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Dec 18 Songwriter Contest, World Theatre, Mpls

In being a newer member of MAS (Minnesota Association of Songwriters), I received word of an invite from David K Rockstarwannabe.tv to local singer/songwriters for a contest Dec 18 at the World Theatre in Minneapolis. Rockstarwannabe.tv is shown on Twin Cities cable; it is a reality show in which David K happens upon towns in Mid-America literally asking residents, "who should have 'made it'?" and featuring that unknown artist. Secondly a famous artist is featured. David K's own story of continu

Donna

Strangers Liked The Songs (Live)

Thorny Swale played our first gig in 2 months, tonight. I began the last set by telling the crowd we were going to do 2 original songs, dedicating one to Dylan who was in attendance, and whose cool dream I based the lyric upon. The crowd was listening to what I said, and immediately began dancing once we started. The songs went by pretty fast, but I noticed in addition to the dancers, bar patrons paying attention. I have never had that experience before with originals - and maybe not w

Donna

I Forgot About My Blog

Wow! That was weird. Just...healing & being, really. Making stitches one at a time, whether sewing or knitting. No machines. Praying. Using a lot of vegetation from the gardens, whether herbs for tea or cooking, lettuces, cut flowers. The fruit is doing great. I felt I was pushing a river or two and decided to stop. 15 minutes later I get a call that everyone's set to rehearse and a 6th guy to sit in. Good vibe there, we'll see. Suddenly we have a gig as well, and all thi

Donna

Teaching!

I'm teaching two drum students (!!!). I love teaching! We've had our 2nd lesson, it's a father and son, drumset and hands respectively (for now). They know note values, have natural affinity for and will become good drummers! Get right in there and place my hands esp. on the boy's so he can feel that good wrist action. We're beginning traditional grip for both students plus reading while counting out loud. Am beginning to look into if there are others in my area wanting

Donna

Dr. K Choir Director!

Just filled with gratitude for Dr. John Kaess' presence as choir director. He's such a wealth and depth for All Things Liturgical. And he's got the real fire, too. There is no one like him. I can't stop being amazed with him and amazed to be in HIS Latin Mass choir. I just love him! Yeah, we rehearsed tonight There is a tenor (I believe) head of some Schola (Gregorian Chant), which one I do not know - maybe attached to St. Augustine...but he is wonderfully accomplish

Donna

Kayla's Book & Youtube/1St Song Live/students? (And More...)

Edit March 23 - Kayla's companion video to her book Mommy's Music + + + Whoa! whoa whoa whoa Things are moving quite fast. I am happy! So MANY new experiences that seem to fit like a glove. --- Another Kayla photography assignment, a bound book (of me). I thought it was just going to her teacher! It's a 68 page pictorial w/ about a 5 page bio. Kayla is also moving soon, we will miss her terribly! This 3rd year for her has been incredibly d

Donna

Phyllis / Light

Light I received some. Tonight while practicing, I suddenly began playing as if doing a set. I knew the order, the venue, and it was a webcast esp. hooked via FB where it was as if I was seeing Arlo Hennings, (possibly Shawn Phillips), Mon Capitaine and Steve, Michael Mlazger, Jill and Phyllis Johnson + other friends watching via their PC's! It was no daydream, that's all I can say, and it of course was not really happening. Yet I've not had such an experience before, very odd.

Donna

Finished Mischke Ad ~ Studio 11/28/09

...You Hoo, Mischkeeeee! Brotha coulda toad sumbahday the finished ad wiff my vokes innit. All Inc Ad - TD Mischke & Donna Dahl Vocals +++ 7 + hours in the studio. Two songs - rhythm guitar, drums, lead vox on each. Yes, I am tired to the point of having NO GOALS presently. We recorded again at The Monitors (aka Passive-Argh!ressive Studios) on St. Paul's Eastside. Was playing rhythm scratch tracks before 10:00am, drums already set up! I know I'll have a lot mo

Donna

For Real - 1St Music Video Is Up

The video shoot: On Tues Oct. 20th or 27th, I called Jeff F. "Dude, maybe we should shoot - NOW!" It'd been a miserable Oct. in the Twin Cities and Jeff kept saying we just need one good day for the fall shoot which never really came. Jeff said, "get over here asap - we only have about an hour of light! Grab clothes, jackets, scarves, whatever you have!" I felt my heart kinda sink - so little time and ya can't go shoot a video without some primping + drive time. I'd told him of Da

Donna

1St Music Video Is Up

An updated audio version of 'Out To Storm' - Dan Coffeen did lovely strings/piano. I don't think we were done w/ the mix - or the footage! We did 8 takes that day in October and I kind of expect Jeff F to put them ALL up. I didn't even know he'd done it, Harkness told me! I'd thought The S. King was referring to the Jackson 5 youtube I'd put up on my FB page ("Maybe Tomorrow"). Amusing conversation. Second Version Will add if there's more he puts up, at least to

Donna

Jingling With Mischke

~ My first paid studio work tonight ~ Last week I called Mischke, so fired up about choir rehearsal I'd planned to leave a msg singing Latin hymns. However: he actually answered the phone! I said dang Tommy, now I cannot sing the Credo on your machine. He said, I just did this ad for "All Inc" and I'm thinking "female vocals." He gave me a link for the unfinished Youtube, I hit play/record on my little tape deck and recorded the ad via pc speakers ("children quiet, I'm re- co

Donna

Electric Encouragment

People: Tom and Nancy Harkness & myself ~ Place: Cherokee Tavern, West St. Paul ~ Band: Steve Daly, Jason Kraft, Paco, the killer bassist whose instrument is really tenor sax. Tom asked me if I play electric guitar. I said no. He asked why. "All I have is an acoustic." Have I ever played an electric, though? Yes; I had one long ago, but I don't think it was a good instrument. He told me I should try; he told me I was precise on the acoustic, and

Donna

Studio + Liturgy = Good Weekend (Family Pics)

Well now, there've been 2 double-header weekends in my sphere of late, all the best worlds, can't think of any better: a party w/ bands, jam, friends; a family party w/ about 40 relatives on the river; a studio session; and High Mass! Lola's B-Day Bash ~ St. Paul side of the River ~ Oct 11, 2009 My beautiful cousin Patrice Glendenning, and myself Ginger Glendenning, my beautiful cousin, and I. In the backround is Ginger's nephew Brian Glendenning holding niece A

Donna

(Sigh) Latin Mass Choir Rehearsal

Dr. K I have missed! He wore both suspenders (and socks) this eve, sitting close by us playing only the piano. The 6 youngest dwarves and I went to choir rehearsal...Anna the eldest will be a shoo-in as far as interest and ability but we shall see how this plays out. We came home w/ two copies of The Mass of the Guardian Angels. There was present only one other female adult singer; and since this was the first intro to my girls, I sang soprano that they'd be sure to hear

Donna

Night Out With The Swampkings

~ Donna Dahl Links ~ listen originals An unusual and lovely birthday! Highlights of the fam ~ Damien gave me many toys of his; Gen, a soft nightgown; Mary will be treating me to a slurpee or ice cream cone; Melanie made 2 cards (one while in a cast from broken finger) and earlier this week gave chocolates and a tiny candle; Leah gave also multiple gifts, the 2nd of which are vintage earrings; Anna astounded me in making a necklace - it is 7 squares o

Donna

The Swampkings!

This'll be hot, going to see Cajun Swamp Blues music! I knew Tom Harkness when he was a 10 yr old v. nice, shy trumpet player. Yegads, the guy's become this venerable blues master! We ran into each other on FB. No, I am not getting tired of old school and post-school friends now accomplished and/or gained noteriety. I am so darned happy for them, happy to know and behold how growed up fab they've become. Swampkings Music (Fav song right now is Joie De Vivre) And s

Donna

Ulp Er I Mean, Yay!

Well, my 1st pro band whom came over to jam, we have a gig. It's kind of 2 groups, because the boys have been playing w/ 3 others (guitarist, drummer and sax). But Mike (drummer) cannot make the little show I speak of. That's what I didn't count on and why my 1st reaction is, the thought of doing several hours of covers intimidates me! I want the time to practice that this deserves. Ditto rehearsals. I am going to pray about this! Trying to be docile and ask heave

Donna

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----- I visited ____________ recently from whence we returned home one year ago. my people, my families...there are so many loves in this life...thank you... Jesu, Maria

Donna

House Tour

In a weird sort of way. (I love it!) + Paint Samples on the walls

Donna

Drumbites

(My 21st century version to playing along w/ records is playing to live recordings from Youtube). Pleased to see I'm looking at things I haven't been comfy drumming. Everyone has them. It's about 50% objectively hard and 50% simple things which've been difficult for me. Been working w/ The Suburbs' Rattle My Bones. It's upbeat, driving, simple and deceptive to keep the groove going. The beat has the tiniest of breaks from constant 8th notes on the high hat - in the kind of "stop

Donna

Respite

-I wanted to show this entry, but in doing so such entries are posted as being the most recent. 'Respite' was originally written Jan 4, 2008 - chronologically it goes on page 4, right before the entry "Graduates!" which recounts Dylan and Kayla finishing high school early, after the New year of 2008; "Graduates!" begins with an...intervention (John calls it an edit) that I had requested John to do, on or around April 8, 2008, in order to communicate that I was in hiding with the children.

Donna

Can't Keep Up!

Am hearing from a number of old friends - as far as I'm concerned everyone is famous and/or accomplished. It is really cool. Hearing from one 10th grade friend - took playwrighting class with - and he's been a fim make-up artist plus God knows what else. Crazy. I didn't think when we were little, "oh, you'll be working w/ _____ someday, while she'll be sought after by ____ someday". I just knew there was an awful lot of talent buzzing around me - I think to the point it ne

Donna

Reunion!

+JMJ+ The 1st pro band I was with came over to my house today; an army of food and mellow blessed familiar band-mates. I's 17 when I answered their ad: Drummer? Singer? We need you! Judy (I cannot legitimately call her a "band wife" because she is always Persona In Her Own Right... - you know, just a venerable, loving presence): anyway, Judy recalled at the audition that the next auditon-ee following me could sing as well as drum: so I was asked if I could sing Oh Darlin;

Donna

Better Than Expected

...at the studio. You know how it is - 5 minutes after the session I'd no idea what was put down! If it was good or bad. Hee. Just confused. Tho my parts slapshot, I asked for a mix which Scott sent. Became a dif. session that I'd expected and we ended up doing drums on that electronic kit, the keyboard bass and some 2nd guitar. I may get part of a mix to post on the SC page, just cause. Am trying to recruit Loo to play ALL the parts, or as many as he's able but the guy is

Donna

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