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Thanks, to Steve and Carol! - January 7, 2008

Steve and Carol, who own the High Tide Cafe, put on a splendid display of grub and positive vibe tonight.

I love supporting Charleston, Oregon.

I love playing music for folks.

I love sharing my music with the family of the High Tide Cafe and their great customers who know good food and a great atmosphere.

It sure made my heart warm up when I heard my new CD, "Smile and Pretend", play on their sound system tonight and I saw folks singing along...Thanks to y'all for listening to and being a part of the music I create. It wouldn't happen without you!

Meitaki,

Dale

A different trio this week...Electrify yourself! - January 7, 2008

This Thursday at the High Tide Cafe, Dave Ford will join me on bass. Danny Richardson who is a great drummer, will be joining me on Thursday nights from now on. We'll miss Carmen this week, but he'll be back with Danny and me in two weeks after I return from the NAMM show in Anaheim, California.

Come on Down! Snow Cap Ale is on tap....you don't want to miss that!

Meitaki Maata,

Dale

2008 is looking great! - January 3, 2008

Thanks to everyone who packed the house on New Year's Eve. It was a blast playing with the four-piece and playing electric guitar.

I was especially pleased that Gary came out...He's kicking some cancer ass at the moment and I know he'll be back in the water soon!

Today is the 15 year anniversary of the day Bill Weaver and I had a nice visit from a 17 foot Great White Shark in Coos Bay...Time goes by way too fast!

I received the final master of my new CD. Mark Hallman at the Congress House did a great job with that. My bro, Nellie, is working on some art for the album, then it will go into production. A special Thank You to Angela and Kevin for the tracks they sang/played on the album. The first burned copy of the master went to my friend, Gary Smither...2008 is your year, bro!

Thanks again to y'all for the support and listening to the songs! Happy New Year!

Kia Manuia,

Dale

New Year's Eve Show - December 25, 2007

We'll be playing my original music in the four-piece set up...Carmen on bass, Dave on electric guitar and Tom on drums!

Come on down from 8-10 PM and have plenty of time to hit up your next party 'in your prime!'

Cheers,
Dale

Summit is at the top! - December 21, 2007

Thanks to all the folks who stuck around and listened to my music at the Summit Saloon and Stage.


My good bro, Bippo, played along with his big mama bass and we had a great time. The crew at the Summit are a bunch of great folks...we'll be playing one Saturday a month for the next few months....we'll keep you posted.

Thanks again!

Come on down to The Summit and Saloon and Stage! - December 17, 2007

I'll be playing at the Summit Saloon and Stage in Downtown Bend on Thursday, the 20th. Bippo will be joining me on his Stand Up Bass!

Pray for snow!

I'll be in Bend the week of the 17th! - December 11, 2007

I'll be off from my regular Thursday night fun time at the High Tide Cafe on Thursday the 20th. I'll be in Bend, Oregon doing some snowboarding.

Check back on my calendar dates as I'll start setting things up for the new year...and I may be doing some stuff over in Bend!

Pray for snow!

The Mix Is Done! - November 30, 2007

I received the first mixed disc from Mark Hallman of The Congress House Studio and it turned out great. I'm listening to it a bunch and there will be a couple minor tweeks to the mix, then it will be mastered and go into production. It should be done and ready around the first of the year...maybe sooner, but there is no rush.

This album will have a similar, authentic feeling as Saltwater Cowboy, however, I played some fiddle tracks and my friends Angela and Kevin put some vocal and standup bass tracks down too.

I am looking forward to sharing with y'all!

Happy Thanksgiving - November 21, 2007

I'm very thankful for all the folks who support, listen to, and are a part of the music I write and play.

Thank you all!

Dale

Smile and Pretend Album - November 17, 2007

Here is the list of the original songs I recorded for my new album:

1. Smile and Pretend
2. One More Dance
3. You're Talking
4. I'm Sad, But I'm Not Crying
5. It Was You
6. Ignoring All the Glare
7. She's Gone
8. Raining Hard In Texas
9. Running Dry
10. More Tequila
11. Westbound
12. I'm Home

Gotta Love Austin! - November 12, 2007

The recording of my new Cd, 'Smile and Pretend' went great. Mark Hallman, at the Congress House Studio in Austin, is a great guy with awesome ears.

This time around with all new tunes, there was a bit of fiddle added that I played and I want to thank
Angela Thomas for her beautiful voice on several tracks and Kevin Fox for his great stand-up bass playing on a handful of tracks. It was a long, but great day!

Now, Mark will be putting his talents into the mixing and mastering process of the CD. I'm excited to hear it myself.

I'll keep you posted on the release date!

I always love to go to Austin, but I also always love to get back to the Oregon coast to rest up!

Hanging out, then I'm gone!

Dale

Recording a new CD - October 31, 2007

On November 8th, I'll be working with Mark Hallman at The Congress House in Austin, Texas to record a new CD. It will include all new, original tracks with a couple new surprises. The Congress House is an incredible recording studio with a great reputation.

I'll keep you posted on the release...

Busy Rocktober! - October 5, 2007

We're off to a busy month of October with our regular High Tide gig, the Coos Art Museum Auction, and the Cancer benefit at the Mill Casino all the first week.

Octoberfish should be a blast on the 13th with Deschutes' Jubelale on tap and great fresh seafood. There will be a lot of different folks performing and it will be great.

We will be playing on Wednesday night, Halloween, instead of Thursday at the High Tide to have a spooky cool time. We will be joined by Tom Beckstrom on drums and I'll be busting out the electric instruments. Come on down and join us!

Happy September! - September 10, 2007

We had a great time playing for the 1st Community Information Fair last Saturday. There was a great turnout of folks who seemed to enjoy themselves. They gave away about 300 burgers, and the weather was incredible.

Carmen will be in Ohio when we play for Octoberfish, so we're excited to have Dave Ford play bass and Tom Beckstrom play drums with us. It should be a great time!

Congrats Stan and Kris - August 26, 2007

Stan and Kris tied the knot on Saturday afternoon and a great party followed at the High Tide Cafe. It was an honor to share our music. Thanks for the great tequila and shot glasses and enjoy your honeymoon!

The 2007 Tunnel Point Party was a hoot! - August 12, 2007

The 2007 Annual Tunnel Point party was a great time. Check out a few new pictures in the photo section...Yep, Carmen lost his pants but kept the pasta out of them.

The place was full of truly great folks and we really appreciate everyone listening to our music and all the nice compliments.

Thanks to everyone!!!

Dale

We'll miss you, Ciara! - August 5, 2007

We played tonight (last night) at Gooney's to a packed house to wish Ciara a great farewell to Seattle. Ciara has been an awesome waitress at the High Tide, has done great work for the Coos Bay Art Museum, and has been a special ingredient to the cool vibe at Gooney's.

We played a surprise party for Ciara tonight (last night) and Ciara was relieved of duty when we started playing. It was a packed house with several ex-students from when I was the Vice-Principal at the high school. Thanks for all the tequila shots and good times. I sure appreciate all the folks hanging out and listening to the music. We had a great time and it was a great way to send Ciara off to her next chapter of life in Seattle. Maybe we'll have to get some flannel shirts, look at the ground when we play, and add some distortion to our acoustic instruments so we can play some Acoustic Surf Country Grunge and do some gigs in Seattle?????

Thanks to all of you who came out, listened, smiled, and sang along.

Kia Manuia,

Dale

"It's Raining Hard In Texas" - August 2, 2007

I wrote this new song to sum up my trip to Austin. It's all based on a true story...honest.

Chorus
It's raining hard in Texas, Lightning fills the sky
I'm not sure I'll make it to my plane in time to fly
The BBQ and wine stains are alive on my new shirt
I hope we make it one more night with no one getting hurt.

A Mexican martini, crawfish etoufee
The music's pretty loud, I can't hear a word you say
I'm driving 'round, I'm lost again and I don't have a clue
How to get off this damn highway, now what do I do?

Chorus

Open mic, a cowboy sings a little bit off key
More Tito's handmade vodka and a beer for Bobby Z
We order up some pizza and watch the music play
Thinking we should pull the cord so he'd have no more to say

Chorus

I went up to Lake Travis, Todd Snider sang his song
All the drunk people in the pool, they tried to sing along
It you can't beat 'em, join 'em, so I bought another drink
The Patron and Grand Marnier made it easier to think

Chorus

The Red Eyed Fly and Hilton are worlds apart you know
A black t-shirt and nose ring to dress right for the show
I'll take the Continental Club and order another round
And not worry how I'll make it back to my hotel downtown

Chorus

Back from Austin - July 30, 2007

I'm home and recovering from all the fun, mexican maritnis, Shiners, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. The Collings guitar folks are awesome and once again had some great parties. I was lucky enough to enjoy some Salt Lick BBQ with Robert Earl Keen and get a Texas history lesson from his wife, Kathleen. The summer NAMM show was mellow, but cool. I couldn't believe the lightning shows in Austin this year...a record July for rain...unreal.

I was hanging out, then I was gone....I loved the good times but I was glad to get back home.

See you soon...

Dale

Going to Austin - July 9, 2007

I won't be playing at the High Tide on July 26th as I'll be in Austin, Texas for several music events, as well as plenty of Shiner Bock and Mexican Martinis.

Don't worry, I've been to Austin before AND I've just read Kinky Friedman's, "The Great Psychadelic Armadillo Picnic...A walk in Austin."

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