Monday, May 7, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Hobos A Go Go! 2012 Tour Dates
PK Dwyer 2012 Tour Dates:
February 18 @ Restaurante Michoacan
Show Time: 8:00 - 8:45 pm
8311 15th Avenue NW
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 789-6933
Web. Restaurante Michoacan
February 25 @
Pegasus Coffee House
Show Time 8:00 - 9:30 pm
131 Parfitt Way SW
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Tel. [206] 842-6725
Web. Pegasus Coffee House
February 26 @ C & P Coffee Co.
Show Time 3:00 - 5:00 pm
5612 California Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 933-3125
Web. C & P Coffee Co.
May 6 @ C & P Coffee Co.
Show Time 3:00 - 5:00 pm
5612 California Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 933-3125
Web. C & P Coffee Co.
May 11 @ Pegasus Coffee House
Show Time 8:00 - 9:30 pm
131 Parfitt Way SW
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Tel. [206] 842-6725
Web. Pegasus Coffee House
May 18 @ Couth Buzzard Books * Espresso Buono
Show Time 7:30 - 9:00 pm
8310 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 436-2960
Web. Couth Buzzard Books * Espresso Buono
May 23 @ Columbia City Farmers Market
Show Time 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Edmunds Street between 37th & 36th
Seattle, Washington
Web. Columbia City Farmers Market
May 26 @ Forty-First Annual Northwest Folklife Festival
Show Time 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Acoustic Stage in the Shaw Room!
Seattle Center Grounds * Seattle, Washington
Web. Northwest Folklife
June 1 @ Phinney Farmers Market
Show Time 4:00 - 6:00 pm
67th & Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, Washington
Web. Phinney Farmers Market
June 2 @ Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
Show Time Noon - 2:00 pm
North Marina Lot: 22633 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, Washington
Web. Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
June 9 @ Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
Show Time Noon - 2:00 pm
North Marina Lot: 22633 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, Washington
Web. Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
June 16 @ Burien Wild Strawberry Festival
Show Time 10:30 - Noon
Town Square Park: 5th & 152nd SW
Burien, Washington
Web. Burien Wild Strawberry Festival
June 24 @ Renton Farmers Market
Show Time 1:00 - 3:00 pm
4011 Talbot Road S
Renton, Washington
Web. Renton Sunday Farmers Market
June 28 @ Bow Little Market
Show Time 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Belfast Feed Store: 6200 Green Road
Burlington, Washington
Web. Bow Little Market
July 7 @ Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
Show Time Noon - 2:00 pm
North Marina Lot: 22633 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, Washington
Web. Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
July 15 @ Roslyn Sunday Market
Show Time 11:30 - 1:00 pm
Pennsylvania Avenue & First Street
Roslyn, Washington
Web. Roslyn Sunday Market
July 17 @ Seattle Aquarium
Private Evening Event
Seattle, Washington
July 21 @ Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Show Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
180 Bell Bottom Road
Sequim, Washington
Tel. [360] 582-1131
Web. Purple Haze Lavender
July 22 @ Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Show Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
180 Bell Bottom Road
Sequim, Washington
Tel. [360] 582-1131
Web. Purple Haze Lavender
July 28 @ Fourth Annual Big Busk Festival
Show Time * to be announced
Downtown Portland * more details coming soon
Portland, Oregon
Web. The Big Busk
August 4 @ Sixteenth Annual Proctor Arts Fest
Show Time 2:00 - 3:00 pm
N 26th & Proctor
Tacoma, Washington
Web. Proctor Arts Fest
August 9 @ Lake City Farmers Market
Show Time 4:00 - 6:00 pm
NE 125th and 28th Avenue NE
Seattle, Washington
Web. Lake City Farmers Market
August 18 @ Magnolia Farmers Market
Show Time 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
33rd Avenue West & West McGraw
Seattle, Washington
Web. Magnolia Farmers Market
August 25 @ Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
Show Time Noon - 2:00 pm
North Marina Lot: 22633 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, Washington
Web. Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
August 31 @ Phinney Farmers Market
Show Time 4:00 - 6:00 pm
67th & Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, Washington
Web. Phinney Farmers Market
September 9 @ C & P Co.
Show Tine 3:00 - 5:00 pm
5612 California Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 933-3125
Web. C & P Coffee Co.
October 3 @ Columbia City Farmers Market
Show Time 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Edmunds Street between 36th & 37th
Seattle, Washington
Web. Columbia City Farmers Market
October 6 @ Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
Show Time Noon - 2:00 pm
North Marina Lot: 22633 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, Washington
Web. Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
December 2 @ C & P Coffee Co.
5612 California Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington
Tel. [206] 933-3125
Web. C & P Coffee Co.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Lonesome Traveler
I'd Rather Be A Lonesome Traveler Like Jack . . .
Than Part of the Herd
Facebook is Against My Religion
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Old Home Week
Well. Our time in Ol' Seattle is winding down . . . so far PK & I have had a great time revisiting the Pacific Northwest! PK is in the recording studio this week [May 24 and May 25] We have a fun series of shows up & coming and will be making some time for family & friends. Looking forward to returning to Pegasus Coffee House for the first time in many years. Apparently the place has gone through a remodel and features an expanded menu. The offerings sound fabulous . . . and being the total foodie I am, I cannot wait to sample the menu! I'm sure the coffee and baked goodies are still as fabulous as ever.
Recently had a couple of good busking days on Alki Beach. Smash & Toast galore! PK always says Alki is his favorite 'office' and he wouldn't mind going to work there every day . . . and I always said if the little pink house on the beach was ever for sale I would have to find a way to buy it! Last Spring when we were in Seattle it was indeed For Sale. Is it still? We haven't been by to check on it yet as most streets were closed for an Open Air Market on the days we spent at the beach. I dare say living on Alki Beach is probably the only thing that would get PK & I to move back to Seattle . . .
Been lucky with the weather so far although after today the rest of the week looks to be pretty dreary with showers and high temps only in the 50 degree range. Uhg! Makes me even more homesick for Albuquerque! [I confess, I've had enough of being On The Road for now and am anxious to return home] Folklife is coming up though & I'm looking forward to that for sure! Fortunately, PK's performance is in the Shaw Room so it won't matter too much if it ends up pouring . . . might put a damper on attendance though and that's not good for anyone.
Wow. May 29 will be our Ninth Wedding Anniversary! Just where does the time go?! It really does seem like just yesterday that PK & I met . . . a lot has happened [and is still happening!] since then. Whoo! We'll be having a Celebratory Party and PK Dwyer Show at the superbly wonderful C&P Coffee Co! Join us on May 30th as we commemorate Nine Years of Love, Laughter, and Tears . . . prosecco cocktails for all who show up! So Be There.
[PK & I will be having a private celebration on May 29 @ my favorite all time restaurant: Maharaja in West Seattle and let me tell you, I cannot wait! We used to eat at Maharaja at least once a week when we lived in the Tiny Palace in West Seattle . . . ]
photos is a view of Seattle from Alki Beach . . . photographer unknown
Thursday, May 19, 2011
A Grand Time in Coulee
Well. PK & I have had a great time in Eastern Washington, including Busking at River Front Park in Spokane and a wonderful show in Leavenworth put on by the Community Coffeehouse and Icicle Arts. We felt so fortunate and honored to have PK perform at the last Leavenworth Community Coffeehouse! The Coffeehouse is ending after a seventeen year run and has featured wonderful acoustic performances from many a talented artist. We had a full house attending and PK gave a stellar performance . . . a fine time was had by all! We were given lodging for the night at the Tierra Learning Center & Retreat. The cabin seemed quite luxurious after many nights of tiny motel rooms. The bed was super comfortable and had a down comforter which was wonderful to curl up in! The doggies enjoyed themselves running and sniffing around in the woods, it was all very Zen with no television or wi-fi. So peaceful in contrast with the hectic pace of being on the road.
We then had a few wet & dreary days Busking at Civic Plaza in Wenatchee. Folks were appreciative and dug the music, there just weren't many of them around due to the weather. Smallish Smash & Toast here and the Motel 6 we were at had a weird vibe. I would not stay at that particular one again although I do Love Motel 6. Motel 6 is great for wanderers who travel with dogs . . . I'm hoping they might be a Tour Sponsor next year!
We've been at the Trail West Motel in Grand Coulee, Washington the past few days and I highly recommend it! A bit beat & run down but very clean and the owners are super friendly! Dogs are allowed with a $20 fee. There is a heated pool [which just opened for the season] and BBQ area. Grand Coulee is a neat small town. Very beat in the best kind of way. PK had a couple of really great Busking days playing in front of The Variety Store [Yes, that's the name: The Variety Store and it's like a wonderful old school 5 & 10 type store. The kind of place you could spend at least an hour just browsing around.] The folks in Grand Coulee just Loved PK and his Music & we made good Smash & Toast! Looking forward to a strawberry milk shake from the Tee Pee Drive-in on our way out of town tomorrow. Yum!
The weather has been superfine today [a nice sunny 75 degrees - finally!] . . . and I enjoyed a stroll around the town & discovered the Senior Center Thrift Store where I got six books for 65 cents. They had a great selection of Romance Novels from the '60's and '70's - just what I was looking for and now I'm set for the rest of the trip!
The kick-off of the May Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival is tonight! Music starts @ 8:00 pm tonight with PK's performance in the Acoustic Cantina . . . if you know what's good for you, you'll be there!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Cosmic American Busking
We always busk at Hamley & Co. when we're in Pendleton, Oregon.
photo by Diva D
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sidewalk Hipsters in Ogden
PK & I had a fun time and great busking in Ogden, Utah today! Enough Smash & Toast to get a room in Twin Falls Idaho and enough for 2 tanks of gas left over.
Nice Motel 6 with hard wood floors and the wi-fi actually works. I always take the extra soap and toilet paper with me when I leave! Doesn't everybody?
Having breakfast out tomorrow and am contemplating continuing the On The Road feel of things with Apple Pie in the morning . . . have not had pie yet on this trip.
photo by Diva D
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Jitters: After All It IS 1980!
Some call them "cow-punk ancestors of alt-country" others say "hey, it's original rock & roll that stands the test of time" . . .
Whatever Your Opinion happens to be -- the Timeless Tunes of The Jitters are Now Available Ala Carte via digital download . . . just 99 cents each!
Yeehaw! Remember these superfine tunes?
1. You Say You Want Me But You Won't Do Anything About It
2. The Great Love Affair
3. Don't You Remember That You Are The One That Burned Down The Bridges That I Built Over The River Of Tears That I Cried Over You
4. I'm A Jerk
5. Anorexic Love
6. Head Over Heels Over You
7. Irreconcilable Differences
8. Your Dyin' Day
Wanna buy a copy of the remixed CD with the revamped art work done by the fabulous Art Chantry? You can get one for your own self for just $15. Yep, only fifteen bucks for this timeless classic and that includes shipping within the good ol' US of A! Contact Mrs D via the Home Page of PK's website: www.pkdwyer.com
The Jitters: PK Dwyer - rhythm guitar & vocals * Donna Beck - vocals * Pete Pendras - lead guitar & vocals * Dave Hutchison - bass guitar & vocals * Rick Tassin - drums & vocals
Additional Musicians on the recording: Joe Hadloc - piano * Bill Bagley - organ
All Songs Written by PK Dwyer All Rights Reserved
Drooling over The Jitters . . .
Excerpt of original review by Grant Alden [review is from either The Seattle Sun or The Rocket early 1980 - probably The Sun] . . . "Now that the record is finally out, there is a real danger that I will slobber all over the newsprint trying to convey its merits, and end up with some sort of parochial platitude like 'it ain't bad for a local band.' Well, to hell with that noise. This album can get up and compete with any national product. Flat out, it's the best, most creative music to come out of Seattle since the Sonics -- the band responsible for 'Psycho' and 'The Witch' . . . Dwyer's songs, and the entire group's performance capture all that sidewalk exuberance, and the lyrics are just a whole lot of fun to listen to. The whole thing seems to be a wonderful amalgamation of folk, rock and blues tradition, fostered in an environment more conducive to fun than money".
The Jitters Gyrate . . .
Excerpt of album review by Scott McCaughey [I believe this review is from The Rocket early 1980] . . . "The Jitters aren't New Wave, but open-minded New wavers should like them (sez me), They're not country (well, there's some mixed in there), and they don't sound anything like an acoustic folk duo gone electric. P.K. Dwyer is not Bob Dylan, though he has sort of a strange voice and writes edgy lyrics to fairly basic music. Donna Beck is not Grace Slick -- there's no comparison (sorry Grace). The Jitters are a rock 'n' roll band with guts and a sense of humor; they play tight but not so damn 'professional' that each upcoming note is a foregone conclusion . . . The nine songs on The jitters are all brimming with this healthy attitude . . . a remarkable first album in every artistic sense . . . And despite the fact that just about every song deals with the neurotic and unfulfilled aspects of love, I get a lift each time I hear this album. That's not sick; that's the way it's supposed to work."
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Road Dogs Rule!
Lazy wants to know: Are we there yet?
photo taken en route to Kingman, Arizona by Diva D
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Cosmic American Blues Tour!
PK Dwyer gets ready to hit the road again for his Cosmic American Blues tour . . . Sidewalk Hipster Blues coming soon to a Venue or Street Corner near you! Check out the Dates . . .
Friday, April 30 @ 8:00 pm
The Cellar Door
Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
414 E Beale Street
Kingman, Arizona
Relax * Imbibe * Listen
Tel. (928) 753-3885
Web. The Cellar Door
Friday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
The Tin Angel Cafe
365 West 400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
Dinner Show with Very Limited Seating Available
Reservations: (801) 328-4155
Web. The Tin Angel
Busking our way to Washington State . . . Hooray!
Friday, May 13 @ 7:00 pm
Leavenworth Community Coffeehouse
Barn Beach Reserve * 347 Division
Leavenworth, Washington
$3 Cover * Twelve & Under Free
Hat is Passed for the Artist * Refreshments Available
Web. Leavenworth Community Coffeehouse
Thursday, May 19 @ 8:00 pm
Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival
Acoustic Showcase in the Cantina
PK performs 8:00 - 8:45 pm
Festival Website: Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival
This fine festival is held at Sunbanks Resort . . .
57622 Highway 155 N
Electric City, Washington
Resort Tel. 888-822-7195
Resort Web. Sunbanks Resort
Saturday, May 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Puyallup Farmers' Market
PK performs on the Rotary Stage
330 South Meridian in Pioneer Park
Puyallup, Washington
Market hours are 9:00 am - 2:00pm
Web. Puyallup Farmers' Market
Tuesday, May 24 & Wednesday, May 25
PK Dwyer in the recording studio at Garey Shelton Productions
in Seattle, Washington!
7 song Ep Rough Shod available winter 2011
A King Pin Head Music exclusive . . . Yeehaw!
Friday, May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pegasus Coffeehouse
131 Parfitt Way S.W.
Bainbridge Isle, Washington
Tel. (206) 842-6725
Web. Pegasus Coffeehosue
Saturday, May 28 @ 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm
2011 Northwest Folklife Festival
Memorial Day Weekend * Seattle Center [Washington]
PK will be performing totally acoustic in the Shaw Room . . .
Folk Music the way it's meant to heard
Web. Northwest Folklife
Sunday, May 29 @ Twelve Noon - 2:00 pm
Broadway Farmers Market
Corner of Broadway & Pine [Seattle Central Community College]
Market Hours are 11 am - 3:00 pm
Web. Seattle Farmers Markets
Special Engagement: Monday, May 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
C&P Coffee Company
5612 California Avenue SW
West Seattle, Washington
Carol & PK's Ninth Wedding Anniversary! Help Us Celebrate!
Complimentary Prosecco Cocktails served 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy the Bubbly * Dig the Music * Tip the Muscian . . . and the Baristas
Tel. (206) 933-3125
Web. C&P Coffee Co.
Tuesday, May 31 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
[this show was cancelled due to a dental emergency]
Early Bird Blues in Portland . . .
Twin Paradox
8609 SE 17th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Tel. (503) 232-8202
Web. Twin Paradox
Wednesday, June 1 @ 2:00 pm
[this show was cancelled due to a dental emergency]
Cupcakes . . . Blues . . . Delight
Divine Cupake
1680 West 11th
Eugene, Oregon
Tel. (541) 543-5757
Web. Divine Cupcake
Busking our way back to New Mexico via the Oregon and California Coast . . . [coastal busking cancelled due to dental emergency]
Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26
Flagstaff Folk Festival
Coconino Center for the Arts & Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
Flagstaff, Arizona
PK Dwyer is performing Sunday, June 26 in the Gallery
Web. Flagstaff Folk Festival
Wednesday, August 31 @ 7:00 pm
Winning Coffee Co.
111 Harvard Drive SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tel. (505) 266-0000
Web. Winning
Events: Calendar
[*sorry everyone, the Tin Angel show has been cancelled*]
Saturday, September 17 @ 7:00 pm
The Tin Angel Cafe
365 West 400 South
Salt lake City, Utah
Dinner Show with Limited Seating Available
Reservations: (801) 328-4155
Web. The Tin Angel
Saturday, October 22 @ 8:00 pm
The Cellar Door
Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
414 E Beale Street
Kingman, Arizona
Relax * Imbibe * Nosh * Listen
Tel. (928) 753-3885
Web. The Cellar Door
more gigs coming soon . . .
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