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Post by Davy on Jul 21, 2015 13:43:12 GMT
Very cool! Thanks for posting, RK!
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Post by Davy on May 30, 2015 18:40:49 GMT
ENTRY #2 - From Hector, NY
Hello there,
After a fun start to the tour with George Thorogood and Brian Setzer at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank NJ, I travelled up to see some friends of mine up in the Finger Lakes of New York State, ahead of the next show in Canandaigua.
I've been a bit spoiled. After navigating my way out of the state of New Jersey, I parked the car at my destination and was immediately greeted by the wonderful Rose and Jason with copious amounts of wine, (Jason owns the beautiful Hector Wine Company ) a barbecue, impromptu jams, and enormous amounts of laughter. I've spent the last two days either on Lake Seneca with a drink in my hand, in the garden with a drink in my hand, in the pub with a drink in my hand, or asleep (perhaps with a drink in my hand, I don't remember).
It has felt marvelous to be with good company on these couple of days off, in one of the most beautiful places I have been (if you haven't been to upstate NY, you are missing out!). For me this is the spirit of traveling, of being a musician. Meeting great folks, in a beautiful place, never far from a guitar or a little inspiration.
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Post by Davy on May 27, 2015 16:41:58 GMT
Hey hey! I am writing this from my hotel in Red Bank, NJ. Tonight is the first show of this short run with George Thorogood and The Destroyers, with Brian Setzer at the Count Basie Theatre. Last time I was at that venue I was opening up for Styx and REO Speedwagon with Back Door Slam. We weren't old enough to drink yet. I am doing these shows completely solo, no tour manager, sound engineers, or band. Just me, a rented Nissan Versa, two guitars and a suitcase. I thought I would keep a little diary on here (this will also be posted to my blog on the main website) to pass the time I have by myself. Yesterday I flew into Laguardia Airport, New York, got in my rental car and drove past Manhattan towards New Jersey just as the sun was setting, sending a beautiful stream of red and orange through the concrete canyons. It was a beautiful moment. There's a romanticism to traveling alone, an independence and a freedom that I really do love. The feeling of being in-between, not belonging to any one particular place for any length of time. It's a nomadic experience, and while I crave it often, it certainly makes me appreciate the time I have at home in my own little corner of the world. This also gives me the chance to play more acoustic guitar. It's something I have been enjoying increasingly of late. There's nothing wrong with bashing out some loud, aggressive, distorted electric, but why can't you do that - AND some of the more subtle acoustic side of things? One of the things I admire most about Rory Gallagher, was that he was always sure to include at least a couple of acoustic songs on his albums, and in his live performances. That's something i'd like to work on too. I admire Richard Thompson because of his incredible ability to straddle both acoustic and electric, sound undoubtedly like no-one else on both, and treat them as entirely different instruments. It's something to aim for, and you've got to aim high, eh? So I am going into this tour with enthusiasm and high expectations of myself. And a grateful heart. Definitely a grateful heart. See you out there, Davy
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Post by Davy on May 14, 2015 17:11:36 GMT
Another really great show in NYC! So great to see so many people again - lovely turnout! We were joined by our good friend, Nicky Moroch, who ran on and off stage throughout the evening playing the most incredible guitar. He's a monster - and one of the nicest people on this planet. Any of you there? Feel free to chime in and let us know what you thought! Davy Here's our setlist, writing this from memory, but I think this is right!
Ain't No Grave Riverbed Coming Up For Air Come Home What Doesn't Kill You The Outsider Overload Tear Down The Walls Gotta Leave Catch The Moon And Run Outside Women Blues Work A Little Harder In A Little While
Encores -
Roll Away Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith)
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Post by Davy on May 14, 2015 16:49:02 GMT
Thanks Paul! Great to see you again - and see you in Cambridge!
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Post by Davy on May 13, 2015 16:16:56 GMT
Hi Steve, thanks for joining us on here. Welcome!
Looking forward to the Boston show! It has been way too long.
Last full band show of the tour, so a beer may be in order!
Cheers, Davy
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Post by Davy on May 13, 2015 16:05:05 GMT
Show number two of the tour was ACE! It's shows like these that make me giggle with happiness. A packed house, rowdy yet respectful, fun, and high energy. Burlington VT - you are, and always have been, so very kind to me. I promise it won't be too long before we're back! For this show I was joined by my band, the absolutely WONDERFUL Michael Caskey on Drums, and the astounding Bryan Doherty on Bass. This is a heckuva band, and we have an absolute blast playing together. Here's the setlist; Ain't No Grave Riverbed Overload Coming Up For Air Come Home Gotta Leave Catch The Moon And Run Tear Down The Walls The Outsider Work A Little Harder In A Little While Cortez The Killer
Encore Roll Away Outside Women Blues
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Post by Davy on May 13, 2015 15:46:50 GMT
Night number one of this tour started in the most perfect way possible. I travelled out to New Hampshire to see my friends Bruce and Cindy at Pierce's Inn. I've done a few shows here, and I absolutely adore it. A beautiful, cozy inn nestled in the New Hampshire countryside with wonderful hosts and a friendly, warm audience makes for a wonderful acoustic gig for me each time. Here's my setlist for the evening, Catch the Moon And Run Riverbed Coming Up For Air The Outsider Riding With The King This House Island Bound Creg Willy Syl New Amsterdam 1952 Vincent Black Lightning Before I Go I Knew She Was A Liar Saving Myself As The Crow Flies Now Or Never Again Tear Down The Walls Little Head (!) Roll Away
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Post by Davy on May 11, 2015 17:39:25 GMT
Thank you all so much for the kind words and support. It really does mean the world.
Davy
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Post by Davy on May 11, 2015 17:32:03 GMT
Hey there folks,
It's been a while since I have had chance to get on here and keep you guys up-to-date. My apologies
I am writing this from the first date of this tour - Pierce's Inn, in Etna New Hampshire. It's gorgeous out here, even on a slightly grey day. I'm really looking forward to playing.
This is going to be a seriously busy month, with not much downtime! But I will do my best to update you all when I can, post set lists, photos, and anything else.
If you can make a show - please come up and say hi. It's always great to meet new folks, and to reconnect with those of you who i've met before.
If you can't make any of the shows, I want to make you feel included in them on here.
Thanks everyone,
Davy
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Post by Davy on Jan 22, 2015 19:59:45 GMT
Hey there,
Here's the setlist from the first of our 2 night stint at The Iridium in NYC.
Here's the band lineup
Bryan Doherty - Bass Guitar, vocals Michael Caskey - Drums, vocals Andrew Toombs - Hammond B3, Keys
Cheers all!
CATCH THE MOON AND RUN BLACK DOG MADNESS THE OUTSIDER RIVERBED GOTTA LEAVE OVERLOAD COME HOME SELF ENTITLED MAN NOW OR NEVER AGAIN (w/Sam Sharp on Fiddle) JACK-A-ROE (w/Sam Sharp on Fiddle) COMING UP FOR AIR (w/ Nicky Moroch on Guitar) WORK A LITTLE HARDER (w/ Nicky Moroch on Guitar) IN A LITTLE WHILE
ENCORE: TEAR DOWN THE WALLS (w/ Nicky Moroch on Guitar)
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Post by Davy on Jan 21, 2015 16:23:39 GMT
Richard Thompson is an absolute genius, Shari. Huge inspiration!
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Post by Davy on Jan 21, 2015 15:43:14 GMT
You got it! Saving Myself is up next. I will get this up next week.
Cheers all!
D
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Post by Davy on Jan 19, 2015 15:33:31 GMT
From DAM Productions! Here's a clip from Island Bound with me playing with the brilliant Manx Musician, Greg Joughin. We filmed and recorded so much material and so many wonderful interviews with Davy Knowles for his documentary Island Bound, that we couldn't possibly fit it all in to one programme! So, rather than see it sit on the cutting room floor, we thought we'd share a few choice moments with you. CLIP ONE comes from an interview Davy did with the lovely and very knowledgeable Manx musician and historian, Greg Joughin of 'The Mollag Band'. Throughout the course of their interview, Greg paused to play Davy several Manx songs - and even got Davy to join in on a few! This is one of them, a Manx love song. Greg's delivery of the song is heartfelt and very touching, beautiful stuff. "Island Bound" will be released as documentary on DVD in early February 2015. Follow www.davyknowles.com @davyknowles (Twitter) and @damisleofman (twitter) for updates.
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Post by Davy on Jan 19, 2015 15:08:43 GMT
Cheers! Looking forward to it myself. I played it a good few years ago, so it's really lovely to be asked back.
Come and say hi for sure! I'll be wandering around.
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