I’ve been busier than usual over the last couple of weeks which is great for this time of year. Coming up this Saturday long weekend June 6th I’ll be opening for Jon Stevens at Caves Beach Hotel from 8.15-9pm. Friday 5th I’m at Potters Brewery at Cessnock from 8-11pm and Sunday 7th I’m solo at Cooks Hill Surf Club from 1-4pm then playing from 5.30pm at the Wicko with Grant Walmsley and Freebird. Here’s a shot taken by Paul Parsons last Sunday at Bonnells Bay. It was fun to get so many DV8 requests at this gig….I even played an acoustic version of Hitch Hiker for the first time amongst others like Doorbell, Down to the Sea, Lighten Up Your Load, Surfing at the Gibba, Dry Your Eyes, Back to Basics, Darby Street Blues and Kings X…I’m mostly using the Martin acoustic these days with heavy gauge strings tuned down …through the BBE Sonic Maximiser which gives it a lovely deep clear and rich tone.

DV8 played on Friday night at Dora Creek Workers for Paul Parson’s birthday….it was such a good night that the club have asked us to come back and play again…we’re looking forward to being a part of Operation Cyclone at the Croatian Club at Wickham on June 14th and also to another show at the Gunyah on June 20th.

Hello everyone!

DV8 have been working on 2 songs in the studio with a view to do more and compile a new album…the new songs have been going great live and we have some more that will be revealed at a later date.

We did 2 shows up in Tamworth May 8,9th and followed it up with Mothers Day at the Premier on the 10th….a whole weekend of DV8. The 2nd show at Tamworth was especially well received and it was a good feeling to hear positive response and dancing to lots of songs that were fresh to the local’s ears. The Premier really rocked and it was fabulous to see so many people out on Mothers Day…

It was another great night at the Wicko last Friday…thankyou all for coming and rocking out and making it a success. We’ve started laying down tracks in the studio as of last Thursday and it’s sounding great already. We’ll be re-doing some classic DV8 tracks as well as some completely new tunes.

Here is a Youtube link for Back to Basics and Come to Bed from the Last Stand DVD at Belmont 16’s….we’re currently working on re-releasing this 🙂

I had a wild night at Mavericks a couple of weeks ago. Lots of exuberant singing and dancing from the crowd all night while the Sunday at the Exchange was a relaxed lunchtime affair.

This weekend April 10th I have a duo with Len Samperi at the Marble Bar at Wests from 9.30pm to 12.30am and on Saturday 11th I’m playing a solo gig at Stroud Central Hotel for the first time. It’s the same day as the local show so I’ll be starting early at 7pm. Sunday I have a solo gig at Toronto Hotel from 2-5pm…if the weather is good I’ll be outside with the beautiful view over the lake and possibly being filmed (if it’s a fine day) by my friend Trevor.

 

It’s been a few weeks since our last gig at the Wicko but the Yogis will be playing again on Saturday April 18th at the Kahibah Sports Club from 7.30-10.30pm. Rosie has written a new song about a holiday in Bali which we’ll play amongst other new and old ones. 

Wow! April already…the year is flying by fast. Last Saturday April 4th at Warners at the Bay  was a magical night. Travis was in top form on drums and Mark and I rode on a wave of tight drum grooves. The dance floor was full and we had lots of requests for our original songs.

One of our Facebook friends “Kirra Lee” posted this after her night out.

“These guys have been belting it out since I graduated high school & they’re still killing it.”

DV8 are on next at the Wicko on Friday April 17th from 8.30pm.

DV8 has been taking a month off through March but we’re back into it again next weekend on Saturday April 4th at Warners at the Bay from 9pm. We’ve been rehearsing and refining some of our new originals as well as looking through our back catalogue for more material. Any suggestions are welcome 🙂 🙂

It’s been a busy few weeks with 5 gigs last week and another 3 this week. I’ve also been learning a few new songs to test out this weekend at the Salamander Tavern on Friday March 27th from 8-11pm and on Saturday 28th at Mavericks on the marina at Nelson Bay 8-11pm also. On Sunday 29th I’m local at the Exchange Hotel in Hamilton from 1pm to 4pm.

Hot Yogis had a great gig at the Wicko last week and as time goes on we’ll be writing more new funky, fun dance songs. Our next show is at Kahibah Sports Club on Saturday April 18th from 8-11pm.

Hi everyone,

Just back from a bit of a break and looking forward to getting out and gigging again. This Friday I’m at the Duke with Len on bass…… and a couple of solos as well…..Saturday 14th is at Swansea Hotel 8.30-11.30pm and Sunday 15th at Town Hall Hotel in Waratah from 2-5pm.