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Dave Palmater

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It's been a tough week.... and I don't know why.....Mood: exhausted exhaustedPosted at 11:32 PM Mar 6 view more

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  • Dave Palmater

  • 57 / Male
  • SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, US
  • Last Login: 10/22/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Social Justice, the arts (all of them), poetry and other literature, world peace, cooking, working class politics, entertaining, living as full a life as possible. God, I can be so pompous.

  • Music

    Duke Ellington said there was only two kinds of music: Good Music and Bad Music. I think there's only music I understand and music I don't. I tend to like the music I understand but I respect most of the kind I don't understand.

  • Movies

    Working 12+ hours a day limits my movie going though I am making an effort to go to more. I will say that Bladerunner is the best Sci-Fi movie every made. The best baseball movie is The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (now on DVD) To understand economic refuges from rural areas like myself you have to see Going Down the Road. And Citizen Kane is way overrated.

  • Television

    Homicide: Life on the Street, Max Headroom and Frank's Place are the best TV programs ever. Note: I grew up without TV (or electricity) so I missed out on a lot. Probably just as well.

  • Books

    Even though her books are thinly disguised social commentary, Barbara Neely is my favorite mystery writer. My favorite book of poetry is Tom McGrath's Letter to an Imaginary Friend. And my favorite book overall is Various Persons Named Kevin O'Brian by Alden Nowlin because it explained what happend to me when ever I went back to that pocket of rural poverty I grew up in.

  • Heroes

    Like Brian McNeill said "No gods and precious few heros."

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Schenevus, NY
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Height: 6' 2"
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Atheist
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Children: I don't want kids
  • Drink: No
  • Occupation: disc jockey

Blurbs

About me:

I'm a middle aged (if I live to be 100+) former disk jockey. I have an insanely large collection of recorded folk music in almost every audio format ever invented. I also collect Maccaferri guitars and other instruments (yes, the plastic ones) and old (pre-1990) home computers. I'm also interested in Negro League Baseball and just about anything else that crosses my path.

Who I'd like to meet:

John Tams, Bill Caddick, Shirley Collins, Ashley Hutchings... I know it's a small list but after 30+ years in radio I've at least interviewed everyone else.

Comments

Displaying 25 of 118 comments
  • Chuck Williams

    Jun 3 2009 2:29 AM

    Looking Forward to the show!
  • Jake Armerding

    Apr 1 2009 12:30 AM

    .. ..
  • Chris Pahud

    Mar 12 2009 11:57 PM

    Hey Dave,
    It has been a tough week. Made some progress though on the copy work. Seth is sending new master of CD with the guitar back in 'Bay of Mexico'. Can't wait to hear how it works... or not. I will try to see you tomorrow.
    Best,
    Chris
  • Parkington Sisters

    Jan 28 2009 3:28 PM

    Thanks for being a friend.


    Rose, Sarah, Ariel, Nora and Lydia

  • Wepecket Island Records

    Jan 28 2009 2:14 PM

    Thanks for the add, Dave, and for all you do to keep the music alive and on the air!

    Jack Radcliffe and “the gang” at Wepecket Island Records

    Rolling Roots Revue, March 9-April 4, 2009
    Bringing live traditional music to 20 cities in 26 days!
  • Ian Noe

    Jan 22 2009 5:13 PM

    Thanks for everything Dave! Had a great time in Boston!
  • Miss Tess

    Oct 8 2008 4:45 PM

    Howdy everyone...Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade will be playing their first show ever at the Regatta Bar (Charles Hotel, Harvard Square) with special guest James Rohr on piano. This is an important gig for us and we could really use your support! Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 7:30pm, $12.
    Tix available at www. theregattabar. com

    love,
    Miss Tess
  • Musician's Centre Keigh…Musicians Centre

    Oct 6 2008 12:23 PM



    CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS.


    At Keighley Musician's Centre
    10th October THIS FRIDAY
    7pm - 9pm



    Try out new amps that are not even out yet! Special discounts on the day.



    HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT:-)

  • NotloB Folk Concerts

    Sep 19 2008 4:38 AM

    Thanks for our "date" November 15, can't wait.
  • TomTom Harris

    Sep 1 2008 10:24 PM

    We got to be this old to pay for sins committed in a previous life. Thanx for the add my Brother.
  • Lizzie West & Baba Buff…

    Jun 29 2008 2:54 AM

    Happy Birthday Dave.. and may you have a happy everyday please too.

    Lizzie & Baba
  • George and Maureen LeBl…

    Jun 28 2008 2:14 PM

    Happy Birthday, Dave!!!

    All best wishes of the day...

    George and Maureen
  • TONY LEVY Online Now!

    Jun 28 2008 9:46 AM

  • DOKTOR KRANKHEIT

    Jun 28 2008 5:12 AM

    Happy Birthday Dave.


    Love your show.


    Peace,
    Spang
  • Raymond Gonzalez

    Jun 27 2008 9:34 PM

    Happy Birthday Dave- the best spinner in the land....bout' time for some "new shoes"?
  • Linda Sharar

    Jun 27 2008 1:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Dave! If you want a personal copy of my new CD, let me know and I'll send to you at the station! take care, Linda
  • Dave Foley Trio

    Jun 26 2008 4:39 PM

    Happy B-day, Dave P.

    DF
  • Trochrague

    Jun 23 2008 1:02 PM

    Hi Dave,I hope your Birthday brings aw the things you wuid wish fir yourself & Lang Mae Y'r Lum Reek great words & music, Cheers, Anne...Trochrague
  • Lissa Schneckenburger

    Jun 8 2008 6:48 PM

    Hi Dave, thanks for the message! You're the best,
    Lissa
  • Celtic Chill

    Jun 8 2008 10:02 AM

    Hi and thanks for the add...really apapreciated. Hope you are having a great weekend.

  • Tom Driscoll

    May 29 2008 9:20 PM

    McCain unveils falsetto singing voice for press,
    promises to sing his inaugural address if elected



    Headlines from Faux Journalism
  • Miss Tess

    May 22 2008 2:57 AM

    What do 15 killer jazz musicians, 3 bands, a shwank setting, and nothing to do this Saturday night = ?

    A must-see show at the Lizard Lounge with Miss Tess, Lake Street Dive, and Cuddle Magic!! Come hang with us...

    Doors @ 8, Show @ 9
    www. lizardloungeclub. com
  • Linda Sharar

    Apr 16 2008 5:21 PM

    Hi Dave!

    Great to see you the other night. Looks like I'm going to Kerrville.
    ;-)

    Linda
  • Matthew Joy

    Mar 16 2008 3:53 PM

    So good to see you last night Dave. It was nice to have a vote as well. Was it the WUMB volunteer shirt? So not planed. Anyway, seeing you got me missing Danielle and I hope we all see each other soon.


    See you around!
  • Chuck Hall

    Mar 14 2008 6:26 PM

    Hi Dave,

    Just a thank you for coming out to the show the other night - as you have so often. I appreciate your support and friendship over the years.


    Peace to you -

    CH