My name is Dave McIsaac. I grew up on classical music and jazz. How I got into country music is another story. But this isn't the time or place for that...I write, sing, play keys and fiddle, and now even a little guitar. I have been a performing musician for more years than I care to mention. I've been on the verge of "success" a number of times (in a band that was signed in the 70's), traveling all over the US and Canada performing on stage with or opening up for dozens of major stars of the time (Ricky Skaggs, Juice Newton, Doug Kershaw, Bailie and the Boys, etc.). But life on the road has it's drawbacks - and I succumbed. It's been a long road back up to good health and a sound mind! I'm happy to say that I've been clean and sober for a good number of years and have made the decision to try a different path to "success".
So, now I'm a semi-retired musician trying to make a living in Pocatello, Idaho, taking care of his beautiful wife (Mary Jo) who has MS (Multiple Sclerosis). I don't do much playing anymore. I'm not particularly into bar gigs and there really isn't much else available around here. And playing on the road is rough on my wife, so I keep it down to an occasional show with old friends like Tommy Overstreet, Johnny U and the boys, or whoever else happens to be in the area. I'm just doing some writing and recording at home in my spare time with the dream that someday I might accidentally come up with something good enough to be picked up and recorded so I could take care of my wife properly. (She can't take care of herself very well anymore.)
Comments are welcome ...
You can also find me at:
www.showcaseyourmusic.com/davemcisaac
or
www.iacmusic.com/davemcisaac
or
www.reverbnation.com/davemcisaac
Thanks to all that have been so kind in their support of my music. May God bless us all, each and every one. Dave McIsaac
Light is the equilibrium of Shadow and Lucidity. Movement is the equilibrium of Inertia and Activity. Authority is the equilibrium of Liberty and Power. Wisdom is equilibrium in the Thoughts, which are the scintillations and rays of the Intellect. Virtue is the equilibrium in the Affections:Beauty is harmonious proportion in Forms. The beautiful lives are the accurate ones, and the magnificences of Nature are an algebra of graces and splendors. Everything just is beautiful; everything beautiful ought to be just. Moondani gLeNn
I want to invite you to Blakefest this weekend, August 15th. All proceeds benefit a local 8-year old battling cancer. Please read her blog on the BLAKEFEST page, on my top friends. I am privileged to be invited to sing the National Anthem and opening song at this year’s event. This year BLAKEFEST 2009 will be sponsored by Idaho Health Guide, co-sponsors are The Hard Hat Steakhouse, and 78 Productions. Headlining at BLAKEFEST 2009 is KREEP a national touring band made up of members from White Zombie and Bile. This concert event will feature 7 local bands. It's being held at Hard Hat Steakhouse beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door, if we each do a little this family will be greatly benefited. Let's show what one community can do for a common cause. See you there, Erika Dawn
I seriously don't think I can stand another day of rain. So anyway thanks for adding me as your
new Myspace friend. I always wanted to pursue a career in
music, but thought I would have to leave Idaho Falls to do it.
Life always keeps things exciting though and things may work out to
stay in good old Idaho for a while. Hope you can listen to my
music and let me know what you think, I would love your support.
Hugs, Erika S
Dave, Hi back and thanx for checking this out! Like it? CD review at www. metalmonthly. com/5StarVio7. html and 5 live Audio Interviews about everything Metal and ... Violins... and bow ... and NO GUITARS on our MySpace page under 'Blogs' and the beginning of our rock journal at www. metalmonthly. com/RockJournal. html ;) - Armand
Ha - that is cool. Thank you for sharing, Dave. Actually - this is not Wood violin - it is my own model, had to redisign his thing once again - kinda like redeveloping a bike from ground up. I just needed more everything starting with playability and on and on...
Good to have you part of the violin 'mafia' if you will :). Happy 2009, stay in touch and ... there are more videos on YouTube under Vio7 name
Gday Dave and Greetings from down under. Love the new songs mate and just wanted you to know i was still thinking of you. I am working on a new CD/MP3 record( I think that title captures todays markets hahahaha) and would love you thoughts on the new stuff. May your strings never looz their brightness and you let everything you love be everything you do. Moondani my friend. gLeNn
Let's have tea In the encircling myst of the astral Sea Time only lies between us Like the Berlin wall which too will fall Let's have tea And dance with the sea oats in time with the wind Holding nothing back keeping nothing within
DAve, thanks for stopping by and letting me know you had some new tunes posted. I liked them very much, especially "Dancin' Saturday Night". Excellent tune and both new ones have your usual excellent musicanship. Take care!
Well as i live and breath.....once again your music speaks volumes about you Dave. Well done mate and greetings from down under. Wonderful songs and musuicianship VIVA DAVE McISSAC YOur mate Glenn in Australia
Great songs Dave and great stories behind them ( dancing saturday night ) your mother God bless her heart , at her age ? Fantastic Thank you for your invite to listen, Lavender
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