Almost Heaven (West Norway)

Almost Heaven (West Norway)

Here's a view from my room in Sandane Norway where I sit having my coffee reflecting on this past year and our "Love To Beg" tour.

We're honored to be headlining the Sandane Fjord Festival tonight. 

Our last few shows in Norway have been sold out.  Again, a real honor. 

Wild to think how I got here from a small town down south!

Sandane is on the west coast of Norway and is purported to be one of the most beautiful areas in the country.  Not hard to believe!

Tomorrow our hosts will take us up to a glacier for some hiking.

(More pics to come!)

Only 9 days to go on this 2 month tour.  

Left home at summer's end feeling strange that we had to pack winter coats, sweaters, hats and gloves.  Time has certainly flown by.

This has really been my favorite tour to date.  Jon and I have been incredibly touched to see how the past few years of touring relentlessly have paid off in building such a strong fan base as well as making life long friends.

Homesick as I am I will be a bit sad when this tour ends.

We will take a break when we return to NYC on Nov 7 until mid January to continue working on and writing new material for our next CD.

Denmark, hope you'll come celebrate the end of the "Love To Beg" Tour with us next week!

Love, Love, Love

Dana

PS.  I am happy to report that my little black stray Norwegian kitty "Weegie" has a safe home now right in her own neighborhood!  

Half Way There (Not Just) Living On a Prayer

Did I really just (almost) quote Jon Bon Jovi?

The picture here is from the ferry crossing the Fjord of Trondheim in Norway on the way to the airport this morning to fly to Denmark.

The tour is going great.
Four weeks to go!

It's been a wonderful surprise to have so many sold out shows!


Especially in the bigger cities like Hamburg, Berlin, Oslo and our upcoming Amsterdam Paradiso show, which sold out before we even left the States!

Thank you Germany, NL and Norway!!

This tour has restored my "Road Faith."  Largely because I realize how many real friends we've made over the past couple of years in different countries and cities.

Finally, I had two full days off and we spent some quality time with our old friends in Norway and made some great new ones...including a green-eyed, stray black kitten whom I dubbed "Weegie."

I may just bring her back home to NYC with me.   In addition, I saw some fantastic historical sites and some of nature's most miraculous creations.

Two months out is pretty daunting, especially with so many shows in a row and so few days off, but I am "Living On" the support of my great band, and of course the energy of all our incredible audiences.

Our new, young drummer, Piero Perelli is just killing it and brings a special energy every night.  Piero doesn't have internet in his small village of Luca, Italy.  Now each night in his hotel, Piero is furiously downloading every bit of music we tell him to reference.  He's been indoctrinated with the idea that I need John Bonham meets Mitch Mitchell meets Charlie Watts meets Buddy Rich.  :-)

A tall order, but just like with English, which he's studying daily on the bus and letting us quiz him, he's so damned talented that he's picking it up at an almost alien-like pace and the shows are just exploding.

With the re-release of my first record "Lonely For a Lifetime" I can now call any song from any cd and know he'll nail it and then some.   Piero is also just a blast to hang with.

My Indonesian Warrior, Walter Latupeirissa is rocking solid with us on bass and keeping me laughing on and off stage every night.  His monster bass playing and silly sense of humor puts it all into perspective.

Jon Diamond and I still disagree *ahem* over the dumbest things, for instance, which table to sit at during dinner or which restaurant will be better, but we laugh loud and enjoy our adventures together more than ever.  One German fan took this photo and called it "The Real Guitar Man."
Can't add to that!

This is surely more than just livin' on a prayer.

Although, like I say at every show, I'll take whatever help I can get from the Gods.  Be it Buddha, Allah, Yahweh or Father, Son & Holy Spirit!

Love and Blessings,
Dana

Here Goes Another Sleepless Tour...

I'm 10 days into my last, long tour of the year which ends in Denmark on November 7th!  I've been in Germany, Switzerland and Austria so far, playing some great famous venues throughout each country.  All of the shows have been packed and it's been incredible to see so many familiar faces and to make so many new friends.

Tonight, I'm back in Vienna, Austria.  Last time I was here I set my hotel room on fire trying to dim my halogen lamp with my hoodie.  Two large, beautiful Austrian firemen came to my rescue.  (Maybe I should do it again!)  ;-)

A much needed day off tomorrow in Berlin, after 7 shows...ahhhh.  Then Saturday, we'll play the famous Berlin Quasimodo (which is almost sold out!)   I love Berlin and am looking forward to a nice dinner at one the supreme restaurants!

Then we're on to Hamburg where we'll meet up with some friends and play another legendary venue (which is also almost sold out!!)

I'm loving being back in the Father Land and I'm also super excited to see our Dutch fans again in a few weeks.

Our first show at the iconic Paradiso sold out weeks ago.

I hope to see each and every one of our European friends somewhere between Germany, Netherlands, Denmark and Norway!

US Fans - it was wonderful to meet so many of you this summer and you can bet you'll be seeing much more of us in 2012!

I'll close and say in German tongue/type...

"Alles Gut!"

Love,
Dana
 

p.s.  It's been a pleasure to have our talented friend John Allen from the UK doing some shows with us this first leg.  His voice may even have more gravel than mine!  He's a great dude, too.

Home Is Where The (heavy) Heart Is (and Survives)

Woke up today just before 5pm (arrived hotel 8am from NYC and went to sleep 9am); breaking my cardinal rule of never sleeping more than 4 hours on arrival day! Will be interesting to see what time I can fall asleep tonight/this morning.

Piero, our "adorable" Italian drummer just arrived from Pisa and Walter will join us here tomorrow for our first show of the 7 week (FINAL) "Love To Beg Tour" which starts tomorrow in Lorsch, Germany and ends in Denmark.

I am so excited and nostalgic to be back in Germany at almost autumn time. Autumn 2008 was mine and Jon's introduction to Germany and when I fell in love with the culture, the scenery and a few amazing people!

Walked all over town this evening and now just arrived dinner at the very place I had my coffee with Jon hours ago.

He and Piero are now discussing drum cymbals as I sip a local white wine (believe it or not the german whites are some of the best!) and stare at this gorgeous view (attached).

Germany, my heart is especially heavy AND excited to see you since my January tour was cancelled to be with my brother Don.

With my deepest love and gratitude,

Dana

Remembering On The 10th Anniversary of 9/11...

I hope everyone is having a peaceful, meaningful and reflective 9/11 anniversary weekend. Thank you all for your generous donations toward the free download of my 9/11 song: "Moment Away."

Remember, the tune is free.
No donation necessary, but anything you choose to donate will directly benefit the families of those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Either way, enjoy the tune and keep peace alive by never forgetting those who have lost their lives, loved ones, or peace of mind, due to acts of useless and misguided violence.

Download "Moment Away" here for free or make a donation of your choice in any amount.

Love,
Dana

The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11/01: Only a Moment Away

In honor of the men, women and children who lost their lives, alongside those brave people who gave their lives, and the heroes that responded to the emergency on 9/11/2001, I'm offering a commemorative download of my song, "Moment Away".

I wrote this song with Jon Diamond during the first weeks after the 9/11 attack, inspired by the true stories of those left in the aftermath searching, without answers regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones

• Download Moment Away here for free or make a donation of your choice in any amount.
  
  
  All proceeds will directly benefit the families of those who lost their lives on 9/11.

When it Hits Home.

I am so saddened by the acts of terror in Norway.

Growing up in a small town down south in the US, whenever I would hear such news about "far away lands", I would give pause, say a little prayer and be grateful such suffering "didn't hit home", as the popular expression goes.

However, as I say at every one of my shows,  I know now that home is truly where the heart is and Norway has been in my heart ever since I first took the stage there in 2010, falling in love with the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the countryside and the beautiful people who became my friends there.

My young Norwegian friend Oda, whose company I shared for 4 days, speaking of politics, feminism, and our mutual desire to bring peace and joy to people, was going to meet up with friends at the camp on the island of Utøya.  Fortunately, she was not there on the day of the massacre but sadly several of her friends were and did not survive.

Knowing Oda and everything she fights for as president of her high school student council, the feminist organization she rallies and leads protests for, the volunteer work she's done and so on, her friends were no doubt like-minded young leaders with great potential.

I heard from Oda as the tragic events were unfolding and she had this to say,

"This tragedy has taught me one thing. We'll never stop fighting for socialism, peace, and anti-racism."

This exemplifies the courage, determination and compassion of the Norwegian people.

To the people of Norway, my heart is with you now and always.

Last night, at my show in Trieste, the Italian audience joined me in singing a tribute song for you.

Further proof of how love "hits home" everywhere and can bring us all together anywhere we are.

I wish you healing and love and I will bring every bit of my heart and soul to you in Notodden next month when I return.

Stay strong.

With Love and Peace,
Dana

Taking a tour of the old Norwegian homes with Oda, her Dad and our other friends last year in Notodden.

Thunderbolts and Lightning - Very, Very Frightening Me!

30 minutes into our flight from Copenhagen to Dusseldorf, just as I was starting to doze in my comfy exit row seat right over the left wing, I heard a big boom, felt the plane jolt and saw a burst of red and silver on the wing.

Lightening struck the plane!

For a second, I thought we could be going down.  From the expressions on the neighboring passenger's faces, I'm guessing it crossed their minds, too.

It was a strange, numbing, smaller than the universe feeling. 

The pilot came on immediately to announce that we'd be turning around to land back in Copenhagen to try and score a new plane.

This was our 2nd flight of the day.  All with the hope of delivering us safely, or at least alive, to the Hookrock Festival in Belgium!

I was bleary-eyed on the first flight after playing a late slot at the Nibe Festival in Denmark, followed by a later hang with band & friends from Germany, DK and Norway, when I heard the pilot nonchalantly announce that en route to pick us up in Copenhagen his plane hit a flock of birds and that "blood and feathers were now being cleaned from the engine."

BIRD STRIKE

Pretty straight shootin' Captain, I'd say.

Let's just say, I'm delighted to be safe and sound on the ground gingerly racing across the Autobahn on four wheels at 210kph to reach our show in Belgium.

It's been a strange last few weeks.

Last week in DK, I came upon a beautiful old Cathedral.  Everything else in the entire town was shut down except for the church, so I went in for some quiet time.

I found myself talking to Don and Donna and had a vision of them playing as kids together in the sunshine, basked in a yellow glow.

An hour later, my Mom wrote to tell me that a perennial they had both pitched in and planted for her on Mother's Day in the mid 70's had just bloomed two flowers...after two decades without blooming.

It's hard to call that a coincidence with Don just passing and the anniversary of Donna's death approaching on July 7th.  Even for you cynics!

Speaking of July 7th...

I really, truly hope to see many of you that evening for our benefit show in Tarrytown, NY.

Please come help me celebrate both Don and Donna's short, precious lives and the gift of music they bestowed upon me.

I should remind you all that Tarrytown is only 25 short minutes from NYC!

The night will be filled with so many special guests who's company I am honored to share.

The price of your ticket will go directly to the Roy White Foundation and the Don Fuchs Fund.

Thank you all in advance for your love and support.

I'm flying back home from Brussels tomorrow, so let's hope lightening really doesn't strike twice.

Love,
Dana

Hallo Don.

Those that know me have rarely known me speechless.  I am sobbing and speechless now as an expression of humanity and universal compassion has knocked me off my feet.

A man named Hans and his friends and family from Stuttgart, Germany went out of their way to come to Haderslev, Denmark to see my show and honor my brother Don's memory in the most fantastically thoughtful and human way possible.  Their grace is simply elegant.

A group of people caught my eye in the crowd during our set with a sign that said "Hallo Don".   

It didn't even register in my mind until after the show when Hans and his people came to see me and presented me with this card.

On the left is a note to Don that was written before he passed.  On the right is a note written to me after he passed.

They waited and came to find me miles away from my home and miles away from their own to express their condolences and share this with me.

I have only known such compassion in my heart of hearts.  The loving gesture made by these people makes me sob.  They never even knew Don, except through me and my songs. 

I am overcome with grief and gratitude.

I wish Don could have met these people in this life.  He would have never stopped thanking them and for that matter, neither will I.  Thank you and your friends and family, Hans.  

I'm honored and humbled to have made your acquaintance.

Love, 

Dana

Instant Travel Karma's Gonna Get You...

Yesterday afternoon, while boarding Delta Flight 70 for our long overnight flight, after much recent travel stress, Jon and I were held up when my boarding pass was swiped and my name came up in ominous flashing red as "Passenger Not Cleared". 

Uh-Oh!

But, as my mind began to reel with possible Patriot Act implications and being grounded in the States, the gate attendant tapped my arm and informed me that I had reached some sort of Delta Skymiles-stone, stepped us aside and proceeded to walk us BOTH to business class seats!  

It was like winning a contest!

Instantly, Jon was tripping out as they brought us champagne and instead of giving him the usual shit about his gear they put it all away for him with a smile!   Civility on Delta?  Could it be?

Jon opened his special biz class travel pack and we snapped pictures like amateur first class travelers.

Now we're in business!

Ahh, life was good for a minute, until the commonplace air traffic delays at JFK had us sitting on the runway for over 2 hours.   

Finally, we were in the air.

While the attentive in-flight staff served a several course dinner with wines and cognacs to match, making for quite a hedonistic airplane affair, and Jon's thrill with it all was most infectious, alas, our standard travel karma won out in the end.

We left NYC so late that we missed our connecting flight to Hamburg and got stuck in the Amsterdam airport for 10 hours.

Fortunately, we found a hotel and slept for a fleeting 5 of them.  We made our later connection and have touched down in Hamburg feeling rested and ready for upcoming shows in Denmark and Belgium! 

Rock & Roll,  Hoochie Koo!

 :-)

Love & Gratitude,
Dana

The wind of heaven blows between a horse's ears...

I finally got back on the horse and did two festivals in Denmark this weekend.   The audiences didn't know me or have any reason to care about my heavy heart, but when I braved telling them of the loss of my brother I was flooded back with love.  Thank you to the people of Denmark.  These were a strange couple of shows for me and I could not have mustered it without your heartfelt response. 

 

Today I spent my day off cycling through Copenhagen and everywhere I turned there was some beautiful flower blooming, or a lily covered lake with baby swans, ducks and geese.

 

I saw life in full force.  Then I saw my brother Don and my sister Donna as the innocent children they once were, back in the light of their true precious nature.  I felt so connected to them both in this beauty.  Don actually spoke to me in a dream here in Copenhagen.  He spoke so fast and excitedly that I couldn't make out a single word.  Upon awakening, I was overcome with chills and a smile.  It felt good and it was good.  Thanks to all of you  for the gift of your caring and support over these past few weeks.  It would surely be a lonely road without you all.  I hope to see many of you on July 7th in Tarrytown NY to celebrate Don's life, love and music.  

Denmark, I will see you again in a couple of weeks!  

Until then...

 

Love and Gratitude, 

Dana

In Loving Memory of My Brother Don...

My brother Don has moved on to the next phase of his journey.

I was fortunate enough to be with him in his final conscious moments in hospice care.  His last request was for a "foot rub" so I gave him a massage.   His last words were, "That felt nice, I'm just going to rest for a while now."

Don then went into a deep sleep and I just held his hand, prayed over him and encouraged him to let go when he was ready.  I told him it was time to go home and suffer no more.  Then I said goodbye.

He took his last breath Friday, May 27th at 1:05pm.

Don wanted to be laid to rest with my sister Donna in Florida, so I will take his ashes and have a small ceremony with the rest of our family once I am ready.

I am so grateful to all of you for the love and support you've shown me.  I've been so touched and comforted by the personal stories that so many of you have been brave and generous enough to share with me.

I believe we are all so interconnected and when someone we love passes on, they are always only a thought away.   A wise teacher recently told me to keep sending loving thoughts to my brother and sister because their "subtle" minds will always hear them.

In fact, we can all do that for each other whether in this world or another.

With My Deepest Love and Gratitude,

Dana

This picture of Don singing Karaoke is from his birthday in December when we flew to Florida to unite with family.  

The July 7th show at the Tarrytown Music Hall will now be a tribute to Don and a celebration of his life and the gift of music he passed on to me.  The proceeds will go toward The Roy White Foundation and The Don Fuchs Benefit.

Calling all Friends & Fans: July 7th - Benefit for My Brother Don at Tarrytown Music Hall

On July 7th I will be playing my first show the the famous Tarrytown Music Hall.  It has been a goal to play this room for some time and now I've finally been invited.

I have decided to make this a benefit for my brother Don who is battling terminal brain cancer.  

It's no secret that health care in this country falls short for many who can not afford decent insurance coverage.  While Don does have insurance, as usual, there are many limitations as to what will be covered.

I will donate all of my proceeds toward helping get Don the best care possible.  The show's promoter Murray Bauer has generously decided to donate his proceeds to both my brother Don and his dear friend, former New York Yankees legend Roy White will be in attendance that night.

The following celebrities have also agreed to attend the Fundraiser for Don Fuchs and the Roy White Foundation:

o   New York Met Legend Ed Kranepool
o   New York Giants Sean Landeta
o   New York Yankees:  Bucky Dent, Mickey Rivers, Mike Torrez.
o   Hall of Fame baseball sportswriter and author Bill Madden.
o   ESPN columnist and author of the forthcoming book “Derek Jeter” Ian O’Connor.
o   Legendary entertainer Jay Black (Cara Mia, This Magic Moment, Come a Little Bit Closer, Walkin’ in the Rain).  *Jay Black has said that “Dana Fuchs is the most fantastic talent to come along in 30 years.”

The Roy White Foundation provides financial assistance to young adults and children whose desire to further their education is inhibited by financial complications.  It is our mission to help these individuals pursue their dreams and aspirations by easing the frustrating burden of monetary obligations.

Your support on this show will do more than you can imagine, so if you're free to attend, I promise you a powerful night of music and a celebration of love and life.  Interestingly enough, July 7th happens to be the anniversary of my sister Donna's death.   The date was certainly not planned that way, so I imagine it's all part of the mystery of the universe.  

Please get your tickets for the July 7th Benefit here.

With All My Love and Deepest Gratitude,

Dana

My Brother Don Fuchs

'LOVE TO BEG' GETTING TONS OF LOVE IN THE US & EUROPE!

We're so excited for all the great press and radio play we've been getting for "Love to Beg".  Remember you can get it in stores nationwide, online or at our shows.

I'm really enjoying touring the US and seeing so much of my own country for the first time - wonderful meeting so many "Lovers" in my own back yard.

Our next run will be Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver so please be sure to send some West Coast Love our way.

Here are the dates:

4-26-11     The Triple Door – Seattle, WA  (ALL AGES!)  7:30pm Tickets

4-27-11     Alberta Rose Theatre – Portland, OR  8pm Tickets

4-29-11     The Yale Hotel – Vancouver,  Canada 2 Nights!  9pm Tickets

4-30-11     The Yale Hotel – Vancouver,  Canada 2 Nights!  9pm Tickets

Please come out and tell EVERYONE you know in the area that we will rock them!  :-)
California and Colorado, we'll be coming to you later this year so stay tuned!  Thanks for all the Facebook requests!

Italy and Holland see you in May!  We'll be doing National TV and Radio in NL, the country where it all started for us overseas!

Lastly, thanks again NYC for a great, magical sold out show!

Please keep checking our website, Facebook and Myspace for updates and don't forget to follow us on Twitter!

Love,
Dana

"Love to Beg" In Stores Today, Highline Ballroom This Friday & Golden Eyes Music Video!

 

The new studio CD "Love To Beg" is available in stores nationwide and online today!  So far the press and reviews here and abroad have been nothing but great and we're also starting to get some good radio love.  We're super excited!

It's been so wonderful to be back home playing in the US and meeting so many "Lovers" I never even knew existed!   Looks like we'll be spending all year bouncing back and forth between the continents.  Lucky me!

As many of you know already, we'll be celebrating the release of our new CD this Friday at Highline Ballroom!  
PLEASE NOTE NEW SHOWTIME - 7PM.  
(We'll be ON STAGE by 7:20pm).

We've got some great guests on board for this one.  Here's the line-up:

THE USUAL SUSPECTS:
Yours Truly - Vox & Percussion
Jon Diamond - Guitar
Brett Bass - Bass
Tom Curiano - Drums

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Glenn Patscha - Keys (Olabelle)
Craig Dryer & Friends - Horns
Vivian Sessoms - Bkgnd Vox (Joe Cocker, Pink)
Jenny Douglas-McCrae - Bkgnd Vox (Pink)

I really can't wait to celebrate in my home town Friday night.  You guys are all my First True Lovers!

Many of you are asking about the new video I shot for Golden Eyes. 

We had 2 long, amazing days on rooftops overlooking the entire city and at Pier 59 Studios with fire-breather and circus marvel Keith Bindlestiff.   The video was co-directed by Mark Anton Read & Doug Trumbull.  I can't say much more about it now, but it was shot using experimental, never before seen 3D technology, invented by the legendary visual effects master Doug Trumbull, who worked with Stanley Kubrick, invented Imax  and shot the Rolling Stones "At The Max". 

Stay tuned for more on this later.
But for now, here's a glimpse behind the scenes.

Hope to see you all on Friday for our annual NYC show and a big celebration for the Ruf Records release of "Love To Beg".  Please go out and buy a copy and tell everyone you know to do the same!  We need your support.

All My Love & Gratitude,
Dana

Home Away From Home

My home for most of the last couple of weeks! (You can't see the cute little table and chairs!)


Touring in Denmark is pretty easy, since nothing is more than a couple hours drive away.

So this has been our base hotel in the city of Odense.

Odense is the home of author Hans Christian Anderson.  I've been to his house-turned-museum many times now.

Denmark is made up of the large peninsula and several islands.
Bordering the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.  Pretty beautiful coast line.

We will move on to Copenhagen on March 2nd then home! 

I'm actually gonna miss my cozy little room in this old hotel when we go to Copenhagen.

But, I'll sure be glad to be in my own bed back home again!

Love,
Dana

Our Love To Beg 2011 World Tour is in Full Swing!

Every show in Germany, Holland, Belgium and Denmark has been packed!

Many sold out shows!

Looking forward to playing Copenhagen next week. A new Copenhagen show has just been added for March 2nd, so please check my tour dates!

The new CD "Love To Beg" was released in Europe on Feb 11 and we've gotten only amazing reviews on the CD and the shows. We've also had lots of great radio exposure.

My last few days off in Denmark, I've spent visiting friends, great art galleries and learning to ice skate on plastic. Ouch. See the video. 

Hysterical.  So I've also attached a backstage yoga shot to redeem my balance! :-)

I can't wait to see my NYC friends on April 15th at the Highline Ballroom!

We'll have some great musical guests that night.

All My Love,
Dana

Love To Beg Album Release TODAY in Europe!

The “Love To Beg” Tour is off to a fabulous start!

Oh sure, we’ve had the usual tour stress of harsh travel, delayed flights, lost luggage, Jon's food poisoning, etc, but that's what keeps life interesting!

We're getting great press on the shows and great reviews of the new CD "Love To Beg" which is being officially released in Europe TODAY!

The title track is up on MySpace check it out!

All of the shows have been packed and the audiences have been so great.

I feel so much support from you all for my brother. Thank you all for the signs at shows, the letters after and the love throughout!

It wasn't easy to leave home this time, so I truly thank you for making me feel at home every night.

I am having a great time with Jon, Walter, our new drummer Tom and our wonderful, steady, patient tour manager George. (George is from Bavaria and comes from a long line of horse breeders. He was also a history major so he's quite fascinating to rap with.)

We're now en route to the Duisberg for 2 more shows in Germany, then a few days off in Hamburg, then off to Denmark!

HEY USA: "Love To Beg" will be officially released in the US on April 12th and we'll have our CD release celebration show with some great guests on April 15th at the Highline Ballroom. Get your tix early so you don't get left out!

Speaking of releases, the film I did last year in New Orleans entitled "The Mortician" starring Method Man is opening at the esteemed Berlin Film Festival tomorrow, Feb 12!

In addition to my role as "Ava" in the film, Jon and I did a cover of the great Bobby Bland song “Ain’t No Love In The Heart of The City” for the soundtrack.

As always, please keep checking our tour dates because we are adding new ones every week!

Look forward to "Loving" you all soon.

Love,
Dana

"Love To Beg" Tour Coming to a Town Near You!

Hey All,

Just a quick note to say that I'm really looking forward to starting the "Love To Beg" tour on February 3rd in Erfurt, Germany! It's the month of love, and a great time to be a DFB "Lover"!

I’m happy to welcome aboard our new drummer, Tom Curiano.

We know many of the same musicians in NYC and I heard he was great, but when Tom came in for the audition, I was floored. You'll certainly hear why soon. He's also a killer singer so we'll have some sweet harmonies. We've had a lot of fun doing late night vocal rehearsals at my apartment. Of course we'll be joining up with our dear friend and bassist Walter Latupeirissa in Hamburg on Tuesday for more rehearsing, then we'll hit the stage.

Man, I need this. I need you all!

On a personal front, my brother Don decided 2 weeks ago to give treatment a try. Hallelujah. While there's no cure for Glioblastoma, with treatment he can have a little more time with us. I have many of YOU to thank for this. Your emails telling me of people you knew who've gone through this treatment with good results were so helpful and encouraging to Don and the rest of us.

So far he's doing well with the treatment and the side effects have been minimal. Doctors think he's young enough to possibly get another 12 months. Of course I am hoping for miraculously more, but as we know, these things are out of our hands. I have another trip planned with him in May in between tours. So, please continue to keep him in your thoughts, prayers, chants, rain-dances, whatever! Who knows, maybe he'll even join me on stage in NYC this April for a song!

Speaking of April, tickets for the Highline Ballroom show in NYC on April 15th are now on sale!! This is the US CD release show and we'll have some very special guest musicians on stage. It promises to be a show like you've never seen!

Please follow us on Facebook, MySpace , Twitter and DanaFuchs.com for the latest news, music give-aways and tourdates which are still being added!

All My Love & Eternal Gratitude,
Dana

PS. For those of you who've been asking, we WILL have the new CD 'Love To Beg" available for sale after every show starting Feb 3rd! Come say hi and get your copy signed.

Click HERE to see the tour so far!

Thank You For Holding The Thread.

Wow, I have been overwhelmed by all of the incredibly touching and inspiring notes from friends all over the world. I cannot tell you what a source of comfort it has been and I truly thank you for letting me share this experience with you all. I spent the Christmas Holiday reading your beautiful letters.

I took Don to Florida to see the family last week. My other 3 brothers, their families and my parents were all there. Being a musical family, we jammed every night ‘til the wee hours!

In fact, on Don's birthday we took over the hotel bar and he performed for a real audience for the first time in years.

It was incredibly beautiful. No talk of death, just us all enjoying being alive together. What a lesson in life death can teach us if we are open to it. Based on some of the letters I've gotten, seems many of you already know this all too well. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.

I truly believe we are all connected and this just proves it.

Thanks again for your love.

Have a Joyful, Peaceful, Wonderful New Year.

See you all very soon.

Love,
Dana

Love To Beg & Live Like There's No Tomorrow: (Record Deal, World Tour & Personal Note)

Dear Friends...

I’m excited to announce that we've signed with Ruf Records for the worldwide release of our new studio album "Love To Beg". We’ll be touring extensively in the US and Europe beginning early 2011. We’ve already had some great press and reviews on this long awaited studio album and I can’t wait to share it with you all soon.

Unfortunately, with this exciting news, I also have some very sad personal news....

I've had to postpone the kick off of the tour, which was scheduled to begin January 21st in Hamburg, Germany.

My oldest brother, whom many of you know as the Bible Baby, was just diagnosed with terminal brain cancer over the Thanksgiving holiday.

He has decided to forgo all treatment, so death is imminent. We’ve been told he has a matter of months, although now he feels and looks great, so we are hoping for more time.

Don and I have been quite close over the years, especially after the suicide of big my sister, Donna, my "Songbird" and his little sister, best friend & music partner. After Donna’s death, Don was never quite the same.

Together, we deeply shared this pain and we've shared the passion for music all our lives.

Our Aunt Sally and I are the only family he has in the New York area, so therefore with love and honor we are taking over the care for his final days with our hands and heart.

By Don’s request, I will take him to Florida this week to say goodbye to our parents and 3 other brothers. We’ll celebrate the holiday and his birthday on December 23rd.

Then, we will return to NYC where I will make sure he is comfortable with hospice care until his time comes.

I need time here to set my brother up properly, as his peace and comfort are my only concern right now.

Then I will fulfill my honor and duty to carry the torch of music for Don, Donna and all of you who help us keep it burning.

In light of all of this, and after learning that pop sensation Lady Gaga, whom regardless of your taste in music is undeniably talented, calls her audience her "Little Monsters."


I love it. I started to think: "What I would I call all of my dear friends who support our shows and music all over the world?"

As you know, our last tour was "The Church of Love" tour and the upcoming tour is the "Love To Beg" tour.


Therefore, I thought maybe I'd call you guys my "Lovers". I mean that in the most soulful sense!

The idea came to me after many of you in Germany & Holland, who already received this news last week, showed me such love and support. Thank you dearly for your comforting notes to me.

It also seems to fit right in with the experience we all share together at our shows. So, I hope you'll consider keeping the love alive for us all.

While I'll miss many of you in January, I will see all of you at some point during the year. The tour will now start in Erfurt, Germany on Feb. 4th, for 4 weeks. Then I'll come home for a bit to spend more time with my brother before heading out again.

Until then ... May we all live today like there is no tomorrow.

Love, Peace and Joy to You All,

Dana