I am excited to announce I will hosting a new jam session on the east side of Portland, Oregon at The Wetlands Public house (16015 SE Stark) with Fenix, Ronnie Hval and Ken Goldstein beginning Thursday July 3rd and continuing every Thursday for as long as we can keep it going.
So…..help support live music venues and come out and jam with the band, eat a fine dinner and have a good time with some of Portland’s finest musicians as they strut there stuff with the band!!
GARIBALDI, Ore. –Thrill to three days of great blues while helping to fight hunger in Tillamook County at the 2007 Blues by the Sea, Aug. 16 to 18 at the Old Mill RV Park & Marina in Garibaldi on the beautiful Oregon coast.
Music starts at on Thursday, Aug. 16, at The Ghost Hole, 409 Garibaldi Ave., at on Friday and on Saturday at the Old Mill RV Park & Marina.
Admission on Thursday is free. Tickets can be purchased online for Friday and Saturday at www.bluesbythesea.com for $25 per day plus shipping and handling or $40 plus shipping and handling for a two-day ticket. Children 11 and younger get in free. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $40 per day.
Blues by the Sea highlights:
Thursday, Aug. 16:The Hudson Rocket Band will host a Texas-flavored blues jam session at at the Ghost Hole, 409 Garibaldi Ave.
Friday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 18: Hear the Bucket and Holder, Richard Day Reynolds, Danny Hay Davis Band, The Insommiacs, Hudson Rocket Band, Papa Salty, The Power Band, Jim Mesi,Nicole Fournier, Randy Oxford and more.
The Regional Food Bank serving TillamookCounty will be accepting food and cash donations at Blues by the Sea and selling tickets to for a drawing to raise funds to help fight hunger. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the tuna dinner held each night of Blues by the Sea and a portion of Blues by the Sea’s merchandising sales will benefit The Regional Food Bank serving TillamookCounty.
The Regional Food Bank serving TillamookCounty is a program of Oregon Food Bank. The Regional Food Bank of TillamookCounty collects and distributes emergency food to 17 local hunger-relief agencies including: North County Food Bank, Salvation Army Family Services, Tillamook Food Bank, Tillamook Christian Pantry, God’s Lighthouse, St. Albans’ Monday Night Meals and First Christian Church Dining Room.
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Oregon Food Bank is a nonprofit, charitable organization. It is the hub of a statewide network of 884 hunger-relief agencies. Oregon Food Bank recovers food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals and government sources. It then distributes that food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. Sixteen are independent charitable organizations. OFB directly operates four regional food banks serving the Portland metro area, southeast Oregon and TillamookCounty.
Blues by the Sea sponsors include KIX 96 fm, Coast 105.5, Music Millennium, Tube Art Signs & Sports Displays, DrumOne.com, Portland Blues, Cherokee Laser, and Get Booked.
Campout 2007
Sat, May. 26 2007
Danny Hay Davis and his band will perform with special guests David Graham and Dallas, original members of one of Portland Oregon’s most “smoking” rock and roll bands “The Yanks” one night only from 7pm-11pm at M.O.R.T.’s Second Annual Wrecking Crew Campout (Campout 2007) on Saturday, August 11th at Pekin Ferry in Ridgefield WA. Opening the show at 5:30 pm is local country sensation “Holy Cow”.
The Danny Hay Davis Band was nominated for a “Muddy” award as Best New Act in 2006 by the Cascade Blues Association and are currently one of Portland’s most versatile, exciting and busy performance ensembles. Their repertoire covers blues, R&B, rock and country as well as DHD’s original works.
David Graham is a true entertainer, at the crossroads where country meet rock-n-roll you will find David. As front man and leader of the indie band “See Jane Run” in the 90’s, David has a following that crosses generations. After leaving The Yanks in 2005 he relocated to Nashville and is involved in many projects as a guitarist/front man while he develops his following in the South.
The Yanks were one of Portland’s most exciting classic rock groups from 2003-2005 fronted by David Graham, Danny Hay Davis and Jaime Mehan, propelled by their self produced CD titled “Deep Wood”. Davis’ composition “Dick Dangerous” had active radio play on over 40 stations nationally and is still a crowd favorite at DHD Band performances.
Holy Cow, fronted by Brian Earl Haines, who might be better known as electric guitarist and sometimes vocalist of the popular Northwest band MuchMore Country is currently touring with old band mate Matty Botten as well as newcomers Jeremy Alan Marshall and Chase Elliott. Holy Cow will perform on Friday, August 10th also(time TBA).
Pekin Ferry is a private campground located about 20 minutes north of Portland on the beautiful Lewis River.
Only 150 tickets are available for this 21 and over 3 day event, with preference to past campers. Tickets are $60. Group discounts are available.
D7 is a cornerstone of the Knott Street family of music, originally from Portland Oregon and now residing in Spain, D7 has been performing and writing since the 80's. His cutting edge vocal lines blend rap, melody and beat box and mix them in a way that only he can do.His electrifying performances are world class.
D7 is involved in many projects globally and is preparing to work on two projects with Danny Hay Davis.
More TBA.
Positively Entertainment Article Dec. 2006
Mon, Jan. 8 2007
By Lisa Pivowar
The Danny Hay Davis Band was nominated as “The Best New Act 2006” by the Cascade Blues Association and rightfully so.
One of the things that will strike you about this industrious man is not only his incredible talent, but the ability to surround himself with amazing musicians who are the icing on an already delicious cake. DHD Band members include: Gary Fountaine on bass guitar; Fenix Sanders saxophone and vocals; Frankie Redding keyboards; and Ron Hval on drums.
A personal favorite band member (other than Danny) is Fenix Sanders. With his smooth sax and deep melodic vocals you will be drawn in with the desire to want to know more about this regal and stately gentleman. That won’t be a problem; though very polite and reserved Sanders is always one to embrace and welcome interaction with his fans. He is usually warmly thanking regulars and newcomers alike for their interest whenever he can.
Muddy award winner Gary Fountaine has surely increased his fan base with his widely recognized and popular guitar skills.
From Portland, Ore., Davis has created his own distinct brand of music for over two decades. What is impressive is that Davis is not selling music, he is selling himself and that shows in a wonderful way. Genuine and honest, this hard-working musician stands behind his all-original lyrics, delivered in a rich, simple rhythm, laced with colorful and exciting fretwork.
Davis played over 600 shows as lead guitarist for blues, country, and rock band The Yanks from 2002 through 2004, still collaborating with guitarist David Graham. They opened for acts such as Molly Hatchet and Jimmy Van Zandt. After leaving the Yanks in 2005 and working on a solo project, Davis released 97211 in 2006, as well as forming the DHD (Danny Hay Davis) Band the same year.
Davis has performed at some of the best Blues festivals in the Pacific Northwest. He performed his original material on Beale Street in Memphis, was broadcast on the radio in four countries, sold CDs in nine countries and 14 states, so far. That might lead one to believe his passion and dedication deserve to be recognized.
Davis began his musical journey while attending Grant High School; his first gig in 1982 was as a battle-of- the-bands winner. He then studied music at Mt. Hood Community College, then played jazz, rock, funk, R&B and blues professionally.
Davis first performed, when 17 years old, as lead guitarist for an all-original music band called Zachary River at Gladstone Tavern and The Wooden Chicken.
He gave up performing in 1995, concentrating on raising children and construction. Danny began playing professionally again in 2000 to supplement income with the classic rock band Avalanche. He paid for all his construction company fuel costs with gig wages and that put Davis back in the gig game.
Davis has done the math and is now proud to say his musical career has brought more rewards and steady jobs than his now defunct career in concrete! As a single Dad with a few children, he juggles his career with their schedules. Hailey, 8 and very proud to call Davis her Dad, keeps this caring musician grounded. He states when talking about what is important, it clearly is setting a good road map for the kids and not selling himself short when it comes to making his musical dream ambitions become a reality.
The success Davis is enjoying now couldn’t have found a nicer guy. His humbleness but pride in himself and those around him makes this writer eagerly look forward to keeping an eye on Davis and the DHD band. An upcoming new CD will be released in the next few months. Show your support if you are so inclined.
Every Tuesday, Davis hosts the jam session at Out Of the Blues at 8 p.m. in Tigard Ore. At 17939 S.W. McEwan. Every Wednesday night is a performance at the Blue Diamond, 2016 N.E. Sandy Blvd. at 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 22-23 and Jan.19-20 the band plays at Shanahan’s Pub, 209 W. McLoughlin, Vancouver, Wash. from 9-1; Sunday, Dec. 31 New Years Eve is at the Queen of Hearts, 5501 S.E. 72nd Ave.9 p.m.
The DHD Band Nominated for a Muddy Award
Tue, Sep. 19 2006
The award winning blues organization, The Cascade Blues Society has recocnized The Danny Hay Davis Band with a nomination as the "Best New Blues Act 2006".
More information as it comes available.
DHD Band to Perform on KMHD 89.1 FM
Tue, Sep. 19 2006
The DHD Band will perform Friday, October 6th on KMHD 89.1fm in Portland, OR. during Brad Brenners "River City Juke Joint" radio show from 6-8pm.
The show is broadcast live from Holmans Bar and Grill on SE 28th and Burnside.
Listen to the warm saxophone and guitar harmonies that emanate from the stage as The Danny Hay Davis Band opens the show Friday, September 15th at 3pm at the 2006 Blues By The Sea concert held in Garibaldi Oregon.
This year's event will benefit the Tillamook County Regional Food Bank, a division of the Oregon Food Bank and spans three days, Sept. 14th, 15th, and 16th with music from some of the finest blues acts anywhere.
On Thursday Sept. 14th admission to the event will be 2 cans of food (not glass). All food and cash donations received on that day will be given to the Tillamook County Regional Food Bank.
Regular admission is $15 a day or $25 for all three days.
The Danny Hay Davis Band has been playing to standing room only crowds as the buzz of the band increases.
The DHD Band is: Danny Hay Davis.........guitar and vocals Fenix...........................saxophone and vocals Frankie Redding..........keyboards Gary Fountaine...........bass guitar Ron Hval.....................drums and vocals
Wednesday Night Jam Session
Fri, Jul. 14 2006
Join Danny and Fenix and the rest of The Danny Hay Davis Band for a jam session every Wednesday evening at The Blue Diamond (2016 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland OR.) from 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
Bring your axe or your sax, your sticks or your lips, cause all jammers are welcome.
We will also be auditioning female vocalists for a back-up/lead vocalist position for The Danny Hay Davis Band, so if you are a professional level singer with professional looking image please e-mail us or just show up and introduce yourself.
On stage together again, former Yanks front men David Graham and Danny Hay Davis will perform two shows together in the Portland area in mid August.
Witness a musical event you will never forget on August 18th at the Stein Haus and August 19th at the first annual Mort's Wrecking Crew Campout (www.myspace.com/mortscampout) at Flying M Ranch near Yamhill Oregon.
David Graham (www.myspace.com/davidgrahamcountry) is currently living in Nashville Tennessee pursuing song writing opportunities and recording demo's.
Danny Hay Davis is currently performing in the Portland area as a soloist and with his band.
Danny Hay Davis' "97211" CD Set To Release 1/1/2006
Wed, Dec. 14 2005
The long awaited solo project of Danny Hay Davis, former guitarist/vocalist and songwriter of the Portland Oregon rock band The Yanks is finally finished.
The CD titled? ?97211? is set to release January 1st, 2006, but will be available on 12/17/2005 at his? Beale Street NW performance in Portland Oregon.
10 original tracks ranging from smooth jazz/folk, r&b, country, swing and a little rock and roll, take you for a relaxing ride of good time music.
From the opening track, Johnny Ray, with an urban/jazz/folk vibe and a lyrical story based on the first drive by shooting in Portland Oregon, to the closing track Autumn Winds, a relaxing instrumental, you are exposed to a small sample of the many styles of music Danny writes and performs.
Some of Portland's best musicians contributed to this project, recorded at Sound Impressions Multi-Media Studio in Portland Oregon.
Gary Fountaine, nominated for a Grammy in the 80's with the band Nu Shooz, for their gold selling Poolside record, holds down bass guitar.
Reo Vanardo, back-up vocalist for Snoop Dog sings back-up on several tracks.
MP3 versions of select tracks will be available for free download on 12/15/2005.
The Danny Hay Davis Band Live!
Mon, Aug. 15 2005
Work continues on the "97211" CD. The release has been set back a few month's but it will be worth the wait.
The first performance of the dhd band will be on September 23rd at Beale Street NW in Portland, Oregon from 8pm to midnight.
Gary Fountaine and?Rob Nelson?will hold down the rhythm section, with?Andrew Baird on keyboards and saxophone?and Fenix Sanders on saxophone. These are also some of the musicians helping to bring to life the "97211" project.
Danny usually has to hold back quite a bit when he plays with other bands, so this is a chance for him to really have some fun on his Stratocaster, so please come check it out.
Release Date Set Back
Tue, May. 24 2005
Pre-production continues on Danny Hay Davis'?solo debut CD titled "97211", the zip code where most of the material was composed.
The CD, with Danny's most personal songs and one cover, will be presented in the most intimate way. We will be producing an acoustic orientated? CD with a rhythm section and minimum bells and whistles.
Some of Portland Oregons premier veteran musicians have committed to the project, which will take you on a ride thru many genres of popular mucic.
The release date has been pushed back to mid July, 2005, but it will be worth the wait.
Danny Hay Davis Leaves The Yanks
Fri, Feb. 4 2005
Danny Hay Davis leaves The Yanks. Danny leaves the Yanks to head in a different direction. After years in the trenches playing cover music, Danny feels its time to pursue his own original works. Thanks for all the support from The Yanks fans!
Danny Hay Davis does lunch at Beale St. NW
Mon, Jan. 17 2005
Join?Danny Hay Davis?every Friday from noon to 1pm at Beale St. Northwest's "Friday Acoustic Lunch". Dine on?Portlands best?southern barbeque, in a real Memphis atmosphere, while listening to one of Portlands premier up and coming guitarists.
More Digital Retailers Have "Deep Wood"!!!
Sun, Dec. 26 2004
The Yanks "Deep Wood" CD is now available at these Digital Music retail outlets:
Apple iTunes /
Napster /
Lindows /
Etherstream /
Music4Cents /
RuleRadio /
EMEPE3 /
CatchMusic /
QTRnote /
Puretracks /
Viztas /
MusicNet /
MusicIsHere /
Sony Connect /
LoudEye /
AudioLunchbox /
BuyMusic /
Rhapsody /
NetMusic /
MusicMatch /
DiscLogic /
MSN Music /
LoudEye /
MusicNet /
Emusic /
AliveAudio /
NewViewsMusic /
Mperia /
On-line Promo /
DigiPie /
MusicNow.
You can buy individual mp3's or the whole CD for your i-pod!
Knott Street Update
Mon, Dec. 20 2004
Knott Street artist Danny Hay Davis is currently working on his debut solo project, and looking to release the single "Thats What Friends Do" in March, 2005.
Expect a good mixture of "Americana", with songs ranging from folk, country, blues to R&B.
Knott Street artist David Graham just returned from Florida where he was working on tracks for his upcoming project, "Cowboy UP". Still no date on a release, but expect a single at least, by April, 2005.
"The Yanks"are preparing material for the follow-up to their debut CD "Deep Wood".
Knott Street Welcomes These FM Radio Stations
Fri, Dec. 17 2004
We would like to welcome 7 new FM stations to the growing members of the Knott Street Family:
Penfield, New York's WBER 90.5 FM /
Bridgeport, Connecticut's WPKN 89.5 FM /
Fairfield, Connecticuts's WVOF 88.5 FM /
Griffin, Georgia's WKEU 88.9 FM /
Binghampton, New York's WHRW 90.5 FM /
Keele, Staffordshire UK's KUBE 107.9 FM /
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's WXPN 88.5 FM.
If you live or travel in these areas, please help promote independent music by requesting "Dick Dangerous" by The Yanks as often as possible.
Happy Hollidays;)!
"The Yanks" streaming on the internet
Wed, Dec. 8 2004
The Yanks recently broadcast three consecutive live performances on the internet.
They participated in Indie Radio Live's first "telethon" on Nov. 19th, 20th, and 21st to raise funds for Juvenille Diabetes and HIV research.
From the Stein Haus in Portland, OR. The Yanks were also broadcast on Scrub Radio, an internet station out of Monticello N.Y.
The telethon raised over $2000 dollars.
The Yanks to Headline "The Taste of Tillamook"
Tue, Nov. 9 2004
The Yanks have been invited to headline the Friday, March 18th event in Tillamook, OR.
Tillamook is one of Oregon's premiere coastal getaways.
More TBA.
David Graham Update
Thu, Nov. 4 2004
Knott Street artist David Graham travels to Florida in December to work on his solo project with engineeer Mitch Bettencourt.
David has been recording tracks in Portland, Oregon with Knott Street artist Danny Hay Davis at the Knott Street studio in preperation for an early 2005 release of his long awaited solo debut, titled “Cowboy Up”
At the crossroads of rock and roll and classic country, you’ll find David Graham.
"The Yanks "Update!
Mon, Oct. 25 2004
The Yanks are still playing 5 nights a week in the Portland / Vancouver area, to packed houses and happy club owners.
Their CD and merchandise sales are increasing, and have been sold in 9 countries, and 14 states, so far.
The Yanks are on rotation in 31 cities around the world, in 4 countries (USA, Canada, UK, and Japan).
The Yanks are planning a Pacific Northwest tour in early 2005, with dates in Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Victoria, Vancouver BC, Prince George, and Spokane.
The Yanks will be in the studio later this year to work on their next single “Sweet Honky-Tonk” to be released in early 2005.
Knott Street artist David Graham is set to release a single later this year from his up and coming solo project “Cowboy Up”.
Stay tuned for more updates from the crew at Knott Street.
The Yanks Embrace The Digital Era
Sun, Oct. 17 2004
“The Yanks” are embracing the digital era by, among other things, hosting an inter-net radio station every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am to 1pm PST.
The show, IRL (Indie Radio Live) is based out of Loxahatchee, FL, and can be found on the World Wide Web at www.indieradiolive.com.
Yanks bassist and founder Kevin Fields is the dj “Yankeeband”, and plays from selections off the IRL playlist, including songs from The Yanks “Deep Wood” CD, and material from former Portland indie band “See Jane Run”, featuring frontman/songwriter David Graham, who is also a member of “The Yanks”.
The Yanks are currently being aired in 31 cities in 4 countries: Japan, UK, Canada, and the US.
Their “Deep Wood” CD has been sold in 9 countries and 14 states and is available on-line at cdbaby.com, towerrecords.com, The Blue Pacific in Oregon City, OR. and at their live performances.
Songs from Deep Wood can be purchased individually, or the whole CD can be bought for your favorite digital listening device at most on-line digital music suppliers.
The Yanks Headline Summer Run 2004 in Estacada, OR
Thu, Aug. 19 2004
The Yanks will be in Estacada, Or August 20-22 headlining ABATE of Oregon's Summer Run 2004.
The Yanks hit the stage at about 9pm on Saturday night, August 21st.
Yanks merchandise will be available at The Yanks booth, just look for the big Yanks banner.
There will also be food, biker gear, kid games, (yes this is a family event!) biker games and other cool attractions!
Tickets are $20 for ABATE members and $25 for non-members, kids under 14 are free.
43650 SE George Rd, Estacada Oregon.
For more info go to www.abateoforegon.org.
David Graham and Danny Hay Davis return from a successful tour
Wed, Aug. 4 2004
Knott Street Publishing artists David Graham and Danny Hay Davis just returned from a five stop national tour.
They performed house concerts in Salt Lake City on July 28th, and Omaha, NE. on the 29th on their way to Memphis Tenn. where on Friday night, July 30th they performed at “The Pig on Beale” on the legendary Beale Street.
On Saturday afternoon, July 31st they performed at Bicentennial Park in Nashville Tenn. overlooking the Cumberland River.
Then David and Danny were off for another house concert in Atlanta, GA. on Sunday evening, August 1st.
On Monday August 2nd they found themselves in the recording studio in Lakeland, FL. laying down tracks for David Grahams upcoming release.
Knott Street would like to thank all of our hosts and fellow musicians who put up with David and Danny and/or shared a stage with them in Memphis, Tenn., especially “The Road Kings”.
Thanks and they will be back soon.
David Graham hits the road
Tue, Jul. 27 2004
Knott Street recording artist David Graham hits the road July 28th thru August 3rd on a five stop tour to secret locations across the country in preparation for the upcoming release of his long awaited solo album.
Danny Hay Davis will back him up on guitar.
The Yanks can now be heard on these fm stations
Thu, Jun. 24 2004
Knott Street Publishing is excited to welcome these fm radio stations to the ever-expanding list of broadcasters airing songs from the The Yanks “Deep Wood” CD.
· KMHD 89.1 FM Portland, Oregon
· WPRK 91.5 FM Winter Park, Florida
· KUPS 90.1 FM Tacoma, Wa.
· KAOS 89.3 FM Olympia, Wa.
· KSER 90.7FM Everett, Wa.
· CFUR 88.7 FM Prince George, Alberta, Canada
· KTRU 91.7 FM Houston, TX.
WREK 91.1 FM Atlanta, Ga.
Thank you station GMs, MDs, PDs, students and interns for accepting and listening to our music.
Knott Street Publishing welcomes these internet stations!
Thu, Jun. 24 2004
Knott Street Publishing is excited to welcome these internet-radio stations to the Knott Street family,
· Indie Radio Live
http://www.indieradiolive.com
· Audioindependents.com
http://www.audioindependents.com
· Unsigned Online Radio
http://www.unsigned-online.com
· The Stepping Stone
http://www.thesteppingstone.cjb.net
· M3 Radio
http://www.M3radio.com
· Passion FM UK
http://www.passion918fm.com/main.html
· Mr. Jungle Radio
http://www.mrjungle.com/home.asp
· Northwest Passage KPDX
http://www.live365.com/stations/supportland
The Yanks enter CBA's 2004 Journey to Memphis Competition
Wed, May. 5 2004
The Yanks are proud to announce they have entered The Cascade Blues Association's 2004 Journey to Memphis Competition.
There are ten bands in this years competition, to be held on Saturday June 5th, and Sunday June 6th at The Trails End Saloon in Oregon City, Or.
The top two from each of these competitions will then advance to the finals at the 2004 Waterfront Blues Festival to be held on July 4th in Portland Oregon.
The winner of that competition will have the honor of representing the Pacific Northwest and the Cascade Blues Association at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee.
For more info go to http://www.cascadeblues.org
Danny Hay Davis and The Yanks will be performing with The Curtis Salgado Band this Memorial
weekend in Fossil, Oregon at A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon's 2004 Fossil Campout.
Tickets available at www.fossilcampout.com
The Yanks will be performing with Molly Hatchet, Pat Travers, and the former lead singer of Bad Company Brian Howe this July at Oregon ABATE’s Run 21 in Birkenfeld, Or.
Run 21 tickets available at www.run21.info/
