Dreamwalkers Update: Johnny Cash Meets the X-Files; Surf Music Meets Ghost Riders in the Sky

I know it's been awhile since I've written, but Dreamwalkers have been moving forward. Tonight we finished getting bass player, Dave Ross, up to speed on all our material. I'm experiencing our band coming together as a unit, as we rehearse. As a bonus, Dave brought in a song he wanted to do, a cover of, West LA Fadeaway by the Grateful Dead, and we had a lot of fun playing it tonight. Great to hear Dave singing. Our band is well balanced. Debbie writes endearing songs about love and loss and I write apocalyptic anthems (insert laughing emoji here). Tonight, we worked on a Tony Sheppard composition called "Road Song." It's a blend of Surf Music and an updated Ghost Riders in the Sky. I love it. We played my song, "The Outsider," with prophetic lyrics ("stockpiled bombs, toxic waste, the next unknown disease."). This one is kind of a post apocalyptic western, sort of Johnny Cash meets the X-Files. Debbie's songs are very reminiscent of The Beatles. Daniel Polyak on Drums provides the glue that keeps our band from spinning out into orbit. I'm consistently amazed with his ability to "get" the feeling of our original songs. Of course he is a Master at all the covers. We have a lot of talented musicians in our group, but they are even better people.Time to knock off any rough edges and find a place to play. You'll have to come and see us. We are looking forward to it, and it will be great fun.

Love,

Dr Dreamwalker

Tonight's Songs: Can't Find My Way Home, West LA Fadeaway, The Outsider, I Think I Think Too Much, Tricks on Me, Call Me Love, Road Song.

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