Playing Fox Theater in Boulder!

I’ll be playing the Fox Theater in Boulder on May 4th for Rob Drabkin’s Pledge Music Show. Dechen Hawk will also be performing.

Check out Rob’s article for www.headabovemusic.com and his pledge music page below. You can pick up tickets there as each sale goes toward helping the Pledge Music campaign make it’s goal. I hope to see ya out early on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm!

I Chose Pledge Music
By Rob Drabkin

The first album “On These Heavy Feet” 2010 was just that – a heavy record – 14 songs. We recorded basic tracks in two days and I spent the next six weeks freaking out to meet my release date, spending way too much money in a studio arranging, recording, overdubbing, re-recording, producing, mixing, mastering, ect… It was my first big experience in the big studio with my full band (4 piece + strings, horns, ect…). I learned tons! But recording 14 songs at once while trying to perform full time was hard!

I just finished my latest album and the experience was the exact opposite. We recorded one song at a time over the course of a year….. More @ http://www.headabovemusic.com/i-chose-pledge-music

Daphne Willis Tickets at Castle Rock Music!

Daphne Willis is coming to Castle Rock Music on Friday April 19th at 8pm.  Only 50 Tickets will be sold for this intimate event. Complementary refreshments will be served. Dave Tamkin starts the evening at 8pm followed by Daphne Willis.

DON”T MISS THIS SHOW!
Tickets are also available at the Castle Rock Music Store. http://www.castlerockmusic.com/

Tickets

1 Ticket $17.50 USD 2 Tickets $35.00 USD 3 Tickets $52.50 USD 4 Tickets $70.00 USD

Willis began singing at a young age but did not start playing guitar until her high school years.^[3] As a student at DePaul, Willis began performing at open mics, which progressed to ongoing local Chicago performances and, eventually, the decision to leave school and go on the road. A touring band was formed and Willis toured extensively performing over 200 shows a year across the Midwest. In September 2007, Willis’ first EP Matter of Time was released independently.^[4]

Vanguard Records head Kevin Welk heard one of Willis’ songs on an American Airlines flight and sent A&R rep Gary Paczosa to Chicago to meet her.^[5] After signing a deal with Vanguard Records in 2008, Willis released her second EP, Exhibit A. In the latter half of 2009, Willis headed for the Tennessee hills to begin writing and recording her first full length album. What to Say was released in 2010. The album was co-produced by Tim Lauer and Grammy Award winning Gary Paczosa.^[6] “My Shoes”, a track from this record was featured on ABC’s Switched at Birth.^[7]

Album number two, Because I Can, was produced by Tim Lauer and released in 2011 on Vanguard Records.^[8] Shortly after the release, Willis was interviewed on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday with Host Scott Simon.^[1] Because I Can reached the #2 spot on iTunes Top 40 Singer/Songwriter Chart. The track titled “Sad” was featured on the CW Network One Tree Hill.^[9] Trevor Hall makes a guest appearance on the track titled “Circumstances”.

Tickets for Subterranean in Chicago

Buy YOUR Tickets Here for The Shoeshine Boy Production Show @ Subterranean in Chicago on Saturday, March 2nd! No Extra Fees and your tickets will be waiting for you at the door.

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join a great line up of bands!

SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND

DOORS @ 7:30 PM | SHOW @ 8:00 PM |

TICKETS: $8.00 ADV./ $10.00 DOS

CHECK OUT : COUSIN BONES / 3 IN COUNTING / LONDON GENTLEMEN

How Many Tickets?

1 Ticket $8.00 USD 2 Tickets $16.00 USD 3 Tickets $24.00 USD 4 Tickets $36.00 USD

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Chicago and Denver Holiday Shows!!!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Do you have plans on Wednesday night?

I’m flying in to Chicago this Wednesday, December 5th to play Uncommon Ground on Devon with Mr. Dick Prall Make your reservations now! I’ve been working on a few new songs and I can’t wait to try them live.

Show starts at 8pm on the dot. You can find more info here : http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/calendar/52.php

Dick Prall will also be flying out to Colorado for a nice run mid December. Please spread the word as we are looking forward to our friend Kevin Mileski joining us on two shows as well. We have a great holiday party planned on Dec 19th at The Walnut Room in Denver. Thank you to Homevibe Presents for bringing that show together! Josh Queen and Luke Halpin will be spreading their musical cheer with us that night as well. More deets on that below.

Dave Tamkin: That Thing Called “Love” – or Maybe Just “Life”

Thanks to WAXWIRE and Elisabeth Turner for this kind article :
http://stamptheband.com/waxwire/blip

Dave Tamkin: That Thing Called “Love” – or Maybe Just “Life”
By Elisabeth Turner

As an Indie acoustic artist on the Boulder Colorado music scene, Dave Tamkin, knows what it takes to live an innovative, yet traditionally themed, musical existence. His style has been compared to the likes of The Kinks and The Dave Matthews Band. According to Tamkin his style is a “freshly fueled” one, more similar to the alternative and soulful strums of bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket or the cross-genre rhythms of Martin Sexton.

With simple titles like “Fell,” “Prelude,” “Once Again” and “Traffic,” Tamkin’s message isn’t indecipherable or cryptic, but rather, an easily relatable one; to embrace life as it comes, to take advantage of daily setbacks and seemingly negative anomalies as means of learning something new. In his swinging and upbeat song, “Smile,” complemented by a touch of background female vocals, Tamkin does just that. He bounces along with his guitar while admonishing his listeners to “have the strength to smile,” even as he recollects about “giving a little something, [losing] a little something.”

Making moves

Tamkin’s songs deal with mechanics of existence. They are reflective of our daily lives while celebrating life and its nuances. This is evident in his choice to move from the urban, artistic fervor of Chicago to the relaxed and carefree nature of northern Colorado. Tamkin says “It’s beautiful … but musically, it’s a little different … it gives me time to breathe.” Although he thinks the move has had a positive effect on his development as a musician, the singer/songwriter acknowledges that it was rather unprecedented. Tamkin explains that the move was the result of meeting a girl whom he married three months ago.

Taking on love and life

However, Tamkin’s relocation to Boulder isn’t the only thing that was fueled by romance. If there’s any one overarching theme that manifests in his work, it’s “love for life and love for family” according to Tamkin. As such the message is all about connecting with other people, as well as securing a sense of validation for himself and his listeners. “The goal [is] to make people feel that they’re not alone” he says.

As love is a complex and perpetually enigmatic particle of humanity, Tamkin seems to have had no problem fulfilling his goal of reaching and identifying with his audience. With performances at Colorado hotspots like Morrison Holiday Bar in Morrison and the Appaloosa Grill in Denver, Tamkin has already tugged the heartstrings of his fan base; on Reverbnation alone, he has more than 29,000 listed fans.

Tamkin said he aims to be “fun and entertaining,” but sometimes the love aspect causes him to dive too deep into a sentimental oasis. An upcoming song, “Empty Pages,” is “about all the pages in your life that you have yet to read,” while another, “Drift” describes taking one’s life and choices into one’s own hands.

Although Tamkin has garnered a significant and devoted fan base, he is not so proud as to forget his years as a neophyte, a young and aspiring musician in college. Tamkin remembered how he started out with a major in Music Business, focusing on classical guitar before deciding to pursue a Business degree instead, a choice that he believes has benefitted his knowledge of how the industry works and provided him with something to fall back on.

Tamkin reminisced about his years at college, recounting how the dynamic of life shifts as one graduates, grows up: “You get more experience when you get a little older … there are a lot of changes – the love of your life … party scene to career scene.”

Looking ahead

It’s been 11 years since Dave Tamkin launched his career. But he isn’t losing his passion or his music’s poppy, albeit reflective flavor. With engaging songs like “Julieann” that brief a happenstance with a girl he never saw again, to upbeat tracks like “Lemonade,” Tamkin is sure to sustain his rapport among fans for years hence. Tamkin will always dig the musically-oriented and career-focused lifestyle that being a musician entails. He hopes to never lose sight of the dreams that make himself as well as the rest of us human.

The Denver Dozen, Nov 29th @ The Soiled Dove Undergrond

The Denver Dozen is a collaboration of Denver’s rising performing songwriters in an unforgettable evening celebrating the art of songcraft.  Please join us for our third annual production on November 29, 2012 at The Soiled Dove Underground.  ”The Denver Dozen:  Part III” is Andy Palmer, Beki Hemingway, Matt Nasi, Dave Sonner, Andy Ard, Andrea Ball, Chris Webb, Tage Plantell, Kelly Aspen, Dave Tamkin, Joel Van Horne and Katey Laurel. Click Here for Tickets

Free Opie Gone Bad Concert at The Ginn Mill Benefits Ski Denver

Free Opie Gone Bad Concert on October 22

at The Ginn Mill Benefits Ski Denver

Proceeds from drink sales go to developing free public cross-country ski trails in Denver;

Door prizes from Rossignol, Rudy Project, Devil’s Thumb Ranch and many more
DENVER – The Denver Nordic Ski Association (Ski Denver) is pioneering urban skiing in the mile-high city. To make this a reality, popular local artists Opie Gone Bad, Dave Tamkin and Jonah Wisneski will play a free concert fundraiser on October 22. The Ginn Mill will host the event as part of its “Make A Difference Monday” series and will donate 100 percent of proceeds from drink sales to Ski Denver to support the development of groomed cross-country ski trails in Denver.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Dave Tamkin and Jonah Wisneski take the stage at 7:30pm, and headliner Opie Gone Bad starts at 8:30 p.m. Chipotle will give away a free burrito card to the first 200 attendees, starting at 7 p.m.

The fundraiser features thousands of dollars in door prizes from Rudy Project, Rossignol, Fischer, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Boulder Nordic Sport, Snow Mountain Ranch, Wilderness Exchange, Wheat Ridge Cyclery and other local outdoor retailers. Suggested donation to enter the door prize drawing is $5, and Ski Denver will double the entries for members who sign up before or during the concert.

Anyone can become a member and donate to the cause at: www.skidenver.org/members.

WHAT: Free Ski Denver Benefit Concert

WHO: Opie Gone Bad with Dave Tamkin and Jonah Wisneski

WHEN: 7-10 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2012

WHERE: The Ginn Mill in LoDo (2041 Larimer Street, Denver, CO)

MORE INFO: www.skidenver.org/events

Link to concert promo video featuring artists Jake Schroeder, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb (with music): https://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=xY11hTpljfg

About the Denver Nordic Ski Association:
The Denver Nordic Ski Association (Ski Denver) is volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, public access to groomed cross-country skiing in Denver for the first time. In order to encourage healthy outdoor winter activity, Ski Denver will develop well maintained and sustainable urban nordic ski trails that inspire stewardship of public spaces and enrich local communities. Through access and education, the long-term objective of Ski Denver is to develop and support a community of civic-minded cross-country skiers active in Denver. More information is available at www.SkiDenver.org.

Fun Posters by Matt Doughetry

One of the greatest benefits of working with Matt Doughetry on poster designs is that you never know what he is going to come up with. That being said, he takes direction and is willing to work with you to get you exactly what you need. I, however, have given up on direction because I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.

Here are some examples of what he threw together in just under 24 hours for a little side project Chris Webb and I have. Please keep in mind that this is just for fun. Check out some genius posters by Matt Doughtry here : http://tenpercentgenius.com/portfolio/show-posters/

July 13th @ Metro : Shoeshine Boy Productions Presents

Hey Everyone,

Shoeshine Boy’s Summer Metro Showcase

On Friday, July 13, 2012, Chicago’s Shoeshine Boy Productions will showcase five acts at the famed Chicago METRO (3730 N. Clark).  The show will feature the music of Chicago native, Dave Tamkin and his band, American Idol contestant Jeffrey David, pop rockers, Sunfallen and Dan Tedesco, and up and comer Sean Skyler and The Daymakers.

Here is the link and discount code for the July 13th show at the Metro in Chicago.

http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1635261&cobrand=metrochicago

Discount Code : TAMKIN

Swing by the facebook page and let us know if you’re coming out: http://www.facebook.com/events/448349665192939/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2012

Shoeshine Boy’s Summer Metro Showcase

On Friday, July 13, 2012, Chicago’s Shoeshine Boy Productions will showcase five acts at the famed Chicago METRO (3730 N. Clark).  The show will feature the music of Chicago native, Dave Tamkin and his band, American Idol contestant Jeffrey David, pop rockers, Sunfallen and Dan Tedesco, and up and comer Sean Skyler.

Chicago Singer/Songwriter, Dave Tamkin, currently residing in Boulder. has created his own unique style of rhythmic-acoustic rock.Dave Tamkin and Co. is the full band experience encapsulating a mixture of personal lyrics and creative musicians set against a high-energy percussive backbone. With a new album being recorded in the Colorado Mountains, the band looks forward to bringing out a few of the new tunes for its return to Chicago.

Singer-Songwriter Jeffrey David began his musical journey while attending the University of Kansas, playing in “frat rock” bands.  Upon his departure from Kansas, Goldford moved to Austin, TX where his band, the Everyday People quickly distinguished themselves in the world famous live music city with their unique blend of soulful rock tunes.  Goldford advanced past three rounds of competition to the top 50 on American Idol, but with only 18 guys remaining for 12 spots, Jeffrey was eliminated.  In Fall of 2010, Goldford recorded and released an acoustic version of the famed Kings of Leon hit single, “Use Somebody”. Shortly after, it was picked up by Sirius/XM Satellite radio. Goldford remains in regular rotation heard most commonly on “The Coffee House” station.  As an active singer-songwriter, Jeffrey continues to perform for his fans across the country with plans for his new album in the Fall of 2012.

Rising singer/songwriter Sean Skyler has spent the past year wowing fans of other major acts (Art Alexakis, Everclear, Clayton Senne, and Mark Rose) to become a local favorite. After winning an unsigned artist promotion for Target Stores and Mead Notebooks, Sean and his band recorded his first full band EP titled Big Mistake (now on iTunes) with producer Michael Vail Blum (Goo Goo Dolls, Julian Lennon).

Rolling through 20 states in the first 5 months of 2012, Dan Tedesco has hardly had time to breathe. Performing his self-described “folk rock on steroids”, Tedesco’s unique solo performance finds him moving seamlessly from electric to acoustic guitar, as well as keyboards, complimented with touches of harmonica and no-nonsense foot stomping on his custom made stompbox. Currently, he is supporting his 2011 raw and stripped down release, Tracks On Fire, produced and engineered by Duane Lundy (Jim James, Ben Sollee, These United States, Vandaveer).

Also on the bill is southside’s Sunfallen.

Tickets available at: http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1635261&cobrand=metrochicago

THE METRO THEATER and NEW SONGS

I have to say that 2012 keeps getting better and better! Proud to have a great line up of shows for March along with recording some new songs. Details and Video on both below. Thanks for hanging in there with me.

I hope you dig the new tune.  I’m not sure what I’m calling it yet but “Shed Your Glory” is working for now.

The Laughing Goat up here in Boulder, CO on March 18th at 8pm.

I’ll be sharing the stage with John Statz at his CD Release in Boulder, CO
A great singer songwriter from Milwaukee, WI is living in Denver and writing songs that inspire me every time I hear him play. I hope to see you there. Take a listen to his new album here : OLD FASHION ON iTUNES

Walnut Room on Sunday, March 25th. 7pm
It will be nice to have my Chicago buddy, Todd Carey, flying into Denver for a show with Taylor Carson.  I’m looking forward to seeing everybody out for an early show!

Always good for a new tune : Todd Carey on iTunes and Taylor Carson on iTunes

THE METRO, CHICAGO, IL : MARCH 31st, 8pm 18+ SHOW!
I first got to know the main characters of FARKUS on the ROCK BOAT a little more than five years ago.

This is their CD Release show! Not only creative new music but honest lyrics from honest gentlmen and performers. Looking forward to meeting PUSH that night as well. LET’S PACK THIS PLACE!

Check out FARKUS on iTUNES