David Ryan Harris at sweetestberry.blogspot.com

I'm Sorry and You're Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:55:00 +0000

Friday, November 13, 2009

I'm Sorry and You're Welcome
Current mood: adventurous

I'm currently flying across the country from LAX to NYC to play some promotion gigs with John Mayer and I figured I would write a little blog, since the stewards on this plane frowned upon me running windsprints in the aisles. (On a side note: the spelling of "aisles" looks really jacked up. Were it not for spellcheck, I might still be scratching my head and wondering if I got it right).

I'M SORRY:
I was accepting friend requests just now and I inadvertently hit "deny" instead of "accept". (Between you and I, I think it was because I don't care much for the person sitting next to me and I was envisioning me "denying" him the ability to invade my personal space anymore.) The great irony is the fact that the very ones I want to apologize to will never receive said apology because I gave them the Heisman by accident.

YOU'RE WELCOME: (or......I've Got Shows In Different Area Codes)
Coming to you live and solo:

November 20th New York City Rockwood Music Hall 9:00
Apparently, its a free show so you can't buy tix.
Just show up and be over 21 at the same time. sweet.

November 23 Toronto, ONT The Supermarket 10:45
I know it seems late for a Monday, but that's how we gotta roll. I don't really like the cold, but you don't see me complaining do ya? I'm pretty sure tix are 10.00 and available at the door only. Bring 10.00 and be able to prove you're at least 19 years old. sweet.

December 21 Los Angeles, CA Molly Malones 8pm
I'll be splitting the hour with the incredibly talented Steven McMorran. (which means I have to be ready to BRING IT. He's pretty serious up there) Tix are 10.00 and you gotta be 21. sweet.

December 23 Atlanta, GA Smith's Olde Bar 8pm
It's actually billed "An Intimate Evening-Cabaret Seating" , which I think means we have to kiss and I have to wear a bustier or something. I'll do some research and get back to you. Tix are 20.00 and available here. Limited seats, as I can only kiss so many people with the H1N1 thing going around, you know. 21 and over please. (home) sweet. (home)

Oh. Almost forgot.
A bunch of folks have been asking if I'd be playing with John Mayer on his upcoming tour.
I'll be there. Same side. New gear.

Love is what I've got.
David

Currently watching:
Bob Dylan - No Direction Home
Release date: 2005-09-20
1:08 PM
11 Comments
7 Kudos

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DRHWNJHC Part 4

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:15:00 +0000

31 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 4

For You*
Used To This
Turn Around
Pretty Girl (With or Without You, Let's Get It On, Whatever You Like, You're The Best I Ever Had, Sexual Healing, Dick in a Box, Your Body is a Wonderland, One on One)
Yesterday Shutting Down
Today Was Just a Dream
All I Need
Still Be Loving You*

*solo
rest of the show was full band (Michael Chaves, Sean Hurley, and Victor Indrizzo)

What a way to close out the month. Hotel Cafe was packed like luggage and the band brought the party. Pretty Girl was extra fun (TI and Lonely Island?) and Yesterday Shutting Down made it feel like a Saturday night. Today Was Just A Dream and Still Be Loving You are both new tunes, both beautiful. Can't wait to hear more.

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(first posted at
scottycrowe.com).

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DRHWNJHC Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:10:00 +0000

24 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 3

Turn Around
Do What You Want
For You
Used To This*
All I Need*
Pretty Girl (The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, You Send Me, Slow Hand, Shining Star, Let's Get It On, Your Body is a Wonderland, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, I Want You To Want Me, You're The Best I Ever Had)*
Sweetest Berry*+
Good Thing

*w Michael Chaves
+w Bob Reynolds

Three shows this month, three completely different experiences. DRH had MC Chaves on guitar and Bob on sax in the house. Beautiful stuff. Chaves jumping right in with the riff when David sang the line from "Wonderland" in "Pretty Girl" was classic. Bob's performance was indeed baby-inducing and "Good Thing" was a straight out par-tay.

David mentioned next week's show will include some of the new tunes he's been working on...

Sidebar - saw our buddy John Butler last night at the Troubadour. Tremendous show. Icing on the cake was the first song of the encore - a dedication to MJ, "I Want You Back".

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(first posted at
scottycrowe.com).

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DRHWNJHC Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:06:00 +0000

17 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 2

Sorry for being tardy...and I don't have a note, so I guess it's one of those unexcused tardies?

Do What You Want (Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman)
Strong Enough
For You*
If I Had A Dime
Can We Get Down
Turn Around**
Sign O' The Times**
Good Thing**
Pretty Girl (You're The [Effing] Best, One on One, I Want You To Want Me, Natural Woman, The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Sexual Healing, Let's Get It On)**

*unplugged and un-mic'd
**w/ JJ

Very different show than last week in many respects. The crowd was so keyed in that David played "For You" from the front of the stage, sans amplification. I haven't heard "Do What You Want" or "Sign O' The Times" in a while. And of course, the presence of JJ Johnson on stage, off stage, in the room, in the building, in the city ensures a wonderful evening.

See you next Wednesday.

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(first posted at
scottycrowe.com).

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DRHWNJHC Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:56:00 +0000

10 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 1

Tonight was the first night of David Ryan Harris on Wednesday Nights in July at Hotel Cafe. The setlist:

The Way You Make Me Feel
Used to This
For You
Subterranean Homesick Alien
Turn Around (If You Think You're Lonely Now)
Be Beautiful
Pretty Girl (How Sweet It Is, You Send Me, Everybody Here Wants You, Let's Get It On, Natural Woman, Slow Hand, Your Body is a Wonderland)
Sweetest Berry
If I Had A Dime

(all solo, all hot fiyah)

The MJ cover was an incredible way to start off the night. David also played an inspired "SHA" as a similar tribute. I haven't heard "Be Beautiful" in forever ever... "Pretty Girl" had a break in the middle of the bridge - explaining it to those who weren't there would only be more confusing. Loved the solo in "Sweetest Berry". Also found out that "If I Had A Dime" is also titled "Bitch I Want Breakfast".

But the best line of the night was before "Pretty Girl" - to the fine, curvy girls: "...don't lose anything...but articles of clothing..."

See you next Wednesday...maybe we'll get PYT?

****

(first posted at
scottycrowe.com).

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From the Mountains.......

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:48:00 +0000

Sunday, July 05, 2009

From The Mountains.......
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Blogging
Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. USA

I am happy to report that all has been well and productive since I blogged to you last. I've been up in the North Georgia mountains gathering my thoughts, song ideas, and generally getting my nature on.
I took a break last week to go down to Atlanta and Columbus (Ft. Benning) to play a couple shows. Thanks to everybody for coming out. I had a great time at both of the shows and I can't wait to do it again. It was humbling meeting the soldiers and some of their families at Ft. Benning. Thank you so much for everything you do. I was honored to be able to entertain you.
I am excited to get back to the big city of Los Angeles, my faith in three chords renewed.
I'll be looking for my Los Angelinos, Los Angelicans, and Los Souls to join me at Hotel Cafe this month EVERY WEDNESDAY at 9. Should be, in the words of Don Cornelius, a "stone cold gas".

My last blog was extra link heavy,
so i'll just leave you with one this time ------------------->R.I.P. Michael

peace, love.
David

Currently listening:
Santigold
By Santigold
Release date: 2008-04-29

Source: myspace.com/davidryanharris

Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Stuff
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Blogging
I found the "post new blog" button on my myspace page again!

It's been SO long.

I have this thing that I do where I wonder who really wants to know about what's going on in my world anyway which results in Blog Silence which is then followed by me writing (typing actually) extremely long sentences void of punctuation that you have to read twice to get what I was trying to say in the first place.
I'm taking medicine for it though.

So......
I'm headed to Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday to play (open) a show with the talented and gracious Indigo Girls at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead on Sunday. I reconnected with the Girls this past year on Cayamo and I'm really looking forward to playing and seeing them play. Their new record is badass.

After that I'm off to a river house near the Chatahoochee River to write and record for a new David Ryan Harris record. (I know that last sentence seems like I was talking about myself in third person, but David Ryan Harris didn't really see any way around it). I have every intention of filming some of it so that you can see the progress, but don't hold me to it. There's something weird about taping yourself when you're all alone........at least that what David says.

I'm gonna take a break from my self imposed writing exile to play The Loft in lovely Midtown TheAttle (Rhymes with Seattle). I like saying "TheAtlle" more than "The A-T-L". Try it.
Again.
Cool, huh?
You can use it if you like (and I know you do).
Anyway, that show is on Friday The 26th at 8:30. I'll be joined by JJ Johnson on drums and Sean Hurley on bass. Good times.

After that.....the three of us are heading to Fort Benning to play a show with Edwin McCain for the troops and anyone close enough to hear it.

After THAT, I'm back to Los Angeles and reprising my residency at Hotel Cafe on Wednesdays in July.

I don't really know what happens after that, but if the medicine works, I'll let you know what's on my schedule as soon as I find out.

peace.
DRH

I went link crazy.

Currently listening:
Momofuku
By Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Release date: 2008-05-06
5:51 AM
24 Comments
12 Kudos

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Holla!

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Well it's been a minute, hasn't it? Ah, life just happens like that sometimes, but it's good to be back, and I have much, much to catch up on! :D In the meantime I've updated the diggety downloads on the right side of the page, and have a few more coming so hang tight.

And stumbling across this just made me smile, yo:

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What a great tribute. Man, I loved me some MJ. I still have my jacket and a watch from the Victory Tour and my Michael Jackson puffy sticker collection. (I am not ashamed.) RIP MJ. :(

Also, DRH has some shows coming up as I'm sure you've seen on his myspace page. Won't be able to make it to most, but if any of you take pictures and would like to share, lemme know.

Oh, and P.S. It's been over a year and people still come to this page everyday. At first I thought my eyes were lie-telling, but it is true! So thank you so much to all the DRH fans still spreading the love, and I'll try to do my part by keeping this updated.

Peace.

DRH Photo Love...

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:11:00 +0000

...courtesy of Erik Thureson (the kick ass photog who took THESE photos at the HC) and his cooler than cool wife Judy. They went Mayercraftin' and Judy was kind enough to send along these photos to share. Amazing. Enjoy!

Cayamo Review

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:04:00 +0000

I read this great review about the Cayamo and Mayercraft cruises. It's really long so I've only included the DRH mentions.

Cayamo Day Three: "...After that Brenna and I went to see David Ryan Harris play a set at the Adriatic Lounge. We took the table right at the stage and after a few songs two women sit down next to me---it was Brandi and her mom, who were having a good time watching David perform. I had seen him 3.5 years ago, when he opened for Jamie Cullum but hadn't been able to catch any other sets of his, so I was happy when he was announced as a performer for Mayercraft and Cayamo. His set was soooo good. What a talented and funny guy. He told this story that if he were to be a Superhero, he would be 'Mister Emotional'. He even cried during one of his songs and made people in the audience cry with his beautiful lyrics. After the show Brandi went up to David, said a quick 'Hey' and ran off....at this point it was 2am so she was probably tired and didn't want to deal with fans. We also went back to our rooms to go to bed..."

Cayamo Day Five: "...After Brandi's set we went upstairs to the Lounge, where David Ryan Harris was due to play a set. I was upset that I missed Ernie Halter's set, but if I have to chose between Ernie and Brandi, Brandi wins. David's set was really good, I will definitely try to see him again.
Then we went to get some food, because I hadn't eaten since lunchtime and who did I meet outside at the midnight buffet? Josh of course Then we went to the Casino and stayed up until 3.30am, most people tried their luck gambling but I have been good and have not wasted any money on that..."

The blog is really a very well-written account of the goings-on and totally worth the read. Check it here: http://marinaiscruising.blogspot.com

DRH and Francisco Vidal from the MCC

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:13:00 +0000

Photos by Lez

Sooooo...got an email from Debbie Ocoboc hooking us up with some more DRH download love! She said she walked in on the first song, but was able to start recording on the second. Also said: "so in the hall of the boat by the big bar people sometime set up this was david and vidal and gabe dixon on piano and matt mangano on bass and dave barnes on drums...quite a band".

Quite a band indeed! A big thanks to Lez for the awesome photos, and to Debbie for recording and sharing with all of us, and a big thanks to the band for being fierce! The recording is about 26 minutes, untracked, and the set list is as follows:

I Wish (by Stevie Wonder)
Raspberry Beret (by Prince)
Leaving Las Vegas (by Sheryl Crow)
What's Going On (by Marvin Gaye)

Get it HERE.

DRH Set from the MCC 2.3.08

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:02:00 +0000

For those of you who missed out on Mayercraftin', here is some DRH download love courtesy of the magnificent Debbie Ocoboc. The download is NOT tracked just so you know, but if I have time later today I'll take care of it and re-up.

Enjoy!

Set List:
For You
Turn Around*
Used to This*
So Real* (Jeff Buckley cover)
All I Need*
Sweetest Berry*#
Pretty Girl*
Hold My Fire*
Yesterday Shutting Down #

*w/ Michael Chaves, JJ Johnson and Sean Hurley
#w/ Bob Reynolds

DOWNLOAD LINK: DRH Set 2.3.08

Fan Photos from TRB08 / MCC08

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:01:00 +0000

Svein in front of TRB

Svein w/ DRH
Photos from Svein Brunstad

DRH and John Mayer
Photo from Haley

DRH fans are awesome! Thank you Haley and Svein for sharing the DRH love.

DRH on the MCC

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:01:00 +0000

Two pictures of DRH on the Mayercraft Carrier by Mistah Tony Held. For the rest of the set, go HERE.

Rock Boat Love via Viddy-Yo, Pt. 3

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:16:00 +0000

That's How Much (version 1.0)

That's How Much (version 2.0)

If I Had a Dime

So Real

All I Need

Can We Get Down (with Marc Broussard)

For You

Turn Around

Hotel California (with Marc Broussard. And YES, DRH is playing a...cowbell)

All these awesome videos are from here. Thanks to all the Rock Boaters for uploading and sharing their videos for all that were unable to make the trip. You rock!

Rock Boat Love via Viddy-Yo, Pt. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:14:00 +0000

Good Thing

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Superman (or Boy Gets the Girl, Saves the World)

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Turn Around

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Used to This

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Can We Get Down w/Marc Broussard

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TRB Alumni Party (Ken Block, Drew Copeland,Pat McGee, David Ryan Harris, Josh Kelley, Marc Broussard, Aslyn, others) singing The Weight

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Rock Boat Love via Viddy-Yo, Pt. 1

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Sunshine of Your Love

Good Thing

All I Need

DRH w/ the Semi-Circle Jerks: The Joker

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Video of DRH at the Highline Ballroom 1/26/08

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:43:00 +0000

For You

Turn Around

King For a Day

Good Thing

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Alumni Just Get Better With Age

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:19:00 +0000

From the Sixthman Blog:

The Semi-Circle Jerks

The Alumni Crowd

For the past couple of years, Sixthman has always tried to do something special for repeat guests. Usually in the form on an onboard spending credit, but this year we wanted to give everyone something a little more special. After months of discussion, budgeting, and designing, we came up with a universal alumni plan that had longevity and that we thought could eventually span over all of our cruises. We decided to present it to The Rock Boat first to see if they were as excited about it as we were.

Turns out, they sure were.

In this new program, when you are a guest of a certain number of Sixthman events, you earn a prize. Could be a t-shirt, track jacket, or bathrobe in the case of TRB, but we also had something extra special for everyone who had attended more than 3 previous events (that included over 600 people!).

We put a call out to a bunch of our artists asking them to participate in an exclusive alumni show for this group of people. The response was great, and we ended up with a concert jam packed full of talent – Ken and Drew from Sister Hazel, Marc Broussard, Pat McGee, David Ryan Harris, Marc Broussard, Josh Kelley, Aslyn, Dave Yaden, and Oakhurst. (Incredible, right?) The whole group (nicknamed the Semi-Circle Jerks) got together for a couple of short rehearsals to work through some cover tune favorites.

All of the alumni filed in and most sat on the floor. We encouraged floor seats because the show was completely unplugged. And, at this point, no one knew who was playing. After the guests were in, Andy and I introduced the new band, and everyone went nuts. It was the perfect mix for this crowd.

The Semi-Circle Jerks played The Weight, Seven Bridges Road, The Joker medley, and Rock Boat favorite – Drift Away. The whole show gave me such chills. It was a powerful moment to hear the band play completely unplugged and the crowd singing along to every song. Really amazing.

The artists were completely hilarious, ribbing each other and having a lot of fun the entire time. And, if you could picture Marc Broussard with a tight blue shirt, navy blue spandex shorts, a sweatband on his head, skating around the stage on heelies after every song, maybe you could get a better idea of the fun we al had.

We had a couple people record it, and got a little bit of video footage, so when that’s loaded and ready to go, I’ll be sure to post it somewhere. It was too good not to share.

Alumni, thanks for coming back year after year. I hope you know how much we appreciate you. Newbies, now you have something great to look forward to from now on. You know, besides the actual cruise, right?

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For All You Mayercruiser's...

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:09:00 +0000

...a bulletin from the DRH camp:

Jan 31, 2008 2:09 PM
Subject: Info for Mayercraft Sailers
Body: YO FOLKS!

DRH will be playing his set from 4:30-5:30 in the Adriatic Lounge on Sunday aboard the Mayercraft Carrier. Make sure to come back here after the cruise and let us know what you thought of your MCC experience, especially DRH's show!

Remember the cardinal rule, friends: If you hear "I could use a shot of Patron" from the stage, he means it.

Be safe and don't go overboard,
-TiffissuperbowlinsoGOPATRIOTS at davidryanharris dot com

DRH at the Highline Ballroom 1/26/08

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:59:00 +0000

Photos by Dino Perucci Photography
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DRH Guitar Solo

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DRH at Eddie's Attic 12/22/07

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:54:00 +0000

Pretty Girl

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Get Your Way

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Dickin' Around

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Que Sera Sera

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DRH to Play at the Workplay Theater

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:40:00 +0000

The Workplay Theater

Too Late to Say Happy '08

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:13:00 +0000

Thursday, January 17, 2008

too late to say happy 08
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Life

Even though this is supposed to be the first newsletter of the new year, I am writing it as though it is the last newsletter of the old year. I'll level with you, I'm still cleaning up 2007 and the way I see it, you can't really say that 2007 is over until the trash people make the first pick up of 2008 anyway.

2008 is gonna start with a flurry of activity from the man with three names, so hold on tight because I'm like those storms in the midwest wrapped up in a Muhammad Ali press conference multiplied times Dennis Miller's monologue on cocaine (except you might actually understand more than one of my references unlike the Dennis Miller onslaught):

First, I'm off to the land down under to start work on a record with/for this uber talented guy, Guy Sebastian. I'll be producing and writing and engineering and programming and playing and making coffee. My new year's resolution is to better multi-task, so I'm going at it hard because I'm sure I'll fizzle out sometime in early March.

After Oz, its Rockboat Time.
January 19- 24.
A cruise ship. A bunch of bands. 5 days of music. Meet and Greet. Gambling Lite. Work on a buzz. Get Off Ship. Repeat. Actually, the "repeat" comes later. Don't read ahead, just remember I told you so.

Then, Starring in this month's "Guess Who's Coming To New York City?", it's none other than...................drum roll, please........DRH. Yup, i'll bring my one-man-solo-acoustic-all ages-extravaganza to the Highline Ballroom January 26th at 7:30pm. I'm sure NYC is gonna feel cold after sailing the Carribean, so bring your crew, I'll need body heat.

After that, its "D.R.H. vs S.O.B." on January 27th.
Not down with acronyms?
Not down with O.P.P.?
okay, i'll break it down......David Ryan Harris will bring said solo acoustic extravaganza to Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, Georgia on January 27th, 2008 (only this time, it isn't all ages)

Tired yet?
Good, because next we have "David Ryan Harris Eats Ham".
That's right, I'm gonna burn up I-20 West so I can (quiet) storm Birmingham, AL. (and I love switching from 1st to 3rd person like a real crazy person). January 30th. All Ages. Workplay Theater. Birmingham, AL. Be there. Don't Mess This Up. There hasn't been a DRH show in Birmingham since the September when we were still hating on Katrina.

Now repeat step 2, only this time its The MayerCraft Carrier and it only lasts for 4 days. Feb 1-4. I'll play a set with my band (including JJ Johnson, Michael Chaves and Sean Hurley) Plus, for bonus points, I'll play with John Mayer in his band like three times or something. (bonus points=job security). Tickets/Cabins are still available. (http://www.mayercraftcarrier.com)
Now I'm getting a little tired.

Its a good thing that the next step in my flurry of activities is back to the time tested "sit your tired ass in a chair and play solo acoustic guitar again" format, because Feb 4-10 will find me (full of dramamine) aboard Cayamo, A five day floating singer-songwriter-y type cruise thing-y. I'll be there with artists like Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Brandi Carlile. I think I even get to keep my same cabin from the Mayercraft Carrier!
And guess what?
(what?)
Tickets/Cabins are available for this too! (http://www.cayamo.com)

After that......
I'll probably throw up.
alot.

What a way to start '08, huh?

see you soon.
DRH

Currently listening : The Cool by Lupe Fiasco
Release date: By 18 December, 2007

Loose Change choreographed by Taye Diggs

noreply@blogger.com (Anna) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:46:00 +0000

Ron Todorowski performing "Loose Change" to DRH's If I Had a Dime in NYC. Choreographed by Taye Diggs.

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