Davy Knowles

Update from Davy - Introducing Ty!

Posted Jul 29, 2009 by Davy

Hey there!

So there’s tons to catch up on…

It’s now been nearly a month since we’ve had the bus, and I can’t tell you how much easier this has made touring! I can go to sleep whenever I like after the show and wake up the next afternoon, make myself a cup of tea and a grilled cheese sandwich on the George Foreman and walk into the next venue. Love it. Just want to say a big thank you, without your support I’d be living out of a cardboard box!  Maki, our bus driver is amazing too. Great guy and just a driving machine!

The gigs have been going great also - so a big thanks to all who have showed up or bought tickets so far! Touring has, and always will be, the best part of being a musician for me. Nothing beats that feeling! I have to mention playing at Red Rocks. Since I have been in the states people have been telling me about this place.  Now I understand what they mean - it has to be the most breathtaking gig ever. Just flat out beautiful.




While we are on the touring subject, the Chicken Foot run is coming up, and we can’t wait.  I had a great time opening for them solo acoustic, and am giddy to get the full band together and rock out! Check out the dates on davyknowles.com/gigs or myspace.com/davyknowles.  On top of that - we will be introducing a new member to the line-up… the amazing Ty Bailie on keyboards. Fresh from working long-term with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam fame Ty has already played a few shows with us but will now be joining full time.  It’s gonna be fun! 





For all the guitar geeks out there, I’ll be putting together a video on my guitar rig soon – it’s changed again! I’m now tremendously proud to be working with Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Budda Amplification.  Both of these companies are amazing, anyone who has never checked out either should immediately! Loving my tone right now, have never been happier with it.

So that’s all I got for now, but I am always on Twitter - so add me on there if anyone is interested!! twitter.com/davyknowles.

Cheers,
Davy

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Comments

  1. Hey Davy smileGlad to hear everything is going so well for you and that you are enjoying your tour bus smile
    Good luck with the rest of the tour
    Trishx

    Posted by Trish Kneale on 07/29

  1. Thx for the update Davy glad to hear your having a blast : )

    Posted by Paul from Boston on 07/29

  1. Hey Davy

    I’m from Switzerland! you should really come here one day (hope it will be soon). Would really love to see you live on stage…

    Hope to see you soon in Switzerland.

    Posted by Lily on 07/29

  1. Davy,

    I am going to see Jack and Paul on Friday at the factory. Glad it is all working out for you.  And I agree, the tone is fantastic! I am sure you’ll be just as happy with the new one.

    Best to all the crew.

    Hugh

    Posted by Hugh on 07/29

  1. Great to read the blog Davy and to see just how much you are loving it. All of us from the Albert PSM are so very proud of you, and you can be certain that you are the topic of conversation quite a few times. Keep it up Davy, but do come home one day soon for a visit. All the very best to you and all the crew.
    Dave and Jenny. xx

    Posted by Dave Sams from The Isle of Man.. on 07/29

  1. Groove-ness on the addition of a keyboardist!!

    (And how does a blues rocker always look so….cheery?! LOL)

    Posted by Diane on 07/29

  1. I’m smiling that you’re smiling!!

    Posted by Lisa Wilson on 07/29

  1. Davy,

    Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago on the Chickenfoot tour. Should be a blast. Glad you are having a great time of it.

    Rev. Paul

    Posted by Rev. Paul on 07/30

  1. Davy Knowles will be doing an interview with our Morning Show Friday morning at 8:15.
    Anyone interested in listening can tune in via our online stream at http://www.kdecradio.com/contentdisplay.asp?id=play&rec_id=8
    (that’s 8:15 AM US Central Time)

    Thanks,
    kdec fm 100.5

    Posted by kdec fm100.5 on 07/30

  1. Great to hear Davy and glad the bus has turned out well for you and the guys. I guess I should say, “Welcome Ty!” Two days my friend and I’ll be seeing you in Prairie du Chien. Can’t wait! Oh hey, and I know what you mean about PRS guitars. Bought my son Ben a PRS SE Singlecut two years ago. Great tone! Here’s a happy young man: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384830@N04/1962062833/in/set-72157603076520392/

    Roy

    Posted by Roy Ebert on 07/30

  1. Great to read the news and see you looking and sounding so happy.best wishes as ever to you,and your band.JM is off to France soon and will raise a glass to you from Las Gosniere. Cheers Laura and JM

    Posted by laura and jean michel on 07/31

  1. hi davy

    gald all is well with you very happy you got a bus can’t wait to seeyou again keep it real

    Posted by lover of the boys on 08/01

  1. For me you were the breakout surprize at Rothbury. I’ve seen Satch 5 times, but can’t wait to catch you in Grand Rapids at Comerica Park Aug. 13th.

    Posted by Fogg on 08/03

  1. Hey Davy,

    I saw you in the tent at musicfest. You’ve been practicin’! I brought my husband and daughter with me. My daughter is 12 and wasn’t too thrilled to be dragged along until she heard you. She is a member of your fan club now and has you on her ipod. I also shook your hand at the Electric Factory last spring. What an honor!
    Thanks for being you.

    Posted by Barb on 08/05

  1. i have two words about your show at musikfest,BLOWN AWAY!!!!  I’M SPREADING THE WORD.

    Posted by dennis muldoon on 08/05

  1. Davy,

    Caught you at Musikfest and The Jeff Beck show in Philly. We loved them both. Actually ran in to a few people I worked with at the Musikfest show. They never heard of you and left completely blown away with a CD in hand. Great show! I’ll try to catch you with Chickenfoot in Atlantic City. Will you be playing with a full band or acoustic?

    Scott

    Posted by Scott & Barb on 08/05

  1. I must tell you that I was honored again to see Davy, PK and Steve perfrom this time in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The day was filled wtih music presenting six different bands, but it wasn’t until the end when Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam took the stage that everyone was blown away. Honestly, how this band does it time and again is beyond me. Such great playing, singing and heartfelt music, we are very fortunate to be hearing and seeing these young men play.

    In addition, I did get to spend a bit of time with the guys and as always, they were just as cordial and friendly as anyone could be. Needless to say, it was a fantastic show put on by some of the most talented people in the world today!

    Special thanks go out to my good friend Davy. The sky is the limit young man and I’m just glad that you’re taking us all along for the trip of our lives! Next stop, RAH? Who knows? smile

    Here are pictures from the Festival:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384830@N04/sets/72157621937423676/

    And video. I’ll have more and will add them at a later date:

    “Come Home” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhDirDv0L4k

    “You Don’t Love Me” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1R0W15T0Xw

    “Walk On Hot Coals” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhQ-VuKcTI

    Enjoy,

    Roy

    Posted by Roy Ebert on 08/05

  1. I have three more videos to share from the fantastic show that I witnessed this past Saturday night:

    “Coming Up For Air” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMbjj0j34k
    (I didn’t catch the entire song as I was changing disks in my recorder)

    “Keep On Searching” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXSAzDtZZo

    And a new song that hasn’t been recorded yet with a little slide work from Davy called:

    “In A Little While” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XEH6EWnnjw

    Enjoy,

    Roy

    Posted by Roy Ebert on 08/06

  1. Hi Davy,

    I am so very happy for you and all of your successes! The first time I saw you, Adam and Ross play was when you toured with Rusted Root. We saw you at the Fox Theater in Boulder, Colorado on July 17, 2007. You guys blew EVERYONE away! I had the pleasure to speak with you guys. One of the next times I saw you was at the Trilogy, also in Boulder. It was such a tiny venue that I thought to myself “one day you will be playing for a crowd thousands of times larger”. To my delight, you have accomplished that, as well as, other great things in just two short years!

    I will have the pleasure of watching you perform this evening, once again, at the Fox Theater in Boulder. I hope to chat with you as well. Many blessings to you and may you always stay as humble as you were the first time I met you.

    With Great Admiration,
    Gail Paul
    Cheers!

    Posted by Gail Paul on 08/06

  1. A few more videos from the Prairie Dog Blues Festival on August 1st, 2009.

    “Opening Jam” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DIsQ0hbrR0

    “Riverbed” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_HM5CU-Xn0

    “What In The World” Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU3YYyobzEI

    “What In The World” Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=436s6PCZonw

    Last song of the night which I only got part of, because I had to change disks…
    Steve’s Drum Solo and “It’ll All Come Around” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HzebPNaY8c

    Enjoy,

    Roy

    Posted by Roy Ebert on 08/08

  1. Davy,
    We came to see Chickenfoot at the Chicago Theater a few nights ago and we were blown away by your music.  We now have two new favorite Back Door Slam CDs.  Thank you for the great music!!!  Pam and Tom

    Posted by Pam on 08/09

  1. Hey Davy,

    Sounds like the tour bus is a good thing for you. Thats great because it looks like you are very busy on tour rockin the world! Slam some Jam! I seen you with PK and Steve at Riverbend and Bessie Smith Strut you guys were remarkable, totaly superb. Cant wait to hear you live with Ty aboard. Just waiting until the day you come back my way. Looks like you are building your empire. Listen to your soul and play the music it longs to play.
                       
                        Cheers My Dear,
                        Crickett

    Posted by Crickett on 08/09

  1. OMG-was at Chickenfoot concert in KC last night.  Was skeptical when you “pups” came out plus I’d never heard of ya. But wow, you have a lot of new fans now.  Even got a standing ovation from the entire audience.  Great job, excellent band!  My hubby is hard to please and compares guitar players to SRV but not many can hold a candle.  But you did kiddo. He was clapping so hard and hollering.  I was shocked!  We’re definitely buying your CD today.  Should have last night but too many Waboritas, lol.  Be sure to learn from Sammy - he’s always been very fan-based, grateful, true to himself, and obviously still enjoys it for the right reasons. Best of luck to you and the band.

    Posted by Donna on 08/12

  1. Hi Davy. Saw you at the Uptown in KC two nights ago, at Red Rocks in July and at The Record Bar in KC a year and a half back. You never disappoint your fans!

    Joe S. was great at the Uptown but I have to say your playing has much more SOUL…and I do like to hear a melody too. Keep up the great work. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

    Posted by Steve on 08/13

  1. I went to the concert last night at fifth third ball park in comstock park, MI. What a great show. Davy opening for chickenfoot was perfect. He got the crowd up and moving. He reminded me of Jonny Lang. He puts his heart into every song and it shows. There isn’t a better opening act out there right now. That’s just my opinion. It would be sweet if chickenfoot invited Davy back on stage and they performed together. I purchased his CD and look forward to hearing his music again live.

    Posted by Jon Lewis on 08/14

  1. I just saw Davy open for Chickenfoot at the Rock Hall of Fame.  I was blown away by his performance and just downloaded his album from iTunes.  On the way to the show we were discussing how there were not any young rockers coming up.  I’d never hear Davy before but I just heard the future of rock guitar!!!

    Posted by Andy Macy on 08/16

  1. Awesome as always at the Rock n Roll Hall of fame. Huge fan saw you in Columbus and Fort Wayne. You and your band and Nathan are so humble and kind as well as wildly talented. Personally came over to congratulate your two biggest fans Paula and Jeff on thier engagement. Very cool. Keep rockin my friend the world is yours for the taking.

    Natalie

    Posted by Natalie Scott on 08/16

  1. I had the great pleasure of seeing you perform with Chickenfoot last night in Charlotte, NC.  My friends and I talked about Davy Knowles as much as Chickenfoot !!  You blew us away !!  To top it all off, you were gracious enough to take the time to sign copies of your CD and shake my hand.  Thank you for a memorable experience.  I hpoe you get the support and exposure you deserve.  Modern radio is sorely lacking !! I’ll give my friens in other cities a heads up to go see you. Hope you pass this way again soon. Cheers !!

    Posted by Icewing on 08/28

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