DUSTIN WRAY - DON'T ASK ME

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!! This is the title track to my recent Raven Faith Records release "DON'T ASK ME". This video is a remake of the video for 'TALK TO YA LATER" by the San Fransisco-based band THE TUBES, which was released back in 1981. The video was shot at Nexus Sound Studio in Youngstown, OH and was directed and edited by Alex Thomas.
The song perfectly fit the idea for their video concept (which I always thought was very cool), so I decided to remake the video. It was probably the most fun I ever had shooting a music video!!
Interestingly, their video for "Talk To Ya Later" was actually originally released as part of a long form video for their album "The Completion Backward Principle" (1981, Capitol Record) and was then subsequently released to MTV when the single was released. I never knew this until decades later. LOL! I always wanted to be able to watch it. When I released the video on 2/19/22, I posted it on a couple of Tubes Fan pages. I asked about where you might be able to see the long form video. In the comments section, you will see where one awesome Tubes fan obliged me with the answer! Thank you Jeff!!
Main lighting for this video was provided by Blazing Entertainment. Owner: Derrick Wray
Grip for the video was Dave Lanza
The Band for the video was:
Adam Hudek (as Roger Steen) - Lead Guitar/BGVs
Aaron Laney (as Prairie Prince) - Drums & Percussion
Christopher Reitsma (as Michael Cotten) - Keys/BGVs
Anthony Hoopes (as Rick Anderson) - Bass Guitar
Todd Leapline (as Bill Spooner) - Rhythm Guitar/BGVs
Dustin Wray (as Fee Waybill) - Lead Vocals
The Reporter at the beginning was played by Becky Matthews
The Reporters without speaking roles were:
Lewis Walker III
Vera Miller
Tiffin Thomas-Best
Richard Best
Brian Ginkinger
Christian Onwudiwe
Keith Kelly
Dave Lanza
The song was recorded at Nexus Sound Studio in Warren, OH.
The band for the recording was:
Doug Lelesch: Drums & Percussion
Adam Hudek: Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar
Dustin Wray: All Lead and Backing Vocals
Keith Kelly: Palm Muted pick scratch overdub (guitar)
All recording, sound engineering and mastering was done by Keith Kelly at Nexus Sound Studio

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

This video is going to blow past 100K views VERY soon! To celebrate this I am offering a sale on the of the "DON'T ASK ME" release!! Downloads of this 16-TRACK masterpiece will be only 8.99 for the ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL!! But for CD listeners, there is an even BETTER DEAL!! For ONLY 8.99, you will not only get the "DON'T ASK ME" CD, but if you use the Codeword "Lightning" in the message to Dustin, you will also receive my 1st album in the series, "IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT'S CALLED", from 2008. Go to www.dustinwray.bandcamp.com to listen, order, and to sign up as a fan to receive news of future releases & specials on merch. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

[@fraydasheats1962]

really nice song

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thanks Frayda!! I'm glad you liked it!! :)

[@sp00nsepic]

Nice job guys

[@kathleensanders7618]

Love it!

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thank you Kathleen!!! :)

[@jasonsworldnow]

awesome song!!!!

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU JASON!! That means alot!! Check out dustinwray.bandcamp.com to find out more about my music. I just started a promotion on this album ("Don't Ask Me") to coincide with the promotion of this video. Only $9.99 for the download of the 16-track album & only $8.99 for the CD! You can also become my "fan" there to get updates about upcoming releases. I have released 9 albums in total and lots of videos! :) I hope you can find more that you like!

[@meghasingh4267]

i love your music Dustin!!

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MEG!! Go to dustinwray.bandcamp.com to find out more about me. I just started a promotion on this album ("Don't Ask Me") to coincide with the promotion of this video. Only $9.99 for the download of the 16-track album & only $8.99 for the CD! You can also become my "fan" there to get updates about upcoming releases. I already have released 9 albums in total and lots of videos! :)

[@CamilaSacasa]

loving this ❤❤

[@kazeerickbrafford1015]

Nice ❤

[@gaylordmosca5758]

Great visual to go with the song I rock with it 🔥🔥

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU!!! :)

[@mariegammons1297]

Great effort.Look forward to the next one.

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thank you Marie!! Here's one we just put out: ruclips.net/video/jBBtrBVILbs/видео.html

[@sherylmullaney507]

This Is HEAT!!!!!

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Burnin' it up baby!! Thank you!! :)

[@ferudundalaycivici8124]

Good lyrics & music is mind blowing 👌

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANKS!! I really appreciate this compliment!! :)

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

The song is the title track on my Raven Faith Records Album "Don't Ask Me" which was released in December of 2020. The single or the whole album can be sampled and/or purchased (CD or download) here: dustinwray.bandcamp.com/ along with all of my albums to include my brand new release "FREEDOM". Guest musicians on these 2 albums include, (on "FREEDOM") DALE THOMPSON from the Christian metal band "BRIDE" singing with me on the STRYPER 80's era hit "FREE". (On "DON'T ASK ME") the internationally acclaimed guitarist (and Youngstown area native) Phil Keaggy plays on my song "Back To Youngstown". Also another NE Ohio guitar virtuoso from the band "Wretch" Nick Giannakos plays the on the international hit song from the Russian metal band Kipelov "Ya Svoboden". Either disc is WELL worth the $. Check it out! 🙂

[@sarahnoda2638]

Finally, found a song that has an attitude 🔥

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

You KNOW it!! ;)

[@benxhi88]

Love this song ❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :)

[@EricEddleman]

jamming to this. Release more stuff Dustin!

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANKS ERIC! I appreciate that! Go to dustinwray.bandcamp.com to find more music. I just started a promotion on this album ("Don't Ask Me" from 2020) to coincide with the promotion of this video. Only $9.99 for the download of the 16-track album & only $8.99 for the CD! You can also become my "fan" there to get updates about upcoming releases. I already have released 9 albums in total and lots of videos!

[@kaylee.snyder]

Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thank you Kaylee! Awesome comment!! ;) Find me on FB at Dustin Wray Hockensmith. You can also hear more at www.dustinwray.bandcamp.com

[@charleseber8780]

Enjoyed your video! Thanks.

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU CHARLES!!! :)

[@rosamondgowers7274]

nice song 😊 💗

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

THANK YOU Rosamond!! :)

[@manzocampagnolo]

This song perfectly matches the energy of the video

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!! :)

[@liferuler449]

sounds great and can be amazingly inspirational

[@nataschygodoy2057]

It's 🔥 keep up the good work

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thanks Nataschy!!!! :) :) :)

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Here's a video of me doing my original song with a former band in my hometown of Warren, OH. The festival was to commemorate "Dave Grohl Alley". I'm from the same town that Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo FIghters) spent much of his formative years & there's an alley in the downtown area w/artwork & giant drumsticks dedicated to him. The guitarist in this video (Michael O'Grady) is now the guitarist for Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's daughter, & is also working w/another band in L.A.(The Mechanical Roots) ruclips.net/video/RRBzamfEmRo/видео.html&start_radio=1&rv=9sZQzo2uKvk

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

All credits are IN THE DESCRIPTION!!

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😊😊😊

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[@lucieguillermin3784]

really nice song

[@dustinhockensmith6055]

Thank you Lucie!! :)