Dale Inskeep: News

It's great to be back in the Cooks...so many great friends. I'm stoked to see everyone and I've set up a few gigs while I'm here. I went for a nice Stand Up Paddle around Muri lagoon yesterday after a few Raro Lagers....Kia Manuia!

Thanks to all who came out to Rogers Zoo last night...we had a great time and played for almost 4 hours. We appreciate everyone who pitched in the cover charge that we gave to Danny, our drummer, for his college fund...he got a nice bit of cash last night.

I've had more visits to my website in May than any other month since I've had it up. Over 1600 visits from all over the world...thanks to all of you in Belgium, Germany, UK, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands for checking out my stuff...sometimes I forget that the www means World Wide Web. We are looking forward to when we get a chance to play for y'all in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....It may not be too far off in the future.

I'm continually blessed to have the great guys who make up The Dale Inskeep Band share my music...the chemistry couldn't be better. You guys rock!

Again, Thanks to all of you who are supporting my music...It is such an honor.

Meitaki Maata,

Dale

Meitaki Maata means Thanks Much in Maori. I've got my plane tickets for my annual trip to visit all my bros in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, Cook Islands. If you've never been there, you're missing something...

I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has listened to, bought, inquired about, etc...regarding my new CD, Smile & Pretend. They have been selling well and I've sent several off to Europe, especially Belgium and UK for radio stations and promotions. Also, OASIS, which is the company I've used to put my music into production, asked me if they could use Smile & Pretend for their advertising materials...of course I faxed the agreement straight-away!

I've also seen a significant increase in the visits to my website from all over the globe...Thanks for checking into things and enjoy the music...I make sure all my CDs are available to listen to all the way through for free on my website...it's always an honor to share my music with folks!

I'm taking it a bit easy this holiday weekend trying to get caught up on some stuff, but will be playing on our regular Thursday night at the High Tide and at Rogers Zoo on Saturday the 31st to close out the month. We're charging $5 at the door at Rogers, then giving it all to my drummer, Danny, who is working hard to go to college....and, it's his birthday...Come on down and have some fun with us!

Thanks again to everyone...or in Maori....

Meitaki Maata,

Dale

We'll be playing tonight at the High Tide as usual for Thursday nights, but my new CD, Smile and Pretend, will be available. It turned out great and so far folks who preordered one have been very positive about it. Thanks!

Saturday night, we'll be playing at Waxer's Venue in downtown Coos Bay. There will be a variety of adult beverages and all four of my CD's will be available. The $5 cover charge will go directly to the Oregon Coast Music Association which we are very pleased to support. Come on down!

Meitaki,

Dale

We've finally had a couple nice weather days, but they have been few and far between. It's been great playing music for y'all lately with all the boys joining in. What a great group of guys to be playing with...all good vibes. We'll miss having Dave with us next week at Waxers, but Carmen, Danny and Tom will be playing.

My new CD, Smile and Pretend, will arrive next week and will be available at Waxers during the show. $5 from each CD will get donated to OCMA as well as the cover charge. Come on down and join us for the fun!

Meitaki,

Dale

We had a great turnout last night at Roger's Zoo and raised heaps of money for the SMART reading program. Thanks to everyone who came out to listen to the music and support SMART.

Next week we'll be at the High Tide on Thursday night and at Sozos on Saturday night. Carmen will be in Ohio on Saturday, so Danny will play the Congas and Bongos, Dave will play bass and I'll play my acoustic guitar. Come on down and listen to the tunes and enjoy some great chowder, a tasty dessert or a nice cup of mocha!

Once again, Thanks for all the support!

Dale

I had a great time over in Bend with the family...relaxation, music, swimming, and snowboarding. Bippo and I wrapped up our monthly gigs at The Summit in Bend, but it looks like we'll be back for a Saturday night in May...I'll keep you posted.

Danny, Carmen and I did the Bakersfield Telecaster Trio last night and had a great time...A nice full house again. Thanks, Y'all!

Next Thusday at the Tide, we'll be joined by Dave Ford and have some belly dancers during an intermission...Cool! Then, on Saturday night, we'll be playing at Rogers Zoo for a SMART Reading benefit...$5 at the door will go ALL to SMART Reading in our area...Also, you can purchase my Cd's for $15 and $10 of that will go to SMART Reading too.

I've added a few pictures on the site and all the lyrics are in place for my Saltwater Cowboy Album...Smile and Pretend is in the works and I'll be receiving the proofs of the layout on Tuesday!

Again, I surely appreciate all the support from all the great folks! Meitaki Maata!

Dale

Thanks to all the folks who have come out to the High Tide the last few weeks. We've had a full house on Thursday nights and many familiar faces. My new CD will be ready within a month as the artwork and mastered copy is now in production.

We've got some fun gigs coming up. Check the calendar and Come On Down!

Meitaki,

Dale

This time of year is unique on the Oregon coast with pockets of sunshine... still pretty cold...plenty of rain...a mix of swells; It can feel like treading water in paradise...only, wondering how long will it last?

Every Thursday, though, we get a great group of folks out to hear us play...even when I'm tired or have things on my mind, we start to play music and after a few sips of beer, "It's All Good!"

Meitaki Maata for the support!

I'll be playing all by myself at the High Tide for Valentine's Day...then, Saturday with Bippo at the Summit in Bend, Oregon.

Check out some of the new Thursday Night Specials at the High Tide:

Microbrews $3.50 a pint

Carmen's Calamari - tubes and tentacles as skinny as Carmen...deep fried with cocktail and tartar sauce.

Danny's Rhythm Nachos

Acoustic Music Mushrooms

Surf Country Fries

Come On Down!

Have a great week!

Dale

It was a great time playing for y'all at the Summit in Bend on Saturday night. Thanks for the great treatment, JC, who is the bartender that I've known for several years. That job is like an all night aerobics instructor!

It's always a special pleasure to play music with my good friend Bippo. He just lost his brother yesterday and found out right when we finished playing. My thoughts and prayers are with Bippo and his family.

I tried to get to the mountain this morning to ride some pow, but there was a bad wreck and after close to an hour of waiting in the traffic line, I turned around and headed back to Coos Bay. I was in four wheel drive with my siped and studded tires almost the entire way back to the coast and saw 13 wrecks...CRAZY WEATHER.

I hope to see y'all back at the Summit on February 16th!

Enjoy the snow and thanks again!

Dale

I just returned from NAMM with Collings guitars and surely appreciate all the people who make them who they are. Not only do they make the finest instruments, but they tolerate my sometimes, over-the-top antics...

Meitaki Maata,

Dale

I'll be at the NAMM show with Collings Guitars this week. If you're around the show, stop by the Collings booth and say hello.

I'll be playing at the High Tide with Carmen and Danny on the 24th and in Bend at The Summit with Bippo on the 26th.

Come On Down!


Kia Manuia,

Dale

Steve and Carol, who own the High Tide Cafe, put on a splendid display of grub and positive vibe tonight.

I love supporting Charleston, Oregon.

I love playing music for folks.

I love sharing my music with the family of the High Tide Cafe and their great customers who know good food and a great atmosphere.

It sure made my heart warm up when I heard my new CD, "Smile and Pretend", play on their sound system tonight and I saw folks singing along...Thanks to y'all for listening to and being a part of the music I create. It wouldn't happen without you!

Meitaki,

Dale

This Thursday at the High Tide Cafe, Dave Ford will join me on bass. Danny Richardson who is a great drummer, will be joining me on Thursday nights from now on. We'll miss Carmen this week, but he'll be back with Danny and me in two weeks after I return from the NAMM show in Anaheim, California.

Come on Down! Snow Cap Ale is on tap....you don't want to miss that!

Meitaki Maata,

Dale

Thanks to everyone who packed the house on New Year's Eve. It was a blast playing with the four-piece and playing electric guitar.

I was especially pleased that Gary came out...He's kicking some cancer ass at the moment and I know he'll be back in the water soon!

Today is the 15 year anniversary of the day Bill Weaver and I had a nice visit from a 17 foot Great White Shark in Coos Bay...Time goes by way too fast!

I received the final master of my new CD. Mark Hallman at the Congress House did a great job with that. My bro, Nellie, is working on some art for the album, then it will go into production. A special Thank You to Angela and Kevin for the tracks they sang/played on the album. The first burned copy of the master went to my friend, Gary Smither...2008 is your year, bro!

Thanks again to y'all for the support and listening to the songs! Happy New Year!

Kia Manuia,

Dale

We'll be playing my original music in the four-piece set up...Carmen on bass, Dave on electric guitar and Tom on drums!

Come on down from 8-10 PM and have plenty of time to hit up your next party 'in your prime!'

Cheers,
Dale

Thanks to all the folks who stuck around and listened to my music at the Summit Saloon and Stage.


My good bro, Bippo, played along with his big mama bass and we had a great time. The crew at the Summit are a bunch of great folks...we'll be playing one Saturday a month for the next few months....we'll keep you posted.

Thanks again!

I'll be playing at the Summit Saloon and Stage in Downtown Bend on Thursday, the 20th. Bippo will be joining me on his Stand Up Bass!

Pray for snow!

I'll be off from my regular Thursday night fun time at the High Tide Cafe on Thursday the 20th. I'll be in Bend, Oregon doing some snowboarding.

Check back on my calendar dates as I'll start setting things up for the new year...and I may be doing some stuff over in Bend!

Pray for snow!