Moonshine & Ale 10/11/18

Live Band Karaoke in New Braunfels, TX,  was pretty packed tonight. Andrae, Pancho and I played the backing tracks for all the people who wanted to be a singer for the evening. Yes, huge groups of girls sometimes took the stage. Yes, Andrae was distracted. Yes, I laughed. 

Darwin’s Pub 8/10/18

I played in Austin, Texas, tonight with Mikey Gammon on drums. We had a good crowd for a Wednesday night! The people were captivated by my knowledge of random tunes tonight for some reason. After about every three songs, someone would come up and ask me how I knew all the songs I know. I told them that I’m not sure what I don’t know, so it makes it easier to play songs and make it sound like I know them. You know? 

Darwin’s Pub 10/8/18

For my second show of the evening, Joe Resnick and I played to a great crowd tonight in Austin, TX, on 6th Street. They were hanging on my every word. We found out that we had folks from all over the world watching us. Germany, China, Japan, Holland, England, Australia, and a bunch of random states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and Missouri all had representatives. It was a great way to end a Monday night!

The Lodge at Cypress Falls 10/8/18

For my first show of the evening, I travel to Wimberley, Texas, to perform from 5 PM till 7 PM. I normally would be doing the show with Ian Lee, but he had another commitment this evening, so I did a solo performance. I enjoyed running through my catalog of original material, and slipping in a few of my favorite New Orleans classics. Now, I’m headed to Austin to take some requests at Darwin‘s Pub.

Moonshine Drinkery 10/6/18

Heather Ray, Chris Wallis, and I joined forces in Victoria, Texas, tonight to perform a show for all the people hanging around after Boot Fest. These are two of my favorite musicians and good friends, so I had a lot of fun on stage this evening. When I arrived, Heather, who is also a very talented visual artist, gave me a custom painted rock with Darth Vader’s image on it! Then, the three of us swapped seats all evening long playing drums and piano for tons of requests to the packed room. It’s easily the most crowded I’ve seen the club. I’m so happy that the show is doing well in Victoria!

Moonshine & Ale 10/5/18

I joined my old performance partner, Nate Sangsland, in New Braunfels, TX, for a request piano show tonight. We had a good crowd and lots of requests, just like you should on a fun-filled Friday evening. One request for “Thong Song” came up with said thong. It raised more questions than it answered. It’s been 10+ years since I first shared the stage with Nate, and it was great to perform with him again. I look forward to the next time we can gig together! 

Darwin’s Pub 10/4/18

Austin, TX, was hopping on this Thursday night! Joe Resnick (drums) and I had a great night performing on 6th street for the people. They enjoyed our show so much, we were asked to play an extra half-hour! I’m glad I was called in this evening, and also always happy to perform with Joe. 

The Lodge at Cypress Falls 10/1/18

I spent a couple of fun-filled hours with my old buddy, Ian Lee, performing all kinds of tunes in Wimberley, TX. We decided to do a song-swap every Monday, so he’d sing a tune, then I’d do one. I played a bunch of my original songs, and he did a bunch of swing tunes, and they magically meshed together coherently. We’ll be there every Monday in October, 5p-7p. Come see us!

Moonshine & Ale 9/29/18

We had a bizarre crowd in New Braunfels, TX, tonight. They brought up lots of songs, but were pretty shy when it came to interacting with us. So it became a performance night instead of a sing-along, but everyone had a great time. I shared the evening with a couple of friends, Michael Carrandi and Joe Resnick. I will return soon to Moonshine & Ale!

Moonshine & Ale 9/27/18

Live Band Karaoke in New Braunfels, TX, went well tonight with me, Pancho Garza, and Andrae Blissett. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been with fellas, and it was a good time. We did get a little goofy while performing behind all the various singers, and the crowd did get a little tipsy as the night wore on. I’m back this Saturday in New Braunfels for sing-along piano bar fun!

County Line Orchard 9/16/18

We performed in Hobart, Indiana, today under gorgeous skies. From 11a-5p, Bill Ritter (bass), Chris Wallis (drums) and I played our brand of funky, bluesy original material to a very appreciative audience. We sold quite a few CDs and albums during our show for the “Barnyard Jams” series at the orchard. This was the third and final show of our insanely busy weekend trip to Indiana. I can’t overstate how fortunate I feel to be able to perform with these two fellas. I want to take this band on the road cross-county. I don’t know who would want to hear us play, but I’d be happy. One new fan took the band out after the show for dinner, so at least I know we’re doing something right! Thank you to June for the delicious post-gig meal, and thank you to my wife, Christine, for all of the amazing photos she took today. Now, to get some sleep before heading to Memphis tomorrow...

Zydeco’s 9/15/18

Congratulations to Zydeco’s for a successful 20th anniversary week-long party in Mooresville, IN! DanHolmesGroup was proud to take part in the festivities, and we loved playing both Friday and Saturday there this week. It’s like a home away from home anytime I go to Zydeco’s. I play with great musicians, eat some of the best food anywhere, and talk with a bunch of the most interesting people to gather in one room. I can’t wait to come back to Zydeco’s!

Zydeco’s 9/14/18

It was great to play again in Mooresville, IN! Chris Wallis came up from Texas with me to perform with Bill Ritter for the 20th anniversary celebration of Zydeco’s. Christine took a bunch of pictures for us as we played tons of original music for the good people. I love gigging (and eating) at Zydeco’s, and I love performing with Bill and Chris. It’s a treat to be able to do what I love with a bunch of great people around me! 

Side note: After the gig, we headed to Meijer for a few things and to get gas. After pumping, my battery died in my truck. Fortunately, Meijer sells car batteries, so I bought one and Chris and Christine helped me change it out. It’s all better now!

Moonshine Drinkery 9/8/18

Chris Wallis and I performed in Victoria, Texas, tonight. This wrapped up my run of 10 nights with 10 shows. I always have a great time performing with Chris. The crowd through us some curveballs, but all in all, it was a good show! Next up, I had to Indiana for a few shows with my original project, Dan Holmes Group!

Moonshine & Ale 9/7/18

Things got goofy tonight in New Braunfels, TX, with Heather Ray & me. We had a great crowd. Actually, we had two great crowds! The room was fully when we took the stage and those early birds left about at our halfway mark, and then the room filled again. Both groups were great and sang along to most everything we threw at them. Also, Jay Wimberly made his drumming debut for a few songs with us early in the evening, and it was good hearing him play an instrument other than the one I’m familiar with him on, that being guitar! Heather is always a blast to play with, and our show just keeps getting stronger!

Moonshine & Ale 9/6/18

Partied with the Live Band Karaoke crowd in New Braunfels, TX, tonight! We had a bunch of gigantic groups all wanting to be on stage together, so it became less of a Karaoke night and more like choir practice. Andrea and Pancho are a couple solid players, and it made the night go smoothly. 

Darwin’s Pub 9/4/18

It was raining and crazy on 6th street in Austin tonight. Roger Glenn and I took requests from the damp crowd. I was pleasantly surprised with the large volume and variety of requests we had. Lots of out-of-towners hung out for our whole 3-hour show. I even had a couple who saw me perform last night in San Antonio follow me to Austin to sing along! It was a pleasure performing with Roger again. 

Howl At The Moon 9/3/18

I spent my Labor Day in San Antonio, TX, playing with the team at Howl. The crowd from the beginning of the night was very interactive. My partner for the evening was Denise, while Tommy dueled Katie. It was a good way to spend a Monday evening!

Firestone and Robertson Distillery 9/2/18

I drove to Ft. Worth at 9:45am to meet up with my dueling pianos partner, Heather Ray, to set up for Maria & Andrew Lott’s wedding, where we were representing Rock It Man Entertainment. We were set up by 4p, including a second PA system outside for the ceremony, and our show time was 11p-1a, then tear down and load out. I should make it home by 6am, which makes for a very long day! 

Maria and Andrew are a great couple, and their ceremony was beautiful. Heather and I really enjoyed the chance we got to speak with several of the guests before and after our performance. One attendee even grabbed a trombone from his car and played a couple tunes with us! I always enjoy performing with Heather, and it was flattering to hear all of the compliments we were given regarding our show. Thank you to the newlyweds for including us in their special day!