But, first... I think we're gonna have perfect weather to head out to Central Park and hang together this Saturday afternoon.
This weekend, I'm gonna let you all know about the plans for this year's "Something-th Annual Year End Concert" and have an email list you can sign so you can find out when the tickets are gonna go on sale. (But, that won't be for another 8 weeks or so.)
BUT FOR TODAY!!!!
Were you out in Central Park last Saturday afternoon?
If you were, you caught one of the sweetest moments I've experienced since I've been "That Guitar Man from Central Park"
The man who brought The Beatles to America and changed music history forever has become a good friend and hangs with all of us nearly every Saturday afternoon. He happens to absolutely love a song from my latest CD... "Next Time Around". He says it's his now favorite song in the world. Well, this is a guy who's produced The Beatles, did the first concert at Shea Stadium, put The Rolling Stones in Carnegie Hall, discovered and managed The Rascals, put James Brown in Madison Square Garden as the first musical act ever, and so much more.... but, he's never played or sang a note. (Not publicly, anyway!)
Click on this image to watch what happened last Saturday in Central Park.
That's Ladybird Lodi Carr helpin' him out.
[Shot by David Konis]
Cool, hah?
I mean, the crowd was small because the weather was threatening. But, the people who were there came away with a great New York memory!
Okay, now! In case you missed it, or you're showing up here for the first time, or you've got a little catching up to do...
HERE IT IS! The new Sarah Palin parody, "Don't Know Palin"
If you've been coming around here lately, you know we've been having a lot of fun around the choice of Sarah Palin to be John McCain's vice presidential running mate. (You can download the new song a little further down the page, and then pass it all around the internet.)
Click on the image to download the song.
Y'know when I was down at Chris Lavin's apartment laying down the voice over parts, she suggested that a whole bunch of people might wanna start playing this on the radio... college radio stations, Air America and the like. (Air America has aired my tune "JesusLand" several times so I'm thinking she had a good point.) So, here's an FCC-friendly version for public airplay. I bleeped out one word - - (gasp!!!)
Whew!
Okay, here's the version for the rest of us.
And for you podcasters and bloggers who aren't encumbered by censorship.
I rrreeeeeaaallllly want you guys to download this for yourselves, but then pass it on to several friends around the country, especially in those "swing states". (C'mon... this is New York. I know at least half of you have relatives in Florida!)
Between now and November, try to get as may friends as you can to at least check out this site.... and even tell them to browse the "Archives"
And keep passing this FREE stuff all around the internet.
Okay...
Gotta get to work on more video.
See you back here tomorrow. Make sure to check in!
Thanks for everything.
All outdoor events are weather permitting! Stop by the website before you go if it is questionable.
Central Park Schedule Starts around 12:30 and ends when the sun goes over the Hudson.
September 18
September 25
David is available for private parties and events. Please call (646) 504-7275 for fees and availability.
As you may know I am producing a documentary about "That Guitar Man from Central Park". I would like to ask all David's fans out there to write me and tell me any stories you may have about David and his playing in Central Park and how it has affected you or what it has meant to you. I've already heard some great stories, but I know there are more that I haven't heard. So if you got a story to tell about David and his music, please briefly write it out and send it to stories@thatguitarman.com . I will be contacting people from the stories submitted to interview them for possible inclusion in the film. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone on the hill this summer. - Dean