My buddy, and video editor extraordinaire, Matt DiMare recently worked with me on a really special video for "Before You Were Born". The song is part of 2019's, "American Darkness", and the video is something I've wanted to make for quite some time. With the forced break from shows, this finally got the attention it deserved. Stay tuned for a trailer, as well as plans for the video's official release.⠀
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About this photo: it was taken in Burlington, IA after a performance at a venue called the Washington. The owner used to own a smaller space around the corner which serves/served as a sort of flophouse. It's a cool room. The walls are adorned with signatures of past performers from when it was an active venue. The stage was still present. One of my favorite musicians, David Lindley (longtime Jackson Browne sideman), came through there at one point, which, for me, added a special touch to the nostalgia of the place. There was an acoustic piano still on stage that you could play. Sort of like a green room with overnight benefits. As you can see, I worked quite a bit on "Before You Were Born" that night. ✌️
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Another aspect of the DTMC has been focused on taking a look at different pieces of my rig - guitars, effects, amps, keyboards, old gear, etc. I've been sharing their backstory, and talking about their particular use. Going forward, the plan is to also bring in video to further demonstrate different equipment/techniques. ⠀
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Pictured here is my old Tascam 4-track. I'll be exploring this on the DTMC, for sure. We go all the way back to the mid-90s together. Jump on the channel here: DanTedesco.com/Dan-Tedesco-Music-Channel✌️ ⠀
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It's been really incredible to see this song make its way around the world. I've heard from fans here in the US, Canada, Europe, South America and Australia. 🙏
Have you had a chance to listen?
-DT
"From A House In Iowa", began as, what I planned to be, just a few live streams in early-April at the onset of our full lockdown against COVID. These live streams became a weekly event running until end of May.
Upon launching the DTMC (Dan Tedesco Music Channel) at the beginning of July, I moved the series from FB onto the new channel. Since then, it's become a much more robust. For production-sake, I'm now pre-recording, but filming live (think late-night talk shows), each episode. I've also started to work in other pieces, beyond just music sets, like my conversation with Greg Baxter who co-produced my first album with me or my tribute to the late-Eddie Van Halen. Eventually, I'd like to work in special guest performances/collaborations. I'm treating it in a very organic way, and letting it develop naturally. It's been rewarding, and, for me, given me a chance to stay focused in the absence of touring.
Here's a look at a recent performance of, "Tracks On Fire", from 10/26. Check it out, and drop a comment. Let me know what you think. And I hope to see you, "From A House In Iowa", on the DTMC.✌️
-DT
