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Vital Mines
Folk Rock

Raising a glass to the Angels' Share.



CLEVELAND, Ohio
United States

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Member Since11/26/2006
Band Websitewww.vitalmines.com
Band MembersDan McCafferty: Vocals, guitars, harmonica and a whole lotta ruckus. Brian McCafferty: All Over the Place Bass, Vocals (not Danny's brother). John Pistone: Guitars, Mind boggling solos. Mark Miller: Drums and percussion, carrying the band....No mics allowed, for yours and our sakes). Leslie Basalla: Backing Vocals, Booking and Bookish, the Brains of the band. Andy Gulla: Keys, Supper's Ready.
InfluencesHelium, beer (with taste), red wine, great music not played on most radio stations, Powers Irish Whiskey, large stationary tubs filled with empties, twenty minute contra bassoon solos, phlegm shots,STARBURSTS, Yeti sightings, Rold Gold, smooth gigs, loud crowds, valid passports, soothing melodies, long hair, fishnets, the economy, immigration, shotguns, keg taps, hazing rituals, sperm donors, Beltway hookers, cat herds, dwarf tosses, bird flus, flagrant fouls, lucid dreams, bad stratergies, nucular prolifererations, lacrosse assaults, graft peddlers, barn raisers, gas guzzlers, lawyer pepperings, stanched wounds, bloody Marys, crazy uncles, bearded dragons, shriveled clams, bone scans, adult embryos, tooth decay, blood draws, inside trades, randy gays, DUIs, lazy susans, frozen moments, deer headlights, wandering eyes, kama sutras, fur trades, brick walls, massive deficits, close calls, climbing ivies, anacondas, disparate housewives, greedy hymies, lanced boils, suckless vacuums, hungry gators, toe jams, snake oils, fake breasts, colon powers, French underwear, failed tests, distant relatives, Flat Stanleys, family jewels, smelly armpits, broken rules, gilded clams, dill winds, great gams, sludge gruel, no wins and a baby's arm holding an apple,.
Sounds LikeNeil Young, Dire Straits, Zimmerman, Johnny Cash, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Petty, Jeff Beck, Kenny G. (...not really that last one....I just put that in to mess with the bass player!)
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joey

joey



Dec 28 2008 10:52 PM

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. I did not know Dan personally but I enjoyed Vital Mines' shows at the Fryer. Peace and love.
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



Nov 21 2008 12:59 PM

Hi Danny,
I just wanted you to know that my latest pic has climbed to 4th place on the LSD pic watch with 5 Cleveland friends requests just this morning. I'm sooo hot aren't I????

Luv and Hugs
LSD
Maggie

Pixie Dust



Sep 1 2008 3:06 PM

I KNOW!!!!!! PSH!!!!!!! lol...i think he was actually on the phone with someone from the fire station.
Four Points Enterprises Inc.

Four Points Enterprises Inc.



Aug 13 2008 5:31 PM

Americana Music Fest 2008

Americana Music Fest 2008



Aug 11 2008 6:48 PM




What is the Audio Spectrum Family Reunion?

In a nutshell, the reunion is a chance for anybody interested Americana music, especially Cleveland based Americana music, to get together and share common interests and experiences. Too many times, artists are too busy or distracted to stop and take advantage of the small but energetic network of like minded musicians in the city.

The family reunion has its roots in the original roots jam night that Clint Holley created over three years ago at a small eatery called the Town Fryer. Musicians from all over the city joined together and spent some really fines times together. After over a hundred shows and a decision to complete his education, Clint stopped the popular jam night and the Americana scene fragmented once again.

The family reunion is an effort once again to bring people together for the cause of music! Come to Prosperity Social Club (1109 Starkweather) on August 28th, 2008 for a very special event.

A mix and mingle happy hour with free appetizers from 7pm-9pm! (What musician doesn't like free food!)
A very special performance of Bob Lanphier and the Bitter Disapointments starting @ 9pm.
Bob will have a very limited number of copies of his brand new record availible for 10 dollars!

Musicians, bring your card and/or some music.
Meet new people! See your old pals! Happy Hour Beer Specials until 9pm!
DRinkIn' In CLevELanD!

DRinkIn' In CLevELanD!



Aug 4 2008 3:26 PM




Heelsplitter

Heelsplitter



Jul 24 2008 12:06 PM

Thanks for the add!

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Junior League Band

Junior League Band



Jun 7 2008 1:06 PM

cheers!
Junior League Band
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



May 30 2008 11:59 AM

Hi Danny, Hope things are well.. Can't make your Spider show Saturday J. Kinslow and I are flying to Senegal to see Babakar but I think John plans on being there!

L.
Four Points Enterprises Inc.

Four Points Enterprises Inc.



May 13 2008 3:46 PM


The Town Fryer @ The Agora

The Town Fryer @ The Agora



Apr 28 2008 6:11 PM

Yippeee!!! You're coming back to the Fryer!!!! xoxo susie
Whiskey Daredevils

Whiskey Daredevils



Apr 16 2008 10:01 PM

Thanks for adding the No Frills Rock N' Roll of the Whiskey Daredevils!
Tim

Tim



Mar 23 2008 4:15 PM

Happy Easter!
Count yer eggs before ya hide em.
Peace,Love and Understanding,
T
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



Jan 14 2008 7:15 PM

One other thing Danny, do you like my new hairstyle???

L.
Four Points Enterprises Inc.

Four Points Enterprises Inc.



Jan 9 2008 4:48 PM

Billy Crompton

Billy Crompton



Oct 15 2007 4:18 PM

Thanks, Dan! I'm glad we got a chance to tlak at the Americana Fest before I left... Please keep in touch. I'll give it hell out here in Austin, keep it up in Cleveland!
Maggie

Pixie Dust



Sep 28 2007 6:54 PM

PSH!!! I dont know whats wrong with you "Clevelanders" but it ALWAYS rains Skittles here!
Frank

Frank



Sep 28 2007 4:34 PM

Great Concert last night!
The Headwhiz Consort Moderne Internationale

The Headwhiz Consort Moderne Internationale



Sep 26 2007 7:07 PM

Hello Vital Mines, I find you "Finding America pictures very good however I have to ask what have you done to poor John's face. Did you have an accident that deformed it. I hope this is only a temporary condition. It looks like his face was molded from Playdo by a drunken child. I fear something harmful has come to him. An excellent quote by Crazy Horse too, I believe I read somewhere that he was one of the few, if not the only native american leader, to have never signed any type of treaty or agreement. Good for him, eh? Hope all is well.

Humbly,
Babakar
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



Sep 21 2007 6:00 PM

Hi danny, I saw you were on line so I thought I would say hello!!!!!!!!!!!

LSD
SUSAN WEBER

SUSAN WEBER



Aug 24 2007 7:48 PM

Hope to see you at the show Dan!

Susan Weber full band show
Friday, August 31 @ 9 -- $5
The Winchester Tavern & Concert Hall
12112 Madison Ave -- Lakewood
"...the west side's premier live music venue." - The Cleveland PD


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John McGrail

John McGrail



Aug 10 2007 11:15 AM

Aren't I just beautiful????
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



Jul 31 2007 7:36 PM

Hi danny, don't be mad at John for not going to your show,... he wanted to make sure he was alive to attend a future show.

Love and Kisses
LSD
*~captivate me {:2/14/08 <3 mom:}~*

Melissa Ryant



Jul 23 2007 3:59 AM

mark mic a mark!! i wanna come see you guys at the barking spider, ive been there before!!! p.s. i need a c.d. too!!! x's an o's
Lisa Sue

Lisa Sue



Jul 13 2007 3:19 PM

Oh leslie that was fun wasn't it????
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