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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

December 21, 2009

 

12-15-09 Hurricane Patty's - This can sometimes be one of my favorite gigs.  This week was pretty good.  We have great people show up to listen to our music. We sometimes try some different music.  And that's what makes it fun.  We would like to thank Tony-O for stopping by.

 

12-17-09 Eclipse Recording Studio - I was in for about an hour today.  Laid down two guitar tracks and scratch vocals for a couple of new tunes "A Better Place" and "Get Back in the Race".

 

12-17-09 Oasis - Frankie was not at the gig so Chris came down to help out.  He did a great job!  We did a new tune (Suite: Judy Blue Blue Eyes) for Susie.  It's good to be back at the Oasis.

 

12-18-09 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - It was a good night.  A good place to see the acoustic trio.

 

12-19-09 Hoagy and Susie's Christmas Party - What a party!  Can't wait for next year!  Thank you guys for including us!  Everything was amazing as usual.

 

Another fine week!  Just a reminder to try to be kind to everyone you meet.  In these hard times it might be the best thing that happens to them all day!

 

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

 

December 17, 2009

 

12-8-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a good night!  We had Ed Pickett (Dave's brother) sit in on a few songs playing Mandolin.  Good job Pickett.

 

12-9-09 Eclipse (studio) - Dave and Ed were in the studio doing a song Dave wrote called "Love".  This might be the start of a Seiner's CD.  Wouldn't that be something...after 20 years!!!  All the songs are written for the next "Those Guys" CD and I have written enough material for my next 2 or 3 solo CD's.  Maybe it's time to write a few for me and Ed.  Writing is my true love.  Its' fun to write it one day and then hear everyone's' ideas go down on tracks, then mix it down to a song.  It's a beautiful thing.  That's why I do what I do!

 

12-11/12-09  McCharaters - We had a couple people sit in.  Todd sang and played a couple of tunes.  He rocked the house!!  Reg from Low Profile sang a Black Crowes tune (Talks to Angels).  Sounded great!  Saturday turned out great!  This place has got it all.  Great food!  Great staff! Great time!  Thanks!

 

12-14-09 Driftwood Bistro - Wayne and myself met Ed on Jekyll to try a new gig at the Driftwood Bistro.  Ed and Wayne both sounded great!  We had a good time!  It was good to see some ole friends.  I think this gig is going to get better and better.  Schedules for both me and Ed permitting, we will be doing a lot more of this idea.

 

There's a lot of music and writing going on right now.  I'm in heaven!  I'd like to thank all the great players and writers that are supporting me ant the music I write and co-write.

 

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

 

December 7, 2009

 

12-1-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was yet another good start to the week.  Played a couple new tunes.

 

12-3-09 Barry's house - Did some writing, at least Barry did.  I don't think I put any words to paper.  Way to go Barry!

 

12-4-09 Black Cloud Saloon - We were supposed to be an acoustic 3 piece outside, but the weather would not permit it.  We had to move inside.  Playing acoustic on the big stage was not our first choice.  But, we ended up having a great time.  Thanks Lindsay and staff!  And thanks to our friends that showed up and helped us through the night.  Also two of the Swanky Mo's showed up (Mark and Kevin).

 

12-5-09 Private Party Julington Creek Boat Parade - Dave washed his directions that Walt had passed out.  And if not for Theresa's mistake in reading the start time. It might have been Dave's first time late to a gig in a long time.  But with Lydia's help on the phone and some blind luck, Dave made it.  The party was great!  Billy was terrific on drums!  The band sounded great!  It was a great night  Thanks Mike and Karen.  You guys sure know how to throw a party.

 

Over all a great week!  A lot of things are starting to happen that make my life a nice space to be in!  We'd like to thank all the people that believe in our music and support us a our gigs.

 

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

 

December 1, 2009

 

11-24-09 Hurricane Patty's - This was the first of only a couple of gigs for this week.  We had a great time.  Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.

 

11-27-09 Barry's house - Barry and I got together to work on a song for a special person that we will do at a special time especially for someone we think is kind of special.  We also started on a new original song (this is what it is all about for me).  Walt said his gig went good with Fortunate Son.

 

11-28-09 Wedding - Congratulations Carl and Michelle.  We had a great time!!  Thanks for making us a part of your special day!  Oliver you were a great host.  You did a good job singing also!!

 

11-30-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers night!  We had a great time!  We would like to thank Wayne, Kurt's brother for sitting in!  We would also like to thank everyone for supporting The Hackers, you know who you are!

 

It was nice to spend some time writing with Barry this week.  It's good to get together (not on stage) and just shoot the shit.  This is a business, but we are also friends, nobody is perfect, that's what makes us different, lets not forget that.

 

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

 

November 23, 2009

 

11-17-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week.  Did a couple new tunes (covers).  That was fun.

 

11-19-09 Oasis - Barry is out of town.  Chris, Walt and myself played the gig.  It was a blast.  Good job, Chris.  Bill Annin stopped by, it was good to see our old friend.

 

11-20/21-09  Tailgaters - It turned out to be a good gig!  Everyone played well, it was fun.  Peter, a soldier that's been in Iraq, sat in on the drums (God bless you for what you do, and you also sounded good on the drums).

 

11-21-09 The Cove - Did an acoustic gig 5-8 at our friend's place in Green Cove Springs.  The food was excellent!  We'll be back to eat there again soon, and hopefully play some more music.  Thanks Chuck and Lisa!!!!

 

There is nothing better than this business of music.  But, days off are nice too!!!

 

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

 

November 16, 2009

 

11-10-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week.  We missed Big Jim Dunaway though.

 

11-11-09 Casa Marina - I heard the weather was bad, but the gig turned out good.  Wayne Johnston sat in.

 

11-11-06 Oasis - I was with my brother Ed (formerly the Seiners).  It was a little slow.  The weather was also bad in St. Augustine.  We had a great time, introduced a new original song "Love".  Thanks Hackers for allowing me to be absent this week.

 

11-12-09 Oasis - It was the whole band.  We had a great time!

 

11-13-09 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - It was Walt, Barry & myself.  Good crowd!  Wayne Johnston sat in.  He sounded great!  Thanks for taking us to the Promise land Wayne! 

 

11-14-09 JT's Seafood Shack - A lot of folks.  We played good, it was the whole band.  Would like to thank Aaron (Swanky Moe's) for sitting in.  You sounded great!

 

This was a busy week!  We made some new friends, played some music, played a new original song, and told a few stories.  This is what it's all about.  At least for me it is.

 

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

 

November 10, 2009

 

11-3-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was yet another good start for the week.  We had a nice crowd, played a few tunes we don't play that often.

 

11-4-09 Oasis - I played with my brother Ed, we were the original "Seiners".  We would like to thank everyone that stopped by to check it out.  It will only get better!  Woody stopped by.  It was good to see him.

 

11-5-09 Oasis - Those Guys Thursday!  We had a lot of fun.  Frankie was off so we went at it with the three of us.  Another good night at the World Famous Oasis.

 

11-6/7-09 A1A Ale Works - Friday we were visited by Chris McVey and John McGee from Untamed Spirit.  Also, my brother Will (current Seiners) and Rusty Springfield , it's always great to hang out with these guys.  Saturday was even better than Friday!

 

11-8-09 FPC High School Fall Carnival - Had a great time!  Everyone kicked butt!  Not a huge crowd, but a good crowd.  All the wives were there and Walt's daughter Jesse, also Frankie and Mary's Little Babe.  Afterward, Barry, Lydia, Theresa and myself met Gregg and Susanne at one of their favorite places, Manny's (Flagler Beach) for a birthday dinner.  You guys were right, the food is great!

 

11-9-09 Fernandina (Jack & Diane's)  I was unable to make it to my songwriters meeting.  Was not feeling well.  I will be ready next month!

 

All in all, a busy, but great week!  Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and that's important.  There are a lot of unhappy people around these days because of the economy or for whatever reason.  People come to see us perform to be entertained and to take their mind off their worries.  That's our business and we did it well this week!

 

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

 

November 2, 2009

 

10-27-09 Hurricane Patty's - Chris was with us, it was a great night!  Looking forward to Thursday!

 

10-29-09 Oasis - We had the whole band.  Chris was filling in for Barry (camping in Stone Mountain).  The band was on!  Good night!

 

10-30-09  SeaJay's, Jekyll Island, GA - I played with my brother ED.  Met some great people.  We played some good music.  Did a 3 hour set!  Don't forget Ed & myself will be at Oasis, Wednesday (Nov. 4th 7-11 pm).  I think Walt was playing with Chuck Nash.  That would have been a good one to see!

 

10-31-09 Lucky Dawgs, St. Mary's, GA - Barry met up with me and Ed.  This is a cool place.  Owners and help were very nice.  It was a good night.  Did a 2 ½ hour set.

 

Well, it's been a big week.  Played music with all my favorite people.  Learned some new stuff.  Looking forward to what next week brings.

 

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

 

October 29, 2009

 

10-20-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great start to the week.  Good crowd!  I was a little under the weather, but was able to get through the gig.

 

10-22-09 Oasis - Chris joined us for this gig.  Kind of a singers circle, each guy did a song in turn and everyone else backed him up.  This might turn out to be something interesting.  It works in other parts of the country, maybe it will work on the beach (St. Augustine).

 

10/23-24/09 Oasis - We were a whole band for 2 days.  The rest of the guys are jumping in to help with vocals.  I am still not up to par (thanks guys).

 

10-26-09 Hurricane Patty's - The Hackers - It was a great night!  We missed Kurt, but man do these guys step up when they're needed.  It's nice watching professionals work.  Robin you sounded great!  Thanks everyone for your support.  We couldn't do it without you.

 

It's been a tough week for me being sick, but I enjoyed watching my band mates step up to get the job done.  That's what it's all about.  Good job!

 

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

 

October 19, 2009

 

10-13-09 Hurricane Patty's - Another new week!  My Dad and Margie were down.  It's always good to see them

 

10-14-09 Casa Marina - It was a pretty good Hackers night.  Not quite as big of a crowd as usual, but we still played well.  Chris joined us this month, he did a great job.  We missed you Deb.

 

10-15-09 Oasis - The beginning of biketoberfest.  We had a nice crowd.  Chris stopped by.

 

10/16-17/09 McCharacters Music Cafe - Another new club in Palm Coast for us.  And so far its 2 for 2.  Had a great time!  The folks from Swanky Mo's were there, and a couple of other bands.  I will get their info as time goes on.  You have to check this place out.  Good service, good food, good people!

 

This was a fun week, the later being more fun than the beginning.  Even when I'm having a terrible time, it's still what I love to do.  No audience or players can take that away from me.  Either of the above can make a night a little tougher, but will never take the love of music from me.  I have been on this earth 55 years and been performing 43 years.    Thanks for letting me entertain you.

 

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

 

October 14, 2009

 

10-6-09 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great start to the week. David Russell sat in, did a few songs before heading to Barry's brother Don's birthday party.  You sounded great.

 

10-8-09 Oasis - Chris will be with us for the next few days.  Barry is out in California.  Chris played great!

 

10-9-09 Shaughnessy's - Had a great night!  Thanks Marty and staff, it was fun!

 

10-10-09 Our Place - Not a huge crowd, but we still had a good time.  Billy and Amber stopped by.  Also the Swanky Mo's played some.  They kicked butt!!!!

 

10-11-09 Susanne's Birthday @ The Cove - Walt, Dave, Gregg, Jim and Frankie played a few tunes for Susanne's birthday.  So did Sharon and Dan.  Happy Birthday Susanne it was a blast!  Good Luck to Chuck and Lisa on their new restaurant.  It looks great!

 

10-12-09 Jack & Diane's - Dave went to Fernandina and played with some songwriters.  It was a NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association) get together.  This is the first writers circle I have done.  What a trip.  I enjoyed the guest's music, Ethen Freckleton.  He had some great stuff.  Also Bob Tanner and Chris Platel (the host) and a few others (I didn't get their names, I will get next trip).

 

All in all a very musical week.  It was great playing with the band and it was nice meeting some new writers.  It doesn't get much better than this.

 

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

 

October 5, 2009

 

9-28-09 Hurricane Patty's - A Hacker's gig.  Another great show!  What a talented bunch of guys.  Thanks to all our friends for supporting us.

 

9-29-09 Hurricane Patty's - A good start to the week.  It was a little slow, but that happens sometimes after a good Hackers' night.

 

9-30-09 OFF - I ran up to Georgia (Jekyll Island) to play with my brother Ed Pickett.  Me and the wife (Theresa) had a great time!  Hopefully, we'll get a chance to do this again, schedule permitting.  Thanks Ed and Kristin!  And thanks Leigh Ann for letting crash at your place!

 

10-1-09 Oasis - We had the whole band together.  It was a good night at the World Famous Oasis!

 

10/2-4/09 OFF - Went down to see Mike Howard and Woody Pernell (Friday, Pizzalley's).  Woody said he'd just seen Walt and Jill.  It's a small world.  Mike and Woody sounded great!  All originals!

 

Got a lot of yard work done.  Worked down my honey dew list.  Got a few tracks recorded.  Overall a good few days.  I miss playing though.

 

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

 

September 29, 2009

 

9-22-09 Hurricane Patty's - Once again, a great start to the week.  Everyone was on track.  It doesn't get much better than that!

 

9-24-09 Oasis - Barry was doing his RPM gig so Chris sat in.  He did a great job!

 

9-25-09 Oasis - It was alumni night!  Artimus Pyle was in town with his friend Sonny.  It was good to see our friend.  Artie got up and played "I Know a Little" on drums.  He kicked butt!  Also Billy and Chris stopped by.  They sat in on 3 or 4 songs and also kicked butt!  It's always good to see old friends and band mates.  It's been almost 18 years.  Man, time flies when you're having fun!

 

9-26-09 Oasis - We started late.  Everyone had to watch the Gators kill Kentucky.  We played well.  Chris stopped by and sat in on a couple of tunes.  It's nice to have him stop by, he is a real talent!!

 

Over all a good week.  We worked hard, played well.  We entertained the best we could.  That's all you can do!  Good job guys!

 

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

 

September 24, 2009

 

Did you missed the Club 92.7 interview last Sunday night with Walt and Dave on Beach 92.7?  You can go to www.beach927.com and click on The Club 92.7 logo and go to the bottom to archives to see it.  Or use this link:  http://www.wnzf.com/archive/club_927_092009.mp3

It's a great show!

 

September 21, 2009

 

9-15-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week.  We played well, had a good time!

 

9-17-09 Oasis - Had a great time!  Chris McVey stopped by and played for awhile. He sounded great!

 

9-18-09 Island Lounge Grille - It wasn't the warm friendly place I remember, but we did our job the best we could.  I am very proud of my band mates. And a little disappointed in the vibes and atmosphere of this venue this night.  When everybody works together in a positive way, it makes for a much better night. Maybe next time, if there is one.  The wait staff was real nice and Ski was great!  Thank guys you did the right thing!

 

9-19-09  Our Place! GREAT PEOPLE!  Boy, a breath of fresh air after last night!  Others could take some lessons from this place!  Well done guys!  Frankie was with family so Billy Annin sat in for the night.  Man you were awesome, "a well oiled machine", as Barry put it.  The Swanky Mo's (Mark, Kevin & Daryl) sat in with Walt.  They sounded great!  Over all a fantastic evening.  We would like to thank Terry Thomas from The Beach 92.7 FM for introducing us.

 

In closing, I had a great time this week playing with my friends.  That's the way it should be.  If you can't come to work and do the job you love, then you should start thinking about another occupation.  It's great to be playing music right now!

 

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

 

September 15, 2009

 

9-8-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a good start to the week.  We had our few regular folks and made some new friends too.  the crowd was a little off, as it is this time of year.  It still turned out nice.  Did a few originals that have sat in wait for a good while (Hard Way, Love is a Promise).

 

9-9-09 Casa Marina - A Hackers gig.  Walt injured his shoulder and could not make it.  Chris McVey showed up and did a great job.  As is everyone in the Hackers, hard working professional, although we were minus one, we got together and got the job done.  Good work everybody!

 

9-11/12-09 Tailgaters - This was a great weekend for the band.  Barry was out of town with his RPM gig, so Chris was there to cover.  He did a fantastic job.  We had a lot of guests sit in.  We had JR and Suzie Kite sing with us.  And then we had our great friend Gregg Chirico in the audience along with the bass player from Jim Graves new band.  Good weekend over all!

 

I sit back in thought about all these great and talented singers and players that we work and hang out with.  Some very special times.  These are the things I hold close as the years roll by.  I am very lucky to be spending time with each and everyone of these talented people.  It is a great inspiration for me.  I hope I have left a few memories with the rest of you guys.  You sure have left a few memories with me.  That being said, see you next week.  Lets have some more good times!!!!

 

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

 

September 8, 2009

 

9-1-09 Hurricane Patty's - I had my good friend Jim Miner in town.

 

9-3-09 Oasis - Because of school starting, the crowd was just a little off.  We still played great!  Jim sat in and we did 2 songs we are cutting in the studio. Thanks Jim.

 

9-5-09 JT's Seafood Shack - It rained most of the way down there.  We (the owner and ourselves) were unsure of what to do.  We decided to go on and play.  We had a great evening of music.  A lot of our friends showed up.  We are glad we decided to play!!!!

 

In closing, it was great to see my good friend, Jim.  We went to grade school together and have kept in touch and been friends for all these years.  I don't know why he wanted to be my friend, but I'm sure glad he did.  I had a lot of  great times with my friend Jim and hope to have many more.  I would also like to thank everyone for being so kind to Jim.  There wasn't any doubt, you all are all good friends too!

 

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

 

September 2, 2009

 

8-25-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a great start to the week.  All the usual suspects were around and we played good music.

 

8-27-09 Oasis - The crowd was okay.  The music never happened.  Black Thursday...the worst, I think, we've ever played.  Sorry guys.

 

8-28-09 Shaughnessy's Sports Grill - Had a good crowd.  Turned out to be a lot of fun.

 

8-29-09 Airborne with Matt Jeff's Live WFOY 1240 AM - Dave with Jim Stafford on the radio.  Thanks Dan Kane for calling into the show!!!  You're a wild and crazy guy!

 

8-31-09 Hurricane Patty's - Hackers gig.  We had a great time!  A lot of people said it was the best night ever!  Thanks!

 

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

 

August 24, 2009

 

8-11-09 Hurricane Patty's - We had Gregg covering for Barry.  What a job the big man did!  We had a blast!!

 

8-12-09 Casa Marina - "Hackers" gig.  Great night! Thanks Madison for sitting in on a few tunes, sounded great!  This is probably one of the best gigs we've ever played in Jacksonville.  The place is reserved for very gig!  Thanks Kurt and Deb for making it possible.

 

8-13-09 Oasis - Gregg & Jim from Nr. Natural were with Walt and myself.  You both rocked!!!

 

8-18-09 Hurricane Patty's - Walt & Chris, the original "Those Guys" were together this night.  I talked to Walt and he said it turned out great!

 

8/20-22/09 Oasis -  This 3 day gig was Chris McVey, Dave Johnson with Walt and myself.  What a great job they did.  You guys smoked'em!  3 great days!!!

 

We all missed Barry and Frankie.  But, we are very lucky to have great and talented friends that will help out when needed.  Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

 

In closing, sorry I was a little behind in telling about our gigs.  It just seemed like every time I got around to writing it, something else came up.  I learned a lot these two weeks.  I am so proud of the musician friends in our circle.  I learn something every time they sit in.  It's inspiring to see such positive attitudes.  It makes you want to play because you love it, not just a job.  Thanks for showing me the better way guys!

 

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

 

August 11, 2009

 

8-4-09 Hurricane Patty's - Another great start for the week!  Don Dunaway stopped by.

 

8-6-09 Oasis - Frankie was under the weather so we were a 3 piece (Walt, Barry and myself).  We had a great night though.  We missed our friend and drummer Frankie.  Hope you feel better soon!!!!

 

8-7-09 Shaughnessy's - While Marty was off seeing Jackson Brown, we were having  a good night at his place.  We would like to thank our friends for coming down, we really appreciate your support.

 

8-8-09 Shellfish Grille (Hackers) - Barry is on his way camping.  I will join him on Friday.  We had a great night (Gregg, Jimmy, Walt and myself).  We were really on.  We had Lisa and Robyn from Lisa and the Madhatters, and Madison sit in on drums, everybody sounded great!  It's a great place, come check it out!

 

In closing:  This day to day can sometimes get to you.  It seems easier if you look at the positives in your situation, even if they are few they are the most important!!!

 

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

 

August 5, 2009

 

7-28-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  Sometimes after a big Hackers gig, Tuesdays are a little off.  Not this week, we had the Dunaway clan in the audience.

 

7-30-09 Great gig!  Had a couple of guys' Kevin & Mark from the band, Swanky Mo's stop by.

 

7/31-8/1-09 A1A Ale Works - Good weekend!  Had a wild bunch of people both nights.  We would like to thank Angelo and Rob from the Falling Bones for sitting in.

 

8-3-09 Jackie Robinson Stadium, Daytona Beach - The Hackers sang the National Anthem before the Daytona Cubs game!  We had a blast!

 

Say something nice to somebody...make their day!!

 

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

 

July 29, 2009

 

7-21-09 Hurricane Patty's - The Nicks Brothers were in town.  We had a good gig.

 

7-23-09 Oasis - It was a long but fruitful gig.  Thanks Greg!!

 

7-24-09 Shellfish Grille - There wasn't a lot of people as the night went on, but everyone was real nice.  This place might have possibilities!

 

7-25-09 Casa Marina - The Hackers, really Those Guys and the Johnston Duo gig.  All the usual faces, but Barry was on bass.  Good job Barry!

 

7-26-09 AT & T's Wedding - Had a great time!  Good luck you guys.  Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!  Enjoyed your playing Doug Smith.

 

7-27-09 Hurricane Patty's - A Hackers gig - Great gig! The crowd was great, the band was on.  We had 2 great singers, father and son from Untamed Spirit sit in.  Sounded great!

 

In closing, I say, kill them with kindness.  Nasty and negative people eventually go away or they change their ways.

 

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

 

July 24, 2009

 

7-14-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  Barry's sister Sharon showed up (great singer, songwriter)

 

7-16-09 Oasis - As always the Oasis was rockin'.  Good job Dave Johnson.

 

7-18-09 Walt's 50th and Wedding Anniversary - Happy Birthday Walt and Congratulations Walt and Jill!  We may be getting older but this night we partied like rock stars.  Great fun!!

 

7-19-09 Private Party - Hacker's gig, private party in Fernandina.  Great people!  Great fun! Walt was a little weak, but still kicked butt!  Jim, I'm glad you got out of the PA rack safely.  Gregg as always, a true professional.

 

We are all in this together.  Treat your fellow man as you would like to be treated.  And, help out when ever you can.  Make the world a nicer place to live in.  Don't bring it down any more than it is.

 

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

 

July 15, 2009

 

7-7-09 Hurricane Patty's - It's Tuesday again!  Dave's family was there including his Dad and Margie from Virginia.  Big Jim Dunaway was there too!

 

7-8-09 Casa Marina - The weather was a little rough so we played inside.  Turned out to be a great night!  Everyone worked real hard.

 

7/9-11/09  Oasis - We had Dave Johnson with us on Thursday.  He kicked butt.  Then it was our man Frankie on Friday and Saturday.  He is always the man.  Rob Piazza sat in and sounded great!  It was good to see him.

 

When you lock in with the drums, playing in the band is fun.  Great job this week everybody.

 

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

 

July 9, 2009

 

6-29-09 Hurricane Patty's - The Hackers rocked!  What a night!  We made some new friends, that's for sure.  We would like to thank Jim Jenness (Mr. Natural) for filling in for Frankie, you kicked our ass!  And thanks to Rachel Chalmers for singing with Deb on When Will I be Loved.  Also Russ Weaver, you kicked butt on the sax!

 

6-30-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a little slow as it is sometimes when we have a big Monday.  Still had a great time!

 

7-2-09 Oasis - Frankie was with us.  He kicked butt.  Great night!

 

7-3-09 J.T.'s - This has turned out to be a great gig!  The owners and the staff are always trying to make things better.

 

7-4-09 Coke Zero 400, Daytona International Speedway - We had a great time!  The people at this event were great!  The crowd was great!  A real nice experience.  Also Frankie's first live race!

 

7-5-09 Jackie Robinson Stadium - Some of the Hackers (Walt, Frankie, Kurt and Dave) sang the National Anthem at the Daytona Cubs vs the Dunedin Bluejays.  This was truly a special event.  Makes you proud to be an American!

 

This was a fun week.  Everyone worked hard to make our music sound the best it can.  That's the way it should be.

 

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

 

 

June 29, 2009

 

6-23-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start for the week!  We're playing until 10pm now.

 

6-24-09 Music by the Sea Concert - Great show!  We were told that there were 1,000 people there.  We had fun.

 

6-25-09 Oasis - Got a couple of early birthday gifts. Thanks Hoagy and Susy, and, Tom and Elizabeth.  Great night!

 

6-26-09 Shaugnessy's - We had a great time.  Thanks Marty and staff.  Look forward to our next visit.

 

We appreciate everyone supporting the band though these rough times.  We're not perfect it's just live music, but you all make us feel very special

 

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

 

June 25, 2009

 

6-16-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great start to the week as usual.  We will be playing until 10 pm starting next week.

 

6-18-09 Oasis - Walt had a talent contest to attend for Jessie (who placed in the top 10) Congratulations, Jessie!  So Barry. Frankie and myself held the fort down.  It turned out to be a great night.  Walt made it by the second set.  We a had visit from Todd (Va) and Rick Levy.

 

6/19-20/09 Tailgaters - It was good weekend in Green Cove.  Thanks Todd and staff for a good time!  Mickey Adams stopped in to play some.  He's everywhere, but I guess I would be to if I flew around in a plane .  Thanks Mickey!

 

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

 

June 17, 2009

 

6-9-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  Barry was still camping so Gregg sat it!  He did a great job!

 

6-10-09 Casa Marina - Great Hackers gig!  Deb's mom is still in the hospital.  Though she's not out of the woods, things look good!

 

6-11-09 Oasis - This is our gig with Dave Johnson on drums. We had a great time.  He kicked butt!!!!

 

6-13-09 Private Party - We had a great time!  Really look forward to this party!  Thanks everybody!

 

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

 

June 10, 2009

 

6-2-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  We had a lot of artists show up.  Daryll Wise, Gregg and Mickey Cash.

 

6-4-09 Oasis - Great night!  The place was rockin'.

 

June 3, 2009

 

5-26-09 Hurricane Patty's - A good start to the week as always!

 

5-28-09 Oasis - Dave Johnson kicked butt!  Great night!

 

5/29-30/09 Oasis - Frankie was with us.  He and Dave are a great addition to this band.

 

5-31-09 J.T.'s Seafood Shack - What a great place!  We had a blast!

 

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

 

May 27, 2009

 

5-19-09 Hurricane Patty's -  We had Jim Lamb and Mike Dyche sit in.  Mike's got some great tunes.  I have long admired his writing.  Jim sounded great too!

 

5-21-09 Oasis - Great night!  This place was a mad house.

 

5-22-09 Finns - Just when you think a gig is going to be a rough one you get surprised.  Everyone in the lace seemed in a better frame of mind.  Maybe because the rain had stopped.  We had a great time! Thanks!

 

5-23-09 Blue Crab Festival - We did a great show!  Hopefully made some new friends.  This was a well run show.  Thank you Palatka!

 

5-23-09 Panama Hattie's - Now we know the way to do this gig.  Our friends show up about 8 o'clock and fill up the whole downstairs.  Great gig!  Thanks to everyone who showed up!!!!

 

5-25-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers' gig.  Everybody did a great job!  It was a blast! Jim's birthday was great (Gregg & Susanne went all out).  Barry sat in.  Also Rachel Chalmers and PVPC Praise Band Choir.  Thanks everybody!

 

It was a great week.  We would like to thank all our friends and fans for supporting our music!!!!!

 

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

 

May 19, 2009

 

5-5-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week!

 

5-7-09 Oasis - Frankie was on drums for this gig.  It was a great night!

 

5/9-12/09 Hoof n Finz - What a great gig.  We a a bunch of people sit in, Joe Santana, Clyde, Denise, Scott and Gus.  Gus also did sound.  They all did a great job!  Tommy was great as usual.  Thanks for taking care of us so well.  Hopefully, we will see you in the fall!!!!!!

 

5-13-09 Casa Marina - Great gig!  The place was packed.  Looks like we might be dong some more gigs here.

 

5-14-09 Oasis - Barry was still out of town, so it was Walt, myself, plus Gregg and Dave Johnston.  What a great gig! Both those guys kicked ass!!!

 

In closing it was a great couple of weeks. We have a pretty busy schedule lately and that's good.  Look forward to seeing everybody at the gigs.

 

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

 

May 7, 2009

 

4-28-09 Hurricane Patty's - Well, it was a little slow.  We still had a great time, but I guess everyone partied out to much with the Hackers last night.

 

5/1-2/09 A1A Ale Works - We had a great Friday.  The crowd was right with us.  Barry was doing a show in Fernandina (Shrimp Festival w/ RPM) so Gregg sat in.  He did a great job as usual.  Derek Hess (Rossington-Collins Band) stopped by, it was good to see "The Greek God".

 

5-3-09 Island Grille - It was yet another version of the Hackers in Georgia.  Gregg, Jim, Walt and Dave.  What great people.  It's worth the drive to play for folks like that.

 

We missed playing the Gamble Festival this year. Walt and myself were talking and think we've played that festival ever since the beginning.  It's a shame we weren't invited this year but that might be a sign of the trouble their in.  We've always offered our help and our fans to make to make the festival a little more successful.  Maybe next year.  Jesse Winchester was great!!!

 

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

 

April 30, 2009

 

4-21-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was yet another good start to the week our friend Gregg was with us (Hackers and Mr. Natural)!

 

4/23-25/09 Oasis - Great 3 days!  We had Dave "Slappy" Johnson on drums Thursday.  What a treat!  Friday and Saturday we had Frankie.  He kicked butt!  We also had a great friend and ex-member Marc Douglas Berardo sit in.  Some things never change.  You have a way of lighting up a room.  Thanks Marc.

 

4-26-09 Spring fest @ Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival - Nice folks!  We made some new friends.  Thanks for having Those Guys at your event.

 

After the Spring fest Dave grabbed wife and went down to see Marc perform and Barry's brother Don.  They both knocked me out, you guys are both great writers.

 

4-27-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers gig.  It was a blast!  This is a great bunch of guys!  I am honored to be a part of this band!  See you the last Monday of May (the 25th).

 

There's nothing better than this thing called music.  It's given me so much over the years.  I can't wait to see what the future brings.

 

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

 

April 24, 2009

 

4-14-09 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great time.  Like I've said many times before,  this is a nice way to start out the week.  We have a good crowd that comes to see us every week and it's just the three of us.  Back to the basics.

 

4-16-09 Oasis - Dave's Johnson has hurt his back so Frankie covered the gig.  Did a great job, Frankie!

 

4-19-09 Island Grille - It was time to head to Georgia.  Gregg, Jim, Walt and myself were the Hackers.  What a great bunch of people that own and work this place.  They make you feel real special!

 

We going to be quite busy coming up.  We look forward to seeing everyone!

 

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

 

April 15, 2009

 

4-7-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a great night.  This is a great place to play.

 

4-8-09 Casa Marina - It was a good Hackers gig.  We are having a good time.

 

4-9-09 Oasis - Slappy kicked ass.  The place rocked!

 

4-10-09 Group Therapy - What a great gig!  Pat you're the man!  I can't wait for the next gig!

 

4-11-09 Shaugnessy's Sports Grill - This is my kind of gig, gettin' close is the way I like it.

 

4-12-09 J.T.'s Seafood Shack - We love this gig.  Frankie you're the man!  This is gig is the bomb!

 

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

 

 

April 8, 2009

 

3-31-09 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week.  Did a lot of requests.  It was a lot of fun!

 

4-2-09 Oasis - What a night!  This has been a lot of fun playing with Dave "Slappy" Johnson.  We've got to get this guy his own microphone.

 

4-3/4-09 Tailgaters - Great weekend!  Frankie kicked butt.  The new stage was great!  Thanks Todd and thanks to the great staff!

 

4-5-09 Train Wreck's 50th - Walt and I stopped by to wish our good friend a happy birthday!  There was a great spread and the American Honey was flowing.

 

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

 

April 1, 2009

 

3-24-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great start to the week!  This is one of my favorite ways to play with Those Guys.  Just the three of us acoustic!

 

3-26-09 Oasis - Packed house!  Dave "Slappy" Johnson on drums.  He kicked butt.

 

3-28-09 (Early) Hurricane Patty's Beach Party - It was the Hackers at the beach party and it was a blast!  Jim Stafford & Tom did a great job on sound.  the band played well.  They  had free American Honey. And a jet did a flyby right before we sang the National Anthem.

 

3-28-09 (Late) Finn's - What a great job they did with the place.  it was our first gig since the remodel.  We had Dave on drums.  Looks like the place has possibilities.

 

3-29-09 Island Grille - It was a Hackers 4-piece gig.  Well, we all met a Gregg's house and headed to Georgia (Walt, Gregg, Jim and myself).  It was between pay weeks so the crowd was a little thin.  We made quick friends with the people that were there.  The owners and the staff are great people and great fun!  This is a great place to play!

 

3-30-09 Hurricane Patty's -  (Hackers gig) It was a fantastic night.  The band kicked ass!  The crowd was great!  What a night!

 

We look forward to seeing you on one of our upcoming gigs.  Thanks for the support!

 

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

 

March 27, 2009

 

3-17-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was St. Patrick's Day.  We saw a lot of green beer and people dressed in green!  Had a nice crowd, played some good music.

 

3-19-09 Oasis - We had Dave "Slappy" Johnson with us.  He kicked ass!  We packed the place! Thanks Dave!

 

3-20-09 A1A Ale Works - Had a pretty good night.  It was a little chilly out, so not much street traffic.  We gave 'em a good show though.  Frankie on drums for the next 3 days.  It's going to be fun!

 

3-21-09 A1A Ale Works - We smoked 'em.  It's a real pleasure playing in this band!

 

3-22-09 J.T.'s - The rain stopped the 3rd set.  Besides that it was a great afternoon.  Lets hope the equipment works next time.

 

It's been a lot of fun these last few weeks playing with new drummers.  We (Walt, Barry and myself) would like to thank both of you for the great jobs you are doing.  You both are kicking our asses.  thanks,

 

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

 

March 19, 2009

 

3-10-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  We have become a trio (Walt, Barry and Dave) the last few weeks and it's been a lot of fun.  Stop by and check it out.

 

3-11-09 Casa Marina - The Hacker's, what a night!  Out on the beach, outside, perfect weather.  It doesn't get any better than this.  Plus everyone in the band kicked butt.

 

3-12-09 Oasis - We were a trio again.  I think Dave (Slappy) Johnson is going to be on this gig in the future.  We had a good time anyway.

 

3/13-15/09 The band was off.  Barry did his RPM gig in Weston, Florida.  Dave went along as Barry's guest.  I want to thank Barry for letting me be a part of his weekend. I learned a lot.  I was so impressed by the had work everyone put in.  It was a great show and I have even more respect for my friend and band mate, Barry Dunaway (YOU ARE THE MAN!). It was a trip well worth making.  If you get a chance it's a show well worth seeing (RPM)!

 

It is going to be a busy week.  I am looking forward to getting back with the guys and seeing everybody.

 

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

 

March 11, 2009

 

It was great to see Grant, Bobby and Mikee (our friends from New York) last week!  See you next time.  And Chris, hope you had a great birthday!  So so sorry, I didn't mention ya'll in the last newsletter. 

 

March 9, 2009

 

3-3-09 Hurricane Patty's - Great start to the week!  We had a great time!  It's always good when Big Jim is a the gig.

 

3-5-09 Oasis - We had Slappy Johnson on the skins this week.  He kicked ass!

 

3-6-09 Shaugnessy's Sports Grill - It was Walt, Gregg and Dave.  We had a great time!  It was Janis Brown's birthday party.

 

3-7-09/AM Opening Day for Flagler PAL Baseball - Walt, Gregg, Kurt and Dave sang the National Anthem for the opening day of PAL baseball in Bunnell.  Jake's (Walt's son) team won their game!

 

3-7-09 MVPs Jacksonville - Had a great night even though everyone was pretty tired!  This is a great place, look forward to our return.

 

It was a long week but a fun one!  Everyone seems to be in the pocket and that's a lot of people.  Thank you guys for letting me be a part of everything.  It's good knowing all of you.

 

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

 

 

March 4, 2009

 

2-24-09 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great time!  Big Jim was there with his daughter Sharon and son-in-law.  Great fun!

 

2-26-09 Oasis - It guess it was the start to bike week.  Not too many bikes though.  Still a good crowd!

 

2-27/28-09 Oasis - Frankie Urzetta was our drummer this weekend and he did a great job.  You know how to do your job and you did it well.  Great job, Frankie.

 

3-1-09 Finnegans Tavern - We had Dave "Slappy" Johnson on drums.  It was cold as hell, but still managed to have a good time.

 

There will be a lot of different faces at our upcoming gigs.  Come and check it out.

 

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

 

February 26, 2009

 

2-17-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a great night.  Big Jim Dunaway was there.  Monte Dutton sat in over our break and played us some of his music.  Good job, Monte!

 

2-19-09 Oasis - It was our first night as a trio.  The week before Rob Peck, filed in for Walt.  It had it's moments.

 

2-20/21-09 Tailgaters - Probably the best crowd we ever had here.  Both nights!  Billy Annin our original drummer was behind the skins.  He did a great job, thanks

Billy!

 

2-23-09 Hurricane Patty's - A Hacker's gig.  It was Dave's wife Theresa's birthday.  Here daughter Brianna did a great job setting up the surprise party.  If you didn't make the gig, you missed a good one!

 

Looks like things are starting to pick up.  I hope that's a good sign for everyone that things are slowly turning around.

 

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

 

February 17, 2009

 

2-10-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was just a "trio" (Walt, Barry and Dave).  It was a lot of fun.  That's how it's going to be on a few of our regular gigs.  Woody has left the band.  Not saying we won't play together again, but right now we feel it is best to give Woody some time to get his health together.  Good luck my friend.

 

2-11-09 Casa Marina - It was a Hackers gig in Jax beach.  What a nice place.  We had a blast.  We would like to thank Kurt and Deb for finding a great place for the Hackers to play.

 

2-12-09 Oasis - Walt was sick and couldn't make the gig.  We had a good crowd.  Rob Peck filled in for Walt and did a great job!  Thanks Rob (you're the man!)!

 

2-13-09 Shaugnessy's - Not our tightest night.  Walt was still under the weather, I think.  Turned out alright though.

 

2-15-09 Daytona International Speedway Green Flag Club - DuPont Co. and  the Track treated us great!  It was a blast!

 

2-15-09 Island Grille - It was a Hackers gig.  Walt, Gregg, Jimmy and Dave.  Nice place, great people!  What a day!!

 

Attention!! Monte Dutton will be sitting in on our breaks at Hurricane Patty's!!!

 

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

 

February 9, 2009

 

2-3-09 Hurricane Patty's - We have another short week.  I guess there is good in everything, we're not working as much, but because we are playing less, there's more people a the gigs we play.  It as a lot of fun.

 

2-5-09 Oasis - Great night!  We played, well, it had it's moments.  We even got a round of drinks from Wayne and Bud Allen, things must be getting better!!  Also thanks to Monte Dutton for sitting in, you sounded great!

 

Hang in there everybody, things are bound to get better.  Thanks for coming out to see us.

 

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

 

February 2, 2009

 

1-27-09 Hurricane Patty's - It was a great night!  I had a great time singing, the band was on!  It was good to see our main man Jim also Don and Martin.

 

1-29-09 Oasis - We have been having some sound problems but being the pros we are we will not give up.  Even if it takes forever, we won't give up.

 

This was a short week.  I think Barry and Walt have some things going on this weekend.  Me and Woody are just going to hang out.

 

Thanks for supporting Those Guys!

 

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

 

January 27, 2009

 

1-13-09 Hurricane Patty's - We brushed the dust off of our acoustics and had a great night.  The break seems to have done the band some good. It was a lot of fun, Jim Lamb sat in, sounded great!  Don (Barry's brother) was there with his family.  We missed Jim Dunaway he was a little under the weather.

 

1-15-09 Oasis - It was good to be back at our old haunt.  We had a good crowd.  And even through the rough sound, we played on.

 

1-16-09 Oasis - Man was it cold out!  We had a pretty good night.  If we all were perfect it wouldn't be any fun.  Thank God, nobody in this band is.

 

1-17-09 Oasis - We had a bunch of birthdays.  There might have been more birthdays then we have ever had in a single night.  Everyone seemed to be having a good time.  It was a lot of fun.  At the end of the night Walt and Barry said someone stole $100 bill from the tip jar.  I didn't see that, I just counted the tips at the end of the night.  I hope whoever took it needed it real bad.  These are tough times we're in.  If you told us you needed it that bad we would have probably given it to you!!!

 

1-20-09 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great night!  It was good to see Jim, Sharon and Dan.  We played a lot of tunes we don't do that often.

 

1-22-09 Oasis - We had a good night playing.  The crowd thinned out a little at the end.  Still a good time though!

 

1-23-09 Shaughnessy's - It was Marty's 1st anniversary.  The place was packed.  We had a great time!  Thanks, Marty!!!

 

1-26-09 Hurricane Patty's - The Hackers - We had a great night!  All the usual suspects showed up including Chris.  We would like to thank Kurt's brother (Wayne) for sharing the evening with us.  Also Deb.

 

We have some new gigs showing up for Those Guys and The Hackers, check the schedule.........

 

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

 

January 13, 2009

 

1-9/10-09 Finnegan's Tavern - We had a few friends show up for this gig.  For those who didn't make it, you missed two good nights of music at a nice sounding club.  We would like to thank Tim and his staff for taking care of us.  And we'd like to thank the folks who showed up.

 

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

 

January 6, 2009

 

12-29-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hacker's gig.  Great gig!  Everyone did their job and did it well.  It was good to see Frankie, Kurt and Deb. They kicked ass! We would like to thank everyone for supporting our idea.  See you next month.

 

12-30-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was our first and last gig this week.  We are playing good, doing a lot of our own music like the old days.  Hopefully, we will have some more work next year.  We're ready!

 

We hope everybody had a great holiday break.  It's hard times and we are feeling it too!  Hang in there and come see us when you can!  God Bless!

 

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

 

December 22, 2008

 

We haven't been real busy around these holidays, it's just the way it goes sometimes.  We are all looking forward  to Hoagie and Susie's Christmas party.  We are also looking forward to visiting with our families.  We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Lets hope for better times in the future.  God Bless everyone. God Bless America.

 

12-19-08 Tailgaters - We had a great time! We were booked the weekend, but gave up Saturday to go to Hoagie and Susie's Christmas Party (we look forward to it every year).

 

12-20-08 Hoagie and Susie's Party - Always a great time!  Never fails, great food!It was nice to spend time with everyone.  Next year I plan to get a room so we can stay until the end.

 

12-21-08 Party - Thanks - great time!

 

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

 

 

December 9, 2008

 

12-2-08 Hurricane Patty's - Barry was in Chicago (Hard Rock Cafe w/RPM) so Gregg covered.  It was a fun night.  Gregg did a great job as always.  It was good to see Big Jim Dunaway.  We would like to thank Sharon for bringing him down.

 

12-4-08 Oasis - Kind of a quiet night.  Still played pretty well.

 

12-6-08 Private Party, Julington Creek Boat Parade - It was a great night.  Kurt and Deb were with us on this gig. They did a great job.

 

12-7-08 Tailgaters Sports Bar - Woody wasn't feeling well Sunday morning so he checked himself into the hospital.  We think he had a mild heart attack.  He seems to be stable, nobody knows a whole lot right now.  We will keep you posted.  Rob Piaza sat in with us on drum, he did a great job!

 

We're not on this earth forever and as the years go by it's good to slow down a bit and smell the roses.

 

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

 

December 3, 2008

 

11/28-29/08 A1A Ale Works - It was interesting.  Sometimes it can be kind of a different crowd at the A1A.  We fought our way through it for two days.  We played well, so we won.  The highlight of Saturday was a visit from Vijay Singh (#1 Golfer) and his friends hung out with us.  He was a nice guy and is now a proud owner of a Those Guys t-shirt.

 

Times are tough and we appreciate you spending what time you can with us.  Thanks!  Let's pray for better times.

 

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

 

 

November 26, 2008

 

11-11-08 Hurricane Patty's - Yet another great start to the week.  Chris (C4man) stopped by.  We missed Jim, but sang Wasted Days over the phone to him.

 

11-13-08 Oasis - It's a short week, this will be our last gig for a bit.  Everyone is going to take a break.  See you next week.

 

11-18-08 Hurricane Patty's - Barry and Lydia were still camping so Gregg sat in.  You are the man!  We missed Jim (Barry's Dad) but to him over the phone.

 

11-20-08 Oasis - Great night!  The chilly weather must have brought everyone out, it was packed.

 

11-21-08 Oasis - A good night!  My friends Rob and Laura stopped by.  I haven't seen them for a couple of years at least.  They had a couple of tickets to John Prine for me but I have to work.  Great seeing you guys.

 

11-22-08 Oasis - Had a great night!  It was good three days at the World Famous Oasis.

 

11-23-08 JT's Seafood Shack - What a great place!  Nice people!  We had fun.  Then most of us went by George and Debra's for a nice dinner.  Thank you guys very much.  You guys are special.

 

11-24-08 Hurricane Patty's - Hacker's was a lot of fun.  Jim Jenness did a great job!

 

11-25-08 Hurricane Patty's - It's time for some time off!  See you at A1A.

 

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.

 

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

 

November 12, 2008

 

11-4-08 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great night!  We missed Jim Dunaway, but played him a song over the phone.

 

11-5-08 Eclipse Studio - Dave and Kurt Johnston wrote a Christmas song for this years' Eclipse Christmas CD.  They were joined by Spanky and Ed from Spanky and Our Gang.  What a great time we had!

 

11-6-08 Oasis - Great fun!  It's always a blast at the World Famous Oasis.  Didn't have a chance to talk much, but it was great seeing Danny Roberts!

 

11-7-08 Shaughnessy's - We had a great time!  It's good to hang out with our friend Marty!

 

11-9-08 Tailgaters - It was great to get together with Gregg.  We also had some help from Burt and Jim.

 

11-10-08 Golf @ Marsh Creek - It was the Sunset Grille and Panama Hattie's Golf Tournament.  It was a great Monday on the course!!!

 

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

 

November 5, 2008

 

10-28-08 Hurricane Patty's - This was the second great night in a row.  Willie Green and Mickey Cash sat in, they both sounded great!

 

10-29-08 Gregg's Birthday Party - Great food, great time!  Thanks for letting me, Theresa and Brianna be a part of your special day!

 

10-30-08 Oasis - Mickey Adams sat in.  It's always great to play with our good friend.

 

10/31-11/1/08 Tailgaters - It's always good to see Buddy, Martha and Julie.  We had one of our best nights playing together.  I'm not sure the audience got it.  Saturday was a good night.  Buds ribs and chicken were great.

 

11/3/08 Grand Reserve -  It was great to get out with the guys again.  I forgot how much fun you can have shooting a "97".

 

 

It was a great week!  It was a blast playing Hackers Golf.  We hope Jim (Barry's Dad) gets better soon.

 

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

 

October 28, 2008

 

10-21-08 Hurricane Patty's - Another good start to the week.  If you like acoustic (I do) this is the place to see Those Guys!

 

10-22-08 Radio Interview WFOY - We would like to thank Gabe and all the folks at WFOY we had a great time!

 

10-23-08 Oasis - Barry is out of town with RPM, so Banner came to the rescue.  It was a great night, it's always good to play with our friend Banner. Don Dunaway (singer, songwriter and Barry's bro) was in the audience.  It was Martin's birthday!

 

10-24-08 Finnegans - All the great bass players were booked.  So it was me (Dave) on bass with Walt and Woody.  It turned out alright, we had a great time!

 

10-25-08 Finnegans - Chris was with us tonight.  He kicked ass!  Stan (Fortunate Son) sat in, sounded great!  Also Jim Lamb, great job!

 

We had a great week.  There were a lot of mistakes, but nobody's perfect (I mean nobody).  If it's to fast or to slow, it's no big deal.  Just do your best to make the song sound good (everybody joined in this week) and it made for a real good time.  Thanks, it was a pleasure.

 

10-27-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers gig.  We had the whole crew here this week.  Everyone did a great job.  We had a great crowd too!  This is what it's all about!  A bunch of guys getting together and having some fun playing some music.  What a night!

 

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

 

October 22, 2008

 

10-14-08 Hurricane Patty's - Another good start to the week.  It was good to see our good friend Randy Watts and his friends.

 

10-15-08 Randy's Place - Woody and myself stopped by and had dinner with Randy, Danny, Ed and Marcie, who made a great lasagna.

 

10-16-08 Oasis - Great night, it's Biketoberfest!

 

10-18-08 Captain Stan's Smokehouse (Woodbine, GA) - Great fun!  Barry and myself joined Ed Pickett for a night.  Great people!  Great place!  Thanks Captain Stan and staff.

 

On a sad note, we lost Rick Tracey (DJ Rock 105) and Chris McVey's girlfriend, Bobbie this week.  We'll miss you both.  Life is short.  Live everyday as if it were your last.

 

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

 

October 14, 2008

 

9-30-08 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week, Those Guys acoustic show!

 

10/2-4/08 - Oasis - Great 3 days!  It's a pain in the ass to load in.  But the crowds are great!  Thursday, Lisa and her guitarist (The Madhatters) sat it.  They sounded great! Also, Rob Peck sat in (you're the man).

 

10-7-08 Hurricane Patty's - Great start of another week.  Jim Lamb sat in on some Cat Stevens', sounded great.

 

10-9-08 Oasis - Barry was out of town so our good friend Banner Thomas sat in.  He rocked as usual.  Thanks Banner!

 

10-10-08 Shaughnessy's - Barry's still gone.  Jim Lamb helped out, he did a great job!  Thanks Jim!

 

10-12-08 Whitey's Fish Camp - This was a Hacker's gig!  Gregg, Walt, Woody and myself.  We had a great time!  This is a cool place, I hope Those Guys get a chance to play sometime.

 

This was a great couple of weeks.  Randy Watts and friends stopped by for a visit.

 

"It's a good life if'in you don't weak'in"

 

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

 

September 30, 2008

 

9-23-08 Hurricane Patty's - Great start to the week!

 

9-25/25-08 Oasis - Great couple of days!  It's great to play at the World Famous Oasis!

 

9-27-08 St. Johns County Democrat Fund Raiser - We came up against a couple of tough old ladies, but won them over by the end.  A lot of fun.

 

9-28-08 J.T.'s Seafood Shack - Great afternoon!  JT sat in sounded great!  Also Mark, he sang his ass off.

 

9-29-08 Hurricane Patty's - We missed Kurt and Deb, they had other engagements.  But, as it's been for some years, the show must go on.  We had Rob Piazza on drums, along with Chris, Walt, Gregg, Woody and myself.  Also a special guest Reggie Blue sat in.  She did a great job.  Also Chris Siefferman stopped by and dropped off his new CD "April Showers".

 

It's a great bunch of players we hang with.  I feel so lucky every minute I get to spend with all those amazing musicians.

 

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

 

September 23, 2008

 

9-9-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was Walt, Woody and Gregg.  They all said they had  a good time.  That's all you can hope for.

 

9-10-08 Zhanra's - This was also a Walt, Woody and Gregg night.

 

9-16-08 Hurricane Patty's - I was good to be back with the band.  We had Phil, a friend of Walt's from up North, sit in.  He did a great job!  His brother Scott was there also (nice guy).  Good luck to you Phil with your music.  Everyone likes your CD.

 

9-17-08 Zhanra's - This was our last night at this bar.  Nice people, nice room.  Maybe we can do some work with them in the future.

 

9-18-08 Oasis - Great to be back in this room.  Great crowd!  Great fun!

 

9-19/20-08 A1A Ale Works - Good weekend.  Had Will (Dave's brother) and Rob (drums, Fallen Bones) sit in with us.  They both rocked.  Thanks guys!

 

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

 

September 2, 2008

 

8-19-08 Hurricane Patty's - Always a great time!

 

8-20-08 Zhanra's - Great food! Stop by and check the place out.

 

8-21-08 Oasis - Always a great crazy crowd.  Great wings.

 

8-23-08 Fraternal Order of Eagles - Great gig! Saw some old friends.  We'll be back soon for another event.  Looking forward to it.

 

8-25-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hacker's night and what a great night it was.

 

8-26-08 Hurricane Patty's - Another great night for Those Guys!

 

8-27-08 - Zhanra's - This is a great place.  A lot of people are probably afraid of the cigarette smoke, but it's well ventilated.  And, the food is excellent.  Come out and give it a try.

 

8/28-30/08 Oasis - What a great place this is.  Always a great crowd!  Barry was with us Thursday, after that, he headed to Wisconsin for a gig.  Kurt sat in and sounded great.  Deb you rocked too!

 

8-31-08 Tailgaters - We expected more people with the holiday weekend.  But it was still a great time!  Gregg was a real pro as usual and it's always great seeing Bud and Martha.

 

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

 

August 25, 2008

 

8-12-08 Hurricane Patty's - We're back on track the crowd was great!  Had a great time!

 

8-13-08 Zhanra's - It's getting better all the time!

 

8-14-08 Oasis - Great crowd!  Had a great singer, Shannon sit in.  You sounded great!

 

8-16-08 Augie's Dogs - Had Kurt Johnston and Deb sit it with us.  Wasn't packed, but it's a great place and great people to work for.  We'll be back.

 

Hope everyone is okay after Fay.

 

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

 

August 11, 2008

 

8-5-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a little slow but had a great time!  Guess schools getting ready to start.

 

8-6-08 Zhanra's - Also a little slow.  This is a great place, come by and check it out.

 

8-7-08 Oasis - The place was packed!  We had a great night!

 

We will be in the studio this week working on one of our new tunes " I'm Flying".

 

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

 

August 6, 2008

 

7-30-08 Zhanra's - The best night yet!  Could be something happening, stop by.

 

7-31-08 Oasis - Great night!  I had a few to many.  The rest of the band hung in there great!  Thanks!

 

Lately we have been taking some time off as a band.  We have been doing this for a lot of years, as most of you know.  We have not stopped playing, we will just be playing a little less from time to time.  We are working on our next CD (Those Guys).  Walt is playing some gigs with Fortunate Son.  Barry has his RPM gig amongst other things.  Dave is working on his first solo CD.  Woody is just Woody.  We all are still friends besides band mates and I hope we play together a lot longer.

 

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

 

July 30, 2008

 

7-22-08 Hurricane Patty's - It's great to be back!

 

7-23-08 Zhanra's - The crowds are getting better!

 

7/24-26/08 Oasis - Great weekend!  Christmas in July Party was great!

 

7-27-08 Mardi Gras/Benefit for Danny Roberts - Kurt sat in with us on guitar.  Gregg sang with us on Don't Ever Let It Get You Down.  Danny sang Purple Rain.  It doesn't get much butter than this!

 

7-28-08 The Hackers - Hurricane Patty's - I lied, this was a great night!  It is an honor to play with this great talent!

 

7-29-08 Hurricane Patty's - A fun night!

 

This is going to be a short week.  Get out and see us early we'll be off this coming weekend.

 

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

 

July 8, 2008

 

7-1-08 Hurricane Patty's - Turned out to be a great night!  We had a great time!

 

7-2-08 Zhanra's - Things are getting better.  Stop by and check the place out.  Gregg Chirico stopped by.

 

7-3-08 Oasis - Big do'ins at the Oasis.

 

7-6-08 J.T.'s Seafood Shack - We had Gregg with us (Barry was out of town).  What a great afternoon!  Thanks for supporting us!

 

Times are tough and we appreciate everyone coming out to see us.

 

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

 

July 2, 2008

 

6-24-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was nice to see Barry's brother Don.  The gig was a lot of fun.

 

6-25-08 Zhanra's - It was our first night at this bar.  Everyone was real nice.  I got a good feeling about this place.  I hope I'm right.

 

6-26-08 Oasis - Always a blast.  I remember the night, it was fun!

 

6-28-08 Mayport Independence Day Celebration - Great fireworks!  Great People!  Great Time!

 

6-30-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers' night.  What a gig.  What a great bunch of guys to play with!

 

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

 

June 26, 2008

 

6-19-08 Oasis - The drinks were flow'in.

 

6-20-08 A1a Ale Works - It was okay, kind of a weird night.

 

6-21-08 Private Party - Great time!  Great people! Great fun!

 

6-22-08 Benefit @ Eagles Club - Colleen, I hope you  did okay.  You deserve it!  Hope you get back on your feet soon!

 

All in all a great week.  We would like to thank everyone that came out to see us.  It means a lot to us!

 

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

 

June 19, 2008

 

6-10-08 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  It was good to be back with the boys!  Woody was under the weather, we missed him!

 

6-12-08 Oasis - This gig is always a blast!

 

6-13/14 -08 Tailgaters - We missed Bud and Martha, but still had a great time!

 

6-17-08 Hurricane Patty's - Another great night!  John Winters and Gregg sat in, they sounded great!

 

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

 

June 11, 2008

 

5-27-08 Hurricane Patty's - Good to be back at work!

 

5-28-08 Music by the Sea Concert/St. Augustine Pier Pavilion -  Great crowd, great time!

 

5-29-08 Oasis - Great crowd at the World Famous Oasis!

 

5/30-6/1 Jekyll Island - Saturday, Dave and Barry sat in with Ed Pickett at CJ's.  Sunday, Dave, Barry and Gregg sat in with the WharfRatz at the Wharf.

 

6-3-08 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!

 

6-5-08 Oasis - Kurt & Deb sat in for Barry (Idaho/RPM).  They both sounded great!

 

see you done the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

May 30, 2008

 

5/12-14/08 Hoof n Finz - I was Walt, Dave, Woody and Gregg headed to bike week in Myrtle Beach.  We had a great time and played some great music.  We would like to thank Tommy and all the great staff for making the first part of our road trip a blast!

 

5/16-18/08 Backdraft and ACes - The first two days we were at Backdraft (Jay and Annie) What a great time we had.  We were joined by Frankie, Jim (Mr. Natural) and Barry (Those Guys).  We played some kick ass music (The Hackers, Mr. Natural and Those Guys).  Everyone brought their best game.  Sunday afternoon we played at ACes at Coles Point Marina.  This was the end of a great weekend and all the bands were on.  We would like to thank Randy Watts (DA Associates) for making this trip possible.  He is the man!  It was great to see all of our Virginia friends and thank all the wonderful  people who took such great care of us.  See you all next year!

 

5-20-08 Hurricane Patty's - Those Guys w/ Kurt Johnston -  Dave and Theresa hung around in Virginia for a couple of days.  Thanks Kurt for being there!

 

5/22-24/08 Oasis - It was good to be back.  The place was packed!!! Every single night!!!

 

5-25-08 JT's Seafood Shack - It was a little hot when we got there, but it turned out to be a great day!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

5-26-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hacker's night!  The place was wall to wall!  Kenyon was there doing the live webcast.  It was a great time for all.  Thanks for logging on.

 

In closing, it's been a great run for the band.  We would like to thank Kurt and Deb for covering us at home.

 

see you done the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

May 6, 2008

 

5-2-08 Sandbar - This was a first for us.  We've been stopping by for a drink for years.  What a blast!  Thank you guys and congratulations Jeanne!

 

5-3-08 Auggie's Dogg's - I think we did a set years ago in this building.  We had a pretty good crowd.  It is a nice place,  hopefully we'll be back.  Chris sat in for Barry who was doing a RPM show.  Chris, you did a great job!

 

5-4-08 - Gamble Rodgers Folk Festival - Barry was back.  Walt, Barry and Dave did a show.  Woody was under the weather.  We had a great time!  We played a good show.  See you guys next year!  We like the new site.  Thanks Lisa!

 

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

 

May 2, 2008

 

4-22-08 Hurricane Patty's - A little slow.  It's been awhile since that's happened!

 

4-24-08 Oasis - This will be our last Oasis for awhile!  Look forward to our return!

 

4-28-08 Hurricane Patty's - It's was a Hackers night.  What a great night!  Everyone was playing and singing well.  Had a lot of folks watching on the Internet.  A lot of fun, Thanks Kenyon!

 

4-29-08 Hurricane Patty's - A great Those Guys night!  That's 2 fun gigs in a row!

 

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

 

April 24, 2008

 

4-15-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was yet another great night!  Chris See-4-man sat in, sounded great!

 

4-17-08 Oasis - What a great night!  This place has been out of hand lately.

 

4-19-08 "Life is Good" Cancer Benefit/ Horseshoe Tournament @ St. Johns County Fairgrounds and Panama Hattie's - Not a great crowd at the fair grounds, but had fun.  Got to see our good friends Red River plan and ate some great barbeque.  Then it was off to Panama Hattie's had a good crowd, a lot of fun.

 

4-20-08 JT's Seafood Shack - This was a great gig!  The place was packed!  Thanks to all all friends who stopped by!

 

4-21-08 Grand Reserve - 7 showed up for "The Game".
 

The scoring went:		1st closest	Yaz
1st place		2nd closest	Larry
Larry		Longest drive	Bruce
2nd place		Skins:
Bruce		Yaz 6	JD 1
3rd place		Larry 6
-		Kevin 5

 

Thanks to JD for  keeping the Hackers Monday's going!

 

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

 

 

April 18, 2008

 

4-8-08 Hurricane Patty's - Yet another great night!  This is a cool place to play.  Stop by and check it out!

 

4-10-08 Oasis - It has been a mad house!  Come early if you want to get a seat.  We missed Kurt and Deb this week.

 

4-11/12-08 A1A Ale Works - Great weekend!  It was good to see Marty and wife.

 

4-13-08 Tailgaters - It was a Hacker's night.  Good job everybody!

 

4-14-08 Grand Reserve - 5 showed up for "The Game".
 

 

April 8, 2008

 

4-1-08 Hurricane Patty's -  As usual it was a great night!

 

4/3-5/08 Oasis - This place was packed every night!  We had a great time.  Dan sang Pride and Joy. We played some good music this weekend.  Thursday, Kurt and Deb sat in, they kicked butt!

 

4-7-08 Grand Reserve - 6 showed up for "The Game".
 

 

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

 

April 2, 2008

 

3-25-08 Hurricane Patty's - Had a great crowd.  We missed Kurt and Deb.  Still had fun though.

 

3-27-08 Oasis - This place kicks ass!  Seemed like a great night.  What I could remember of it.

 

3-28-08 American Legion Palm Valley, B Cause We Care Benefit - What a great crowd.  Those Guys and the Johnston's' rocked!

 

3-29-08 Hurricane Patty's, Caribbean Beach Party - Well, we were the final act of a long day.  We had a good crowd.  Mickey Adams sat in on Walt's new pedal steel. Danny Roberts also stopped by and sang a few.  Both you guys sounded great!  We also had Mickey and Dewey (Lick in' Gravy) in the audience.  Great night overall.

 

3-31-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers night.  The place was packed.  We were minus Chris and Frankie, but still kicked ass!  Bert sat in on a couple.  It was also his birthday along with Train Wreck.

 

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

 

March 27, 2008

 

3-18-08 Hurricane Patty's - A great night!  Kurt kicked butt!

 

3-20-08 Oasis - There was a couple of mishaps.  A friend of the band fell down the stairs (Dave).  Thank God he's going to be okay.  Plus with a full house the power went off (about and hour).  Everyone hung around and the night turned out great!  Kurt and Deb kicked butt as usual!

 

It's a great life if 'in you don't weaken!

 

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

 

March 19, 2008

 

3-4-08 Hurricane Patty's - We had a great night.  Kurt and Deb kicked butt.

 

3-5-08 Black Cloud Saloon - It's bike week.  This was one of our better nights at this venue.  Great place - great burgers.

 

3-6-08 Oasis - Always a great time!

 

3-7-08 First Turn Lounge - Was to be our first gig at this venue. Got rained out.

 

3-11-08 Hurricane Patty's - Another good one!  Check this place out.  Good people, good times!

 

3-13-08 Oasis - One of our best gigs.  Kurt and Deb sounded great!

 

3-14-08 University of St. Augustine - Thanks Cindy!  We had fun.

 

3-16-08 Rhythm & Ribs - Did a great show!  Thanks for supporting us, everyone You know who you are!

 

3-17-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hackers night and what a night it was!

 

A thought for the day:

Life's to short, don't be to hard on yourself, nobody's perfect.  The people I've known in my life that thought that they were perfect, were far from it.  Be kind, honest and work hard.  Wherever that takes you, you can be proud of how you got there.

 

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

 

March 5, 2008

 

2-26-08 Hurricane Patty's - This place is starting to rock!  We had Kurt and Deb with us.  What a blast it is to work with these pros.

 

2-28/29 & 3/1-08 Oasis - Great 3-day gig.  The first night we had Kurt and Deb with us along with Gregg (Mr. Natural and The Hackers).  Gregg was covering for Barry.  Friday and Saturday, Gregg was still with us, who kicked ass the whole weekend.

 

3/2/08 Tailgaters - It was a Hackers night and what a night it was.  We really hit it right on, most of the evening.  It was one of our best gigs.  Good job Guys!!!

 

3/3/08 Grand Reserve -It was 10 Hackers that showed up for "The Game".
 

 

In closing, we have made a lot of good music here lately.  We have a lot of talent around us right now.  Check it out if you get a chance.  Also check out the new Hackers' My Space:  http://www.myspace.com/thehackersflorida

 

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

 

February 29, 2008

 

2-19-08 Hurricane Patty's - This place is starting to come around.  Good crowd, good people.  Kurt and Deb sounded great!

 

2-21-08 Oasis - Packed night!  One of our best gigs.  We had Bill from Dakota sit in.  It was good to see our good ole friend.  It was also his birthday.

 

2-25-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was the Hackers on this night.  What a mad house.  We had everyone there ( Dave, Walt, Woody, Gregg, Frankie, Deb and Kurt.  Also, The Vibratones sat in.  (Dave Beigert, Banner Thomas, Dave Hughs and Jay Groff) sounded great!  A good way to say goodbye to Mike Kemper.

 

Things have been great with the music.  It's something we love to do and it's great to have such great friends around to share it with us.  Thanks.

 

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

February 20, 2008

 

We've only worked Tuesday (Hurricane Patty's) and Thursday (Oasis) the last couple of weeks.  These are our regular jobs right now.  We have had Kurt Johnston and his wife Deb playing with us.  And, as far as I know, on a lot of our gigs they will be joining us.  Come out and check it out.  They are great!

 

We also played for the Daytona 500.  We had a great time!

 

The Hackers played on Monday at Julington Creek Champions Club, 11 showed up for "The Game".

 

 

We miss playing, but it's also nice to have a little time off.

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

 

February 6, 2008

 

1-29-08 Hurricane Patty's - Great night!  Don, Barry's brother stopped by.  He's been a great friend of the band for years.  He is also a great player and songwriter.

 

1-31-08 Oasis - Another big night at the Oasis.  This place rocks!

 

2/1-2/08 A1A Ale Works - They weren't sure they were going to open, but they did.  And, what a weekend we had!

 

2-3-08 Tailgaters -  It was a Hacker's Super Bowl Sunday!  What a kick in the butt for the rest of us.  Having Kurt, Deb and Frankie on board.  With this combination there are sure great moments.  When you see the Hackers on the schedule stop by and check it out.

 

2-4-08 Cimarrone - We had 10 show up for "The Game".

 

 

In closing, this looks like its going to be a good year.  We will be backing off some of our dates, that will give us some rest, and you also.  Thanks for supporting us through the years, there are too many to name.   But, you know who you are.

 

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

 

February 1, 2008
 

1-22-08 Hurricane Patty's - This is one of our two regular gigs now each week.  We have a great time playing here.  Stop by and check it out 6-9pm.

 

1-24-08 Oasis - Another great night at the Oasis.  This place rocks.

 

1-25-08 Black Cloud Saloon @Thunder Gulch - We had a great time!  This is a real nice place.  Hopefully, we'll be back soon.  Thanks for sitting in Jim, you sounded great!

 

1-26-08 Shaughnessy's Sports Grille - Marty has a great place!  It was packed, saw a lot of familiar faces that we haven't seen in awhile.

 

1-27-08 Sunset Grille - Great Chili, Brad!  It was our last Sunday.  It's been a good run, we have met a lot of great people over the years.  Thanks for your support.  We would like to thank The Grille and all the help for a lot of great times over the years.  We'll miss our Sunday's somewhere on A1A.

 

1-28-08 Hurricane Patty's - It was a Hacker's gig.  What a great night.  We would like to thank, Kurt, Deb, Frankie and Barry for making it a great time.  You guys are the best.  Looking forward to next month!!

 

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

 

January 24, 2008

 

1-15-08 Hurricane Patty's - Good start to the week, had a great time!

 

1-17-08 Oasis - Great crowd!  We had Mickey Adams sit in.  As always, he kicked ass!

 

1-18-08 Oasis - Another great night.  We had Kurt and Deb Johnston sit in.  They are a real treat.  We will be seeing more of them in the future.

 

1-19-08 Oasis - Great night!  We were on our own this night, no friends stopped by to sit in.  Had a great time in spite of the crowd.

 

1-21-08 Grand Reserve - Had 10 show up for "The Game".

 

 

Thanks for your support all these years.  We couldn't have done it without you.  Look for a new Those Guys CD this year.

 

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