Dave Whitfield, David P. Whitfield, Z. Z. Whitfield III, Uncle Davo the Magnificent, Davidio Whitfieldio, Dave "The Body" Whitfieldenstein, PhD, and Laptop.
Influences
Weird Al, Pearl Jam, Patty Griffin, Damien Rice, Meatloaf (because I really would do anything for love, but I won't do that), Ryan Adams, Dwight Schrute, Uncle Tupelo, Dylan, U2, the band that rapped "Dance Like David", Townes Van Zandt, Petra (really just for "to hell with the devil"), Ray LaMontagne, the Boss, Bryan Strain/Spank, Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, these old guys I saw play in a flamenco bar in Spain, Tupac's "changes", Death Cab/Postal Service, David Gray, the Violet Burning, younger D. Matthews, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Sufjan S., the Decemberists, Shakira, Wilcox, Wilco, Son Volt, the Delta Dave Society, a ton of indie bands/artists, mi esposa......
Sounds Like
Rave Ritrield.
Someone who has never taken lessons and should be a lot better at the guitar, considering it's been just over 10 years since his debut as the wacky but striking frontman for the dangerously groundbreaking Chattanooga band, Spank.
Someone who never learned to read (music).
Someone who sounds taller than he really is.
Someone who should have made it to the NFL, if it hadn't have been for a guy named Big Bubba who crushed him and broke his leg in his first game ever in 7th grade.
Someone who has never thought of making his hair spikey.
Someone who has bowled a 212 and never looked back.
Someone who could have turned the Real World upside down by pretending to be mute until the very last week or so, and then only speaking in song.
In the bold words of Michael Scott, would I rather be feared or loved? Um... Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me. Basically, I'm told that I bring a lot of positive things to the table. Wisdom? Maybe. Passion? Sure. Tenacity? Okay. Dexterity? Of course.
But at the same time, I'm realistic. Can most twelve-year-olds play the guitar better than me? Definitely. Would an acappella group let me join in on their good times? Certainly not.
Regardless, I've decided to start sending out the vibe. God help me. And may God help us all.
PS - I've posted a few demo tracks for all to enjoy. Also, I'm going to do my best to talk my wife into learning the triangle, so if I am successful in making that happen, look out for a lot of triangle solos in the very near future.
PPS - As a kind of disclaimer, you should know that whenever you hear more than one voice on a given song, although it may sound like Meatloaf, the voice is actually mine. Yes, that's right, a virtual chorus of Dave. There are a number of things wrong with that, but I felt the need to warn you that some songs contain multiple me's. Please do not be frightened or alarmed or angry or confused, at least not for long.
i'll see what i can do, but i pirated most of it from other people's computers. on another note, me and the folks went to a lookouts game last night and there was this 10-month-old red head girl with monogramed panties hanging out of her little sundress that sat behind us. they got googly eyed. i mean, REALLY excited. even your dad. hope you're ready.
Why do I think your account got hacked. If you really do have pictures of naked girls from a party you went to then you're about to be in DEEP crap with your wife.
Wow, I actually dont know what to say after that comment. I really dont. I wonder how Jennica would feel about that. The one thing I do know is that if i had a humility wall here, that shizzle would be printed off and smack in the middle.
hahaha. you are ridiculous. I will have you know that I havent grown, except in measurements of the pecs and biceps. But, it was schweet seeing you and getting the update on the whitfields, oh how proud I am of them!
Ok so i cracked up when i read you comment about the countdown. I thought about it for like a milisecond but then i was like NO! hahah I try to NOT remind myself when i am going because then that is all i can think about. It is only TWO weeks right now! I can't help but count days when it is easy like two weeks.
so what did you think? - best finale of all time?! :)
I'm already completely hooked for the next season...just wondering why it would be so difficult to go back...why not just backtrack your rescue?
About the Heroes finale- yeah, we thought it was weird that Peter didn't just fly away too. Maybe he can only exercise one power at a time. Maybe. Other than that, though, we loved it. SUCH a great show. About Lost, we thought about calling Mom during the finale tonight just to see if she would pick up, but decided that it wasn't a very nice thing to do to a devout fan. As for the anniversary- every day is a big hunk o romance for us, so we don't really feel any big pressure to do anything really big. We'll have dinner or something, we'll be in Chincoteague- would be great to see you guys sometime!
hahahaha! just so you know I've been trying to email you for the past 5 days, its been open on my computer, but, its been crazy here. seriously.
as for the turkey burgers, im counting down. you better believe it. im also anticipating some good brotherly chats. im sure there is something i need to counsel you on.
OOPS... I am sorry.. I was deleting people I didn't talk to that much and I must have deleted the wrong profile of yours...
Good to have you back...Your thorax was missed:)
Hey Dave!
Congrats on being finished with college! woo hoo!! How does it feel?
The turtle is WAY cool. You and Jenn need to visit us, if for no other reason, just see my turtle:)
Well... hope your weekend was nice! I gotta go... Its back to class today!
K
Yeah Miguel deleted his myspace. He said that he was tired of seeing all the ads on the side with girls. He just was getting rid of things like that. How are things going? School should be wrapping up soon right? Hope things are going well!!!
oh, my gosh!!! M & W left on a boat?!?! I obviously was not as faithful in my viewing last season as I am now. :)
My suspicion that Jack & Juliet are conspiring against Ben seems to be playing out as I thought. But...one never knows :)
Watching LOST last night, it suddenly occurred to me that I have lost track of Michael & Walt! I know that Walt got kidnapped and Michael went to look for him...but then what happenned? Did I miss something?
You're right...it WAS a good insight into Desmond (& I missed the picture on the monk's desk - I usually catch things like that)
I think I'm just eager for a RESCUE and I didn't see any progress at all towards that! :)
Is it just me...or was that a wasted week for Lost?...I kept waiting for the story to "progress" and it never did!! An entire hour of just "filler and fluff"...as you can probably tell, I am quite annoyed with the whole thing :) ...did I miss something?
Dave! I am so excited you have your music up. Now I can pimp out your songs to friends out here... and I mean that in the most platonic, sisterly way :)
I saw on Jennica's profile that you are a fan of Lost...I did not know there was anyone else in the family pondering the options of where this story is going...last night's ending really took me by surprise!! I suspect she's playing Ben, though, not Jack. 5 more episodes, we'll see :)
Man- three comments in a row from me! Feel special:) haha
Anyways- hope you had a nice Easter! We missed you down here!! Hope you got all your work done, though.
K
Atleast you could FIND something postive about Florida winning again. Actually, I didn't particulary like either team so it was bad either way:) haha. When I was in DC yesterday.. there were TONS of proud gator fans strutting around with their super cool Florida shirts. It was funny to watch:)
Woot- a new Dave song:) Now I need to listen to it on a better internet connection so it doesn't break up every two seconds to buffer!
SOOO... Did you pick FL or OH. St to go all the way? I think I am a jinxer.. Every team I decide to root for ends up losing. Poor Ohio St. My bad luck rooting skills are now falling upon them. haha.
Anyway, Whats new up in your neck of the woods?
Never mind. Just found it. It's a new song. Hooray for someone in the family with musical talent! (Although I've heard that Johnny is quite good, too. Don't know from experience, though.) The rest of us, God love us, excell in other areas. Now I can sleep soundly, though, having found the addition to your page. Neurosis.
Two things. One- How do you have yourself listed as one of your friends? That's worse than having Tom listed! Two- What was the thing you added to your page? I don't notice it! I'm just that nosy. Hope you're having a good day!
Dave, for the last time - stop attacking me with blankets. Just you wait 'til I get my night vision goggles. Then you'll wish you'd just stayed home, suckah.
