Stop and Say Hello

Hey everybody, thanks for dropping by.  Just a note here to say I love hearing from you all and I do respond to everything myself.  So feel free to share ideas, questions, or just say hello.  And see you out there soon~

•Dave

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Janice from VTTuesday, August 10th 2010 8:11PM

Dear Dave,

I am trying to find the lyrics and also a recording of your sweet song "Minot's Light."  I heard the song about 10 years ago on the radio and wrote down the lyrics, but now have forgotten the tune!  Also, any chance you will be playing in Burlington any time soon? Thank you so much.

Kevin VanceSunday, July 4th 2010 8:22PM

I'm about to play your version of Shenandoah from Here's To The Ride on my show today on KPFA

Kevin VanceSunday, July 4th 2010 12:58PM

I'm about to play your version of Shenandoah from Here's To The Ride on my show today on KPFA

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Leslie MontenegroMonday, April 26th 2010 5:31PM

Hello Dave, I was recently introduced to your music and love it. I am also a recent John Hoke fan. Coming to Phoenix any time soon?

Hey Leslie, no plans right now, but Phoenix is definitely on my list.  If you're signed up on the mailing list I will surely let you know when it's on the calendar.  So you're a fan of The Hokester?  I heard once that I was in a band with him...

Peace,
Dave

Akron/Canton Flight to Atlanta Christmas, 2009Saturday, March 27th 2010 5:09PM

Dave, I was cleaning out my purse and found a note that I wrote with your website on it and here I am.  You are a great seat mate and I really enjoyed talking with you.  I hope that all is OK with you.  I listened to "Pearl".  I like it.  Maybe we will meet again in the air.  I hope your family is doing good.  Go Buckeye's!!!!!
Larilee Martin

Hi Larilee, good to hear from you and thanks for your kind words.  I'm truly sorry for your chronic "Go Bucks" affliction, though I'm sure a helpful, Michigan-sponsored support group can be found in your area.  It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to the next time I sit in Row 12.

Cheers,
Dave

JenFriday, February 12th 2010 11:13PM

Hey Dave, Your dad's been selling me your CDs since I was his student at KSU!  He's your biggest fan and oh so proud!  Any plans to perform in Akron any time soon?  Last time we saw you was New Year's Eve several years ago at Akron's First Night!  It's been waaayyy too long!  Love the new stuff!

Thanks Jen, it's looking like i'll be back there this spring.  If you're signed up on the mailing list, I'll be sure to let you know when and where.

And I hope that purchase got you a decent grade--

dc

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SeanWednesday, January 13th 2010 10:17PM

Hey dave, wrote to you a while ago.  Still listening to Pearl and Fields of Promise intensely about a year later.  saw you at the boston folk fest a while back. just reading your and other peoples comments.. are there any other older albums out there?

sean

Yes, Shawn, there are.  And some newer ones as well.  Try going to my favorite online vendor at www.slabster.com.

Thanks for asking~
dave

hey, daveFriday, September 25th 2009 10:01AM

My name is Bob Frey.  I'm a teacher and a musician, live in Mpls.  I'm originally from Cleveland, was introduced to your stuff from some tapes Mark Miller gave me when we spent a few summers painting schools together in St. Joe, MI.  Over the years, I return to those tapes now and again.  Sometimes I cover "Ballad of Joseph Schultz" in my sets- hope that's ok, now the secrets loose!- and I always loved "Seija," even though I've never played it out.  Anyway, good luck on the journey, hope to see you in the Cities sometime.  Take care, Bob

Hey Bob,

Love it when other people choose to cover my songs.  Thanks for the kind words and good luck.  "Seija"?  Really?  I think I wrote that back in high school.  I wonder how it goes...

~dave

It's Been AwhileWednesday, September 9th 2009 3:45PM

Hey Dave,
It's your Long Lost, Sometimes Troubled but Happy Cousin Brittany!
I don't have a # for you, or address....I heard you moved out west though.

I know you are usually running around with your head cut off, always super busy. If you ever get the time to shoot me an email, please do.

I would love to catch up with you. Things in my life are Excellent! I am moving out to Missouri next month, Lots of new adventures on the horizon for me! I hope you are Happy, healthy and doing well!

All my Love,
~Britt

Hey Cousin Brittany!  Missouri??  Do tell!

Sending you an email right now.

Love,
Dave

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Bill (Like Clinton)Monday, July 20th 2009 6:55PM

Stole a disc from Zogger out in WY, sir. High enjoyment. Not literally. Well yes, a bit (I suppose). Hit us up when yer back East again. Perhaps a few at the Warren again.

Great to hear from you, Bill.  The Warren indeed.  Behave yourself, say hey to your namesake, likewise the Zoglet, and catch you next time I'm east.

~dc

Heya DaveTuesday, July 14th 2009 12:22PM

Good vibe commin atcha!

Pow-- hit me like a freight train.

And here's an atcha comin' back atcha--

AkronMonday, July 13th 2009 11:43AM

I'm sure you were successful and brought a ton of treasured memories so you can remind everyone of the sweet "lost days"
Best of luck--you'll do it!!

"Lost Days"?  I just don't want to lose the house --or the tree out front.  (It's a really great tree.)

Thanks~
dc

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Dave CrosslandMonday, July 13th 2009 10:21AM

Hi Dave,
Goo dluck with the songwriting - just pretend you are at a music writing festival!  You have so many memories of life in Akron.  Missing you and would love to see you anytime.  We just returned from a sunny and windy weekend of sailing - how fun!  The girls are all great and often ask when you are going to show up next?!  
Take good care and love from all of the Merkle-Scotlands,
Mary

Thanks, Mary.  California's been great, and Akron's been fruitful, but I do miss my favorite stop off the road between New York and Boston.  Will definitely let you all know when I'm on the East Coast and mobile.

Big love to the M-S Group,
Dave

Debbie S.Monday, July 13th 2009 12:33AM

Oh no - this means no more jams at Chez Crossland.  Boo hoo.  It's been years since we've been to one, and we came to them late relative to how long they'd been going on, but they will always hold a special place in the hearts of my husband and I - especially the one on New Year's Eve 1999.  So - since you're in town this week, when and were is the gig?  It's been way too long since we've heard you live.  Hope Andy is doing well and love to your Dad from the Schinker family.

Hey Debbie, not in town for a gig, just hanging with my dad and seeing what comes out of this pen.  Don't know the last time he had a "jam".  Did you party like it was 1999?

--dc

Kim from MAMonday, July 13th 2009 12:12AM

Rockland!  If I remember correctly..."the car" was from your college days.  :-)

Oh, THAT Kim.  Excuuuse me...

Yes, "the car" was from my college days --and earlier-- only we didn't refer to it as "the car", we called it "the tank".  And it got totaled in Toledo.  (Yes, I was driving it, but there's more to the story.)

How's Rockland these days?  Send me an email and keep in touch.

And be careful out there,
dc

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From the White HouseSunday, July 12th 2009 5:31PM

Dave, this is an awesome idea. Soak it up and good luck. We have our house listed too - the home my mom and dad built and I grew up in. Bittersweet, but time to move on. Much  rumination possible...

lub,

Emily
John, Izzy & Tori

Hey Emily, gotta live for now.  Hope everything works out for you all.  Maybe see the tribe this summer?

Kim from MASaturday, July 11th 2009 12:21PM

Hi Dave...so glad that everything is going great for you.  There was no question you were going to excel in your journey to your dream!!  Enjoy your time in your hometown and with your Dad.  Remember
"The Car"?  I think of that story and laugh everytime.  Looking forward to your new CD!!
Peace and Happiness...your friend from MA!!

Dear Kim from MA,

So I've narrowed it down to 4 Kims in Massachusetts, each involving a different car.  --No, seriously, I'm having trouble with this.  Another clue...?

~dc

July 2ndSunday, June 7th 2009 1:37PM

Hey Dave -  Looks like our Sing Out for Single Payer Road Show is on for LA on July 2nd.  Send me a high res photo (or a link to a high res photo) and a biography asap!  much love, Anne Feeney

What a great show, Anne. You are an inspirational powerhouse. Let's hope Mr. O. and his posse can get 'er done.

And for anyone out there who hasn't been hipped to Anne's deal, or to the single-payer movement, the link above will give you the skinny.

Peace & good health to all,
dc

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PearlWednesday, April 29th 2009 12:14PM

Hi Dave,
So good to talk to you on our way to LAX. Thanks for this great CD....love it!!! Will check out the others.
Happy you didn't give up on your music.
Waiting for you to come to Nashville. My best, Kathy Lyon

Hey Kathy, good to talk to you too.  Who knew that SuperShuttle provides the perfect setting for scintillating conversation.

Glad you like the CD, good luck in your travels, and see you in Nashville sometime soon.

~Dave

G.DeumaSaturday, April 25th 2009 3:07AM

Hi from Calgary, Canada, I have one Cd , "Here's to the Ride " old but I like it.

Hi G., thanks for dropping by.

~dc

when in jerseyThursday, April 16th 2009 4:13PM

so where are you. haven't heard from you. miss you

miss you too.  so who are you?...

~dc

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Got a Gig!Monday, March 16th 2009 3:21PM

Guess who the new music director is at King Richard's Faire is? If you are in Massachusetts during September or October, come visit. It would be great to see you and catch up - Glee

Great to hear from you, Glee, and congrats on the new gig.  I will definitely stop by if I'm in the neighborhood.

Cheers~
Dave

College fanWednesday, March 11th 2009 11:57PM

Dave,

Any chance of you coming back to Ann Arbor or the Detroit area to play a gig this year? Maybe at the Ark? I gave you the article from The Michigan Daily when you played here last year and showed you the copy of your college LP "Don't Know Where I'm Goin'". My wife, Tracy, and I would love to see you play live again. My kids still love singing "Daddy was a Train Man" with me on long road trips! LOL We're really glad that you're moving on in the music industry. I'll be excited to tell the "remember when" stories when you hit it big. You bring back great memories for us in reference to our Michigan days. Thanks. Dave

Hi College Fan,

I'll definitely be back to Ann Arbor soon.  Best way to keep up with my tour dates is to sign up on the email list.  I send out a newsletter about once a month to say hello and give people a head's up on what I'm doing when...

click here for the dave crossland mailing list

See you're heading our wayMonday, March 9th 2009 12:22AM

I miss you man, your music is still in my head, and our song is almost out on Cary's CD. If you're coming to Dallas, please let us know, the studio is much bigger now, place to crash etc ...

Hope all is well in LA - namaste TPR

Hey TPR, miss you guys too.  Will definitely let you know if I head north of Austin next month --let me know if/when you all are headed for Southern Cal.  Things are great here, though there is just one thing missing from my life, and that's Cary's CD.  Can't wait to hear it~

Peace out and see you soon,
dc

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new fanSunday, March 8th 2009 2:49PM

Saw you at the Getty last nite....I know you were'nt expecting to be on stage, but I am so glad you did...your voice is evocative, with tremendous range and your guitar playing seems effortless....glad I got to hear you and of course Peter....It was a lovely nite.

thank you, new fan.  it was a great night and what a mensch is peter himmelman~

seanSunday, January 11th 2009 12:22PM

hey dave! last year I was dragged to the boston folk feast against my will (being a fourteen year old rock/metal kid) and was thoroughly bored all day.  But when i was wandering about the umass campus i came in on your performance right before the song madison rose and i was amazed and suprised to find something i liked.  Anyways i just bought your pearl cd and i love it, and its helping me plow through a history essay.  so keep up the good work and thanks so much for the good music

sean

Hey Sean, honored to have ruined your boredom at the festival.  Glad you like the CD and thanks for the good word.

Study hard, remember your history, and keep it rockin'.

•-dave

emily devine ellisonFriday, December 5th 2008 2:37PM

Hello Dave! Long time since I last saw you singing "This Land is Your Land" and "City of New Orleans" at the U Club in Ann Arbor! I am so happy and proud! I hope you keep singing and recording and playing forever. Guess what? I'm a music teacher now- group kiddie music for ages 0-whatever and I really love my jobs- over 300 students a week, art and music. I also record- a little bit- my mimi fans favorite- "Shenendoah". Come to NYC again soon so I can see you perform in person and bring my kids who are musicians and artists, as well. They'd love to meet you. (Not all 300, just my own!) If you don't remember me, here are osme clues- Bursley Hall, Michele, Glee Club? Merry Christmas and God Bless! PS I teach and clelebrate the life and work of Woody Guthrie with every class.

Hey Emily, yes I do remember and it's great to hear you're doing so well.  Send me an email sometime, let's catch up, and hope to see you next time I swing through The City.

Love & Peace,
Dave

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zigTuesday, October 28th 2008 9:25PM

dave.  you are massively missed. xoxoxoxoxo.  i have to go to cambridge on monday and it makes me nuts that you're not there.  boo hoo
xo
zig

Aw Zig, I miss you and Geoff and your whole gang. Let's talk again soon --and come visit LA!

Besos,
Dave

JaneSaturday, October 25th 2008 10:14PM

Your album Pearl is awesome!  My husband and I love your song "Sleepy Chloe" so much that we have decided to name our daughter (due in a few weeks) Chloe!

What can I say, Jane, other than I am truly humbled.  One of the greatest rewards of creating art is to learn that the love you send out into the world finds a home in someone's life.

Congratulations, and many years of happiness to you, your husband, and Chloe-on-the-way!

~Dave

BonnieSaturday, September 13th 2008 6:53PM

Hi Dave I'm not sure if you remember me but I have been thinking about you alot. You have been on my mind and i hope you are doing well. I miss you I will be at your Feb. show in bridgewater.

Best,
Bonnie

Hey Bonnie,

Hmm, sometimes it's a little difficult to place people without much more than a first name, but if you do indeed make it to the Bridgewater show, please say hello~

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Mary Merkle-ScotlandSunday, June 22nd 2008 11:22PM

Hi Dave,

Hope the road is good to you and that things are going well.  Thinking of you and was saying to Ian how fun it would be to see you again and hang out.  See that you are headed to Scotland - serious Ian Rankin territory (mystery writer who holds a lot of clout in this house.)

Missing you and hoping life is treating you well.

Take care!

Mary, Ian and the girls

Hey Mary, great to hear from you as always.  Things are going well indeed, and you know I'll be looking for some couch space next time I'm in Connecticut, so et's talk soon.

Much love to you, Ian, and the rest of the zoo~

dave

tom millerMonday, June 2nd 2008 2:33PM

Just received your new cd---PEARL---from my son Mark Miller (Mastroianni)--he just saw you in Denver-----I love your cd--it reminded me of the first tape that i heard we you were singing in the Ann Arbor bars. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Mr. Miller, sir:

Glad you like the CD --it's been a long road since those Ann Arbor days.  Thank you for saying hello, and please tell that crazy hippie who used to live down the hall I said hey and that he owes me money~

DC

DaisyWednesday, May 28th 2008 9:25PM

So happy Mother Nature cooperated and let you realize your show at Kerrville. It was great! Loved the Juniper Berry song. You and your band really rocked the house.

Daisy, thank you very much for your kind words.  (Flattery will get you everywhere.)  We had a fantastic time playing for everyone on that most beautiful night, and the people were very good to us.  Thank you for being a part of it.

~Dave

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Jake ServinoWednesday, May 21st 2008 7:24PM

Have been really moved by "Mathew Shepards Song"...would love to perform it at my high school talent show...how can I get the shhet music?...Thanks Jake

Hey Jake, I don't have any sheet music, but maybe someday we'll put together a songbook or something.  In the meantime, I can give you the words and a chart of sorts.  Hope this helps, and good luck in your talent show.

•-Dave


"matthew shepard"  --by yours truly, 1999


lyrics...

verse 1:

newspaper cries and the radio dies
and the video streams in my head
crosses still burn and the swastikas turn
and a young man is better off dead
better off dead

chorus:

where is the love where is the love
where is the love that you promised to me
where is the love where is the love
where is the love that you promised to me

verse 2:

lashed to a fence you were beaten and left
for the wind to batter you down
straw effigies and the shouts in the streets
on the morning they lowered you down
in the cold cold cold ground

(chorus)

bridge:

i remember the bonfires and the marches in the rain
and i remember the gentle words and the songs you used to sing
and i remember the soldier standing straight as an arrow
and i remember the flower that you put in his gun barrel
and i remember the strange fruit hanging from the tree
and i remember the flesh and blood where your hands used to be
and i heard the train whistle wailing through the night
and i saw the ashes fall like snow in july
and i saw the lions feast before the cheering crowd
and i saw the blood come trickling down from the thorns in your crown

(chorus)


and a chart...

intro:
G / / / D / / /
Am / / / F / C /

verse:
Am / / / C / / /
G / / / D / / /
Am / / / C / / /
G / / / D / / /
Am / / / C / / /

(chorus)

bridge:
Em / / / C / / / (12x)
Em / / / F / C /

(chorus)

out:
G / / / D / / /
Am / / / F / C /
Am

Joe BelogiTuesday, May 20th 2008 7:19PM

I finally made it to your site. I'm glad we had a chance to chat at SMAF. Thanks for the coffee mug by the way.  I picked up the two latest CDs and really am enjoying them.  I really dig the song "Pearl" (probably because I perceive a Stewart influence in it).  I hope Kerrville goes as planned this year.  I'll get in contact with Mary about some possible giggage when I get back from CA in a couple of weeks.  Looking forward to the bash in Scottsdale in August.  It's good to see you continuing to follow your muse.

"Keep your dreams as clean as silver" - JS

Hey Joe, good to meet you at the Susquehanna festival and thanks for the kind words. Would love to do more playing in California, so do keep in touch. Kerrville went great, I just posted some photos. Here's a link if you want to check them out: Dave's Kerrville Photos. Dave & Dennis flew out from LA to be a part of it. A very good time indeed.

See you at the Trio gig~

Dave

BenSaturday, April 19th 2008 12:06PM

In a night of amazing talent at last week's John Stewart tribute, you really stood out.  I bought Pearl & wanted to let you know how much I've been enjoying it all week.  I hope Mother Country makes its way onto one of your future recordings -- your rendition blew me away.  Best of luck touring....

Hey Ben, really glad you like the Pearl CD.  As for Mother Country, man what a song.  I first learned it from my dad's musician friends who would come over for music parties at our house when I was a kid.  It was a special part of the very late night when that song came out.  And, like so many of John's songs, it's always been "home" to me.  So, thank you for your kind words.  They mean a lot.

~Dave

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AnthonyFriday, April 18th 2008 9:33AM

I went to the Tin Angel last night to see Jim's Big Ego and I got to see two awesome acts that night.  Thank you for a great show from beginning to end!

Thanks, Anthony.  We all had a great time, glad you did too!  And what a cool room that is.  Keep in touch and we'll see you next time around~

Dave

DavidMonday, April 14th 2008 1:28PM

Dave:

Amazing job at the John Stewart tribute show at the Towne Crier the other night -- I said hello briefly with my college buddy (John's son) MIke and wanted to thank you again for an unforgettable evening.  You are a supremely talented dude, and Buffy was right; you did such an amazing job with Mother Country.  And now I find out that my old buddy Amy Speace is on your live set record!  How much @ss does that kick?  I knew Amy way back before the Twangirl days when she was playing Lady Macbeth in a hole-in-the-wall on the Lower East Side.

Thanks again.  I'm adding you to my cd collection, that's for sure.

Hey Dave, thank you for introducing yourself and for the kind words about the tribute show at the Towne Crier.  It was a special night, indeed, and I must admit, I was blown away by what Buffy said, not to mention the grace with which she carried herself all evening.  And what a great feeling playing with those guys --more like playing with your own brothers that just a great band.  100% comeraderie and a living testament to the way John and his music touched each of our lives.

So you know the Speacetress?  And you went to college with Mikael?  And we hadn't met before?  How is this???

•-Dave

Nancy O'BrienMonday, March 3rd 2008 11:37PM

Hi Dave!
I tried repeatedly to email your booking agent through this website, but it keeps telling me that I "Haven't submitted a valid email address."  Don't know what the problem is.
We met at the recent Memorial concert for John Stewart in Scottsdale.  I own a club in Prescott, AZ and would like to book you in.  Can you ask your booking agnet to contact me at
nobrien@cableone.net
Thanks!

Hey Nancy, sorry for the technical difficulties.  I just sent my manager, Mary Pittari, your info so you should be hearing from her soon.  It was great to meet you in Scottsdale --and man, what a great night that was, a real tribute to the maestro.  I would love to come back to Arizona to see you again and bring a little music to the good people of Prescott.  We will definitely be in touch~

Thanks again for reaching out, and for being part of that magical night.

Here's to Johnny Dreams.

dave

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JennySunday, March 2nd 2008 11:23PM

Hi Dave,
Just thought about you and googled your name. WOW you sound  great.  You were friends with my mom (Lori T.) a long time ago. We use to be neighbors :) Hope your well and just wanted to say hello.
Jenny

Hey Jenny, I remember you guys: the Canadians next door.  Your mom made a huge difference to my mom (and me) when she was ill.  Do me a favor and drop my manager a line (on the "contact" page) and she can forward it to me.  It would be great to hear what everybody's doing these days, ey?...

~Dave

Patrick BoweWednesday, February 27th 2008 7:44PM

Hey Dave,
Listening to Molly Street and enjoyimg the memories of the time I spent with you at Mount Blue....  Hope your career is going well you're a great talent.... your pal  Patrick

Patrick!  How the heck are ya?  I've often wondered where you went after Mount Blue.  Things have been going just smashingly of late and I've been diggin' every single gig I play in a way I've never known before.  --Though I must say, it is my belief that to this day, no configuration of any band I've ever played with in any venue has ever consumed as much sheer cubic feet of prime rib than at Mount Blue.  Thank you again, sir, for having provided us with such a great steady gig, and affording us the opportunity to take debauchery to ever more glorious carnivorous heights.  Truly, that was the stuff of legend...

Hope you make it to a show sometime, it would be great to catch up.

Ever most humbly yours,
Dave

NikolaWednesday, February 20th 2008 3:57PM

Hallo Dave!
I am from Serbia and I am doing a research on Joseph Schultz. Admiring the guy for what he has done there is one serbian humanitarian organization that wants to make him a statue in his home city(if it would be possible). As you wrote a song about him I thought that you might know also the name of his home town or something else usuful. Where could I hear "The ballad of Joseph Schultz"? The text is beautiful.
Thank you!
I hope that I will hear from you very soon!
Nikola

Hi Nikola,

I first ran across the story of Joseph Schultz while taking a college course on the history of warfare from the point of view of soldiers throughout 20th Century.  I was stunned by the bravery of this man and the sacrifice he made for his conscience --to the point where I couldn't get the images out of my head and woke up one morning writing that song.

At present I'm pretty busy at a music conference in Memphis, but I am very interested in learning more about how Joseph Schultz is perceived in the country where he died, and would more than welcome such a conversation.

So thank you for reaching out.  I've got your email address and will be in touch with you very soon.

Peace,
Dave

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The Good KimTuesday, February 5th 2008 12:49AM

You are beloved. We miss you. Come back to Oklahoma where we will ply you with peeled grapes and sweet red wine and you shall stay forever....

Good, Good Kim,

Oklahoma women? Peeled grapes? Red wine?

When is the next flight?...

Richard MungoSaturday, February 2nd 2008 2:19PM

Hi Dave,

Any plans to record your favorite John Stewart songs in honor of his recent passing? I'm sure it must have been a great privilege to work with him in "Darwin's Army".  
Hope to catch one of your shows in 2008.

Richard, wow, favorite John Stewart songs...

It's a little difficult for me to answer you right now.  I was on the road, criss-crossing the continental divide when I heard that John was in the hospital, and losing him has been a hard blow that I haven't recovered from yet.

Touring with John and working on Darwin's Army together gave me some of the most insanely fun and musically fulfilling times of my life.  Long before that, though --and long before I first met him on the 30th anniversary of Bobby Kennedy's assassination, mind you-- his songs were literally at the heart of my growing up years and musical home.  When John took me under his wing, it was at a very difficult time in my life, and his influence was far greater than I think he even realized.

John, il maestro angelbravo, was a friend, mentor, one of the most creative spirits I have ever known, and I will miss him mightily for a long time to come.

So yes, I would love to record entire albums of his songs sometime.  But I'll have to ride a few things out before I say more than that.  Stay tuned...

Truly as the sun, truly as the rain,
dave

Susan KevraSaturday, January 5th 2008 3:05PM

Glad to hear you're still out there doing music. Rather than give a public blow by blow of my life since 1991, if you want to be in touch, you can find my email address at my website:
www.susankevra.com. It would be great to hear from you!

•Susan

Hey Susan, great to hear from you after so long.  Can't wait to catch up!

~dave

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TravisMonday, December 31st 2007 11:03PM

Hey Dave,

Your music is amazing. I found your cd "Here's to The Ride" at a used book and music store(autographed by you as well). The person selling was a fool, I can not listen to The Ballad of Joseph Schultz without repeating it 3 or 4 times.  
Thanks for making decent music in this pop saturated world.

Hey Travis, thank you for your support --and your kind words regarding Joseph Schultz.  That song tells a true story about a real guy named Joseph Schultz.  I sang it at a festival some years ago in the Chicago area, and a guy from the town where it happened, in what used to be Yugoslavia, came up to me and told me that after the war, people in that village erected a statue of Joseph in the town center.  It's a touching story, and I still get shaken up when I think about it.  Anyway, glad you like it, and don't forget to listen to a "feel-good" song now and then~

All the best,
dave

LaelThursday, December 27th 2007 4:06PM

Hey!
Your song Pearl came up on my John Denver station on Pandora. I'm not into music for the music. I love the poetry of songwriters such as James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot. Pandora has opened a whole new, less mainstream, world of poetic songwriters, such as John Gorka and Steve Poltz. Anyway, I have a Dave Crossland station on Pandora now. ;-)  Coming to Raleigh, NC anytime soon?

Hey Lael, so glad you found me after opening Pandora's box.  I haven't checked out pandora.com yet, but I've got some good friends who love it.  Thanks for turning me into a radio station.  I am honored, of course.  Don't know when I'm coming to North Carolina next, but check in on the website now and then --and it doesn't hurt to call your local venues demanding they book your favorite independent artists...

~dave

Jessie PetersMonday, December 10th 2007 3:30PM

Hey Dave, I just ran across your website as I was looking for lyrics of "Minot's Light" and wanted to say hello and hope everything is well. I still listen to your CD's all the time and I love them. I have the "here's to the ride" cd that you signed for me so when I was little (I remember feeling so lucky to have it signed by you)- I'm a junior at UVM now, time fliesss!. Hope all is well and you're still singing!

Hey Jessie, great to hear from you!  Hope you are diggin' the Groovy UV college experience and that you are studying hard.

Hope to see you at a gig up in Burlington sometime soon~

•-DC

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Another RonFriday, December 7th 2007 12:23AM

Dave!  I saw your concert in Glen Ellen and dude you rocked! Don't listen to that other guy.  You were awesome!

Thanks Other Ron. Glad you had as much fun as I did.

~DC

Ron Koziol; rkoziol@mindspring.comMonday, October 29th 2007 9:03PM

Dave - I was really enjoying your recent appearance as the warm-up for Shawn Colvin at the College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, IL. As a reformed liberal, I found your closing comments regarding the "lack of compassion of the (Bush)Administration" both very unprofessional and immature. The audience has spent good money to hear music and not trite political commentary from performers looking for attention via a cheap shot. Your level of political awareness can be easliy found on programs like "The View" for much less cost that the price of my concert tickets. Needless to say, I plan to share my thoughts with the College of Dupage. Fortunately, my evening and that of my friends was salvaged by Shawn Colvin, a professional whose style and level of class you should learn.

Greetings Ron,

And may I say, sir, that postings like yours don't come along too often, so thanks for livening things up, and let me see if I can address it.

First of all, I agree with you that Shawn is one classy performer and individual, from whom anyone could learn a thing or two, and I'm glad she made your evening worthwhile.  I loved doing those shows with her, playing for such open and giving audiences, meeting the good people behind the venues, and especially all who came up to say hello after the shows and during the breaks.

If I'm not mistaken, I think it's the introduction to my last song, "Hard to Say", that you take issue with.  I believe I said something like, "...here's a song about love, forgiveness, peace and redemption...[yadda-yadda-yadda]...and everything else our current administration stands for~"

Most people got a little chuckle out of that, whether from irony or chagrin, and I had fun saying it, but I was hardly trying to start a political rally or anything.  And no way would I have expected all 900 people there to agree with my little aside --or any one thing said on stage that night.  (With the possible exception that Shawn's black rubber miniskirt probably WAS making it difficult for her to move around on the stool...)

I'm sorry if that nearly wrecked you entire evening, and I'm honored that at least you enjoyed my set up to the dreaded moment.  But what you've said brings up some questions for me.

Should we really block entertainers from working if they have uttered words in their shows that have offended someone?  Should we insist that the world of the arts divorce itself from social expression?  What would that do to music?  Comedy?  Poetry?  Novels?  Paintings?  Sculptures?  Plays, dance and everything else?

Life?  Ticket values?...

What would that do to our society?  And how could anyone have any fun at all?

Basically, the upshot is that when I'm saying stuff on stage, I'm not claiming supreme enlightenment or great knowledge in all things.  I'm just being me.  I'm having fun, I want to share whatever I have with you, sometimes I want to shake you up a little bit, and I want to hear what you have to say, too.

So here's a dare for you:  Should you deign ever to see me live again, come introduce yourself.  I will buy you the beer.

One more thing before I go.  I see you've publicly posted your personal email address with your comment, so I'm going to assume that you wouldn't have done that unless you wanted it there.  That said, if at some point you would like me or my web people to remove it, just let us know.

Anyone else out there have an opinion on all of this?

~Dave

BozennaSunday, October 28th 2007 4:03PM

Dave,
As I mentioned yesterday, thanks for the wonderful music!! I was pleasantly surprised and am looking forward to you coming to Michigan.... please? I hope, within the next week, to share your music with friends as 'in-tune' to great independent melodies as I am. Take care and best wishes. (Remember: I am a fortune teller....)
"Sharpie Girl"  ~ Bozenna

Hey Bozenna,

Always great to meet fortune-tellers like you.  Thanks for saying hello after the Colvin gig and letting me steal your sharpie.  I will definitely be coming to Michigan again in the not-too-distant future.  Perhaps see you at the Ark or somewhere?

~Dave

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Bill NashWednesday, October 10th 2007 10:03PM

Hey Dave, Great to see you last week at Tom Kemper's house! I forgot to ask you about the possibility of having one of your songs included on the Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse 25th Anniversary compilation CD... could you send me an email @ muzition@aol.com so I can get you the details?Thanks, I look forward to the next chance we cross paths.
•- Bill Nash

Hey Bill, great to see you as well --and thanks for playing me that song.  I would be honored to be included on the Uncle Calvin's CD.  Let me put you in touch with Mary, that way we'll actually get it done.  (She will keep track of things way better than I do...)

See you again soon~

Dave

MadeleineMonday, October 8th 2007 3:03PM

I was at Tom's House Concert on Sat. and loved your ease, energy, music and stories. Keep coming back to Dallas and we promise to have a better showing for you. You are so worth it!

Hey Madeleine, you better believe I'm coming back to Dallas.  Had way too much fun to stay away.  Thanks for coming to the show and you --YOU-- are so worth it!

~Dave

Deirdre RootThursday, September 20th 2007 2:03PM

Hey, Dave! Long time. We've gone to some house concerts recently, and I've been thinking about you and that one we did for you in Dayton.
I'm still following bands around and every story that starts "this is about the craziest thing I ever did..." involves driving huge distances to see you whenever you were in a three-state radius. We've missed you, come back to Ohio!

Deirdre?  And Grant?  I remember you guys.  How are you?  And how's Dayton?  Glad to know that you are still indulging the realm of the insane.  I'll be in Texas next weekend, it's only one time zone away, you all should come on down!...

See you soon I hope~
Dave

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Vermont's P.S.Monday, September 10th 2007 9:44PM

uh...can't spell.....that would be....the last letter of the link

probably a song in that somewhere

Adele NicolsMonday, September 10th 2007 9:03PM

Hey there Dave!
Still waiting to hear from you. Vermont could use some
new blood in it...come do some gigs! Send me your email so we can chat back and forth. I'm so happy for all your success. You sound amazing.

Hey Adele, great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words.  Ilovermont, and I'll pass along your info to Jake Kennedy, my rockin' booking-meister.  So expect to hear from both of us, and hope to see you soon!  --dave

Mary CurranFriday, August 24th 2007 7:03PM

Hi there,
I was fortunate enough to see you in Escanaba, Michigan, waaay back when. At the time, I bought Here's To The Ride on cassette (pre-CD days). My tape has since died and I've often wished I could find it on CD. So glad I found the site and could purchase it. I'm so glad you're still making music. Thanks for sharing your gift!

Escanaba?!?  Wasn't it winter up there when I passed through?  I remember seeing Lake Superior frozen over and people speeding their trucks across ice bridges...

Glad to be reunited!

•-Dave

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B. RossThursday, August 2nd 2007 5:03PM

Met you at the Circle of Friends coffee house in Franklin, MA about a year and a half ago and bought PEARL which is a WONDERFUL album.. Always enjoy the uplifting spirit of your e-mails - you're always so positive and appreciative of the world around you. Hope to catch you again soon. Thanks for the music!

Why thank you, B!  Glad you like the CD.  I'm in Colorado now, getting surrounded by mountains.  Hoping to finish up a batch of songs in the next few weeks so that we can start looking at recording a bunch of new stuff this fall.

So stay tuned and thanks again for the kind words and support!

•-Dave

Ron EmmonsThursday, August 2nd 2007 3:03PM

Hey, Dave!
Miss you since we moved to the flatlands of central Illinois. Wanted you to know that we're going to be living/working in London from 13 August - 13 December. If the urge to wander hits, we'll have a spare room. It seems a long time since those Cohasset Post Office discussions.

Hey Ron, thanks for the invite.  --Will definitely let you know if I'm headed over the pond.  Have a great time in the UK, and hope to see you soon!

•-Dave

Sandy from Holyoke, MASunday, July 8th 2007 10:03PM

Hi Dave,
I just saw you tonight at the Iron Horse in Northampton and really enjoyed the show. It was fun talking to you. If my photos are any good I'll let you know. Hope to see you again soon.

Hey Sandy, fun talking to you too.  I'd definitely like to see the photos if they come out well.  And isn't Carrie great?  Really nice to meet you and hope to see you out there again soon!

•-dave

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Dennis PepperackWednesday, May 23rd 2007 9:43AM

p.s. - maybe a "reunion" over pints at Conor O'Neills on Main St is in order??? M Go Blue!

Dennis!  Hey, I got a new agent and will be looking to get back to Nashville this summer sometime.  Can't wait to see you guys!  Definitely reunion, and pints, Dennis, you're a freakin' genius!

Guinness is good for you,
Go Blue,
Dave~

Dennis PepperackWednesday, May 23rd 2007 9:03AM

Dave - need to get your kiester back down here to Nashville. Dani and I also need to meet Mary, asap! ;-)

Dude, don't I know it.  My kiester badly needs a shot of Nash Vegas~

Kirk StirlandSunday, March 25th 2007 9:22PM

See, it was pretty civilized in Rowayton, eh? Yogurt, WitchHunt, indoor plumbing and a dang encore. How about that? It was a great show. Come back again soon...you owe me five bucks.

Kirk

You raise some excellent points, sir.  Generally, I try to avoid returning to places where I owe people five bucks, but the exceptionally civilized character of Rowayton simply demands that an exception be made.  Encore indeed.

I'll have my people contact your people and see what can be negotiated.

•-Dave

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Steve LutzMonday, March 12th 2007 8:11PM

Dave - You may or may not remember, but I was on dorm staff with you at Bursley. I looked up your name on a whim and was ecstatic to see where you have gone with your music and your life. I still think of the song you wrote called, "Seija," I believe. Hope to catch you at the Ark on your next stop through Ann Arbor.

Steve...  Wait a minute...  Are you the guy who almost got me fired?  (Actually, I think I'm the guy who almost got me fired.)  Anyway, if you are who I think you are, thank you for not firing me and I hope you're not still living in the dorm.

Ahh...Ann Arbor, City of Light.  Can't wait to stop through there again.  Definitely come on down to the Ark next time and say hello.

•-Dave

Linda WarrenWednesday, January 3rd 2007 1:08PM

Hi Dave
Great to see you on the front of the Globe Calender yesterday. Our family was a big fan of Molly's Street when your brother Tim lived with us in Marblehead while teaching sailing at Pleon. Would like to say hi to Tim if you have a current e mail address. Hope to catch you in the Boston area if you have more shows.

Hey Linda, thanks for dropping in --and for the nice words about the Globe feature.  Will let Tim know you were looking for him.

See you out there....
~Dave

your brotha TimTuesday, January 2nd 2007 3:39PM

Yeahh. Sounds like some good publicity.
Happy New Year!!!!!!!

Thanks bro, happy new year to you too~~~

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EliseSunday, December 10th 2006 1:21PM

Hey, Dave, just want to say again what a fantastic show last week at Off-the-Common. It was a real treat to hear you in a coffeehouse venue where people really listened (and 'sang' along silently!). Several songs I hadn't heard live before, like Minot's Light. This was the first I heard Pearl solo and it was really great. The performance of Home was especially moving, and the genuinely demanded Shenandoah encore was the cherry on top! And thanks for being such a good sport about requests which lengthened the second set.
Safe journeys over the holidays and in the new year,
Elise

Aw shucks, Elise, great to see you at the gig. Thanks for the review and I'm glad you liked the show. I had a lot of fun, and I think that's the first time in recent memory that I've ended a show and then had to keep going. What a great crowd. Have a great holiday and see you out there again soon!  You are wonderful.

~Dave

DaveWednesday, November 29th 2006 11:20PM

Hey, Dave! I confess. I'm the one who left the comment on ITunes when your CD first appeared. Could you play Madison Rose at the Ark on 12/16/06? In exchange, I'll bring my old copy of your college LP "Don't Know Where I'm Goin'" for you to check out and an old article about you and that album from "The Michigan Daily". Deal?

Yo Dave. You got a deal! --Dave

KristinaTuesday, November 28th 2006 10:37PM

Hi Dave: Your favorite local banker here. Yes, I finally tuned in to hear your music and check out the website. I must say I am very impressed. I will be getting your tunes on the iPod soon. Talk with you soon...

Hey Kristina, thanks for checking out my website and for the kind words. Can't wait to deposit the huge mounds of cash that will undoubtedly be coming in just as soon as you begin downloading my mp3s...

See you round the 'hood!

~dave

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Jim CanadayTuesday, November 21st 2006 9:51AM

Hi Dave,
Heike and I are looking forward to seeing you in Bridgewater on Dec. 2. It's been way too long since we've seen the Roadmonkey.
Jim

Hey Jim, great to hear from you.  Hope you and Heike are doing well and I'll see you this weekend!

~Dave

Shannon MacMullinTuesday, October 17th 2006 1:44PM

I think that was a white Studebaker - I was one of the lucky Nova Scotians to meet you on your trip ..... too bad about the border stuff :(

Have never forgotten you and your music. You have true talent. Hope I'll get to see a show someday!!

Shannon!  Damn you're good!  You are an asset to your community and a model for Canadians everywhere.

Thank you for your keen skills of memory and observation, likewise the kind words regarding yours truly.  I would love to make an uneventful trip to Nova Scotia in the near future.

That's right, good people, when I was just out of college and still had hair like the picture on my college meal card (see the news item about my endorsement deal), I was held up at the Canadian border for what were deemed "undeclared commercial goods."  --About 15 cassette tapes I had made of my songs to give as gifts to my friends in Nova Scotia.

Long story short, they SEIZED MY CAR, an ivory colored 1959 Studebaker Lark, flat-head six, three-on-the-tree with overdrive.  (Yes, it was my only set of wheels and I drove it everywhere.)  Luckily, the blue book value rang in at a whopping $250 USD, so I spent all the cash I had (they had counted it) and bought my car back from Madame QEII, herself.

(Don't know what she did with the tapes, but touched she so admires my work as to never give them back.)

jimTuesday, October 17th 2006 11:03AM

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jim -- Tuesday, October 17th 2006 11:03AM

Hi Dave, Hi Mary. Great picture of you guys. This is Jim here to say I found the error. That will teach me to go in and "clean up" my code. :^p


whoops.

Thanks, Jim!  We are beautiful people, are we not?  Oh, and for the code fix, too...

Too much fun,
Dave

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Doctor PackardFriday, October 6th 2006 12:47PM

Wanted to lend a note of support to Chuck. Dave, I also was unaware that you and Her Majesty enjoyed that type of relationship. Was there ever a point where she felt compelled to say, "I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"? Was there?

I'm sorry Dr. Packard, I'm afraid I can't answer that.

I will say, however, that your area of expertise is a near miss....

Chuck NorrisFriday, October 6th 2006 11:36AM

Dave, dude, I didn't realize her majesty was quite so randy.  Though I do recall she had a certain penchant for the Dodge Caravan.

Chuck. What can I say, Lizzie is a wild one at heart, but she's a bit more old fashioned than a minivan.

By the way, I don't care what the critics say, Delta Force 2: Operation Stranglehold is a damn fine film and an American classic. Screw the naysayers and keep the faith, brother. You are an artist to the core.

Suzanne SaundersThursday, September 28th 2006 7:15PM

What kind of car was it that the Queen of England scr#@w you in on the US/Canadian border?

Suzanne, an excellent trivia question for the masses.

Back in the 90's, I got held up and searched at the border into Canada on my way to visit friends in Nova Scotia. What car was I driving? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?...

(Hint: Jack Hardy's middle name)

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Sarah OktayMonday, September 25th 2006 7:13AM

Dave,

Just wanted to say thanks for your awesome performance yesterday on Nantucket at the UMass Field Station. From what I heard, you've gained a whole new set of fans.

much appreciated!

Hey Sarah, thank you so much.  I believe WUMB will be broadcasting the show on Sunday, Oct 8 at noon (ET).  You might even be able to stream it off the internet at www.wumb.org.

It was great to meet you, and what a beautiful setting!

Sig PaulsonSunday, September 24th 2006 9:15PM

Hey Dave!
It was great to meet you out at the Gig Harbor gig. Looks like you are plenty busy out there. I've been getting a lot of sources of inspirartion and I got about 4 songs started all at once... pretty unusual for me. Anyway, I hope our paths cross again somewhere out there. Take care. And Remember behind every jewel there are 3,000 sweating horses.
Sig

Great to meet you too, Sig, and way to go on inspiration.  So, where do these horses come from?...

KerryTuesday, September 5th 2006 12:11PM

Dave -

After sending all our old college friends to see you anytime you played in the Balto/Wash area, it was great to finally see you play in person, even if it was only for 5 minutes in lil' old Gig Harbor. Eric and I enjoyed meeting and chatting with you for a few minutes (sorry, but Ellie was more interested in getting that sausage on a stick thing!). Hope you had a safe trip back.

Now we just need to get you back out to the Seattle area for a real show or two!

Kerry

Hey Kerry,

Very pleased to meet you all, and thank you so much for your cross-country support. Things went really well at Gig Harbor, and I believe I see a few more gigs coming your way again soon.....

~Dave

P.S. Don't worry about Ellie. That she prefers good nutrition to socializing with musicians is a sure sign she will grow to be a morally upstanding citizen and responsible contributor to society.

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Kristin ConnellMonday, September 4th 2006 11:39AM

DAVE!!!! I loved hanging with you this weekend! Hope you had a great flight. Talk soon. Email me.

Kristin

Yo Kristen! It was great to meet you out there in Washington! Will be in touch. In the meantime, write, sing, play and ride the WAVE!

Randi KleinSunday, September 3rd 2006 11:35AM

Hi, Dave,

Just checking to see if you got the e-mail I sent via your old website not too long ago re: your freshman roommate... if not, please let me know...would like to ask your help with something...

Thanks,  Randi

paddy saulWednesday, August 30th 2006 5:07PM

hello dave

i played with you in the round at passim a couple of months back

i was woindering if you could please give me a call when you get a moment

cheers

paddy

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Brandi Hayden - Good Folk CoffeehouseMonday, August 28th 2006 5:16PM

At this stage of the game you probably don't remember me or the Good Folk. Glad you're still doing the music. Wouldn't mind playing catch up with your music which I'm sure has come a long way since your first awesome CD (which I still have). I know you have included other than acoustic music in your performance but would like to know two things - are you willing to do an acoustic set (we only do one set with our featured performer and can we afford you? Email me. Cheers - Brandi

Brandi, of course I remember you! (I think...)

Willing to do an acoustic set? Absolutely! Definitely get in touch with Mary Pittari, my most excellent manager, and I'm sure she can set something up. Glad to know you are still out there and still producing concerts. Thank you so much for reaching out and can't wait to see you!

Love & Peace,
Dave

EliseSaturday, August 26th 2006 10:08AM

Hey, Dave, congrats on the selection to showcase at SW Reg. Folk Alliance at the end of Sept. The friend who called my attention to this also wanted me to ask you why 'Eleanor Rigby' on _Molly's Street_ (as opposed to another Beatles song). I keep forgetting to ask when I see you.

Hey, congrats too on the Gig Harbor Festival songwriting finalist. Looks like you might be on the wrong side of the sound, but if you have some time to kill in the Seattle area and feel like a busman's holiday, I recommend to you a band called The Starlings. Joy Mills is a good writer with an amazing voice.

Safe journeys,
Elise

To Elise,

Or should I say "Fur Elise"?

"Eleanor Rigby" made it on the CD as a fluke, really. I was rehearsing with my band, getting ready for a festival in Southern Ohio when I broke a string. So while I'm digging through my guitar case, looking for an ever-elusive G-string, Tate starts playing straight quarters down low on the bass. Tim Longfellow got into it and dialed up a string synth sound on his keyboard and started up with the violin parts, next thing you know, the whole band was off and running without me. I started singing what words I could remember into the mike while winding up my guitar. It sounded so good that night, I told the band that I'd learn the words if they would do that again tomorrow. I did, they did, and somebody got it on digital tape. What you hear on Molly's Street was recorded live at the festival and only the second time we'd ever played through the song itself.

MaryTuesday, August 22nd 2006 7:36PM

Most excellent manager person says she must know ALL THINGS! ... especially when they involve food. and especially especially when they involve DRINK!! :)

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Frank NievesFriday, August 18th 2006 10:53PM

Dear David,

Of all the Matthew Shepard tributes, and they are all great and somewhat unrecognized for now, but yours, it is your song that moves me the most. Of all the 46 or more songs, it is yours that I continue to play. Your voice is true-it's spot on perfect. This is the kind of music that legends are made off. Today's society as others have been very very slow to grasp the significance of what's been happening and the meaning and beauty of your music. David-keep up and keep the faith. God blesses you.

Best wishes,

Frank Nieves

Frank,

Thank you so much for the kind words. I first ran across the story of Matthew Shepard while reading the New York TImes one morning. I was flipping the pages and saw a picture of a scarecrow with the words, "I'm gay" spray-painted on its head. I had an instant case of "what the hell is going on now and why is this on page 13" and read on to find that a fraternity in Fort Collins, CO, had placed this scarecrow on top of its float in the homecoming parade as a display of support for what was to be murder. Matthew was still alive then, in a coma at the hospital in Laramie, and I started following the papers every day, incredulous at the behavior of human beings. I really don't understand people sometimes. Anyway, I hope the song is able to make some kind of difference out there in the world somehow. Thank you for letting me know that it is alive and resonating.

Peace,
Dave

That crazy, underage girl from FRFF- KatieThursday, August 10th 2006 1:28PM

How's that juniper berry song coming along? :-)

Hope everything else is going great. Enjoy the end of your summer!

Hey crazy underage Katie, will get that Juniper Berry song on a CD just as soon as I can.

In the meantime, keep smiling, be good, be smart, finish all your homework, keep dancing, and always listen to your mom.

Happy rest o' the summer, Dave

NikkiThursday, August 10th 2006 1:20PM

Hi Dave, listening to your CD right now, enjoying myself very much and had to thank you again for the wonderful show in Manchester in spite of the sun being your own personal spotlight :) I hope to see you in the area again sometime...the CD by the way is wonderful!!

Hey Nikki, so glad you like the CD. Hope to make it back to the area soon --maybe at the Tupelo Music Hall? And yeah, that was one heckuva spotlight....

Cheers, Dave

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SherrySaturday, July 29th 2006 3:50PM

Hi,
Did you do a song about a lighthouse in Boston? The lighthouse blinks 143...if so, is it on one of your albums...if not, do you happen to know who does it?
Thanks so much,
LOVE your music!
Sherry

Hi Sherry, I do in fact have a song about a lighthouse on the Massachusetts coast. It's called Minot's Light and it was built some time around the turn of the last century. The man who first operated it would start his evenings by flashing 1-4-3 to his family living back on shore in the lighthouse keeper's residence. It was his way of saying "I-LOVE-YOU" and the lighthouse flashes the same signal to this day.

The song is named after the lighthouse and it's on "Here's to the Ride," my very first CD. I recorded it after graduating from college and it's probably my most popular CD among the true, die-hard folkies.

If you're ever in the Boston area, take some time to visit the South Shore. You'll see the lighthouse standing straight out of the water between the towns of Scituate and Cohasset.

Thanks for the kind words and take care, Dave

NitaThursday, July 20th 2006 11:58AM

Enjoyed your private concert in the back of the plane. You are terrific! and Thanks!

Nita, how can a poor boy resist the charms of Southwest Airlines or the crew of flight 269? I just couldn't turn down the dare.

Thank you so much for your kindness, and for keeping my baby '49 Gibson from the grinding, churning perils of the cargo hold. Don't tell SWA, but I'll be giving you a call just as soon as the CD goes triple-platinum (we're going to need some help on the private jet).

Love, Peace & Texas always, Dave

EliseWednesday, July 19th 2006 11:11PM

hey, great to see the calendar filling up! looking forward to Manchester tomorrow. I rely on your professional judgement, but if you think 'Mountain Rain' would play well outdoors, it would be great to hear it. if not, maybe Fox Run in the fall?
safe journeys...

Hey Elise, I'll be playing an opening set this evening, so I don't know if there's room for Rain, but Fox Run is what my dad would call a 'definite possibility'... See you tonight! --dave

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Kate RobinsonWednesday, July 19th 2006 6:37PM

Dave, Wondering if you happen to have a copy of your college thesis on W. Guthrie. I am writing one myself (a thesis, that is) next semester and I am doing it on the importance of nature/natural surroundings to children and adults. I am using folk song lyrics also to illustrate my points, as well, and any info I can get on folk singers is helpful. Seeing someone else's "take" on Guthrie would be terrific! Thanks and hope to see you playing again soon, our last time was GREAT!!!!

Hey Kate, a lot of people have been asking me about that thesis lately, so I'm going to try to dig it up after I'm back from Falcon Ridge. It's been a while, but I wrote it on Woody and how his ideas and music may have evolved given who he was and how he experienced his surroundings --family, Huntington's, Dust Bowl, adoring labor activists, etc. --Actually, it sounds like there might be some overlap given what you're writing about. In any case, send Mary an email on how to get in touch with you and, if I find it, maybe we can send you a copy. Thanks for askin'. 'Leven peas, dave

SoozTuesday, July 18th 2006 7:58PM

Hey Dave! Great to see you at woody fest!!! I had no idea who you were, you are awesome!!! :-)

Yo Sooz, I rarely have any idea who I am either.  And please, it's you, YOU who is awesome.

MartyThursday, June 29th 2006 10:45PM

Was talking to Dave earlier... he threatened to kill me. Maybe some art will apease him:

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Marty, what can I say. An inspired rendering of my favorite musical instrument. I am flattered. By the way, where did you get the reference sketches?

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DaveTuesday, June 27th 2006 12:41AM

Yo Jim, thanks for upgrading the site --and for the wee little brewskis the other night.  Diggin' your new "Internationale" song.  We should definitely crash Ducky's wide-screen redsoxvision soon, and have you lay that one down.

~dave