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Donny and Fastgun
Country / Acoustic / Southern Rock

Toucan Cove Recording Artist



York, PA. via Yuma, Az. via Tampa Bay Fl., Florida
United States

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Last Login:  12/22/2009
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Member Since9/10/2006
Band Websitewww.donnybarthelemy.net
Band Members Donny Barthelemy, Guitars/Vocals/Songwriting, Barbara Barthelemy, Vocals/Percusssion, Kiley Astle, Violin, Ted Feinman, Keyboards/Vocals, Keith MacBay, Drums/Vocals, Jay O'Neal Bass ..
Influences GOD, The Holy Bible, Jesus, My Parents, Eric and Cyrena Lorraine Barthelemy, Papa Gus Backus, Red Eagle Colvin for my first guitar, Willie Lockett (Funky Willie T) the best musician I ever knew, he taught me so much about Music and Life. Peter Frampton, Django Reinhardt, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson,Merle Haggard, Leon Russell, Kenny Rogers, James Taylor, Led Zeppelin, Dean Martin, Louis Jordan, Johnny Cash, Mac Davis, Buddy Holly, Kool and The Gang, Muddy Waters, The Stones, Steve Earle, Neil Young, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Mavericks, B.J. Thomas, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Gershwin Bros. Eric Clapton, Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Rodgers, Sting, Don Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Crowell, Dwight Yoakum, Elvis, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Lynn Anderson, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Hee Haw T.V. Show, just the tip of the iceberg! ">Myspace Layouts by the Original Myspace Pimper
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Record LabelToucan Cove Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Dec 20 2009 7:00P
Bent Elbow Largo, Florida
Jan 3 2010 7:00P
Bent Elbow Largo, Florida
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
The State Theatre SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida
Jan 17 2010 7:00P
Bent Elbow Largo, Florida
Jan 31 2010 7:00P
Bent Elbow Largo, Florida
Feb 13 2010 7:00P
Seminole M C Seminole
Feb 27 2010 5:30P
Journey Fest 2010 Brooksville, Florida

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   About Donny and Fastgun
Donald Albert Barthelemy was born on September 6 in York, PA., twenty miles North of the Mason Dixon Line. Donny bought his first guitar at a pawnshop at age 14, nothing unusual really for most singer/songwriters, except for the fact that Donny’s first musical teacher/guru was none other than ‘Gus Backus’ of the ‘Del Vikings’. “He taught me how to tune the guitar, and some chords and also showed me the beauty of writing your own songs,” remarks Barthelemy. Donny did a three year hitch in the Army, where he played guitar and sang in a 15 piece Jazz/Rock/Country band called "Uncle Sam" that toured "Planet Texas" . His first big concert at the age of 20, was opening for Lou Rawls, in front of 10,000 people, "my knees were knocking" he said. Within a few months Donny had recievied orders for Korea. Upon returning home from Korea, Donny decided to focus all of his energies on forming his own band ‘FASTGUN’, a Country Rock Group from the Great Southwest. Donny also auditioned for the TV show "You Can Be A Star", where he was chosen to be a contestant. After taping in Nashville, the Producer contacted Donny to be on the show. A few weeks later Donny was notified the Show had been cancelled. The video of the audition of his Original songs were locked in a Vault. FASTGUN played concerts with Merle Haggard, hung out with Willie Nelson, recorded an all original CD which received Local and International airplay, had a part in a movie and won numerous awards including ‘Best Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year’ for the State of California in Country Music. “After taking that version FASTGUN as far as we could (including major abel interest) we decided to disband after 10 years, and were very proud of our accomplishments,” says Barthelemy. Since relocating to Florida, a place he’s called home throughout his life, Donny, has written another album, and has put together another amazing version of FASTGUN, with "Babs"on vocals, Keith Macbay on drums and vocals, Ted Feinman keyboards and vocals, Jay O'Neal on bass. They won the local Tampa Bay "Colgate Country Showdown", and they were featured on Channel 10,(local TV) performing his songs "Arizona Blue" and "Ain't No Cowboys in N.Y.C." Oh, by the way, Arizona Blue has been on the independentmusicnetwork.com Country Charts for over a year , with almost 100,000 accumulative votes! Most recently opened up for David Allan Coe, and Dickey Betts. Donny and Fastgun has signed with Toucan Cove Records. Our newest member is Kiley Astle on Fiddle, She is Amazing! Downloads on iTunes and Amazon.com, the whole album or just your favorites! Don't forget to leave your comments!
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Dec 21 2009 1:40 PM

May 2010 be a better year for all of us! The very best of Holidays to you and yours from Nashville! Jimmy Roberts - Songwriter / Pedal Steel Guitarist  :)
 

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Dec 21 2009 1:39 PM

Doing a drive by to wish you a Merry Christmas !!!


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Dec 18 2009 1:09 AM

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Mina

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Dec 15 2009 8:48 PM

Thanks for the request!
Greeting from Tokyo, JAPAN

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LoveSick Radio



Dec 15 2009 3:44 PM

Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the add!!! Stay in touch & if we are ever anywhere near you when we are on tour please come out to a show! We will be going everywhere in the upcoming year. And PLEASE request us at radio.

peace,

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Dec 11 2009 12:08 AM

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Stop by and listen to  "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Liz Lohnes
We are rockin the Holidays in Tampa Bay! Thank you Liz :)
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Dec 7 2009 4:42 PM

Are you ready for some football.....
 NE Patriots vs Panthers

Liz Lohnes live!

12/13/2009 1:00 PM at N E Patriots vs Panthers @ Gillette Stadium
1 Patriot Place, Foxoboro, Massachusetts

She will have the honor of singing the National Anthem for the New England Patriots on December 13, 1PM
Marsha

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Dec 1 2009 9:36 PM

"Where You Are" by Liz Lohnes, nominated 2009 single of the year tune in to 97.9fm with 1/2 million other listeners playing her song every 1/2hour http://65.25.46.128/

A note from Liz,

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I was nominated for 2 categories as a best hiphop/r&b newbie and 2009 hh/r&b single of the year for the USA4real music awards and I need your votes! Please sign up at the website (for all my musician buddies, it's a great place to set up a music page!), click on polls and vote for me!

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The awards show is LIVE in Beverly Hills on December 10th. Artists are not required to be present at the event to win an award. Winners are chosen by a combination of Upstream Radio listener ratings and by a panel of music industry judges Judges confirmed for this year:


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TrUe StRaIgHt EdGe



Dec 1 2009 9:36 PM

Hey call me when u can I lost your number would like to talk
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Nov 18 2009 9:15 PM

Hey!  Thanks for the friend request.

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Pleasure working with you at Dixie Fest.

Greg
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Nov 18 2009 2:29 AM

Hey you all,

It was a pleasure to see you at the DIXIE FEST, you Rocked. I agree, Kiley is a wonderful addition to FASTGUN, she is amazing! Looking forward to the next time my friends, keep rockin this wonderful planet!

Thanx for everything,
Brad
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Bottoms up.....

Blaine

Blaine Crawford



Oct 21 2009 6:36 PM

congrats Uncle Don and the band Grandma would be proud !
 
       Blaine
Robby

Robby



Oct 15 2009 10:15 AM

Sorry about that, there was suppose to be a comment on that last send.  I was sending you all a congrats on the signing,  so much for my computer skills.  Also wanted to let you know that this last time in Nashville I did get a chance to hang out at Tootsies, what a blast. Love you guys and God bless you two, talk to you soon.  Robby
ytownbound

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Oct 15 2009 1:14 AM

Yo congrats on your record deal
Robby

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Passion Show Records

Passion Show Records



Oct 11 2009 4:46 PM

Congratulations on becoming part of Toucan Cove Records! They have made a fine choice, best wishes for a wonderful future!
Donny and Fastgun

Donny and Fastgun



Oct 9 2009 11:45 PM

 
 Our New Label
sheri

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Oct 5 2009 1:00 AM

 I sure miss you guys!! My boyfriends band opened for little big town tonight at the YRMC event, It was like the good ol days when you all used to do that. We had some good times..........I love you and hope you are all well!!! Kisses, sheri
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Oct 3 2009 6:58 PM

(over 10 thousand tickets sold)

 Florida State Fairgrounds "FASTGUN" Live Nov. 15th, 2009 click for infoDIXIE FEST infoDIXIE FEST info Tickets $10.00 ea., buy Two get One FREE! Contact FASTGUNFASTGUN's website
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Sep 25 2009 1:31 AM

Tough men in love sounds NICE Mom and Dad. CHAMPION SOUNDS.
Bless.
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