July 26, 2010

 

What a fun night @ The Cove Cafe! Frankie & Walt (aka The Wankies!!!) had the best time. Thank you Chuck & Lisa, and all of our friends who came out to see us!

THE HACKERS @ Hurricane Patty's this Monday, then Hurricane Patty's w/Chris Tue.
 

Oasis Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm (Fri. night as a trio)

 

July 21, 2010

 

Hurricane Patty's w/Chris Tuesday; Oasis Thursday @ 8pm. Special gig: Frankie & Walt @ Cove Cafe this Saturday 6:30-9-30pm. Hackers Monday July 26th!

Happy Anniversary to Thom & Elizabeth Delcomyn (35 years!)

 

July 14, 2010

 

Hurricane Patty's w/Chris tonight @ 7pm. Thursday The World Famous Oasis will be Dave & Frankie w/Rick Levy & Long John from "Falling Bones" (Those Bones).

An awesome night @ Hurricane Patty's. Chris, Dave , Frankie & Walt made some really good sounds and the crowd really "urged us on". (Some from the rafters, some from the pole....)

 

Changes are a'coming to THOSE GUYS in the next few months. Some new faces, many new songs and some new gigs....stay tuned for more info!

 

July 5, 2010

 

Unbelievable showing of love for our girl Jeanie Rooney! Hundreds at the service....standing room only! The shear number of people, and all the love in that room filled our hearts and make such a difficult time in our lives (and all who loved her) a little easier.

Here's a few entries to us and our fans from the family......

Nancy Rooney Cronin Thank you to all of Jeanie's friends who shared our loss last night. Your outpouring of love was overwhelming. A wonderful tribute to Jeanie. THOSE GUYS thanks for the music.........keep singing for her

Susan Rooney Lee Thanks for all your wonderful comments about my sister Jeannie - her family is grateful for all your support - we are all so full of sorrow but, all of your positive messages are very helpful. Please don't stop - we are reading everything. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts - Susie Lee

We'll be at Hurricane Patty's Tuesday and Oasis Thursday to welcome Frankie back from vacation.  Then the "New & Improved" Clover Room on Friday and back to Hurricane Patty's on Saturday w/special guest Chris McVey at 7pm. There's some "changes on the way" for us in the near future; each gig may be a hint of what's to come.....

 

June 29, 2010

 

Jeanie's services are set for 6pm on Thursday 7/1 @ Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine.

 

June 28, 2010

 

It's with great sadness we tell of our dear friend Jeanie Rooney passed away Saturday. No details yet, we'll let you know as soon as we know.....keep her and her family in your prayers

 

June 25, 2010

 

New Start times @ Oasis for the summer: 8pm-12:30am. This weekend we'll have special guest Wayne Johnston sitting in on guitar, harmonica and vocals.

 

Awesome night @ "Music By The Sea"!!! Every year we set the record for attendance; this years estimate: 1500-2000!!!!!!!! WOW!
 

Our heartfelt thanks to "Uber-Fan & Friend" Jim Van Gilder for his help @ Music By The Sea!
 

Don't forget THE HACKERS @ Hurricane Patty's on Monday; we'll be celebrating Dave's birthday, then Tuesday night THOSE GUYS play Hurricane Patty's from 7-10pm

 

June 10, 2010

 

Thanks to everyone who came out and made Barry's birthday a GREAT NIGHT!

 

We'll be at Oasis this Thursday @ 7pm & The Clover Room this Friday @ 8pm.

 

We'll play next Tue. night @ Hurricane Patty's then we get some much-needed time off to spend with family and friends. We'll be back to work in St. Augustine @ Hurricane Patty's on Tuesday June 22nd.

 

Don't forget "Music By The Sea" on Wed. 6/23 at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion.
 

Then 3 nights at Oasis with the new "summer" start time @ 8pm. We'll be joined by Wayne Johnston on Thursday and Saturday, and brother Kurt plays on Friday!

 

We'll celebrate Dave's birthday on June 28th w/THE HACKERS @ Hurricane Patty's 6-9pm

 

June 8, 2010

 

Hi Folks - guess who's having a birthday? No, it's not me...it's Barry. He'll be 55 years old this Tuesday. Amazing isn't it??

 

I know some of you are out of town--it would be great if you would send an email or call on Tuesday to wish Barry a happy 55, but for those of you who are local (and you know who you are) as usual THOSE GUYS will be playing at Hurricane Patties on Tuesday night. So by default, that is where we will be gathering to celebrate this festive occasion.

 

THOSE GUYS are playing 7-10pm, please stop by -- we'd love to see ya! —Lydia

 

Come Celebrate Barry's Birthday Tuesday night @ Hurricane Patty's! Then The World Famous Oasis on Thursday @ 7pm and The Clover Room @ Finnegan's Wake Friday Night 8pm!
 

Congratulations to THOSE GUYS fan and Team Owner Troy Flis, Spirit of Daytona Racing: Antonio Garcia and Buddy Rice finished third in the No. 90
Porsche/Coyote, giving the Spirit of Daytona Racing its first Daytona
Prototype podium finish.

 

June 4, 2010

 

We're going to be doing the "Irish Tour" this weekend......Shaughnessy's on Friday (8pm), Shenanigans on Saturday (9pm) and Finnegan's Wake on Sunday. (2pm). LOL We really didn't plan it this way, but it's kinda funny, don't you think?
How should we mark this occasion....any ideas?

 

 

June 1, 2010

 

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Some fun new combination's this week, as Barry will be playing w/Jimi Jameison this coming weekend:

Tuesday @ Hurricane Patty's 7pm, Thursday @ Oasis 7pm, then....
Friday night @ Shaughnessy's, Dave, Walt & Frankie
Saturday night, NEW VENUE!!! Shenanigans in Moultrie Woods Plaza, 9pm-1am (band) w/Kurt Johnston
Finally, Kurt joins Dave & Walt for the "First Sunday of the Month" @ Finnegans Wake 2-6pm

Please come out and support local music and local businesses!

Walt did an internet radio interview about the band and the music business:
Here's a link:
http://www.thisbusinessofentertainment.com/

Cya down the road!

 

May 25, 2010

 

Hurricane Patty's on Tuesday, Oasis on Thursday, both at 7pm.  McCharcater's Friday & Saturday night @ 9pm, and don't forget the Blue Crab Festival in Downtown Palatka Saturday afternoon @ 1:20 pm.

 

There will be a 2nd tip jar @ our gigs for the next month & will be to support Flagler PAL Baseball. It will be Jake's 5th All-Star appearance and his 1st @ State Championships. (we could go to Nat'ls in PA!) If everyone puts in whatever they can, we will have a sign in the Flagler Recreation Fields for 2 years that says: "THOSE GUYS St. Augustine's Favorite Band Thanks Their Fans For 20 GREAT YEARS of Support"

 

May 18, 2010

 

Great weekend with two new venues (The Clover Room & Lagerheads) and one old favorite (JT's)

 

This week: Hurricane Patty's w/Chris Tuesday 7pm.

 

Oasis (trio) on Thursday 7pm.

 

The Clover Room Friday & Saturday @ 8pm; come check out this spectacular new room! And we've moved the start time to 8pm to be more fan-friendly.

 

Don't forget we'll be in Palatka at The Blue Crab Festival on Sat 5/29 @ 1:20pm. We're @ McCharacters in Palm Coast Fri & Sat 5/28 & 29 at 9pm.

 

The Hacker's 6th Anniversary on Memorial Day, Monday 5/31, Hurricane Patty's @ 6pm

 

May 10, 2010

 

5-4-10 Hurricane Patty's - Had a great night!  Ron Norris and Woody Pernell sat in.

 

5-5-10 Eclipse Recording Co. - Went in and put down a few bass tracks for my new solo CD (Hopeless Romantic)

 

5-5-10 Oasis - Played with my brother Ed (NorthStar).  We had a good time.  I played in a group The NorthStar Band in the late seventies and early eighties.  We have taken part of the name (NorthStar).  I was very proud of what that band did and am very proud to be using part of the name.

 

5-6-10 Eclipse Recording Co. - Went into the studio with Ed.  He put down some mandolin parts on "Livin' in My Head".  One of our new original songs.  Then Kurt came in and did some tracks on my solo project (Is This Love Real, Yankee Lady).  I am getting excited about this project....the end is in sight!

 

5-6-10 Oasis - Barry, Walt and myself played at the World Famous Oasis.  Danny Roberts and Wayne Johnston sat in.  Wayne, you were great as always and Danny it's always good to see you.  You rocked too!!!

 

5-7-10 OFF Walt had a gig with Fortunate Son Band in New Port Richey.  He said it went good!  A few of us got together and had a Mexican dinner (Barry, Dave and friends).

 

5-8-10 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - There was a block party going on with all the locals and this is a locals bar.  We were a little nervous but it turned out to be a great night!

 

5-9-10 Music for Marlee Benefit - Had a good set.  There was a guy that drove 400 miles to hear December 2003.  I wish I could have done a better version, but its the thought that counts.  Hope our efforts help our young friend Marlee.  Everyone was real nice.  Thanks Lisa for a great job doing sound.

 

In closing, it was a great week!  A lot of Those Guys music.  Music with my brother Ed.  Recorded in the studio.  Had dinner with friends.  Doesn't get much better than this!!!!

 

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

 

May 7, 2010

 

4-26-10 Hurricane Patty's - The best Hacker's gig yet!  Thanks Dewey for sitting in.  Thanks Wayne Johnston and Deb for always being there.  You all are great!  Everybody did a great job!  See you next month.

 

4-27-10 Hurricane Patty's - It was a little slow, but still had a good time.

 

4-30-10 A1A Ale Works - Weird night!  I think there were more drunk people there than we have ever had.  Still okay though!

 

5-1-10 A1A Ale Works - Was Walt, Frankie and myself, Barry was doing a shown in Fernandina Beach with RPM.  We had a great time but missed Barry.

 

5-2-10 Finnegans Wake - What a great gig.  These are great people and they have a great place.  Wayne Johnston sat in, he kicked butt.

 

We have all been getting busier with our different projects. It is still fun playing and hanging out with "those guys".  I hope we can continue to make music for a long time.

 

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

 

April 26, 2010

 

4-20-10 Hurricane Patty's - Good crowd, had fun!  Kruzby got his gifts we had for him last week.

 

4-21-10 Judith's Day - We said goodbye to our friend.  Stopped by Tom's and played some of Tom and Judith's favorites for everyone (Walt, Barry, Kurt, Deb, Sharon and myself).

 

4-22-10 Oasis - Frankie was with us.  We had a great night!  Chris also stopped by and sat in.  Great job, Chris!

 

4-24-10 SPRINGFEST @ Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival - We had a great time!  The band played good.  Everyone was real nice.  See you next year!

 

We lost a good friend last week.  It made me think about the last time I saw her.  She left me with a smile, a hug and a kiss.  I won't forget that.  I wish that everyone could be remembered fondly.  Wouldn't it be a great world!  Be good to your fellow man or women.  Judith you were a class act, we will all miss you!

 

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

 

April 22, 2010

 

4-13-10 Hurricane Patty's - Had a good night!  We missed our birthday boy!

 

4-15-10 Oasis - Dave, Walt and Barry played.  We had a great time!

 

4-16-10 Oasis - Frankie joined the three of us, we rocked!!!

 

4-17-10 Oasis - Barry had a show in Orlando so Wayne Johnston filled in. Great job, Wayne!

 

4-18-10 JT's Seafood Shack - Well it didn't rain!  We had a great gig, the weather was great!

 

On a sad note, we lost a good friend of ours, Judith Holler.  She was always a pleasure to be around.  Thanks for letting us share some time with you.  Tom, we are so sorry and if there's anything we can do, just let us now

 

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

 

April 16, 2010

 

4-6-10 Hurricane Patty's - The place was slammed!  Great night!  Frankie and I will be seeing Barry and Walt in Virginia.  Have fun Thursday (Walt, Barry and Chris).  Oh and Ron Norris stopped by, he played a few tunes and sounded great!  He also is doing better after the loss of his wife.  Thanks for stopping by Ron.

 

4-7-10 Travel Day - Frankie, Mary, Little Babe (their car), Jay, Theresa, Penny and Dave (Band Truck) head for Virginia.

 

4-8-10 Oasis and Coles Point Tavern - Heard the gig went good with Walt, Barry and Chris, I'm sorry I missed that!  We all arrived safely in Virginia, got a great welcome.  Man, it's good to be back home.

 

4-9/10-10 Coles Point Tavern - The band, Eddie, and myself and Eddie had a great time!  The folks in Virginia got a lot of music this weekend!  Thanks to Scott and Carla and Randy Watts for taking great care of us.  You guys rock!!!  Also would like to thank my Publisher, Donna and Bill (Shadow Mountain Music) for stopping by.  And a real big thanks for everyone who supported the weekend!!!  Ed and myself will be back sometime in June.  I can't wait!!!

 

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

 

April 5, 2010

 

3-29-10 Hurricane Patty's - The Hackers - Great night!  Everyone was on!  Ed (from Canada) and Deb sat in.  Both did a fantastic job.

 

3-30-10 Hurricane Patty's - A great night!  Barry's brother Don showed up.  It's always good to see him.  We a re starting at 7pm now...so plan accordingly.

 

4-1-10 Oasis - We had a great time!  Great crowd!  Our drinks were overflowing!

 

4-2-10 McCharacter's - This has been one of our best new gigs!  Nice people, nice place!  Great time!

 

4-3-10 House Party - This is one we look forward to every year.  Frankie was under the weather and could not make this gig.  We would like to thank Carl, Marcia, Deb and Gary.  We are looking forward to next year!!!

 

4-4-10 Iggie's  (Somewhere else on A1A) - It was good to be playing on Sunday afternoon again.  Looks like this is something we'll be doing once a month.  We hope so!  This is a great place!!!

 

It's been a great week!  All my partners played their butts off.  Looking forward to the Virginia trip!!!

 

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

 

March 29, 2010

 

3-23-10 Hurricane Patty's - It was a good night!  I was a little under the weather, but Barry and Walt kicked in and made it a good night.  Thanks guys.

 

3-25-10 Oasis - Good night!  Frankie was not there, but we carried on and had a good time!

 

3-26-10 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - A little scary when we were getting set up (not many people), but by the time we played it was pretty full.  Thanks for coming out everybody!!!

 

3-27-09 Rhythm & Ribs Festival - We had a great time.  It was a little different sound than we are used to.  It seemed like it carried on into the Dave Mason Show.  Chris was with us (Barry out with Larry and friends).  He did a great job!  Thanks everyone at Rhythm & Ribs for having us.  It was a blast!

 

I really enjoyed the week.  Even though I was under the weather.  There is nothing else in this world I'd rather do.

 

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

 

March 23, 2010

 

3-16-10 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week!  Wayne Johnston sat in and kicked butt!

 

3-18-10 Oasis - We had a little mix up on the personnel on this gig and it turned out to be a great thing!  Sometimes mistakes are good, at least this time it was.  Chris joined the rest of us and did a great job.  Stan and Chris (The Creedence tribute band Walt plays with, Fortunate Son) sat in.  It was a real crowd pleaser hearing a string of the old Creedence tunes.  Thanks Stan & Chris!  Also Chris C4man stopped by.

 

3-19-10 Oasis - It was the Johnston Brothers Guys.  Barry is out of town so Kurt stopped by for a couple of days to play with us at Oasis.  He brought his brother Wayne along and what a night we had!  Thanks for a fun night Johnston's!  Also, thanks Debbie and Rob Peck for sitting in, you helped make the night special.  Chris C4man also stopped by.

 

3-20-10 Oasis - Another great night, those Johnston Brothers Guys were rockin'.  also Dewey Via sat in, he kicked butt.  Thanks Debbie, you sounded great also.

 

3-21-10 JT's - This gig was canceled due to rain.

 

3-21-10 Oasis - Jessica was sick so we were Dave &  Ed, NorthStar.  We had a great time!

 

3-22-10 Eclipse - I went in and laid down 2 bass tracks (Still Believin' and Yesterday is Gone) for my upcoming 2nd solo CD release " Hopeless Romantic".  Jim also added a great idea on bass (Still Believin').

 

In closing, it was a great week.  I talked to a guy who is starting to play music and wanted my opinion.  I didn't have one at the time, but now that I think about it:  1) You have to love what you're doing.  2) Try to support the people you're playing with to the best of your ability.  3) Be a nice person (this works in any business).  Have people come see you because you love what you're doing and you're a decent person.  Don't have people just tolerate you because they want to hear the music.  4) It's a great life if'in you don't weakin.

 

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

 

March 16, 2010

 

3-9-10 Hurricane Patty's - We had a good night.  I serenaded Jim at the end of the night at his table (Wasted Days and Wasted Nights), his favorite.

 

3-11-10 Oasis - Frankie was under the weather and Barry was out of town.  Walt, Gregg and myself played.  We had a great night!  Gregg kicked butt.

 

3-12-10 SeaJay's (Jekyll Island) - I sat in with Ed.  This was one of our best gigs to date.  It seems like old times.  Great fun!  Great night!  Thanks Ed.

 

3-13-10 SeaJay's (Jekyll Island) - My first solo gig in about 24 years.  It was a blast.  I had a great time.  Hope to do it again soon.  Thanks everyone who showed up!!!!

 

3-14-10 Oasis - Had another good night!  My Dad and Margie stopped by.  Also Hoagie and Susie!!  Thanks you guys!  Thanks Ed!

 

3-15-10 Eclipse -  Ed put down a couple of guitar parts on "Livin' in My Head" and ("Lets Go Fishin").  Two songs for our new CD.  Good job Ed.  Thanks Jim Stafford!

 

This was a great week.  Got a lot of playing in with a lot of people.  Thanks everyone!

 

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

 

March 9, 2010

 

3-2-10 Hurricane Patty's - Had a great start to the week.  We are going to have some different combinations of players this week because Barry is in Vail.  This should be fun!!!

 

3-3-10 Oasis - I did this gig with my brother Ed.  It was a good night.  We turned heads a couple of times with our music.  I know Ed reads this so I wanted to say that I respect the music and the way you go about playing.  You are making me a better artist with each gig.  Thanks!

 

3-4-10 Oasis - A night with the guys.  Barry was still in Colorado so Chris sat in.  He did a great job as usual.  Thanks Chris!

 

3-5-10 A1A Ale Works - Wayne Johnston sat in with us for the night.  What a great job he did!  Chris McVey stopped by.  Had a good night!

 

3-6-10 PAL Baseball Season Opener - Well, Walt and I were the only ones to show up.  So it was Those Guys singing the National Anthem.  I was proud of Walt.  We did a good job.  And, mostly proud to sing such a special song on the Pal baseball's special day.  Thanks and God Bless America.

 

3-6-10 A1A Ale Works - Just three piece, Walt, Frankie and me.  We did real good.  We left them wanting more.  Good job guys.

 

3-8-10  NSAI Writers Night/Fernandina - I played a new song "My Closest Friend".  It went over great!  Man, there is not a better felling to know something you thought up could move everyone.  Especially a room full of song writers!

 

It was a great week.  Everyone backed everyone up.  That's the way it's done!  It was a lot of fun!

 

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

 

March 2, 2010

 

2-22-10 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers night.  Maybe the biggest one yet!  Had a great time, it's always good to hang out with these great musicians once a month.  Thanks Deb for helping out your sounded great!

 

2-23-10 Hurricane Patty's - Barry is back in town.  He joined Walt and myself for our Tuesday gig.  It was the best gig I've had on a Tuesday in a long time.  Even though Walt and Barry weren't feeling up to par.  You did a great job.  Thanks!

 

2-25-10 Oasis - We had a great night!  This is going to be a busy but fun week.  At least how it's shaping up!  Mikee sat in and sang Simple Man (you sounded great!).

 

2-26-10 Daytona International Speedway - We got up at the crack of dawn and we were set up by 10 am at the Daytona Speedway.  It wasn't super crowded but we played a good show.  Made a few new friends.  Ate some great BBQ and kettle corn.

 

2-26-10 Oasis - Frankie wasn't feeling well so he went home to rest.  Chris joined us for the 2nd half of the day.  He did a great job!!!

 

2-27-10 Oasis - Frankie was back.  We had a great gig.  I was drinking double (mine & Frankie's).  Theresa came and got me.  Thanks to the band for covering me.  That's what we do for each other every now and then.

 

2-28-10 Iggies On A1A - New venue, great place, great foodl!  I guess Those Guys are somewhere on A1A again on Sunday afternoons (look for future dates starting in April).  This place is worth a visit.

 

We had a great week!  Lots of work, but a lot of fun also.  Look for new T-shirts in the near future.

 

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

 

 

February 22, 2010

 

2-15-10 Jack & Diane's (Fernandina Beach) - It was an NSAI songwriters get together.  Once a month we get together and work one writing songs.  I performed Love, Mr. Song, Poor-dum and Let's Go Fishin'.  The songs went over well.  Look forward to next month!

 

2-16-10 Hurricane Patty's - It was packed!!  We played okay, kind of, hung in there.

 

2-18-10 Oasis - Had a great night!  Big crowd! Played well!

 

2-19-10 Eclipse - Making a game plan to finish the tracks for my CD#2  "Hopeless Romantic".

 

2-19-10 Black Cloud Saloon @ Thunder Gulch - Barry was out of town (Memphis and Orlando) with RPM.  We had Kurt Johnston sit in with Walt and myself.  It was a fun night.  I enjoy the old country stuff.  I toured and played a lot of that in my younger days.  Thanks Kurt and thanks Deb for helping us out.

 

2-21-10 Oasis - Stopped by and heard my brother Ed and Jessica.  They sounded good!  Saw JT from JT's.  He said everything is a go for this Saturday.  We're looking forward to it!!!

 

It will be a busy week...this should be a lot of fun!!!

 

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

 

February 15, 2010

 

2-9-10 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week.   Rob Peck sat in.  He sounded great!

 

2-10-10 Eclipse Recording Co. -  Finished Poor-dum.  It's on it's way to the publisher (Donna Britton)

 

2-11-10 Gatorade Duals @ Daytona Fanzone - Great gig!  Played for a lot of people!

 

2-11-09 Oasis - Frankie had another engagement so we played three piece.  It was a long day, started feeling it about the last set.  Everyone pulled together and we finished strong.  Good job guys!

 

2-12-10 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - It's always good to see Marty and company.  The crowd was a little thin.  The weather was awful.  What folks were there, were a pleasure to play for!

 

2-13-10 Hurricane Patty's - First time in years we played here on a Saturday night!  We had a blast!

 

2-14-10 Oasis (Dave & Ed Pickett/NorthStar) - It was a great night.  Played some new originals.  Made some new friends and saw some old ones.

 

I guess there's not a better feeling than to think of something in your head, get with your friends, have them play along, and see people get into it.  I love writing!

 

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

 

 

February 8, 2010
 

2-2-10 Hurricane Patty's - Great gig!

 

2-4-09 Oasis - Another good night!  Frankie joined us for this one.

 

2-5/6-10 McCharacters - A good weekend!  We stayed right on our game.  I was impressed!

 

We had a great week of music!  Things are starting to pick up, so get out and see Those Guys when you can.

 

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

 

February 1, 2010

 

1-26-10 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week!  Play to good friends there!

 

1-27-10  Eclipse Recording Co. - Had Walt, Barry, Frankie and my brother Ed in the studio for a song of mine, Poor-dum.  I don't know what we got out of the session, my original track was a little shaky.  Everyone else did a great job!  Thanks!

 

1-28-10 Oasis - Just the three of us tonight.  It was a lot of fun.  Always a good bunch that comes out to see us!

 

1-29-10 Oasis - Frankie was with us.  All is well.  Good job Frankie!

 

1-30-10 Capt Stan's - I was with my brother Ed.  We had a great gig!  It took over 1st place for the coldest weather I've ever played in.  It beat out the #1 Daytona gig with Those Guys and the #2 Pool party gig for Linda).  Still had a great time!  Thanks Ed and all the folks at Capt. Stan's.

 

1-31-10 Weezie's Birthday Party @ The Cove Cafe - It was Gregg, Kurt, Wayne and myself.  We made some good music.  First time with this combo, it went great!  Thanks Guys.

 

In closing, it was a great week, played with all my favorite  people.  Made some good music.  It doesn't get much better than this!!!!!

 

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

 

January 27, 2010

 

1-19-10 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great start to the week.  Rob Peck sat in on a few tunes.  Also played one of his originals with Walt and Barry backing him up.  It was a good night.

 

1-21-10 Oasis - It started out packed, thinned out later on.  Still had a fun night.  Frankie was with us.  That's always a plus!  Earlier that day I was in the studio getting two tracks ready (Poor-dum and Love).  Barry, Frankie, Ed and Walt are going to put some parts on these tunes Wednesday. Thanks guys.

 

1/22-23/10 A1A Ale Works - We had a good weekend!  Made some new friends!  Dave Johnson and Angelo stopped by.  It's always good to see our playing in other bands buddies.

 

1-25-10 Hurricane Patty's - A Hackers gig.  Kurt was late getting back from New York so he couldn't make the gig.  As usual, everyone stepped up to the plate and went to work.  It was a great night!  We smoked 'em!  Looking forward to next month.  Thanks to Wayne Johnston, you were a big part of a great night.  Also, would like to thank Barry and Rob Peck for stopping by.

 

A band is a weird animal.  It sounds best when you stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about making the music sound better.  When that happens, there's not a better feeling in the world.  Some problems are simple to fix, that's why it's so hard to figure them out.

 

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

 

January 18, 2010

 

1-12-10 Hurricane Patty's - It was good to get back to work again.  We played well.  It was a fun night!

 

1-13-10 Jekyll Island - Just got together with my brother Ed.  We threw around some new tunes.  One of 'em stuck  "Lets Go Fishin"!  Had a great dinner and a few brews.  A great night.  Thanks Kristen and Leigh Ann for the dinner and a place to stay.  And thanks for listening to some new original music!!!

 

1-14-10 Oasis - It was good to be back at The World Famous Oasis.  We had a great crowd.  Had a lot of fun.  Looking forward to tomorrow night!

 

1-15-10 Oasis - Another great night!  The place was packed.  A lot of our regulars are saying we are sounding better than ever.  What ever has happened, it's a good thing.  Lets keep it going.

 

I just attended a double funeral for Ann and Vickie Caudill.  I have been friends with them for over 40 years.  I lived in their house in my younger days.  They were mother and daughter and passed 5 days apart.  My heart goes out to the family (Tommy, Mike, Chuck, Don, Joey and Brad).  It was a beautiful service.

 

We're not on this earth for to long.  Think about the impact you are having on the people around you.  Ann and Vickie had nothing but love for everyone and they proved it by the way they lived.  God Bless them, I know he did.

 

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

 

January 12, 2010

 

1-7-10  Eclipse Recording Co. - I was in the studio laying down a new song  "Poor-dum".  And then went by Barry's after the studio and listened to a new song Barry's writing about his road trip with his Dad to Mississippi.  I left Barry with another new idea that he's going to collaborate on.  It was a productive day.

 

1-8-10 The Cove Cafe - The trio (Walt, Barry and Dave) had a good night.  This weather is something, isn't it? Still a pretty decent crowd.  Thanks!

 

1-9-10 Private Party - 32° and we are set up next to a pool outside.  Sounds like a disaster, but with a couple heaters and a good attitude we had a great time!  Thanks for having us Linda.  You're the best!  Thanks Jim for sitting in!

 

1-11-10 NSAI Songwriters meeting (Fernandina Beach) - I had a good session with some new writers I met.  I will be joining them next month with a rewrite on my new song (Living In My Head) and see if I learned anything.

 

Man, sometimes I miss my home in Virginia, but when it's cold like this I remember why I just go back for gigs and visits.  I can't wait to get back to Florida weather.

 

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

 

January 6, 2010

 

12-22-09 Hurricane Patty's - Another great Tuesday!

 

12-23-09 Stone Mountain - Barry, Lydia, Theresa and myself met up in Stone Mountain Georgia .  We had a great time!  Saw a little of Barry's old stomp in' grounds.  Stopped by and saw my Dad and Margie in South Carolina on the way back and picked up Will (my brother) and brought him back to St. Augustine. It sounds like both Frankie and Walt had a good Christmas also.  We are all glad that Walt's Dad is okay and Frankie is feeling better.

 

12-28-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was great to get back with the guys (The Hackers).  We had a great crowd!  Everyone played well.  This was a fun gig!

 

12-29-09 Hurricane Patty's - Another great Tuesday!  This is something I could get use to.  Thanks for sharing the evening with us everybody.

 

12-30-09 SeaJay's, Jekyll Island, GA - "The Seiners" We had a great crowd, a lot Picketts (Ed's family) were in town for the holidays.

 

1-2-10 Cove Cafe - Great night!  Great friends!  See you guys this Friday!  Gregg Chirico (The Hackers, Mr. Natural, Natural Madness) stopped by and sang a song with us.  You were great man!  After our gig, Walt, myself, Chuck and others from the Cove Cafe went to see Gregg perform.  The band sounded great (Natural Madness).  I didn't get a chance to stay long.  Wish I could have hung longer.  Thanks for the music!

 

1-4-10 Eclipse Recording Studio - What a trip!  I did one of my new song's "Love".  I had Spanky and Karen from Spanky and Our Gang singing with me.  I was sick as a dog, but what a great time I had.  Barry and Lydia had us over for a wonderful dinner.  Thanks everyone for making this a great day!

 

Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

In these lean times we should stick together and help each other.  You find out who your true friends are when times get the toughest.

 

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