It’s almost Fat Tuesday and I’m thrilled to announce a new single is dropping on all streaming platforms! The song “In the Groove” has a funky gumbo vibe with a spicy taste of guitar! Recorded live in the studio at Central Avenue Productions in Island Heights, New Jersey and features my buddy Josh Mosh on drums and cymbals with our good pal Bob Sislian on the electric bass. The release date is 2-13-2024 FAT TUESDAY!
I shared the demo version of “In the Groove” with Bob and Josh and then we got together in the studio, to my delight Josh busted out a stone-cold Funky Meters inspired groove and we just jumped in. The sound was awesome and we just did a quick arrangement and hit record. My approach to recording is to “catch lightning in a bottle” and that was what went down at the session. If you dig The Meters, Dr. John or Professor Longhair you will feel those roots in the song for sure. Here is a link to my Spotify Artist Profile for Grateful Dave
Two live gigs back to back this month and I have something special planned for each one. Friday 2-9-2024 at Toms River Brewing is a Grateful Dead heavy acoustic show at my favorite local tasting room. Then Saturday in Point Pleasant at Half Moon Point I’m going to pull out lots of covers from all my favorite artists from rock, pop, reggae and beyond! I hope see you there!
This month I had the pleasure to record the talented Sam Sims who crafts beautiful pop songs with his unique acoustic vibe and captivating vocals. I can’t wait for you to hear that too! March is a busy month of working with a pit orchestra at the Point Boro High School production of “BIG FISH”. Check the link for tickets, these shows tend to sell out every night! Each year I set aside a few weeks to prepare and perform with the pit orchestra for their shows. It’s always a challenge and rewarding experience to play along side their exceptional student musicians as well as our mix of professionals.
See you out there and thank you for listening and supporting live music! Have a great Fat Tuesday and if you make it to a show please come say hey!
Peace, Dave