I play in the band "the Dry Valley Gamblers" out of Cookeville, TN. I often perform with other bands and singers, but am not looking to join any more formal projects/bands.
Influences
In not really but somekind of no particular order:
Jerry Douglas, David Grisman, Tony Rice, Bill Monroe, Bela' Fleck, Flatt & Scruggs, Josh Graves, Gene Wooten, John Hartford, Tut Taylor, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, Norman Blake, Jimmy Martin, Rob Ickes, Mike Auldridge, Stuart Duncan (is the man!), Mike Compton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, The Bad Livers, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, The Allman Bros, Nick Drake, Steeley Dan, Lenny Breau, The Beatles, Ed Snodderly, Martha Scanlan, The Reeltime Travelers, Hank Williams, Doc Watson, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Joao & Astrud Gilberto, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, C.S.N., Paul Simon, The Staple Singers, J.D. Crowe, Phil Leadbetter, Stacy Phillips, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, Jane's Addiction, Randy Newman, The Sundays, Jim Lauderdale, old school Michael Jackson, Prince, The Beach Boys, Motown music, Stax music, The Ventures, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, The Beastie Boys, De La Soul, old school rap, N.W.A., Suicidal Tendencies, The Dead Milkmen, U.2, INXS, The Police, Sting, Alison Brown, Alison Krauss, Bob Wills (is still the King!), BR-549, Brazilbilly, Tim O'Brien, The Carter Family, Billy Holiday, Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grappelli & The Hot Club de Paris, Brian Sutton, Richard Smith, Russ Barenburg, Andy Hall, Peter Rowan, Muleskinner, Clarence White, Gram Parsons, Townes Van Sandt, Leon McAuliffe, Buddy Emmons, Marty Robbins, Cliff Carlisle, Jimmie Rodgers, The Skillet Lickers, Charlie Poole & the N.C. Ramblers, The Del McCoury Band, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Malcolm Holcombe, Cortney Tidwell, Todd Tidwell, Wyatt Mims, Matty Zarth, all the great Nashville players, all my wonderful & talented friends who play, and all the great musicians who I can't think of right now and will be amazed later that I forgot to put them on this list. Now if you just read all this then all I can say is, good job, you must really like music.
I play the dobro (squareneck, resonator guitar). I play some lap steel and mandolin as well. I was born in Texas, grew up in Nashville, moved away several times and moved back. I currently play in the band the "Dry Valley Gamblers" out of Cookeville, TN. Sometimes I sit in with other Nashville bands and artists at various gigs around town. I generally love all musical genres and enjoy playing whatever, as long as it's real music made by real people. I have a "Myspace music" page because after much resistance to joining Myspace, my friend talked me into getting on here with a music page, so that's what I did, although I now treat it as more of a personal page. I am not on here to promote myself or see how many "friends" I can get. I am very blessed with many real friends, but I always like getting to know new people. I am a guy with many interests outside of music, so if you want to know something about me, write me, and if you don't seem too creepy or stalkerish, I'll probaly respond.
Some of my other interests are: photography, traveling, snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, wakeskating, mountain biking, soccer, footbag, hiking, camping, fishing, shooting, canoeing, disc golf, working out, psychology, sociology, Southern Appalachian music & culture, politics, science, philosophy, driving fast, beautiful women, eating good and being healthy.
It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
Hey Dave. How goes it? I am recently engaged and always said if I ever got married I would want The Dry Valley Gamblers to play. Y'all interested? It'll prob be around April '10. Who should I contact about booking something? Thanks! and Hope to hear from you.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
I didnt make it to b-roo this year. Tried but couldnt go. How was it? Hot as a mo fo Im sure. I really wanted to hang out with you guys again. Maybe y'all could come down to St. Simons this fall /// any tour plans?
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
I would've loved to have gone on Saturday night, but my mom was in town visiting. I would love to come watch y'all pick away. Maybe I'll bring my saw and see if anyone (besides me) can work it's magic!
