Friday, July 30, at The Acoustic Seen
For the first time in at least a couple of years, I'm heading down to Greenville, S.C., to perform at one of my favorite venues this Friday, July 30: The Acoustic Seen at The Coffee Underground in downtown Greenville. I'll be performing with Leslie Berry and Little Soul.
Friday, July 30, 8:30pm The Acoustic Seen 1 East Coffee Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 298-0494 | Map If you're in the Greenville area, we hope to see you there. If you're not in the Greenville area, please let any friends or family nearby know about this show. Thanks for reading, -Dave View full-size poster Download print-ready PDF  The fabulous work of Woody Wood and how to be a part of it
Asheville-based singer-songwriter Aaron "Woody" Wood is a friend of mine and one of my all-time favorite artists. He is one of the most talented performers in this region, and in my view, anywhere. His voice is fantastic, he is a masterful guitarist, his lyrics are compelling, he has a wonderful sense of humor, and he is a very kind and humble person. He represents the very best.
Late last month Woody began a project to fund his new album, and I encourage everyone I know who loves and supports truly original music to check out this project - you can contribute anywhere from $1 up. If he doesn't reach his goal the project will not be funded and nobody who pledged will actually have to pony up. But there are many incentives for contributing ranging from free downloads to hand-made screen printed CDs and t-shirts and even private shows for the contributor and 25 of his or her friends. I've seen Woody perform often, sometimes at small venues for little pay, and when I do, an old Billy Joel lyric tends to cross my mind: "Man, what are you doing here?" That's not to say he hasn't had successes. He's been signed to labels, been covered by national press, toured across the U.S., and has played with many world-class and well-known musicians. Even with such accomplishments, making a living at music can be very hard. So please, check out the video about this project:  I hope you'll consider being part of this project - you'll be helping introduce Woody and his wonderful music to more people. All the best, -Dave www.daveturnermusic.com Fans set the price
Both of my albums, Could Have Talked All Night and Stories That Are True, are now available in mp3 (full album or singles) at any price you choose.
Details click here. A moving British perspective on American life
I just built and launched a website for my friend and fellow songwriter Rupert Wates, with whom I also worked as a singer on the associated album and singer and pianist in live shows. Rupert has written some very moving songs about American life told from a British perspective.
For example: In Dick And Delores (The Loving Kind) we hear of an interracial couple in the south in the 50's, who defied state law to marry. The Skies Of South Dakota unfolds the sad story of a young girl's struggle with religious and class prejudice. Days Of Mercy tells of the exodus of a poor family across America during the Dust Bowl Depression. There are tales of love and loss in the two world wars, and other stories of yesterday and today, each recast in song, each of them a piece in the mosaic that is the story of America itself. There were 17 musicians and singers involved in this project, entitled Joe's Cafe and recorded in New York City, including such talents as Darol Anger on violin, Micheal Manring on bass, Bartosz Hadala on piano, and Chris Howard on percussion. From the liner notes: "As an English musician on the road in America, I've played a lot of cafes over the last few years. I've also heard, and read, a lot of real-life stories. I finally decided to turn the best of these stories into songs, and to bring them together under one welcoming roof. Joe's Cafe is the result. The songs on this album tell the stories of ordinary American people, from the first World War through the present day; and because Joe's Cafe is a friendly kind of place, each of them is sung by a friend of mine." Please take a moment to visit the new website, which includes streaming audio: http://www.bitemusiclimited.com Thanks for reading! All the best, -Dave http://www.daveturnermusic.com P.S. - I'll be touring with Rupert in Minnesota performing Joe's Cafe August 5-14. More info on my calendar. Good Stuff on June 4
I'm happy to be returning to Good Stuff to perform 8-10pm this Friday, June 4. This cool spot is the gathering place for the surrounding mountain community of Marshall, NC. If you haven't been to Marshall in a while, or have never been, come see what this funky little town has to offer.
Good Stuff - Map 133 S. Main Street Marshall, NC 28753 828-649--9711 Good Stuff on Facebook  In the contest finals
I'm in the finals of the Jenny Greer's Brown Bag Songwriting Competition this Sat May 22. Part of the judges' criteria is audience response, so I'd be honored and grateful to you for lending me your ears, applause, and whistles during the show :-)
Brown Bag Songwriting Competition FINALS Saturday, May 22, 9pm Modaddy's - Map 77-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 - 828-258-1550 http://www.myspace.com/modaddysbar  The Finalists - No matter who wins, this will be a fine evening of music from: Shane Conerty www.myspace.com/shaneconerty www.myspace.com/nowyouseethem Dan Shearin www.myspace.com/unclemountain Dave Turner www.daveturnermusic.com Julian Sikes www.myspace.com/babycowboymusic Eric Janowski www.myspace.com/ericjanoski Rorey Carroll www.roreycarroll.com Ken Kiser www.myspace.com/KenKiser Alex Krug www.myspace.com/alexandrakrug Steve Smith www.myspace.com/gatosol Michael Jordian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArggF8aiK8 The Shinola Troubadours of Possom Spender www.theshinolatroubadours.com Don't have LEAF tickets? There's a live music alternative
If you don't have tickets to LEAF this weekend, there's a live music alternative right nearby in Black Mountain, NC. Specifically:
Dave Turner @ Straightaway Cafe, 6-9pm Friday, May 7th 1722 NC Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC 28711 - Map 828-669-8856 | Straightaway on Facebook Come enjoy Ray's good food and spirits along with some live music on the deck at this cool little mountain hideaway. With friends May 4th at Jack of the Wood
Just a quick note to let you know about a songwriters performance this Tuesday, May 4, 8pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville (http://jackofthewood.com) - 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801, 828-252-5445. Featuring:
Lorraine Conard http://lorraineconard.com/ Nate Spencer and Margaret Wasaff http://www.myspace.com/natesmandolin Dave Turner http://www.daveturnermusic.com Please join us for a few songs and Green Man ales. Opening for Chris Rosser and Beth Wood at The Grey Eagle April 29
I'm very pleased to announce that I'll be performing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville to open for Chris Rosser (of Free Planet Radio) and Beth Wood on Thursday, April 29, at 8pm.
Chris, Beth and The Grey Eagle have given me a wonderful opportunity here. If you wouldn't mind, I would be tremendously grateful to you if you could help getting the word out about this show. Please copy and past this link into an email to tell your friends in western North Carolina about the event: http://www.daveturnermusic.com/greyeagle42910.cfm The Grey Eagle - www.thegreyeagle.com | 185 Clingman Avenue | Asheville, NC 28801 | 828-232-5800 | Map | Buy tickets Chris Rosser is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer. As a solo singer-songwriter, he tours nationally playing at festivals, clubs and listening rooms. As a member of the world-jazz instrumental trio Free Planet Radio, he plays a variety of instruments, including the Indian dotar, Turkish cumbus oud, guitars, melodica and piano. As a producer, he has produced about forty recordings for various artists in his Asheville, NC based studio Hollow Reed Studio. Read more.  Beth Wood's exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, and warm stage presence have been winning over audiences from coast to coast. "It's really hard to not fall in love with Beth and her music," writes one Texas music journalist. Thanks to a healthy obsession with words, an ability to drive long distances, an innate musical sense, and keen observational skills, Beth finds herself perfectly suited for the job of modern-day troubadour. Read more  As always, thank you for reading and listening, and we hope to see you there. Cheers, -Dave www.daveturnermusic.com 828-713-9206 Facebook | Myspace | Twitter Won the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition at Mo Daddy's
On Monday, April 12, I was honored to win the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition at Mo Daddy's in downtown Asheville and will perform in the finals competition at the venue on Friday, May 21. As has been the tradition with the series, hosted by Jenny Greer of Jen and the Juice, the other songwriters vying for the prize this week were fantastic, and I am humbled by the judges' decision. I'm sure the contestants in the finals will be formidable. I am really looking forward to hearing everyone's music on May 21.
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