People often say Rock is dead. There is so much good music being produced out there by artists in the Americana movement. Dave is a shining star in that genre. Checkout Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers.
Damn I have Loved Dave and brother Phil since the Blaster Days. Dave is so Cool great stage presence and Killer Guitar Player. Generally I don’t watch video’s it’s about the music to me but Dave is so good you want to watch and listen.
I would usually agree that I need to hear the music, it's an essential part of life. But your other point about how good a storyteller Dave Alvin is elevates him into a very small group of special artists. I don't know if all his stories are real, and I don't care either. When people pay attention to a story with the same intensity as the music, the whole night's show becomes a unique experience for all involved. I've loved these two brothers for decades now, and your comment does Dave justice in ways most people can't do.
I remember watching that guilty drummer kick out her beat a few years ago in Vancouver, Canada. She, like the rest of the guilty ones, helped Dave deliver the goods. Dave don't need a lot of help, but if he does he might as well get the best. Peace. Out.
Does Dave ever put on a bad show? No evidence that I've seen since The Blasters 80's to all his incarnations. Seen him in Vancouver about 10 times (missed 6 or more). His integrity and fluid joy hits one hard in the ass and make you think and dance and drink beer and well, live through his Big Joe Turner/Johnny Aces persona. Dave is an institution to songwriting and performing. No B.S.
As a huge DA fan, I’d love to say there isn’t such a thing. But one night I saw him do an acoustic solo show at a club in Pittsburgh. He played about an hour. It wasn’t bad, but the vibe just wasn’t happening. You could easily sense his frustration, but he was a total pro. Spoke to him a bit afterwards. He’s always been cool. But this night was frustrating for him. I love Dave’s music. Far as I’m concerned, he’s an American original. He can do no wrong.
You have evidently bought into the revisionist history pal. I have seen the articles from back in the day that corroborates everything this dude just said, including eye witnesses.. He was not demonstrating to a woman that the gun was not loaded as the revised story now claims. He was widely known for the Russian roulette idiocy and for being very haphazard with a loaded firearm around others.
Dave Alvin is an American Treasure!
A loud Stratocaster that will blow any road house down !
no comment needed. just listen, dance, groove, boogie.... great post. great song, greeat performance. hot band
People often say Rock is dead. There is so much good music being produced out there by artists in the Americana movement. Dave is a shining star in that genre. Checkout Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers.
Damn I have Loved Dave and brother Phil since the Blaster Days. Dave is so Cool great stage presence and Killer Guitar Player. Generally I don’t watch video’s it’s about the music to me but Dave is so good you want to watch and listen.
I would usually agree that I need to hear the music, it's an essential part of life. But your other point about how good a storyteller Dave Alvin is elevates him into a very small group of special artists. I don't know if all his stories are real, and I don't care either. When people pay attention to a story with the same intensity as the music, the whole night's show becomes a unique experience for all involved. I've loved these two brothers for decades now, and your comment does Dave justice in ways most people can't do.
Swing that axe, Dave! Wonderful.
This song hits all the right notes. The band smokes. But most of all the story slays. It's honest music!
this is the way it's done, and, fenders everywhere, woohoo
Sos un fenómeno Dave❤
Holy cow…absolute 🔥
Dave's been playin' that same Strat for a long time!
What an amazing guitarist and an amazing band behind him.
Dave Alvin could read the fuckin phone book and it would sound killer. Does he not have the greatest start sound ever?
Always a pleasure!
This Guy is great. Lisa Pancraft on drums.
Pankratz
That girl can play !!!!!
Saw him last night in Portland. Blew me away.
Whoa!! Dave’s using a Rivera era Fender Concert 4x10 combo. I have the exact same amp. KILLER TONE DAVE!!
The man can tell a story.
Absolutely love it! These guys are totally bad ass emmer effers....
Johnny Ace would have been 94 today.Pledging My Love[1955].
Damn!
That is some entertaining shit!!!
Thank you!
A hell of a performance!
Damn good song.
damn this is good
Dave finally got his favorite guitar refinished? Looks and sounds good, probably good for another 40 years of killer rockabilly/R&R.
thanks again outlaw country !
I remember watching that guilty drummer kick out her beat a few years ago in Vancouver, Canada. She, like the rest of the guilty ones, helped Dave deliver the goods. Dave don't need a lot of help, but if he does he might as well get the best. Peace. Out.
That girl is bad ass
Lisa Pankratz on drums,SUPER bad!!
❤
how cool is that venue? no one's bein' stupid or gettin' outta control. my kind'a thing for sure!
No ridiculous sea of cell phones either.
O...M...G...!!! Dave Alvin rules. Come back to San Antonio Dave, and bring the band!
This song owes a debt of gratitude to James McMurtry's "Choctaw Bingo" which predates it by 9 years. Give it an ear.
I thought I was the only one who thought that!
The drummer's sense of rhythm is amazing! The more monotonous it is, the higher the technique required!
Does Dave ever put on a bad show? No evidence that I've seen since The Blasters 80's to all his incarnations. Seen him in Vancouver about 10 times (missed 6 or more). His integrity and fluid joy hits one hard in the ass and make you think and dance and drink beer and well, live through his Big Joe Turner/Johnny Aces persona. Dave is an institution to songwriting and performing. No B.S.
As a huge DA fan, I’d love to say there isn’t such a thing. But one night I saw him do an acoustic solo show at a club in Pittsburgh. He played about an hour. It wasn’t bad, but the vibe just wasn’t happening. You could easily sense his frustration, but he was a total pro. Spoke to him a bit afterwards. He’s always been cool. But this night was frustrating for him.
I love Dave’s music. Far as I’m concerned, he’s an American original.
He can do no wrong.
Love your music and songs...sorry I missed your concert in Toronto...
Dave's the best!!!
So awesome !
love it !
Bad ass.
Nice
Excellant !!!
Only 1 thing Wrong, it was actually a 32 caliber! GREAT SONG!! ❤️The Alvin Boys!!
Отлично!
♥♥♥
Pour me a cold one. I’ll be at his next gig.
Shit y that was fucking awesome !!
💥💥💥
smokin
Never heard this story.
Blast away dudes, now check the highway 61 graphics
looks like Obama @1:30-1:31😮 when the cheese was shipped in a welding rod can, and have to say, "was pretty damn good",,,
Choctaw Bingo......
Lisa Pankratz is a badass
It was .32 caliber revolver and he wasn't playing Russian Roulette.
You have evidently bought into the revisionist history pal. I have seen the articles from back in the day that corroborates everything this dude just said, including eye witnesses.. He was not demonstrating to a woman that the gun was not loaded as the revised story now claims. He was widely known for the Russian roulette idiocy and for being very haphazard with a loaded firearm around others.
close counts... not