About Me

Dana writes songs and sings her ass off fronting the soulful, rocking Dana Fuchs Band, based in NYC. Dana and her band are currently on tour all over Europe and the USA in support of her new critically acclaimed album, "Broken Down Acoustic Sessions." Dana also stars as the rock singer "Sadie" in Julie Taymor's film "Across The Universe."

Friday, July 13, 2012

You take the bad with the good...

It’s been quite the adventurous tour! First, I came to Norway for two festivals, Trandalblues and Skånevik Rock. On the second day, our 3rd flight in Norway to get us to the Skånevik Festival was canceled to due to heavy fog. We were still about 10 hours away by car because you can only drive so fast on the mountain roads. Not knowing what else to do we got on the bus that the airline was offering to all passengers who's flight in that direction had been canceled. After about 2 hours into the trip, the bus the driver stopped to buy everyone pizza! Can you even fathom this happening in the US when a flight is canceled because of weather? Anyway, as we were enjoying the pizza, we received a call from the promoter asking to speak to our driver. We were then informed that in about 2 more hours we would be met along the road by a private helicopter to ensure that the band and I made it to the festival on time for our set! All of a sudden I felt like Roberta Plant!
Flying over the mountainous fjords of Norway in a tiny helicopter is indeed a life changing experience.
We landed on a giant football field just in front of the festival tent and there were throngs cheering as we got out. Now that's arriving in style.
We had a great show that night playing just before Twisted Sister, who put on one hell of a rock show. Dee Snyder also gave me quite an awesome shout out from the stage and then we hung out with them all after the show. The whole Twisted Sister Crew is a bunch of super cool grounded dudes. Dee is a sweetheart and damn is he in great shape!
Later that night, I got violently ill and puked my guts out for hours! No, not alcohol related, as I wisely passed on all the free jugs of Jägermeister being passed around.
I figured it must have been something I ate. Fortunately, the next day was a day off in paradise! Upon waking, I felt well enough so I decided that a swim in the icy waters of the fjord would do me some good. After the initial shock of cold my body adjusted and it was just what I needed. I swam and floated and backstroked…ahh. Then I decided I'd better head back to shore before hypothermia set in. Just as I was nearing the shallow water I was enveloped by what felt like a massive bed of seaweed. It wrapped around my entire upper body from my neck to my waist. I started to brush it away when suddenly the most intense burning sensation began to cover my entire body. Holy f**k was it intense! Feeling near faint from the pain, I forced myself to swim faster to shore and as I hit the beach I cried out loud to some nearby Norwegian friends and strangers. It turns out I had been stung by a Lion’s Mane jellyfish, which is one of the largest species of jellyfish in the world.
Well I'll be damned, or burned for that matter, because I felt like I was Dante’s girlfriend on a hot date with my entire body burning for 9 hours straight!
All I could do was lie in bed sweating and burning…and intermittently sipping a little of the fine red wine that Twisted Sister had left behind. All I could think was how I had made such fun of those evangelical preachers who pounded on about the lake of fire with the gnashing of teeth when I was growing up to scare us young folk away from the depravity and sin of music and masturbation.
Maybe god is trying to tell me something right now? Anyway, I recovered somehow during a 14-hour travel day to Barcelona and two days later I was right as rain! Now it was time to enjoy one of my favorite European cities. I’ve been to Barcelona twice in winter and spring and loved it, but summer is a whole other deal. Hot, crowded, noisy and the people who work in the city are all so burned out on tourists and don't mind letting you know it! Maybe the custom of tipping should be adopted across Europe, in general? Talk amongst yourselves.
Well, after fighting through the hot, noisy streets at 8pm in search of my first real meal in days, we landed at a highly recommended tapas joint near Las Ramblas called Taller Tapas. Within 30 seconds of sitting down, I turned to get my purse, which I had just hung from the corner of my chair inches between Jon and I at the narrow bar, and it was gone! I felt nothing, I saw nothing and it seems no one else did either. The management and police, who just happened to be right outside, all pretty much shrugged it off saying, "Welcome to Barcelona."
I have to give it up for the stealth and speed with which this thief operated. What a Ninja! Hopefully, he used the money to feed hungry kids or a stray dog. Doubtful, but it hurts less to think of it that way. I just wish the thief had left my prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses behind! I would have taken him to the bank and given him more cash to get those back! Now, I'm penniless AND blind. Fortunately, that's a temporary situation for me and it could always be worse, right? The good news is we had a GREAT time on Thursday night playing our first show in Spain at La Festival Cultura Inquieta, just outside of Madrid. What an amazing setting and crowd. The Spaniards are a passionate breed of audience! They’re all heart and they all sing along so beautifully!!
Tonight, we rocked the crowd at San Javier Jazz Festival and tomorrow we have one more show in Bejar, Spain followed by 3 days off in Madrid then on to our final festival of this tour in Burg Hurzberg, Germany, where I have a bona fide stalker waiting for me. Stay tuned. After Germany, it’ll be time to come home and then hit some long awaited shows out West in the USA!
In summation, helicopters, food poising, jellyfish stings, sangria bien con los chicos de la banda and a helluva time playing music for great people all over the world. In the words of Charles Martin, “You take the bad with the good. Rise up through it. Live in the midst of it. It's the bad that lets you know how good the good really is. Don't let the bad leave you thinking like there ain't any good. There is, and lots of it, too. ” Love, Dana

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Enjoy Every (F**king) Sandwich!

In memory of my dear brother Don and on this Memorial Day, to all who have given their lives to serve their country. There is no such thing as an unwounded soldier and the blood of heroes never dies. "Enjoy Every Sandwich" has become my new mantra after reading a book of the same name on a flight from NYC to Hamburg this past March 13th.
I am reflecting on Lee Lipsenthal's book "Enjoy Every Sandwich" now as I lay sleepless in Norway. My body is insisting that it's only 9pm when in European reality, it is in fact 3am. That, plus the heavy heart that comes from today being a year to the day that my beautiful brother Don lost his life to cancer. His last words to me were that he "just wanted to sleep for a while." That he did.
A gal named Amy Lipsenthal, who's been coming to my shows for a while, approached me after a recent show to say she had been moved by the stories of the loss of my sister and brother. She went on to tell me that she'd just lost her brother to cancer as well. She also told me that her brother, Lee Lipsenthal, had written a book during his final short fight. Lee was given a 10% chance to live just one year and he made it two years. Amy then gave me her brother's book and I promised to read it. Even though my carry on bag was way overloaded, I had to honor my promise and in the last moment before my airport taxi came, I jammed the book into my carry on. I spent the 9 hour flight immersed in this book laughing, crying, cheering and jotting down (as Lee suggests,) 3 to 5 things I am grateful for. A well-known and prestigious doctor, Lee shares his fate without sentimentality but with an emboldened look at death and how meaningful it is for life. He talks about taking his son on college interviews (days after getting the news with his son unaware,) realizing he won't likely see him graduate. He cries watching his daughter with her fiancée, knowing he won't meet his grandchildren. On a daily basis, he rejects his wife's recommended soup diet and her push for him to stop living in order to avoid dying. Prior to Lee's diagnoses he was a healer himself and used meditation and compassion as his premise for helping others as a medical doctor. When faced with his own mortality he accepts his fate. Not without grief, but certainly without a lot of fear, thanks to his practice of mediation on wisdom and compassion - what Buddhists call the 'two wings of the bird.'
Lee reminds us through every chapter to "enjoy every sandwich" and to be grateful for 3 things a day. I had to laugh because it is that simple - until someone cuts you off in a line, steals your parking space, etc. And it's that simple until someone you love is dying. However, it still IS that simple. A great teacher once said "change your mind you change your world." Ha! (ok, easier said than done.) I have had incredible adventures touring all over Europe and the US this past year and while I still carry a heavy heart for my brother Don's recent passing, I am always reminded of his and my sister Donna's dream of a career in music and am then washed over with gratitude that because of all of you, I get to keep living this shared dream. It's not the glamorous career I fantasized about when I was a little girl, but rather a life of sleepless nights, insane travel, bad hotels, friends moving on, missing out on family gatherings, crying often, eating too little, and rarely ever getting a "sick day!" But then there's YOU and the inspiration you give, the energy I feed off of, and the creation of music inside our own little "Church of Love," where we celebrate peace and joy and stomp and sweat together every night for a couple of hours!
In these hours, I am fortunate enough to meet people like Amy Lipsenthal, who gave me the gift of her brother's powerful book. I get to meet people whom I would have otherwise probably never known, and this alone has been a powerful game changer for me and my outlook on life and more importantly, death. All of you are what keeps me rollin' on. We will all die. We will all lose someone we love. Why not just enjoy every sandwich now? (Ok, tomorrow f*ck the salad, I'm going for a decadent panini!) :-) I am so grateful to all of you for welcoming me into your worlds, your hearts, your cultures and for sharing your personal experiences with me, often times after the show when I am supposed to just sign CD's and my tour manager wants to kill me! :-) You guys are My Sandwich! So let's rock and roll and bite the shit out of each other! Tomorrow, I have another day off and am going horseback riding through the Swedish forest with Piero, Walter and Jon. Then I will see my friends in Oslo for our SOLD OUT show! Now, these are some damn tasty sandwiches to enjoy and I look forward to sharing them with all of you as we meet along the road of our lives. Again, thank you for your powerful and profound support this past year. With Love, Hugs, Kisses and Big Big Bites! Dana
P.S. As I write tonight from Sweden, I am reminded to include an apropos poem. "In the middle of life, it so happens that death comes and measures a man. That visit is soon forgotten and life goes on, but the suit continues to be quietly sown." -Tomas Tranströmer Swedish Poet from his book "17 Poems" written in 1954

Thursday, May 17, 2012

DANA FUCHS @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

I'M SO EXCITED FOR FRIDAY'S SHOW AT HIGHLINE BALLROOM! That's Tomorrow!
This is the last chance to pre-order tickets to one of the most special DFB concerts ever, TOMORROW, Friday May 18th, at HIGHLINE BALLROOM in NYC. There are only a few tickets left so don't be left out!! We have friends from all over the US, as well as, Denmark and Norway flying in. Wow. Tomorrow night, I'm pulling out all the stops with a 10 piece band behind me for a live show and concert film experience that I hope will be iconic!
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you still can now by clicking here. Doors are at 6pm and because we're filming the show, I will start PROMPTLY at 8pm sharp! So get in early and get settled before the show! I'll be debuting some new tracks and braving a couple of cover songs I've never done before. I had a blast last night working out some serious gospel, soul and rock harmonies with my AMAZING background singers, Diva Express, who are: Vivian Sessoms & Karen J. These girls are deep.
I'll also be joined by: Jon Diamond (Guitar, Harmonica) Matt Beck (Guitar, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Dobro) Ben Stivers (Keys) Brett Bass (Bass) Rich Monica (Drums) Aaron Heick (on Sax with his hand-picked horn section) Come put your face and voice on the next Dana Fuchs Band live concert film and CD. Thanks & Love to You All, -Dana

Thursday, May 10, 2012

TONIGHT, TOMORROW & NEXT FRIDAY!

Tickets are going fast for our May 18th Highline Ballroom show! We are calling all fans to rally for what will be our next full length concert film and live album! We wan to capture your faces, your energy and if you want to say something on camera our crew will find you! It will be a very special night with quite an amazing cast of characters on stage with me!
Get your tickets for May 18th @ Highline Ballroom here and now! Hello Collinsville Connecticut! I look forward to seeing you TONIGHT at one of my favorite venues - Bridge Street Live! We have the full band tonight with Ben Stivers on keys. Then tomorrow night, both Ben and world class guitarist Matt Beck will join me for my first show On Stage One at the Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield CT.
Can't wait to see you all tonight, tomorrow and next Friday!
Love, Dana

Monday, April 23, 2012

NYC SHOW ANNOUNCED @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM ON MAY 18 FOR A NEW CONCERT DVD/LIVE CD!


Hi All,

Please join me for my first hometown FULL BAND show of 2012 in NYC at Highline Ballroom on May 18th @ 8pm.

When I say full band, I mean FULL BAND!   I have a really special night of music planned with special guest performers and I'll debut some new songs too for the exclusive one night only filming and recording of my next new Concert DVD and Live CD.












 
I haven't even come up with a title for the DVD & CD yet, so please feel free to chime in here with suggestions!

Playing Highline Ballroom is always an extraordinary night for me and I plan to go all out to deliver my hometown crowd the best show I possibly can so that I can release it as a concert film and CD to share with the rest of my friends around the globe!
Who knows, maybe some of my European friends will even fly in for the show. (hint!)


I'm really excited for all of you to be involved in this show with me so please get your tickets here as they always seem to go fast!


Here's looking forward to being back home together with you all this May 18th.

Love,
Dana

Thursday, April 12, 2012

April Showers Bring May Flowers, Upcoming Shows & Good News!



First off, I'm excited to see our friends in Ephrata, PA this Friday the 13th at the Ephrata Main Theatre.   It's such a great music room and we'll be joined by the great Tim Luntzel (Rosanne Cash) on bass guitar for this one.  Tim's a wild man on and off the stage so Lord only knows what will go down - but it will be jaw-dropping no doubt.   

THEN….

…Sunday I head to the UK for 5 duo shows with Jon Diamond in support of the UK Release of Love To Beg.  We'll be sharing the bill with our Ruf Records label-mate, the young brilliant (and gorgeous) Oli Brown.  

Kicking off on 4-17 @ Newcastle O2 Academy.   

Then it's off to Italy and Holland for some festivals and club shows.   

To see all the dates click here:  

SO, WHAT ARE THE CRITICS  SAYING ABOUT Love To Beg?

Well, the reviews are in and they’re stellar!  (even the harsh UK critics are diggin' it)
Relix Magazine calls Love To Beg“ a must-buy … sparkling and lovingly crafted.”  
Downbeat says, “Fuchs sings up a storm on her second studio album.”  
And Classic Rock Magazine, UK writes, “…juke-joint dirty and illicit, evoking Joplin, Jagger, and a fag butt bobbing in a glass of bourbon …” (that one's my fave.)  ;-) 

Simply head over to our Newly Updated Press Page to read all the full reviews AND THEN head over to our New Updated Music Page to listen to Love To Beg in it’s entirety!   
You can also get the full streaming Albums Lonely For A Lifetime and Live In NYC.  

Listen to everything and share with your friends via Soundcloud!

CALLING ALL FANS TO BE A PART OF DFB HISTORY AND SHOW YOUR FACE IN OUR UPCOMING CONCERT FILM @  THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM, NYC SHOW  MAY 18 - 8PM SHARP!  

I hope you'll come join me and this RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING band for the exclusive filming and taping of our new Live DVD and CD.   












It's our first and only NYC show for 2012 at:
THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM

Get tickets now before the show sells out! TICKETS

The lineup will include world class, world traveling musicians, with whom I am honored to make music.

Here's who's gonna rock your world on May 18:
Yours Truly on vox -  of course.

Jon Diamond on Guitar - of course.

Matt Beck on Guitar (Matchbox 20, Joss Stone, Rod Stewart, Bono)

Ben Stivers on Keys (Matchbox 20, Ricky Martin)

Vivian Sessoms & The Diva Express on Backing Vox (Joe Cocker, Pink)

Along with our dynamic US rhythm section:  Brett Bass on bass & Rich Monica on drums. 

Thanks as always for the incredible support.   
Hope to see you all soon and especially on May 18th!

Love,
Dana

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Germany & Switzerland Spring Tour Has Begun!

We kicked off our Spring Tour last night in beautiful Worpswede Germany.  Thank you Lower Saxony for the great turnout and welcoming vibe.  I'm so glad to be back in Germany with my band, reconnecting with all of my friends and meeting so many of you amazing new people! 
I'll be returning to Switzerland for one show in spectacular Dietikon.



3-16-12   Blues Garage - Hannover, Germany @ 9pm  Tickets

Seelow, Germany @ 11:30pm 

*I'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Tag 
with the amazing band moe.    







3-18-12   Musiktheater Piano - Dortmund, Germany @ 8pm  Tickets
3-19-12   Ampère /Muffatwerk - Munich, Germany @ 8:30pm  Tickets
3-21-12   Club  Manufaktur - Schorndorf, Germany @ 8pm  Tickets
3-22-12   HsD - Erfurt, Germany @ 9pm  Tickets
3-23-12   soundDock 14 - Dietikon, Switzerland @ 9:15pm  Tickets
This Swiss estate, by Vetsch Architektur, consists of 9 houses connected by stairs that lead down to a basement and even a subterranean parking lot. These "earth houses" use the ground as insulation that efficiently protects them from rain, extreme temperatures, wind and abrasion
LAST BUT NOT LEAST!
3-24-12   Bluestage Roth Roth, Germany @ 8pm  Tickets

I'm really looking forward to seeing you all at one (or two) of these upcoming shows!  
Love, 
Dana

Thursday, March 08, 2012

BETTER TO BE FIRST OR LAST?

YOU decide this Friday!

We'll be playing our first show at the infamous Mexicali Live this Friday at 9pm Sharp! 


It is our first time playing in The Garden State of New Jersey!

This also is our first full band show in the US for 2012 and our LAST show for the winter in our home country.  I'm leaving for Germany, France and Czech Republic next week!




  
Thanks to all of you who packed the Iridium and tuned in from all over the world for the webcast.  

It was one of the highest viewed web casts in the history of the club.  :-)

I'll be back home in April and have tons of US and Europe tour dates lined up for the rest of this year.


Meanwhile, I'm set to release my next record this summer, it's an all acoustic CD entitled "Broken Down" featuring new material and a few special guest artists. 

Stay tuned for more info and I look forward to seeing you in New Jersey and beyond!

Love,
Dana

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Iridium NYC this Sunday @ 8pm & Live Webcast!


NYC is where it all began for me, so just for you, I convinced the Iridium to allow me to do one 90 minute set for one price, as opposed to their usual policy of two 45 minute sets for double the price! :-)

This is a more economical proposition for you all and it allows me to stretch out and do my thing!

I have a very special night of music planned. Jon Diamond and I will anchor the night and we'll be joined on stage by virtuoso gentlemen Matt Beck and Jon Regen.
Seating is limited, so act fast and get your tickets here if you plan on coming to the show.

If you can't make it to the Iridium click here to see a Live Webcast of the show!

Here's a little about our guests:

Matt Beck is a prodigious musician who has toured the world with Rod Stewart, Joss Stone and Matchbox 20, to name a few and he holds it down every week on Broadway at Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark. Matt will display his immense talent on guitar, dobro, mandolin & accordion.

Jon Regen is a renowned pianist/singer/songwriter who has toured with jazz legend Jimmy Scott as well as Kyle Eastwood, and now fronts his own jazzy/rock trio touring the world!

The Iridium is a legendary room and I'm proud to play it for the first time so I hope you'll join us.

If you plan to view the webcast send me a note on Facebook so I can say hi!

See you there!

Love,
Dana

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Here, There and EVERYWHERE!

Greetings from The Home Office in NYC!

New Friend

It was wonderful touring AND Walkin' in a (Scandinavian) Winter Wonderland!  Many shows were SOLD OUT and all of them were packed.  I had an unbelievable blast hanging with the band and our new friends on the off days.

Thank you Norway and Denmark for letting me spit and sweat all over you.  (Maybe it was a welcome heat from your crazy cold land?!)  ;-) 

I am so excited to add Scandinavia to our new list of "homes" in this wide wacky world.
Blizzard Flight

Piero is always right behind me
De-Icing the Wings

I must add a special thank you and praise to the pilots and crews of Norwegian Air.  I flew with them every single day on this tour and these pilots flew safely showing great aplomb in weather that would have crippled flights here in the States.  In short, they are Badasses to the last man and woman.
Smuggling Extra Carry on Baggage









 

I look forward to seeing you all again for some major festivals this summer (always check our tour dates please!) 
















 


I'm thrilled to announce new dates for shows in the USA! 

Here are the imminent March dates:

3-02-12    Regatta Bar  - Cambridge MA (Special Duo Performance!) 8pm Tickets

3-04-12    Iridium Jazz Club - NYC Tickets 8 pm Tickets 10pm
I hope you'll come join and support us at our first show at the legendary Iridium!  This will be a very special stripped down show featuring yours truly, Jon Diamond, and special guests Matt Beck (Rod Stewart, Josh Stone, Spiderman on Broadway, Matchbox 20) on guitar, dobro, mandolin & accordian and Jon Regen (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood) on piano for two shows that night. 

3-09-12    Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ (Full Band Show) 8pm Tickets
Our first time in NJ!  I hear it's a cool room and we will ROCK it with the full band!

We have many more US shows coming this spring and summer.  Plus, our NYC full band show and live DVD filming will be announced soon!  Then we'll be back in the Northeast, down South and out West so stay tuned!

It's back to Germany on March 15th for several shows there followed by our first shows in the Czech Republic and France!  I can't wait.   I've been doing tons of press and interviews for the upcoming shows and I'm getting great tips for what to do on days off in Prague and Paris.   I hope I'll find some new "homes" there!

Lastly, thanks to those of you ticket holders for your patience and understanding about our Sellersville PA show date change.  We had to accommodate a band member who needed to travel due to a family member's illness. 

All Are Welcome
Again, life is short and precious SO LET'S CELEBRATE LIFE TOGETHER IN OUR CHURCH OF LOVE, PEACE & JOY where all of you AND your beliefs are welcome!  :-)

Peace, Love & Happiness,
Dana

Saturday, October 29, 2011

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!  

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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