, NorthStar at Eclipse - Jim, Brady and I worked on mixing "With You/Without You" and "Fast As The Wind".

August 30th, Dave at The Corner Bar - Another small but mighty crowd. Kruz did a good job!

August 31st, Dave at Zaharias - What a great crowd! Had a blast!

September 1st, Afternoon out - Stopped in Mi Casa to hear John Winters play and ended up sitting in with Brady Green doing "My Bird" and "Love". Also met Brady's friend Harry Heisler (The Four Aces). You might remember some of their songs "Three Coins In a Fountain" and "Love is a Many Splendered Thing". Harry and his lovely wife Monica invited us down for a show in the fall. I can't wait!

September 2nd, Dave at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Had a nice afternoon. This will be my last Sunday at this great place until probably after football season, but check the calendar because things are always changing! Brady showed up with a group including Harry and Monica.

This should be a busy week. I plan to do more work on NorthStar's CD. I'm excited about The Big Lonesome gig tonight! I also plan on putting together the songs for my next solo CD "Evil People". Thanks for letting me live my dream! Also quit texting and start talking!

On a sad note, we lost two friends this week Vance Bockis and Pamela Norene Hastings, RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends. "Keepin' It Real!". - David

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

August 23rd, Dave at The Corner Bar - One of the best nights I've had at this bar. Kruz played well and helped the night along. Thanks Kruz!

August 24th/25th, Dave at Sea Jays - Got to hang out with some old tennis buddies. It was like old times.

August 26th. Dave at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Had some rain but it did not stop the gig. Thanks everyone for weathering the storm!

This completes last week. It's been a great time. Looking forward to The Big Lonesome this week. I am so proud to be a part of this band. I will also be mixing "Keepin' It Real", NorthStar's new CD. Besides house work and the gigs, I will be putting songs together for my next solo CD "Evil People". Thanks for letting me live my dream. "Keepin' It Real" -David

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

August 8th, Dave at Creekside - There was a threat of rain so I set up inside. Had a nice evening playing.

August 9th, Dave at The Corner Bar - It was kind of a slow night. Kruz did a good job. I think the 2 for 1 appetizers from Gypsy will be a hit!

August 12th, Dave at Hurricane Grille and Wings - What a nice gig! Had a lot of friends show up.

August 13th - Rehersal - The Big Lonesome got together and started working on some tunes. It looks like, if things work out, you will be seeing the band on a regular basis. Gregg, Kurt, Theresa and I went out for Sushi after rehearsal. There might be a surprise at the next Super Hacker's gig.

August 14th, Dave at The World Famous Oasis - Had a good time in the land of the 44 TVs.

August 15th, Dave at Harry's was canceled due to bad weather.

August 16th - Travel day for NorthStar

August 17th, NorthStar at Royal Oak Tavern - First time for me in this place. Gary and Debbie Carroll showed up. Gary and I did a vesion of "I'm Flying". A song we wrote in the 70's together. It was good to play with my old friend. Thanks Pete for getting us this gig!

August 18th, NorthStar at The Giving Tree - We had a great time!!! John was a great host (we missed Brittney though). Look forward to next year!

August 19th, NorthStar at Thorton River Grille - Andy and staff once again were great host's. I will proudly wear the T-shirt Andy gave me. Winnie, you did a great job singing "Let it Be". We can't wait to hear what you come up with from here.

August 21st, NorthStar at Captains Stan's - It was a little slow behind the magic fence but always a good time!

August 22nd, NorthStar hosts Singer Songerwriter night at Latitude 31 - Had Mike Dyche along with Ed and I. Had a great time! Was really impressed with Mike's writing I wish I had spent more time with guys like Mike years ago. I am learning so much lately.

It's been a busy couple of weeks. Sorry I have been a little late with my posts I will try to keep it more current in the future. Thanks for letting me live my dream! "Keepin' it Real." - David

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