November 26, 2005 - Okay, so here's another one. This little dandy is by Trace Adkins:

"Got it goin' on
Like Donkey Kong
And whoo-wee
Shut my mouth, slap your grandma
There outta be a law
Get the Sheriff on the phone
Lord have mercy, how's she even get them britches on
With that honky tonk badonkadonk
(Ooh, that's what I'm talkin' bout right there, honey)"

Good thing for Trace he didn't actually write that song. This gem was created by Randy Houser, Dallas Davidson & Jamey Johnson. Can you imagine them all sitting around a table.. "Hmmm..Randy..okay we got 'She's got it goin on...' now..what could come next?...hmmm" And then Dallas jumps up with excitement and screams "LIKE DONKEY KONG!!" "YEAH" they all scream with glee. And then Jamey Johnson, wanting to make his own contribution shouts "SLAP YOUR GRANDMA!!" "YEE-FREAKIN' HAW, JAMEY - that's a winner!" they all holler. Sad thing is, that's probably exactly how it happenned. Ah Dylan, eat your heart out.

Probably the last post of the year. Things kinda quiet for the holidays. Northerners have one more show in Dec. in Brooklyn. We'll get that up on the concerts page shortly. Been writing some new songs - titles: "Once" "Ghosts" "I Made It To Saturday Night" some others. Things maybe starting to gel in terms of a theme for next cd. However, it's still a ways off. Maybe by early Summer '06. Have a great holiday and new year.

June 24, 2005 - Off to PA and Boston tomorrow for two shows. Some rarities coming out of the woodworks as well as reworked "standards." Nice to rediscover songs. Not sure what the plans are for next cd. Lots of ideas, several songs but thinking of a cohesive direction either song-wise or at least production-wise. No rush. Cranked out 4 albums in the last 4 years, waiting a bit longer for this one possibly. Looks like another Foundry reunion show set for Aug. 20 in NYC. More details to follow. Not much to write. Sorry! Hope to see you in Harrisburg or Boston this weekend! Oh, worst songs / video's seen this past week or so: "The Closet" by R. Kelly - Give me a fucking break. And "Chicken with the Train" by Cowboy Troy and Big and Rich. Nashville's really cranking out the manure this year.- - Doug

April 27 , 2005 - So what took you so long? I know. Well, seeing my track record for posting, I can't promise ANYTHING. Not a tremendous amt. to report. Foundry has an upcoming gig. I've formed a semi-official band with some friends called "The Northerners." We'll see how that goes. We may invite some other folks into the "circle of trust" for that as well. Maybe on a rotating basis. Got the new Springsteen cd today, it's great. Highly recommended. Got some new equipment in the studio as well. Always looking to up the audio. Got some gigs coming up. Been writing a bit for my next cd. Let's see my prediction for when it will come out... Oct. 2005. Which means, December of course. Lot's to do, little time. Okay, check out the concerts page for upcoming shows. Thanks to all those folks who continue to buy my cd's. -Doug

January 4 , 2005 - So I guess this is looking like a once a month type of thing. Let's see.. Well, first and foremost, we raised $135 for the Tsunami victims at our NYC show the other night. It was donated to the Red Cross today. Thanks to all who came out and bought cd's! The band and I had a great time, the crowd was great. Thanks to Case 150 as well. As you can see, my grandmother passed away in Dec. The whole month before that was a life changing experience for me, caring for her, ups and downs, seeing her not up to where she had been for so many years. She was 93. As you can imagine, I wrote several songs about it, some of which I'm sure will be on the next cd. Found some original lyrics of "Wilmington." I always find it interesting to see others original lyrics and how they differ from the final song. So here's some:

Headed down into Wilmington, Headed down into Wilmington, With you, my companion for the night, Headed down tonight

Well, this is what I came here for, out of bed and through the door, 6am you're out the door as the city comes alive

This is why it takes so long, Sky is like an ice cream cone, Red light shines bright and cold, Over Wilmington tonight

Also had: That red sign's like a second sun this morning, Lookin' down Delaware Ave.

Something like that anyway. Alright. There'll be some shows in Jan. but nothing major. Hopefully new album by mid year or perhaps earlier! Talk soon. - Doug

December 3, 2004 - Just checking in here. I guess I haven't had much to say huh? Maybe it's taken me this long to recover from the "election." Deep breath... Been writing a bit for "the next" cd. Whenever that may be. Let's see..let's pick a release date for that one..how's December 13th, 2005? Let's go with it! Hmm..let's go with a title here.. How about "Return of the Jester," or "Do Not Eat." Those are some album titles me and / or my friends have come up with. I'll tell ya some more each post. Anyway, you should start seeing some reviews and / or articles about Silver Meteor in the next month or two in some cool mags and publications. If you're reading this, you probably read the two new reviews. Oh..two shows coming up. Local LI show at the Pisces Cafe with my friends Alli Collis and David Matthews on Dec. 23rd. and then the "big shew" on Dec. 30th in NYC at The Baggot Inn. That maybe the last NYC show for a while as other things will occupy my time for several months. (Besides of course working hard on that Dec. 13th, 2005 release date.) Wanted to also thank the folks from around the globe who've been buying the cd on - line. Lets see..places so far: United Kingdom, Germany, USA, Italy, England, Japan and Netherlands. There's been a steady stream of folks buying the cd each week and it's a great feeling. So THANKS! Alright, that's all for now.

October 29, 2004 - Well, happy Halloween everyone. Still waiting to hear about more shows - will let you know soon. Did y'all see the story about me in The News Journal? Pretty cool. Thanks to the auther, Ryan Cormier. He's a cool dude. He's got an interesting blog too at; http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/cormier.html. Saw the lunar eclips last night. Pink moon. Here's some artists I think are worth hearing: Rorie Kelly, John-Flor Sisante, Alli Collis, Austin Kuebler and of course, Ray Lamontagne. Do searches on them - listen!   

Lately I've been thinking about towns and cities and how these places "belong" to each generation that uses them. Like when my grandparents and their WHOLE family lived in Brooklyn. But then, over many many decades, slowly, people either leave, or die, and that generation fades away. And during that fade away period, a new generation of folks slowly fills in and then the city is theirs to own. And the city provides for them. It's almost as if the city gives itself to each new generation of people. The city remains. Today, my brother and uncle brought my grandmother up to NY (from FLA). She lived in Brooklyn for 40 years or so and moved down to FLA with my grandfather about 20 years ago. That whole generation of family moved down there. They were all there. But now, after 25 years, most have died. It seemed they would be there forever. Just like it seemed they'd be in Brooklyn forever. Besides my grandmother, who's now 93, only her younger brother and younger sister are still down in FLA. At one point all my grandmothers sisters and brother, with all their husbands and wives were down there. Maybe 20 people. For a good while, after they gave away Brooklyn, FLA was theirs to own. And they did, they made the most of it they loved it. Except for my grandfather. I think he missed us the most. He died Feb. 1990 and now we miss him. I miss him. Anyway, now they're almost all gone and a new generation of older people now claim the state for their own. But they're people I don't know.

September 29, 2004 - This month has been a real whirlwind. As you can see, I have a new CD which I'm excited about and I hope you like too. While it seems like it came together rather quickly, it really started to develop right after the completion of Halfway House. I basically just started writing, and I had a song or two that I knew I wanted to use for a follow up. As I wrote each new song, I recorded it right away. Some I did by myself, and some with friends. So in actuality, this cd has been in the works for about a year. I think it's a bit more focused than Halfway House but that's up for you to decide. Other than that, I bought a minivan which should make things a bit more comfortable and easier for touring. Getting that on the road had some interesting twists and turns as well as the guy who sold it to me screwed up the title by writing in the wrong place. But it's all in the past now and it's on the road!! Rock and Roll!

I'm looking forward to touring with Silver Meteor. I think for many of the dates, Chris Luard will accompany me on upright bass. That's all for now - stay tuned and don't forget to VOTE!

8/15/04 - Lots and lots going on. Will all be announced within the next few weeks. Hang on. Recent shows all going well. Oh yeah...here's some news I can tell you about.. The original members of Foundry are reuniting for a one-time show on Sat. Sept. 11th, 4pm at the Port Jefferson Jazz and American Music fest. in Port Jefferson, Long Island. Go to Foundryband.com for more info on that. That should be really fun. Old Crow Medicine show. Now that's some baaaaaaaad ass music. Things are all wrapped up with Alli Collis' cd and her other half, David Matthews. (not that one.) Good folks good music! Alright, more updates soon.

7/25/04 - Well hey! We've had a great and busy July. Many shows in PA. Would like to thank Case 150 for the cool shows in the Harrisburg area and Soda Jerk playing with us at the Club Cafe in Pittsburgh. Shows in NYC went well. Really enjoyed the Cornelia St. Cafe show. Thanks for Valerie for setting that one up! There may be some exciting news on the horizon, will let you know if it comes through. Also, things are progressing along on the new cd. Thanks for all the support! Stay tuned for more.

5/19/04 - It's 1:28am. Up again. Last night I saw maybe the best live performace I've ever seen. Certainly in the top 2 or 3. I don't say this lightly, having see some of the most revered peformers in the world. His name is Ray Lamontage. Click on his name to get to his web site. There are 2 song samples. I think he just got signed so look for an album soon. All I can say is that his performance, songs and voice nearly brought me to tears. There was not a sound from the audience of around 150 for his entire set, except for the rousing applaus. Truly inspiring. He opened for Tim Easton. Who was great as was his band, Roosavelt. But Ray Lamontage, who I hadn't heard of before last night, man...

3/13/04 - My my hey hey, another journal post today.. Not much to say..though.. New song written today. One more towards new cd. Will probably cover a couple of friends songs too this time. Why not - they're amazing. As I mentioned, PA mini tour is coming together. 2 dates definite, one pending. Will let y'all know. Got the new Edie Brickell cd.. Good stuff. Remember to vote!

3/6/04 - Hi. Another update. Guess they're coming about once every two months now! Lots of new things coming up. New PA shows in the works - including in-studio radio appearance in Pittsburgh. Like to personally thank Bruce Ross at KZSU in CA and Jason Baldinger at WRCT in Pittsburgh for the consistant week to week airplay. Thanks guys. There is a live DVD in the works but we're having label problems so more to be done on that. NYC area concerts..looks like a big show coming up at Cafe 111 in Brooklyn with the full band. More on that early next week. Rediscovering Jackson Browne. What an amazing songwriter. Austin, Mike and friends going to see Grant Lee Phillips tonight - should be a good show. I'm saving my money for JB at the Beacon. Mark (S) is unloading PA equipment as I write this up in an icy Vermont. "and quit show business?" Writing has begun for the follow up to Halfway House. One definite song completed, another one looks promising and many ideas floating around. Alli Collis' cd coming out great - Excellent train stories involving beer and pants. Cya.

01/19/04 - Yeah it's been a while. Just got back from VA. Had a great show with Foundry's old buddies Idle Ride. I'll have them up for a Foundry show or solo show soon. Great guys. Foundry's looking for a new drummer. Know anyone? As you can see and hear from the email updates, the new CD is getting around. (Reviews / Airlplay) Just got two more reviews, should be up soon. Trying to write, but hard with all the promotion. Anyway, thanks to all that have been supporting the cd and shows etc.. Should be doing a tv spot soon for Indies Insider (same folks as radio show.) Just saw great band in NYC the other night. The Mammals. Nice folks and great old timey country / folk stuff. Saw them on Mountain Stage first and had to check them out. Go to www.themammals.net and check 'em out for yourself. Working with Alli (Collis) in the studio. Great new songs, coming along slow but steady. Austin's too.
Okay, thanks. Stay tuned for more shows and more videos. CD party when great. Thanks to Mark Spencer, who I'm sure will be joining me again sometime for another show or two. -dk

11/24/03 - As you can see, the cd is released! Had fun in PA on Sat. Thanks to all the fans there. Looking forward to touring this Spring.

10/30/03 - Well..ironically, I write this two days before the next Worcester show. Looking forward to it. Heading on up with my buddy Austin Kuebler and my new drummer Mike Silliman. Oh..and yeah, it's finally ready! That's right, mid-November it will be here..the new CD. Right on time for Christmas..or Chanukah. Alli Collis in the studio working on next cd. Amazing finger-picker. Great songs and poetry. Foundry's cd also looking like mid Nov. two CD's in one month after 2 years of nothingness. Well had to make Nov. special for my birthday I guess. Looks like Foundry's Cd release party comes Nov. 21st in NYC. If we get it back in time. The Halfway House release party will be sometime in Dec. Cd should be here mid Nov. Thanks! More to come.

8/06/03 - Worcester show was really cool. Great place - Java Hut. Coffee house with a decent stage, nice people. Actually it was a cool weekend. Show went well, we saw Masked and Anonymous too. (New Dylan movie.) Really funny movie. We saw the movie and then at our gig there was a huge Dylan poster hanging over stage. I'll post some soon. Also saw Jimmy Ryan, Tim Easton and Steve Wynn in Boston on Friday before show. Really good. Jimmy Ryan was awesome. I think Tim Easton thinks I'm stalking him. Tim I'm not - I'm just conversationally impaired! Anyway, that was a great show and he's a great guitar player. More work is being done on the cd, it's almost done. Just some fine tuning to go and waiting for some news. Possibly looking at a late Sept. release with NYC release party. OH...Also met Nils Lofgren at a rest stop in CT on the way up to Mass. Springsteen was doing a show in Foxboro that night. As I'm walking out I see Nils and Gary Tallent walking towards me. I went up to Nils while he was hanging out by his limo and said hi. That was cool. Bye. Hey check out Austin Kuebler. Good friend of mine and maybe the best indie lyricist in the Northeast.

7/31/03 - Hello. Heading off to Mass. for a show in Worcester this Sat. with Austin Kuebler. Mike Leuci accompanying me on guitar. Progress on both cd's. Hoping for late Sept. with NYC cd release parties for both.

6/22/03 - Well, except for being horribly sick for 21-days now, things are going well musicwise. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the show w/ Sara Brenner and Feverfew last night. It was a great crowd which made for a great show. No new news to report really...be in touch soon. - dk

6/05/03 - Well, how-dee! Sorry y'all for being negligent in my entries here. Really busy and feeling that southern comfort as I just got back from the east coast tour with Sara Brenner. Lots and lots of driving. Fun. Atlanta traffic almost as bad as NY. Freakin' construction! Anyway, tour went well. Met some great great great people. Wanted to thank Sara with all my heart for being an amazing traveling buddy and an amazing musician. She brought some wonderful harmonies and musicianship to my songs. I only hope I did 1/2 as much for hers. She's also a trooper as she had the flu the entire tour. (Hence, I have it now, but it only struck me on the last night.) I also wanted to thank Starbaby (esp. Chris - guitar god) and all their friends who made our show / stop in Tampa a wonderful experience. Thanks to Tracy for giving us her hotel room. You are truly a life saver. Thanks to Marty Lloyd and Shane - great guys, great show. Sorry couldn't make it to the Bottom Line yesterday, got home late and very sick! Thanks to all the venues. Solo gigs and Foundry gigs continue. Slow but steady progress on the cd's. Yes it's taking forever. Should have some video footage of Atlanta show up soon. May have some other cool news soon. Thanks! - dk

4/17/03 - Quick note before I head on out for the holidays! Had our first Feverfew rehearsal, went great! Looking forward to the gig. Looks like Shaun, our new Foundry drummer is working out. Really good drummer and really good guy. We should be rockin' soon! Show at Mermaid in PA was okay. Cool place. Got the tracks from Mark Spencer, mixed a bunch in on "Range" and "Halfway House." Killer lap steel - sounds really good. Well, cya.

4/12/03 - Show at Pisces went well. Looking forward to show in PA on Monday with Austin Kuebler. Looks like the east coast tour w/ Sara Brenner is on. I'll have more details about that soon. Also looks like another side project may be in the works with Austin and Alli Collis. Word is it will be called "The Feverfew Project." I'm sure that will be a "once in a while" type gig - but should be fun. I think we're going to do a set at the C-Note in NYC on May 22.

4/3/03 - Recording with Mark Spencer went well. He wound up playing on 3 tracks of the upcoming cd. Having some trouble getting the audio files to read in my computer. He's a mac guy and I work on PC. Will get it straightened out. He's got a nice new Gretsch! Makes me miss mine. Had to sell my 63 Nashville Model many years ago. Oh well.

4/2/03 - Well, I've decided to try and do this journal thing because I've seen it on other sites and it seems pretty cool. Seems like most of the time what happens is that people stop writing in them after a while. That will probably happen here too, but we'll see.

Tomorrow morning I'm heading to Mark Spencer's studio in NYC so he can lay down some guitar on a couple of my tracks. You may remember he did the same with the first Foundry album and they came out great. Really looking forward to hearing what he's going to play.

Yes the CD is coming out. And yes, the Foundry CD is coming out too. I know we're (I'm) awful bad at getting things out on time. Got no excuses except just being busy and having things take 10 x longer than expected. That being said things are moving along and hopefully both CD's will be out soon.

We've auditioned a new drummer to replace Mike, who left Foundry to pursue his own music and to play guitar with me on some "solo" shows. So far the new guy (after only one rehearsal) seems really good. I'll write more about him later if things work out. Sad to see Mike go from Foundry, but looking forward to playing guitar with him.

Lastly, on the concert front. There's some shows coming up in the NY area as well as one show in PA. Check out the concert page. There's also talk of a small tour down to Florida and back with my friend Sara Brenner. I'll let you know if that comes about. Foundry's got some cool shows coming up in late April and in the Summer too.

Oh, one more thing..finally got a J-45 acoustic guitar. Love it. Got a great deal in Harrisburg, PA while Foundry was touring down there. Putting in an IBEAM pickup. Heard good things about them. Later.     -dk