Dave Ducharme-Jones

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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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Say What You Want
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Talk To Your Daughter
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Savannah Woman
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Goodnight Roy B.
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Lootin'
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Genre: Blues / Jazz / Rock
Location Austin, Texas, US
Profile Views: 30145
Last Login: 1/11/2011
Member Since 4/29/2006
Website davidducharmejones.com
Record Label Blissed Out Productions <br>TuneCore<br> Blue-Rose
Type of Label Indie
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.. ..Weeds is an excellent listen and has plenty to offer guitar fans, especially those who enjoy fusion as well as blues and R&B. --- ..Graham Clarke.., Blues Bytes Ezine.. .. ..From CityView -Des Moines,Iowa....David Ducharme-Jones “Weeds” Blissed Out Productions.... Austin, Texas, singer-guitarist David Ducharme-Jones (pronounced doo-sharm) returns to his native Des Moines with his latest smooth and sophisticated album, “Weeds,” in tow. The South Side musician’s new record is a mix of 10 originals and well-chosen covers that fit his eclectic musical style of combining jazz, blues, soul, funk and rock. Covers of J.B. Lenoir’s “Talk To Your Daughter” and Al Green’s “I’m A Ram” stand out, as does Ducharme-Jones’ version of Des Moines jazz and R&B guitarist Rod Chaffee’s “Say What You Want.” Chaffee was an influence on Ducharme-Jones before he moved to Austin and this funky version of Chaffee’s song is a memorable one. But the musical gumbo that is “Weeds” is uniquely Ducharme-Jones. By ..Michael Swanger.. CV (David Ducharme-Jones and Rod Chaffee perform “A Night of the Blues with a Twist” on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Flying Mango, 4345 Hickman Road. $15 .. ..Ducharme-Jones showcases a mastery of guitar, a good vocal performance, and a love for multiple genres with Weeds. This CD is kind of like putting all your favorite Funk, R&B, Blues, Americana, and country-rock CDs released between 1970 and 1990 on and hitting shuffle. He finds a way to mix some really nicely done original tracks with some lesser known but great covers. "Sean Claes, InSite Magazine"...... .."In a town full of great guitar players, David Ducharme-Jones is carving out his place at the top of the heap. Sophisticated and fiery, he plays with emotion and style. The new album really sounds great on the radio, too. You gotta hear this guy." - Roger Allen, Lone Star State of Mind, 107.1 KGSR.... .....guitarist Ducharme-Jones showcases his blues side on Weeds, drifting from the mellow slink of "Golden" to the horn-spiked groove of "Say What You Want." "Goodnight Roy B" and fusion giant Billy Cobham's "Red Ba...ron" lay jazz backdrops for D-J's supremely smooth six-string maneuvers, while a cover of Al Green's "I'm a Ram" gets gritty." - Doug Freeman, The Austin Chronicle.... ....WEEDS: New CD Release by David Ducharme-Jones.... ......Weeds...., a new CD release by Guitarist / Singer ..David Ducharme-Jones.., (pronounced doo sharm) is an eclectic mix of originals and favorites showcasing his soulful vocals and jazz-infused blues guitar. He shines on the album opener, ..Golden.., written by Ducharme-Jones, a bluesy ballad with a haunting, laid back groove, warm vocals, and lyrics that encourage us to stay in touch with our inner child as we make our way in the world. The second track, ..Talk to Your Daughter.. by bluesman J.B. Lenoir, is a straight ahead shuffle performed flawlessly and borrows from versions by Robert Palmer and Robben Ford. Another original, ..Goodnight Roy B..., is a nod to Jeff Beck’s ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers’ tribute to Roy Buchanan. The lyrical melody and BuBeck-ish inspired telecaster riffs call upon the spirit of Roy B. ..Say What You Want.. is a memorable funky, R & B tune written by Rod Chaffee, a guitarist from Des Moines, Iowa and an early influence on Ducharme-Jones who also grew up on the south side of Des Moines. Dartanyan Brown (Marisha Publishing, former bassist for Chaffee, Grover Washington Jr.,and Rickie Lee Jones) said "The track bristles with energy." Ducharme-Jones’ faultless instrumentation on his version of ..Red Baron.. by Billy Cobham incorporate his feel for mid-tempo fusion. Cobham’s ..Spectrum.. album was the first time Ducharme-Jones heard Tommy Bolin’s guitar playing, another Midwestern influence. Track six covers Bolin’s ..Savannah Woman.. staying faithful to the original versions arrangement using Wes Montgomery-esque octave and single note guitar lines and a wistful vocal delivery. "When I first heard it I thought it was one of Tommy's outtakes that I hadn't heard before, it really captures the essence," described Johnnie Bolin (President of the Tommy Bolin Archives). ..Lootin’.., jointly-written by Ducharme- Jones, bassist David Evertson and drummer Michael Kopp, evolved from jams played at gigs when they would improvise through a full set, This was a recurring theme that we would embellish over time.” says Ducharme-Jones. Track eight, ..Left Undone.., by Ducharme-Jones and Andy Van Dyke, was written for the band Rainravens’ the best of Rainravens (Bluerose-Records), rocks with a little Cali country and sing-a- long chorus. ..Moving Mountains.., written by bassist David Evertson, features the ‘in the pocket’ rhythm section of Evertson and drummer Michael Kopp. The last track ..I’m a Ram.. is a guitar driven version of an Al Green classic and rocks the album to a close... ....Biography.... ..Having grown up in the heart of the Midwest in Des Moines, Iowa, David Ducharme-Jones has been performing and writing from the day he first picked up a guitar at the age of 13. As a member of the Austin, Tx-based band Rainravens, ..Pop Culture Press.. reviewed Ducharme-Jones as, “Criminally underrated, unassuming, yet packed with talent”. Most of Rainravens’ (Blue Rose Records) success has been measured by record sales and appearances in Europe (most recently on the famed long running European concert series television show ..Rockpalast..) . Ducharme-Jones' guitar work has been noted in ..Rolling Stone, Playboy, New Country, Austin Music magazines... ..Weeds.. was produced and recorded at Noisy Neighbor Studio in the hill country outside Austin. .. ..Weeds,.. is the latest work from Ducharme-Jones, a collection of songs tied together by his eclectic taste, guitar tones, warm vocals and arrangements. Expect to hear more from him as his love of performing and recording doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon..... ....Weeds.... can be purchased through ..iTunes.. and ..Amazon.com... .. ........
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