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Donny and Fastgun
Country / Acoustic / Southern Rock

Original Independent Hillbilly Rock Music!



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

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Last Login:  11/8/2009
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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'Neil, 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. Jerry Rosner, Timmy Allen, 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
Sounds LikeDonny and Fastgun
Record LabelToucan Cove Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 15 2009 1:00P
Dixie Fest Tampa, Florida
Nov 18 2009 7:00P
Biff Burger St. Petersburg, 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. After playing music in High School, He then got married to Barbara Louise Laird, his "High School Sweetheart". Donny did a three year hitch in the Army, where they had two Beautiful children, Melissa Anne, and Donald Eric. 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, without his Family. 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. Donny then took some time off from the music business to spend time with his family. Donny has worked different jobs over the years, from baling hay, to construction work, Line Cook, office supply salesman, Hotel Manager." Whatever it took to put bread on our table" was his quote, while still holding on to his Dream; writing songs, singing and playing his guitar. 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", his wife, on vocals, Keith Macbay on drums and vocals, Ted Feinman ..boards and vocals, Jay O'Neil, 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 Kylie Astle on Fiddle, She is Amazing! Downloads on iTunes, the whole album or just your favorites! Don't forget to leave your comments!
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cindy

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Nov 8 2009 4:02 PM


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Nov 2 2009 11:07 PM

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Blaine

Blaine Crawford



Oct 21 2009 6:36 PM

congrats Uncle Don and the band Grandma would be proud !
 
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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

E. Rico



Oct 15 2009 1:14 AM

Yo congrats on your record deal
Robby

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Oct 14 2009 10:14 AM


 

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

sheri johnson



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
Passion Show Records

Passion Show Records



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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Sep 3 2009 11:21 PM

HEY Mom and Dad check this vibe this is a show from the Mishawaka ampitheatre in CO. Blessed love Donnie JR.

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Aug 31 2009 5:29 PM

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Aug 21 2009 11:34 AM

Thanks for being my friend! Would you like a free CD? Just read my profile, and get one. I will even pay to have it shipped to you.
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Aug 4 2009 10:04 PM

love you mom and dad
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Aug 1 2009 3:19 PM


 

Hope to see you at the...

  Hoffe, wir sehen uns auf dem...

 ...2. High Noon Country Festival / Borgholzhausen / Germany

  15. + 16. August 2009


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  Yours / Euer

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Jul 28 2009 2:29 PM

doing a drive by lol! been a wile it's been crazy here hope thing's are going well in your camp. this sat Music Ranch if you can make it . peace out more info go to musicranch.org

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Disdain

Disdain



Jul 23 2009 4:04 AM

Hey now... If I knew you were on here, I would have told you to check out my profile sooner!
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