Album 2 in the Works

At long last, I am finally working on Album 2. My friend, Nels Jensen, and I are trying to do this record as DIY as possible and are actually recording most of it in his "studio" - i.e. apartment. You'd be surprised what you can get away with if you use some good gear and have someone who knows how to operate it. Like on Trouble and Debris, I will be performing most everything on the album except for drums and a few backing vocals. Fantastic drummer Ray Weston (Wishbone Ash, Tom Jones, Gavin Rossdale), whom I know from performing with Julie Neumark, will be lending his skills to the project and I couldn't be more excited. I think Nels and I are going to be able to produce a quality recording with great songs that I hope you will enjoy. More progress reports to come soon.....wish us well!!

Campaign to Save Paste

Paste Magazine is a great independent music magazine that is in danger of having to stop its presses due to the struggling economy. This magazine has been very supportive of quality independent music in its short 6 year life and it would be a shame to see them have to close their doors. Recently the company launched the "Campaign to Save Paste" to raise money to keep the magazine afloat.

From pastemagazine.com:

"If you are in a position to give even a little, please consider donating. As thanks for your generosity, over 70 amazing artists (including The Decemberists, Neko Case, Bob Mould, Cowboy Junkies, Indigo Girls, The Jayhawks, Brandi Carlile, John Roderick of The Long Winters, Patterson Hood, The Avett Brothers and Josh Ritter—with more to come) have gathered and donated rare & exclusive MP3s for all who join us in the campaign."

For more information please CLICK HERE.

Midwest March Madness

Thanks to all of you who were able to make it out during our recent trip to the Midwest. As always, we had a great time and met some really awesome people and musicians. Also, thanks to The Wednesdees, The Calls, Megan Palmer, Ann Driscoll, Chris Shutters, Lynn Thompson and Ted Wulfers for sharing the stage with us. Plans are in motion to return in August and we're very excited to be coming back.

For those of you who signed up for the mailing list, your free download will be coming soon.

See you in August!

On Tour This Month!

In a couple of weeks Julie Neumark and I will be heading back to the Midwest for another tour! We always have a lot of fun coming back and performing for all of you and we hope you can make it out. If you have friends and family in any of the cities we'll be visiting, please let them know that we'll be around.

• Fri, March 13 :: The Belmont (Dave only) :: Hamtramck, MI
• Mon, March 16 :: Rumba Cafe :: Columbus, OH
  
• Tue, March 17 :: Southgate House :: Newport, KY BUY TIX
  
• Wed, March 18 :: Trapperz :: La Salle, MI
• Thu, March 19 :: Billy's Lounge :: Grand Rapids, MI
• Fri, March 20 :: Ottawa Tavern :: Toledo, OH
• Sat, March 21 :: Uncommon Ground (Devon) :: Chicago, IL

Also, for those of you who are on Facebook and/or iLike, please check out my profiles and become a fan. As always, I appreciate your support and can't wait to see you out there.

Old Enough

Versatile. Watch it. Awesome.

Headline of the Day

Live Nation to acquire Ticketmaster for $2.5 billion, plus $700 million in convenience charges - www.fark.com

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Wonderwall

Here's a video of me doing a cover of "Wonderwall" at Le Vagabond in Rotterdam, courtesy of my new friends AJ and Judith Terlouw of SingerSongwriterMusic.nl.

Holland

On Monday I'll be here....















To do this..........