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Check out DISCOUNTS on my touring calendar below for when I'm in your neighborhood!  If you know of another gig nearby, please let me know at
david@davidhbdrake.com

David is available for HOUSE CONCERTS while on-the-road to any event!

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  Summer Library Reading Program 2012
Organic Arts Family Tree of Artists
A Wisconsin Original * Dangerous Folk
Song Circles and House Concerts *
New "Potluck" Recording * New Dangerous Folk CD!

NEWS
 Updated February 1, 2012

David next public concerts will be

Saturday February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm
Program: "Heart and Soul" Valentines Concert (with Julie Thompson)
At: Unitarian West 13001 W North Ave,  Brookfield, WI
Event Information Contact:  (262) 782-3535 / www.uucw.org

Sunday February 19, 2012 at 2:30pm
Program: Singing Rails
At: Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-257-5600 / Peter.Lepkowski@milwcnty.com

See the Calendar below for ALL my 2012 Shows!



The best news...

Jennifer Esh and David HB Drake
Married a year and a half now and still going strong!
photo: Mary Kay Fruga

Summer 2012 Library Reading Program

Patchwork Quilt!

Patchwork Quilt is a collection of favorite bedtime songs and stories. Snuggle down and sing along with favorite folk songs, lullabies, bedtime stories, and children’s dreamtime fun. 
David performs on guitar, banjo, dulcimer, concertina,
and will feature Native American flute on his story of the “Dreamcatcher”.

  David's family, adult and community library programs are available year-round!

YouTube

For all of David 's YouTube appearances, go to www.YouTube.com 
and search "MrDHBD" and "David HB Drake"
( http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD )

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To see David doing Songs from Wiscon-Sing (Wisconsin History) on YouTube, visit:
Wisconsin's Got to Me   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERfQ6MDy0E&feature=digest
Rivers Of Wisconsin   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HzfENJEKQs&feature=related
Kingdom Come   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goLGkiXYMcA&feature=related
When I First Came to this Land http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/3/pYgJblzdLPw
Big Bevans Mine   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUsbRRnNLaY&feature=related
Lovely Agnes http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/5/2iS-pij8XJU
Jon Jonson http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/6/nfIKY76VEAg
Lumberjack's Alphabet http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/7/JkLnFStU3N4
Cranberry Bog song http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/8/6pEBGtbDvOg
Where are you Bound http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/9/8Dy6Kxd5V-I
Many Many Cows http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/10/NaPpAWzpDwc
On Wisconsin http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/11/VvKFAPgeL1Q

To see David doing Songs from Potluck on YouTube, visit:
Gather the Family http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KDlq8wx04k&feature=related
Music in my Mother's House http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk0o9161BTo&feature=related
Campfire Song Medley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmN3L4weNVQ&feature=related
Summertime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2IlvBV-caY&feature=related
Potluck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mood98mEzb0&feature=related
Grandma's Patchwork Quilt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVhKVkufvXk&feature=related
Can You? (story) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpOsJhDY39E
Dance Medley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDbZajyM5JY&feature=related
America Medley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGDmm3obh2c&feature=related
 

To see David doing Songs from Heartland (Illinois History) on YouTube, visit:
Illinois has got to me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJH2rV6zl1k
Native Americans in Illinois http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6MtzNxddk
Rivers of Illinois http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvf84-cHiXE
Kingdom Come http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/15/F4ZGJ19ej6Q
Land of Lincoln http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/16/x9gCigqkxdw
Illinois (State Song) http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/17/VMe1MBFTZFo
Daddy, What's a Train? http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/18/1i1n426xGY8
Where are you Bound? http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/19/BlNid5rjA5Y
Shoulder to Shoulder http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/20/s11QlGGh_j8
Hot Time in the Old Town http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/21/zwQZb-y9zF8
El-a-noy http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/22/d33QFpd4Nn8

To see David doing Songs from The Illustrated Song on YouTube, visit:
This Little Light of Mine http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/12/97RnyVj7eP0
A Place in the Choir http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/13/DpTR8-ALXws
The Garden Song http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/14/JXz5Did43BM

To see David doing Songs for Christmas on YouTube, visit:
O Joseph http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/12/pC7w1ikMopg
Tell it on the Mountain  http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/13/InUOluUTutY
For The Singing Santa :
What do I see on my Christmas Tree: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD#p/u/13/cvUU_M9WMb4
The Marvelous Toy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1dSf_V3C4c

To see David doing Songs from "A Joyful Noise" on YouTube, visit:
A Meeting Here Tonight http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/14/RyfbDF3h1jk
Give yourself to Love http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/15/_ozQsf3GcCc
Shine on Me! http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/16/lXu0HlhhOL8
The Faith of Man http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/17/K6y0O746IBY
Do you have a Dream? / We Shall Overcome Medley
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDHBD?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/18/elQSVJwOqC0

To see David doing Sea Songs on YouTube, search
"Chicago Maritime Festival 2006 David HB Drake"

For David performing with Dangerous Folk, visit our Sampler at:
www.youtube.com/dangerousfolk


The Organic Arts Family Tree

David is a proud member of the
Organic Arts Family Tree
of grassroots professional performing artists
presenting public service arts for the community.

More information at
www.organicarts.info



Planning for Next Year's Festival Season?
David is A Wisconsin Original!


The theme for the State of Wisconsin's "branding" tourism effort is
"A Wisconsin Original"
David has been touring Wisconsin for over 25 years presenting the
original and heritage music and folklore of Wisconsin
through his "Wiscon-Sing" program
and appearances at festivals statewide.

David also does a parallel program for Illinois
called "Heartland"

Sing-Around Song Circle!



Get back to the grassroots of  folk music with a Sing-Around Song Circle or House Concert.
David loves to lead a sing circle of your friends and neighbors singing your favorite requests in a song circle, often using the songs in "Rise Up Singing" . 
A House Concert presents David's own songs and repertoire in a private home,
especially when he has an open evening while on the road (and can sleep on your couch!).
Check David's Calendar for when he's in your town!
Potlucks are encouraged!

Recordings : New CD !
"POTLUCK -
A FEAST OF FAMILY FOLKSONGS



Recorded live for a multi-generational family audience,
David sings familiar old songs and new songs about the good old days.
Songs that "Gather the Family" together and are warm as "Grandma's Patchwork Quilt"
blend with stories and songs played on handmade instruments.

Go to "Recordings" for ordering information!

New CD from Dangerous Folk!

Available for $15 (includes postage) at Organic Arts
PO Box 070646, Milwaukee WI 53207-0646
(see order form on Recordings page)

For Credit Card Web orders and Downloads visit:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/DangerousFolk

"DANGEROUS FOLK"
(Click above title for calendar and web page)

View our demo video on You Tube!
Go to : www.youtube.com/dangerousfolk

Sound clips at
www.myspace.com/dangerousfolktrio

David HB Drake, Julie Thompson and Cap Lee 
have joined their voices as "Dangerous Folk".

"Blowing in the Wind" is a sing-along concert of those stirring songs that we all remember from
Peter, Paul, and Mary, the Kingston Trio, Pete Seeger, The New Christy Minstrels,
 Joni Mitchell, John Denver and more.
These songs were anthems of the 1960's and the "Dangerous Folk" lead these songs
of making love, not war for today's troubled world.
"Dangerous Folk" is a "mighty wind" of classic folk music memories
with more songs than a Public TV fundraiser.

"A Meeting Here Tonight!" presents the folk songs of faith. 
Folk music has always been grounded in the spirit where the circle is unbroken

 

Calendar: 

Updated February 1, 2012

Click on month to link down or scroll down:
January -February -March -April -May -June -
July -August -September -October -November -December

Concert and Festival events are in bold type
-Open to the public, usually weekends or evenings

School and Community events are in italics!
-Usually weekdays and evenings for a specific group. 
…Visitors are welcome- but call first and ask if it's OK to come!

ENROUTE DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES: 

David is enroute from Milwaukee WI to the following locations
on the following days traveling to confirmed bookings 
He is available for additional programs anywhere in between as time permits.  
Check the specific date below for details of David's confirmed show. 
David is always available within 25 miles of Milwaukee
at no transportation charge.

See calendar below for the already scheduled event that these discount links with!
Wisconsin in red - Illinois in blue-Michigan in green
(DF= Dangerous Folk Trio event)

February  3-West Bend WI Area
February  7-Muskego WI Area
February  9-Pewaukee WI Area
February 27-Naperville IL Area
March 11-Mequon WI Area
March 15-Hartford WI Area
March 16-Dousman WI Area
March 25-Eagle WI Area
March 28-Racine WI Area
April 12- Kenosha WI Area
April 19-Downers Grove IL Area
April 25-27- Grantsburg WI and NW Wisconsin Area
June 25-27-Shawano-Green Bay WI Area
July 12- Kenosha WI Area
September 12- Theresa WI Area
November 15- Kenosha WI Area

Current Year 2012: 
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FEBRUARY 2012

Friday February 3, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Potluck
At: Riverway Place 831 E Washington, West Bend, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-335-1992 / riverway@alexssa.net

 Saturday February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm
Program: "Heart and Soul" Valentines Concert (with Julie Thompson)
At: Unitarian West 13001 W North Ave,  Brookfield, WI
Event Information Contact:  (262) 782-3535 / www.uucw.org

Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 7pm
Program: Heart and Soul
At: Tudor Oaks S77 W12929 Mc Shane Dr, Muskego, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-529-0200 x2852 / tpresser@abhomes.org

Thursday February 9, 2012 at 8:50am & 10am
Program: Wiscon-sing (2)
At: Pewaukee Lake Elementary  510 Lake St, Pewaukee, WI
 Event Information Contact: (262) 691-2100 (main) option 3, #2 /  kossjoa@pewaukee.k12.wi.us 

Wednesday February 14, 2012 at 12 noon
Program: Heart & Soul
At: Trinity Village 7300 W Dean Rd, Milwaukee , WI
Event Information Contact: 414-371-7515 / katie.parker@VMP.ORG  

Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 2pm &3:30pm
Program: Heart and Soul
At: Elizabeth  Residence 9329 S 48th St, Franklin, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-421-4324 / eractivities@yahoo.com

Sunday February 19, 2012 at 2:30pm
Program: Singing Rails
At: Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-257-5604 (Peter) /414-257-5600 (dome) / Peter.Lepkowski@milwcnty.com

Possible out-of-town : February 22-24
Folk Alliance Convention,  Memphis TN

Saturday February 25, 2012 -all day
Chicago Maritime Festival
Chicago History Museum, Clark St at North
www.chicagomaritimefestival.org

Monday  Feb 27, 2012 at 1:20pm
Program: Heartland
At: Kingsley School 2403 Kingsley Dr, Naperville, IL
Event Information Contact: 630-420-3211 / JulieCoughlin@wideopenwest.com

MARCH 2012

Hold: Saturday March 3 (evening),  Evanston IL-
Benefit for the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Sunday March 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Program: Potluck
At: Sarah Chudnow Campus 10995 N. Market Street, Mequon, WI
Event Information Contact: (262) 478-1511 / RAaron@jewishseniorliving.org

Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 9:30am
Program: Wiscon-sing
At: Maple Dale School 8377 N Port Washington, Fox Point, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-351-7380  / judycarlton@hotmail.com

Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Wish I had a Troubadour
At: Cambridge Apartments 1831 North Cambridge Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Event Information Contact: (414) 272-4159 x113 / GeralynJ@execpc.com

Wednesday March 14, 2012 at 6pm
Program: Songs for St Patrick’s Day
At: Woodland Ridge of Greenfield 3900 S. Prairie Hill Lane, Greenfield, WI
Event Information Contact:  (414) 546-3081 / t.rosario@horizondbm.com

Thursday March 15, 2012 at 2pm
Program: St Patrick’s Day Program
At: Emerald Ridge 1025 Bell Av, Hartford, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-709-6777 / liberty856@yahoo.com

Friday March 16, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Wish I had a Troubadour
At: Three Pillars Senior Living Communities 365 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-965-7232 / TRose@threepillars.org  / www.threepillars.org

HOLD: Saturday March 17th at 1-3pm
Train Show at Mitchell Park Domes with Skip Jones

Monday March 19, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Wish I had a Troubadour
At: Heritage House 11515 W. Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-546-1616 / dradmann@wimmerbrothers.com

Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 2:00
Program: Wish I had a Troubadour
At: St Camillus Health Care 10101 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee , WI
Event Information Contact: 414-259-6372 / cheri@stcam.com

Sunday March 25, 2012 at 2:00-4:00pm
Program: Gather the Family
At: Old World Wisconsin,  Eagle, WI
Event Information Contact: (262)594-2922 / www.friendsoww.org

Wednesday March  28, 2011 at 2:30pm
Program: Wish I had a Troubadour
At: Ridgewood Care Center 3205 Wood Rd, Racine, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-554-2256  / Krista.kennedy@goracine.org

 APRIL 2012

 Unavailable
Friday April 13 (evening) and Saturday April 14 (all day)
(Laura Drake's Wedding)

Thursday April 12, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Potluck
At: Grande Prairie Health and Rehab 10330 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-612-2810 / RKDavis@SavaSC.com

Thursday April 19, 2012 at 1 pm
Program: Heartland
At: Fairmount Elementary School 6058 Blodgett Ave, Downers Grove, IL
Event Information Contact: 630-541-5306 / c.grammich@comcast.net

Thursday April 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Program: Potluck
At: Heritage Manor , Rice Lake, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-234-2161 

Thursday April 26, 2012 at 2:30
Program: Potluck
At: Terraceview Living Center 802 E. CTY. HWY. B, Shell Lake, WI
Event Information Contact: (715) 468-7292

Thursday April 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Program: Potluck
At: Cumberland Extended Care Unit 1110 7th. Ave, Cumberland, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-822-6113  

 Friday April 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Program: Potluck
At: Burnett Medical Center 257 W. ST. George Ave, Grantsburg, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-539-3251 / SHarmon@burnettmedicalcenter.com

Friday April 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Program: Potluck
At: Shady Knoll 240 W. Broadway Ave, Grantsburg, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-463-5425 / gpeer@grantsburgtelcom.net

Friday April 27, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Program: Potluck
At: United Pioneer Home 623 S 2nd St, Luck, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-472-2164

MAY 2012

JUNE 2012

Friday June 15, 2012 at 12:45pm
Program: Potluck
At: Brookfield Highlands 20825 George Hunt Circle  Waukesha, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-798-9612 / cindy@brookfieldhighlands.com

Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Program: Patchwork Quilt
At: Shawano City County Library 128 S. Sawyer St., Shawano, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-526-3829 x 125 / jdassler@mail.nfls.lib.wi.us

Friday June 29, 2012 at 2:30pm
Program: Potluck
At: Harmony at Brenwood Park 9535 West Loomis Road, Franklin, WI
Event Information Contact: 414-448-0802 / brenwoodoffice@harmonyresidence.net

JULY 2012

Thursday July 12, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Potluck
At: Grande Prairie Health and Rehab 10330 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-612-2810 / RKDavis@SavaSC.com  

Hold: Sunday July 29- Germanfest, Milwaukee WI

AUGUST 2012

Hold: August 11, 2012- Lisbon Heritage Festival
 
SEPTEMBER 2012

Wednesday September 12, 2012 at 6pm
Program: Wiscon-Sing 
At: Theresa Public Library 290 Mayville St, Theresa, , WI
Event Information Contact: (920) 488-2342  / mabodden@mwfls.org

OCTOBER 2012

NOVEMBER 2012

Thursday November 15, 2012 at 2pm
Program: Potluck
At: Grande Prairie Health and Rehab 10330 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Event Information Contact: 262-612-2810 / RKDavis@SavaSC.com

DECEMBER 2012

Hold: December 1 :  morning- INPRO, Muskego / afternoon- Elkhorn Parade

Hold: December 21, 2012 at 2:30pm- Ridgewood, Racine WI

JANUARY 2013

NEXT YEAR 2012
(Beyond 12 months of the current month)