Taylor Guitar Factory Tour – El Cajon, California
I've been a fan of Taylor guitars since the mid-80s. I remembered playing a Taylor for the first time in the mid 1980s at a music store that sold both records and musical instruments in the French Quarter in Tyler, Texas. There is a FedEx/Kinkos location there today. If you remember the store name please type it in the comments below. The guitar was a small body rosewood and spruce model and had an unusually big sound and an unusually thin playable neck. The guitar was like brand new and was traded-in for another guitar. The store manager said the ...
Songwriters in the Round – KE Cellars
I had a blast last weekend sharing the stage with two great Texas Songwriters. Connie Mims (winner of the 2009 Texas Music Award's Songwriter of the Year award) and Randy Brown (winner of last year's Americana Music Festival - Songwriter of the Year Award). [caption id="attachment_398" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Dave Sherman, Connie Mims & Randy Brown - KE Cellars, Tyler, Texas - Photo by Carroll Sinclair"][/caption] Usually the guy without the credentials owns the van, the sound system or both. OK ..... I got in on the gig by misrepresenting my qualifications. Nevertheless, we had a great time kickin' in on each others ...
Nashville Songwriters Association – Houston Chapter
I had the privilege to attend a mini-meeting of the Nashville Songwriters Association International in Houston in 2008. Connie Mims is the organizer and a great songwriter on her own. The session was a chance to hear some exceptional southern talent and enjoy the ambiance of Dosey Doe of Houston. The main room is a 150 year old barn from Kentucky, disassembles and reassembled in the Woodlands. The beams and columns are all hand hewn timbers! Many great performers have performed in this room including Clint Black, Leon Russell, Marcia Ball, Michael Martin Murphy, Mason Williams, Richie Havens, Radney Foster, Tish ...
Writing Run Girl Run
What would your tell your first granddaughter? What would your want to hear if you never got to speak to her as a teenager? Shortly ofter Lilly Katherine was born I wrote this song about the five things he wanted her to know as she grows up. “Run” in this tune is a metaphor for running toward righteousness and running from evil. Run Girl Run has a couple of borrowed tips. They are simple. Kyle Lake always ended his messages with "Love God" and Randy Brown challenges us to "Dream Big"
Preston Signs Autographs for Two
In October of 2008 Preston and I got to perform with Beatlegras in Winnsboro, Texas. Crossroads Coffeehouse is a great venue and is situated in the heart of downtown Winnsboro. It is operated by Lynn Alder and Lindy Hearne, along with daughter Kate Hearne. All three are exceptional performing artists and they have booked some incredible talent over the last few years. It was a pleasure for us to open for Beatlegras in October. We played our set and sold a few RiverSide CDs. During the break, one of the sweetest things that ever happened to me occurred. Preston and I were ...
Dave Sherman Receives SongVault.FM Airplay
Three RiverSide songs have been submitted to SongVault.FM. Like many other music based social networks, popularity is based on voting. There are four popularity groups and many, many genres. At the time of this writing the three songs all ranked well. Don't just sit there, jump in and vote! #29 in Blues SongVault Finals Duct Tape Blues Genre: Delta Blues On Network Since Jul 18, 2008 #8 in Blues SongVault Showcase RiverSide Genre: Acoustic Blues On Network Since Jul 18, 2008 #32 in Christian SongVault Auditions Raised Right Genre: Christian Folk On Network Since Dec 2, 2008 Thanks!
Random Notes
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