Mariano

[David L]

We had a fun time at the annual Flagstaff Folk Festival last weekend. I will post some videos when I can. Here is a powerful and poignant song by Robert Earl Keen that we are working on. We live close to the US/Mexico border, so we are well-aware of the hard-working people who come north to work and send money back to their families.

Mariano

[Sal]

Hey Dave, Great song and played well!! The vocals were really good! Was that being played in DMaj or Bm ? Sal

[David L]

Thanks Sal. This song is in Bm.

[AndréM]

Beautiful song Dave.
Is it a composition?
Sounds very actual in these times.
You guys sound like pros.

AndréM

AndréM

[David L]

Thanks Andre. This song was written by Robert Earl King, a roots music singer-songwriter. Being so close to the border, and personally knowing folks who this song is about, the lyrics hit home for us.

[Ralph P.]

Very well played and excellent vocals. Great mix, and acoustic and electric guitars both blended so well together. Very tasteful soloing David.
Ralph

Ralph P.

[David L]

Thank you, as always, Ralph.

[San Luis Rey]

Enjoyed that David! We did a vacation a couple of years ago to a birding spot just southeast of Sierra Vista. Might be close to you.
Mike

Mike

[David L]

Thanks Mike. Sierra Vista is about an hour or so southeast of Tucson, where we live. You must have been very close to the border when you were at the birding spot. Closer to Tucson is Madera Canyon, which is a wonderful birding spot.

[Richard W]

Wow, great song. I need to listen to more Robert Earl Keen. Very tasteful lead work, sounded great. Thanks for sharing.

[David L]

Thanks Richard. Robert Earl Keen is a terrific songwriter. Another favorite of ours is Guy Clark.

[Ken]

Very well played, great mix.

Ken F

[David L]

Thanks, as always, Ken.

[Clarke]

David,

Another stellar performance from DRY RIVER BAND – guitar work was very haunting and the singing was like a good story being told – had me all the way to the end. Excellent recording.

Clarke

[David L]

Thanks Clarke, as always. Its a haunting song by a great songwriter.

[Garry]

Amazing David, great story telling by you both. Always means so much more when based on real life. Love your guitar work David. You always compliment the song with your fills and solos. Just right and stay within the feel and style of the songs you guys play. Awesome! All the best! 🥸🎸🥸

[David L]

Thanks, as always, Garry. We like songs that tell a story.

[Anonymous]

Great song David. Always nice to hear you guys play. 👍

[David L]

Thank you Ivan. I appreciate your feedback.

[Helen Lazaridou]

One more awesome,professional performance from your band David!!!!fantastic vocals and your haunting soloing was full of emotion!which is what this song with its moving story deserves.a story about so many people all around the world…Thanks for sharing it with us❤

[David L]

Thanks, as always, Helen. This song hits close to home for us since we live so close to the Mexican border.

[Guido]

A very nice moving story-telling song, in the old good songwriter style! Brilliant rendition by both of you, vocals, rhythm guitar and your beautiful soulful leads on the electric!

Guido

[David L]

Thank you, as always, Guido.

[charjo]

Enjoyed your lead, David, with those haunting bends. It had a very consistent sound with a hint of repeating motifs throughout. Great job, both of you.
John

[David L]

Thank you, John. You are very astute and insightful – one of the things I try to do is come up with a motif and stay with it, shape it, adapt it and make it work with a song. I’ve seen your work and I know you do the same thing. I always appreciate your feedback, John.

[Mark T]

Very powerful and moving lyrics, David – played and sung with a lot of feeling! Really loved that 👏👏🎶🎶

When we were touring California on our motorbikes, some years ago, we heard these people being referred to as “Wetbacks”, and it wasn’t said in a very kind way. Is this common, and did we correctly guess that it was a derogatory term? Very sad!

Best wishes buddy 😎

[David L]

Thanks Mark. I personally have never heard that term used, although I do know what it means.

Stay well, my friend.

[Geoff]

Hi there David, I really enjoyed that.

The border issues you have down there really suck don’t they ? All I can say is I am really lucky I got born into relative privilege and have a relatively easy life.

Really liked the sound of that Les Paul you were playing. Very haunting melody you were pulling out of it too David.

[David L]

Hi Geoff. Thanks, as always. Yes, the border situation is precarious on many levels.

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