Recorded live at Tongue's Chill Lounge and Protein Bar last Friday.  Enjoy.

The Taylor Federation of Teachers (of which I am a proud member) commissioned me to create the video.  I shot, directed, and edited the vide, then composed and recorded the music.  The video highlights the philanthropic and organizational efforts of the TFT, as well as members doing what they do best: teaching kids.  The production will be presented at the American Federation of Teachers national convention in Detroit next month.  

Do you have a video project for you need completed for your organization?  Perhaps you need the perfect musical accompaniment for your video?  Contact me to commission your project.  

I wrote this tune about 11 years ago, but just rediscovered it and decided to record it.  This tune contains one word that is NSFW, so beware.  

Don't Say Goodbye

We're not the same, you and I
One of us true, the other flying
The trip was fun but the road got rough
I caught your meaning just soon enough

You showed me freedom and you gave your love
I played the game, and did it well enough
You've taught me so much
How to separate my feelings from a ****

I'll leave us with a thicker skin
And a new place where I begin

Don't say goodbye
Maybe we'll come together 
another place, another time
Don't tell me lies
I know the signals, read the rules
And I'm not crying, not in front of you.

I'd rather leave an open door
Hoping someday you might feel more

Don't say goodbye
Although in short intensity
You really got your claws in me
Don't tell me lies
I know the signals, read the rules,
I'll keep my space and I'll keep my cool.

This Friday, June 22nd, from 7-10pm, Dave will perform a solo acoustic set at Tongue's Protein Bar and Chill Lounge at 2958 Biddle, Wyandotte (next to Nana's Kitchen).  Tongue's has a wide selection of Zingerman's coffee drinks and juices, and is a very cool place to hang with friends.  Dave has some special guests coming to sing and play cover and original music.  Come out and join us for a relaxing evening of great music!

A quick recording of the opening track from Shin's "Port of Morrow."  Love this tune.