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

Dave Tamkin w/ Mike Mangione and The Union

Mike Mangione and The Union are coming to Colorado for three nights.

Sep 17 2010	The Laughing Goat w/ Dave Tamkin	Boulder, CO	8:00P
Sep 18 2010	The Pikes Peak Center	Colorado Springs, CO	6:30P
Sep 19 2010	The Walnut Room w/ Dave Tamkin	Denver, CO	8:00P :$8/ $10 @ the Door

Check them out here on iTunes!

Mike Mangione, a songwriter and musician from the Midwest, embarks on a new tour that will cover a lot of ground this fall. For Mangione, touring has become a mainstay of his career. It is a means and an end. Touring allows Mangione the opportunity to connect with people and to try out new material, and perhaps most important, to survive. Mangione has remained an independent touring artist for over seven years. That he has maintained independence in this age of DIY and indie-model renaissance is perhaps not surprising, but that he has remained so by choice and that it has worked, surprises even Mangione himself. Now, on the dawn of his third release, Offering, the first with his official band, Mangione plans on continuing one CD, one fan, and one step at a time towards the blossoming career of a self-made independent.

A Night @ The Meadowlark in Denver, CO.

The Meadowlark in LODO Denver, CO. has a beautiful outside music venue. I had the honor of sharing the stage last night with Miles Nielsen, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and Benyaro. I’ll also share the stage with Benyaro this evening at the Laughing Goat in Boulder.
Miles Nielsen  as the lead singer to Harmony Riley. They were opening for Freddy Jones Band at the Vic Theater in Chicago. I’m glad I got there early, I became forever a fan. Later, I was old enough to play bars and shard the stage with Miles up in Rockford, IL at a bar called Kryptonite Bar. Nervous to hang with him at first, I soon became a fan of Miles as one  hell of a guy to learn from, listen, and share stories with. He just released a new album that is worth every minute of your time to listen to.
Danielle not only ate the sandwich but devoured the creative essence of great songwriting. The way she pronunciates her lyrics leaves one helpless to hang on each word. She switched things up by bringing out her ukulele. I sat in front for a song or two, it was inspiring!
Benyaro beat the crap out of his nylon guitar with a sense of rhymthic roots rock rarely found hailing from New York City. His partner in crime kept time with a hi-hat while tying down the low end on his stand up bass. They were full of energy and heart. I’m fortunate to hear them again tonight, and for free! You might have to pay $5.