Dan King KBMG Road Map: News

What a beautiful summer in New England so far. A trip to Scandinavia and Germany in July, plenty of gigs of all kinds. I can't thank you enough for all the great moments that have occurred from Memorial Day right through to this last weekend. The support for the arts has been superb. It's been non-stop. The BANDIT KINGS are taking off in a real way and I can't believe we did our first gigs only 5 months ago. We've been on the radio, played the famous Plough and Stars and go out of state this fall with the west coast calling us this winter. Look for Gigs in New York in September, Cambridge in October. SAFETY 80S has been riding a great summer on Rocky Neck, Salem and coming up to our old friends Captain Carlos late August. Safety plays the Topsfield Fair on Columbus Day and Watch for our first Casino gig at Twin Rivers Lighthouse Bar coming Halloween weekend. KBMG has been invited to the Celebrate Gloucester Concert with Charles Neville, Henri Smith and Roomful Of Blues Labour Day Weekend on Sunday September 5th and Travels to Portsmouth NH and the Dolphin Striker on Oct 8th to kick off the long weekend. KBMG continue acoustic tuesdays at our beloved Jalapenos. What else can I say but make a reservation and come enjoy the best mexican food with David Brown, Dave Mattacks, Wolf Ginandes and I. KBMG tuesdays at Jalapenos have become an institution and the place to be tuesday nights and I'm not kidding about reserving early. Locally the Monday night Jam at the Rhumbline is back in a big way and to celebrate 15 years of Jams we're bringing Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski of Classic TAB Trey Anastasio Band to help make this a night to remember. Special guests all night plus an intro set of Russ and Ray's orginal duo work. I'd advise you get there early for this very special evening. Alchemy Village Night made some renovations for the better and is packing them in with an eclectic mix of guests like The Silver Spades, Marina Evans, Ron and Sheila, Joe and Renee. Tapas is the thing to try now at Alchemy so if you haven't been lately it's time to come on by and try something new and interesting. The music is early so you'll have plenty of time to get home or get out for the rest of the unofficial weekend kick-off every thursday night. You can Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates on gigs and news, photos and the like by checking out the links. Happy Surfing

Summer is here and the weather has been beautiful!  No complaints this year. 

The gigs are plentiful, check the listings.  The music is ready and the fun has only just begun.

The Bandit Kings, Safety, KBMG are all working plus the Monday Night Rhumbline Jam is back for the summer plus we've added new venues like the Studio and Madfish on Rocky Neck to our club circuit.   Tuesday at Jalapenos is running smooth, couldn't ask for a better gig and Village Night Alchemy has been remodeled, moved and revamped.

We're taking a break from recording and making hay while the sun shines out in the clubs so we'll see you round and round!

Have a Great Summer!,

all the best,

DK 

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!  from Bandit Kings and KBMG

the weather is beautiful where we are and we're so happy that we've decided to give away some Free Dowloads!!!!

First- The debut Bandit Kings double single "Laredo" and "The Jerker"  recorded by Tony Goddess at Bang A Song. 

plus "Senorita Del Sol" by KBMG (live from the Berklee Performance Center)

Just go to the Music page and Download Away!!

Both Bands fully endorse sharing with Friends!!!

The Bandit Kings are a new project featuring Dan King and SAFETY members Ann Marie and Dennis Monagle, with Renee Dupuis and Joe Cardoza. The band debuts this March, with a 3-week residency on Monday nights at the Rhumbline in Gloucester (9pm). The Bandit Kings are a Jangle and Roots-Rock combo with an emphasis on The Rock. King plays lead guitar, writes and produces original material for the group, which features lead vocalists Ann Marie and Renee, and support by Monagle (on drums) and Cardoza (on bass). The double lead vocal reminds one of early and classic rock acts the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel as well as the Beatles and the Byrds. New Wave acts like the B-52's used the sound to create many hits in the late 70s and 80s.  

It was through his successful 80s dance band SAFETY that King was influenced firsthand by the double female lead. SAFETY's covers of the Go-Gos and the Bangles shook down the house and King had a vision for the new songs he was writing. A child of the 80s himself, King came of age during the heyday of the second wave of Jangle rock bands like REM, The Smiths, The Cure, and The Pretenders, as well as the superstardom of Jangle Hero Tom Petty, which has had a major influence on his writing ever since. The Bandits interpretation of the beautiful Jangle Rock guitar sounds, mashed-up with the harmony and unison of the ethereal Renee and the throaty Ann Marie, make for a powerful musical attack. Along with Monagle and Cardoza's modern and classic beats, The Bandit Kings' timeless imagery and sound seem familiar yet fresh and new. 

The Bandit Kings Cambridge/Boston debut will be Friday night, April 2nd, opening for Cyrus Shea at The Loft at Tommy Doyles's Harvard Square (9pm). Don't miss this new and exciting act!

And check out the website at www.banditkings.com

Senorita Del Sol, a KBMG live show standard has been released for free download on myspace.com and the video has been released to youtube for all to enjoy!  Go to the Videos tab for a direct link to KBMG videos and the Social tab for a link to myspace. 

KBMG start off 2010 with a couple of local shows on Cape Ann.

The Rhumbline on Jan. 30 and Elliots at the Blackburn on Feb. 13th. 

They'll  continue into their 7th year of the tuesday residency at Jalapenos Restaurant for the weekly acoustic session of favorites, originals and new material. 

Special thanks to JB Amero for sitting in whenever we have an empty slot and keeping us on our toes. 

All the boys wish you a pleasant and prosperous entry into this new decade and we hope to see you at a show soon!!!

Greetings friends,
Here we are at the end of another decade. The last time this occurred we were in the midst of Y2K and a new millennium approaching. The Perfect Storm had recently filmed in our hometown area that summer and I was looking forward to enjoying the turn to 2000 in NYC. Exciting times indeed!
This time I feel the hope and dreams we imagined for the new millennium will begin. A new president, a new awareness of the delicacy of our planet, and a new hope that tolerance and acceptance of all people will help the planet thrive and prosper for not just a privileged few but a much greater majority.
We hope you and your loved funs have a safe and joyous Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year and Decade!
Dan King

Hey Folks,
The times they are a changin', I can feel it in the air at night.
My busy summer schedule is winding down so many thanks to all who've come out to support live music this past season!
From King, Brown, Mattacks and Ginandes or KBMG and our new record release Western Color to Safety 80's, the Glostafarians reggae, Wednesday Night Roots Jam and on down the line there were a lot of magical moments to be had and we took full advantage while the gettin' was good!
Here's some updates to what's happening next,
Our debut Live Video from the Berklee Performance Center Film is now on Youtube
check it out in the new Video section!



Jalapenos is still every tuesday from 7-9 acoustic

TIME CHANGE!
Roots Rock Wednesdays is Now at 8pm
with differtent guests each week
Latitude 43 Restaurant and Bar

and if you like to travel a bit please check out
Tom Hambridge and the Rattlesnakes
Mal’s Blues & Jazz Lounge

77 WASHINGTON STREET
HAVERHILL MA 01832
978-374-5150
(Located on the 3rd floor of GEORGE’S RESTAURANT)

Saturday September 12, 2009 at 9PM
Tickets $15.00
Advanced tickets available!
Call 978-374-5150

he's a great friend who produced two of my earlier records
residing in Nashville with a credit list to die for.
currently working with ZZ Top!
see attachment for more details,

Thank You for supporting the Arts! See You Soon,
best , DK

Hey Everyone,
I can finally say the Cd release of our new studio album Western Color (cd and downloads) is officially upon us.
Western Color with David Brown, Dave Mattacks and Wolf Ginandes represents about 3 years work ( we did take our sweet old time and I can honestly say it was worth it). Initial listens by close friends and associates believe it's my best effort to date and a stellar collection of songs. Great compliments as it's hard to compete with the back catalog of my band mates!
I hope you can give it a listen and see if you agree.

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Cd release week activities
Tonite Tuesday July 28
Jalapenos Gloucester 7pm acoustic
our weekly get together for over five years now!

Wednesday July 29th
Weekly Roots Rock Jam 9pm full band acoustic
Latitude 43 Restaurant and Bar :: Groove Gloucester

Thursday July 30th
Cd Release Party Atwoods Tavern Cambridge Ma 930 pm
Atwoods Tavern full band acoustic

Friday July 31st
Gloucester Sidewalk Days outdoor concert
1 Main St.
(in front of Elliots and Blackburn Performing Arts)
2pm


Friday July 31st
Hometown Cd release Party
Elliots at the Blackburn 830pm Acoustic and Electric
Live Music in Gloucester | Elliott's at the Blackburn

THANK YOU for supporting the arts

cd's will be available at the performances
and check out Dan King Road Map - The King's Highway
for links to social networks myspace, facebook and twitter
as well as photos, downloads, news and other fun stuff.
YouTube - Goodnight Romeo Dan King KBMG Featuring Kathy Aptt

Hi,
Busy Weekend ahead, Summer must be near, I think. Hard to tell with these clouds but I assure they'll soon part!

first I'd like to thank Salem News for their informative article today in regards to our upcoming release and Landing Show.
Gloucester's King to rule Landing - SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

and thanks for all the great comments about our new youtube video.
YouTube - Goodnight Romeo Dan King KBMG Featuring Kathy Aptt

Download Goodnight Romeo Free at
Dan King | Boston MA US | Folk Rock, Blues, Country Music from gimmesound.com
great site for music, free downloads, Charitable Contributions and musicians get paid!

The Prolz, the alt rock jam band constisiting of Dan King, Vincent Briguglio, Pete Koeplin and Brian DeFort are doing Two Shows upstairs at the Rhumbline in Gloucester, Ma. on May 23 and 24.
Doors are at 730pm and the cost is 10$ per show. They'll be doing cuts from their two records from the mid nineties Workers Meeting and Instinct plus some cover songs from their favorite influences. The band has been rehearsing over the last couple months and are extremely pleased with the immediate chemistry and sound that has developed since their last performance's as a band in the spring of 1998. "Extremely Powerful" says Dan King of their recent return to form.
Reserve tickets at the Rhumbline 978 293 9732 or by contacting Victoryagents@gmail.com.

Hey there,
Happy Happy Joy Joy and peace to all this wintry holiday season and Best wishes for a safe and happy new year!
I've got plenty to be thankful for including your continued support of music and the arts and your acceptance of my periodic ramblings! mucho gracias

first off,
thanks to all who sold out the room last tuesday night at JALEPENOS for Fly, Dave Brown, Dave Mattacks and Myself and an extra cheers to those who stayed and listened through the speakers in the other rooms! That night got my spirit up 70 points at least. JB Amero sitting in gets a 15 point bonus! Wolf is back tonight along with Dave Brown usual place and usual time.

This saturday, Dec. 27th, I'll be playing acoustic at LAT 43 in the Tavern from 6 - 830pm which means watch out for special guests sitting in holiday reunion style! This is my first time playing the room so I'd love to see some familiar faces. Then it's the Orville Giddings Band, the King of Ipswich, at 930pm.


and Yes!
Safety is Back! the hottest new live band and dj group is putting on a Winter Extravaganza Friday Night January 2nd, 10pm at Club 43. We're starting off the new year with a special debut show at The Latitude Main Room aka CLUB 43. New lights, plenty of dance floor and a flying octopus all included along with your favorite 80's hits and near miss favorites. Fun 80's dress always helps but is not required. The Club looks Amazing with all the new lights! 10$ gets you into the CLUB 43 party and the Tavern is FREE as always so rest up new years day cause the first weekend of 2009 is coming on strong!

PEACE TO ALL
DK

We got a new president and the economy is crashing. It was the best of times, it was the worst... well, my cup is still half full and I'm thankful we've got a new record so close to being complete I'm going to say it's finished. Just need to send it out for distribution. I've got two great shows running this coming weekend. First, my newest outside project Safety has been successful beyond my wildest dreams. We play the Blackburn Performing Arts on Friday the 28th of November . Then, if that wasn't enough, we've got a fantastic crew getting together on Saturday at the Blackburn Performing Arts for our Last Waltz Celebration. Russ Lawton, Wolf Ginandes, Tony Goddess and Lori Perkins all back in the house band plus special guests Henri Smith, Sara Seminski, my brother Brian King, Satch Kerans, Gary Backstrom and more. Dave Mattacks, Wolf, David Brown and I just completed a live recording at the old rhumbline which produced some raw and rockin results. We played electric all night! So I've got plenty to be thankful for. Have a fantastic Holiday season and you'll be seeing some new tracks in 2009.

Been a real busy spring and I seem to keep my head wrapped up in a lot of projects but the news is official and my whole back catalog is now available worldwide for cd purchase and downloads for the first time. I've worked with a few record companies over the years and have had some of my cds in stores nationally and some records available digitally but never consolidated like this and it's a relief! Big sigh let out as I move forward with the new material. Tony Goddess and I have been working together on the tracks and they just keep getting better so we're in no hurry for release though I will say the fall is looking good. We plan on releasing a couple of cool finished tracks over summer.
Julie Dougherty, Evangeline King, and Willie Alexander have all added backing vocals, I've recut most of the lead vocals with Tony engineering and Dave Brown producing and all kinds of new style mixes keep arising. It's all very exciting to see the progress from what was already a good record to what could be my best ever! The last step is to record three acoustic style new tracks that have fast become live favorites. Bluesky Sundown, Senorita del Sol, and Laredo. So watch out because I'll be dropping the first release soon!
In the meantime check out those Prolz records, Ragtag Lost , and Rabbit, all available together for the first time on digital download and cd. See what we were doing back in the 90's and early 2000's, might make you smile.
Best,
DK
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Happy 2008. There's going to be a few changes happening over the winter as http://itsaboutmusic.com/ takes over my distribution. They're based out of Philadelphia and will be handling my whole catalog of records from the Prolz to the latest Live record to the upcoming studio works. You'll be able to purchase CD's or download the music digitally. My music will also be available on every download website imaginable. All the records will be available for the first time. So if the usual links don't seem to be working that's because of the switch. Everything should be set shortly..
Thanks for the interest and happy listening.
DK

Have a holly jolly Christmas and Holiday season. I dig the snow. Nothing like a good storm weekend to get me rolling and ready for the Holidays. The parties have been full of good friends, food, spirit and even dancing.. I've got a few gigs lined up if you're out and about looking for something fun.. check out http://myspace.com/lightcity for dates and times.. I'll be at the Rhumbline in Gloucester on new years eve with the monday night all-stars and a cast of crazies to boot. If I don't see you have a safe and splendid holiday season and we'll catch you in 2008!
fondly,
Dan

It's been a while since I got down to this page. The summer brought all kinds of action straight into the fall and the list just keeps growing. Capt. Carlos outdoor stage kept me deep in the woods of jazz, blues, reggae, pop, caberat, americana, funk, you name it. So many great nights under the stars, more than ever before. Glostafarians played to their biggest crowd ever this last fiesta. Elephant House post labor CD release party overcame all expectations. The bluesfest moved to july, we added lots of Saturday afternoon shows, Nancy H. alternated her boys every monday. Close to Home on Halloween and even a bit of comedy to keep us laughing. The crowds were overwhelming, I'm tired just thinking about it. Thank You.

I'm still working on that studio record which keeps getting better all the time. We decided not to rush it. I'm so glad we didn't put it out earlier. Willie Alexander just got added to the list of fanstasic musicians and souls whose influence I am forever indebted by adding some piano work. David Brown, Wolf Ginandes , Dave Mattacks and I are still in constant contact, keeping our residency at Jalepeno's in gloucester on tuesday nights, trying new songs, refurbishing old ones, and having fun discussions on music, art, and whatever else makes us tick. Also, I'm back on mondays at the Rhumbline with the House band running their Jam session into it's 12th year. My how the time flies!
Upcoming- A celebration of THE LAST WALTZ at the WEST END THEATER. We've got a large cast (over 30 ) of artists and musicians inlcuding old friends Russ Lawton and Tony Goddess bringing that majorly influential concert and film into 30 years. So on Saturday Nov. 24th join us for a memorable night of celebration, fun, and music. One last note, you can nurse your body and soul on Sundays down Elliots at the Blackburn with the likes of Henri Smith and Marty Rowan starting Nov. 18th from 12-3pm this winter. See you there for the Chicken n Waffles!

Beautiful weather just in time. The Light City Band featuring Dan King , David Brown, Dave Mattacks, and Wolf Ginandes will be playing their first electric show of 2007 this Saturday night, April 28th at Captain Carlos on the waterfront in Gloucester, Ma. 9pm. The Light City Band reunited last week for an acoustic warm-up at Jalepeno's to fantastic response. Everyone's been busy, David Brown is recording a new record, Dave Mattacks has been doing lot's of recording and touring the globe , Wolf has been doing some Television, and Dan is finishing up the next light city band record, the first full studio record with the the current line-up due out this summer.
A new Songwriter Series with open mic will be starting this Sunday at 8pm at Capt. Carlos hosted weekly by Dan. Every week will feature a north shore songwriter. This is the new acoustic night for all you budding performers and writers out there.
Also, Dan will be doing a short solo acoustic set opening for Tom Hambridge at the West End Theater on 1 main st., Gloucester, Ma. on Saturday May 12th 730pm. Call 978 281 0680 to Reserve early. Tom is a grammy nominated producer/writer/peformer currently residing in Nashville with a list of credits a mile long. Tom will also be doing a seminar on Sunday afternoon May 13th at the west end and package deals are available for both.
and just a quick note the great JB Amero will be joining Dan and Dave Brown at Jalepenos Tomorrow, Tuesday April 24th while Wolf is on television duty at the usual 7-9 time.

YES , SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
I spent the winter busy with the new record, planning the summer, traveling. Trips to NYC making record deals, jamming with Jay and Lauri on St. John. A special big thanks to everyone in LA, especially Dan Graziani and Katie Girl , Doug Forsdick, Brett McConnell and Yvonne, Joe Mora and Gaby, Andrew Stahl, Austin Conners, Gordon Webb, and Kacy and Scooch for a fabulous winter get away. Audiences in Topanga and Montrose make me very Happy! As does the sushi at Midori in Studio City!
And everyone at the hollywood IMPROV for the hospitality on a crazy night with Louis Ck, Dave Attel, Joe Rogan. Check out COMEDYJUICE if you're in town and say hi to Andrew Stahl, formerly of Gamelon and the master behind all those Berkfests. He's doing it big in LA nowadays. Many Thanks.
The new record is coming along swimmingly, it's my best kept secret and check out the calender for SONGWRITERS at the west end, TOM HAMBRIDGE and the upcoming Capt. Carlos opening which will really get us in summer mode..speaking of summer BIG TOP ROAD is getting a makeover, keep your eyes out for the new installment!
A special thanks to JB Amero for covering my tuesday night regular while I hit the road. Nothing but rave reviews all around and to the folks who kept that gig humming all winter long. Thanks for keeping the room warm. A line out the door on a tuesday night when it's below zero! Amazing. Thanks to everyone at Jalepenos for treating us so well, it's been three years already! SUN IS SHINING!

Dan King, spring 2007

After the December 14th gig in Marblehead Dan plans on spending the cold weather time in the studio. There are also plans to "pop-up" at odd gigs, so don't be surprised if you see him unexpectedly. Especially for those in the New York and L.A. areas. Some Vacation time is also planned so we'll be quiet for a bit of recharging our spring fever. Happy Holidays and we'll see you on the other end.

Legengary philadelphia DJ Michael Tearson has selected the Dan King cover of Bob Dylan's Mozambique for his weekly sirius satellite Bob Dylan Show. Taken from the Light City Live recording of 2005 featuring Dave Mattacks on drums, David Brown on Guitar, Wolf Ginandes on bass and Steve Burke on keys, Mozabique has long been a staple of King's acoustic sets, ironic that this rare full band version should make the cut!

Big Top Road,, the first performance piece co-written by Dan with artist Jon Sarkin, directed by 30 year New York theater veteran Ian McColl took the audience on a wild carnival ride through art, text and music's darker side. Using work by Shakespeare and T.S. Eliot to Dylan, Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Waits plus many Original works, an art installation, and unmatched mood and light changes, this sensory overload entertained and was applauded by all.

Tickets are on Sale! For two events,

First , Ian McColl and the West End Theater present- BIG TOP ROAD. Oct. 14, 15
desrcibed as an "unflinching look at art, text, and music"
featuring
Jon Sarkin, Dan King, David Brown, Wolf Ginandes, Dave Mattacks, Matt Webster $15 advance $20 showtime, reserve by phone (978) 281-0680

Tommy Doyles Harvard Square presents
Dan King with David Brown, Wolf Ginandes, Dave Mattacks and The Henri Smith/Nat Simpkins Band now on sale $10 advance
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=15849

Time Move Over and Light City now available on itunes!

Check out cdbaby.com/danking to hear the new live recording