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David Skelton

About Me

I live in Bend, Oregon and bang around on the fringes of the music scene. My kids are getting older and they have insisted I get a hobby... so... Music is my hobby/obsession. Contact me here at http://www.myspace.com/DavidSkeltonSongWriter

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Member Since: 05/03/2007
Band Website: http://myspace.com/DavidSkeltonSongWriter
Band Members: Lately I've been playing with everyone and anyone... I've probably played with you!
Influences: Elvis Costello, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Reed, Big Bill Broonzy, Lennon/McCartney, Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers), Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Lisa Loeb, Gillian Welch, Robert Earl Keen, Chris Isaak, Alison Krauss, Aimee Mann, Avett Brothers, Ronnie Earl. ===NEW INFLUENCES: Kenny Sultan, Matt Moran === FUN BAND: Flight of the Conchords. BEST GUITARIST Ronnie Earl ===
Sounds Like: A garbage truck's siren ... when backing up ... at 3:28 AM... exactly.
Record Label: Coming Soon...

My Blog

Wayfaring Featuring AUSTIN SKELTON

Here's a live version of my daughter and I playing at the recent High & Dry Festival.  Awesome time had by all!!!
Posted by on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:34:00 GMT

Farmington

Thank you Prairie Rockets!Vocals: David Skelton, Austin SkeltonBacking Vocals: Prairie RocketsMando: Aspen ClaytonGuitar: David Skelton BODY,.aolmailheader {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-fami...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:36:00 GMT

Stormy Day Blues Featuring Kim Kelley on Vocals

Stormy Day BluesWritten By David Skelton Copyright 2008Featuring Kim Kelley on VocalsDavid Skelton on GuitarsI see a storm coming,I don't know where I'm supposed to be,Black water, keep on rising,Oh l...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:26:00 GMT

God Gets The Blues

CreditsWritten by David Skelton COPYWRITED 2008Vocals/Guitars - David SkeltonBIG THANKS TO THESE TALENTED FRIENDSVocals - Kim KelleyBass - Jeff WoodruffGuitar - Jeff StevensGod Get's The BluesBy...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 22:34:00 GMT

Waifs Come To Sisters Folk Festival

Just announced on the Waifs site.  Waifs to play Sisters Folk Festival !!!  Check out their new album SunDirtWater... this is my absolute favorite band.  Hope to see you at the show !
Posted by on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:41:00 GMT

This Life By David Skelton

THIS LIFEWritten by GeetarMonkey aka David SkeltonThis Life, This Life,God's having a little laugh with this LifeFirst I'm up & then I'm downGuess I'll pull myself up off the GroundI don't know wh...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:36:00 GMT

Angel of Mercy By David Skelton & Jeff Stevens

Angel of MercyBy David Skelton & Jeff StevensI've been walking, I've been walking,And I can't take it no more,Well the Devil's here beside me,And a loaded forty-four.I've been talking, Lord, I've been...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:55:00 GMT

Summer Girl by David Skelton & Jeff Stevens

Summer GirlBy David Skelton & Jeff StevensIt was a lonely, lonely winter, The world was dreary and blue,But you set the sun to shining, When I looked at you& I knew.You're my Summer Girl,You're my Sum...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:14:00 GMT

You’re Not Foolin’ - Lyrics

You're Not Foolin'By David Skelton All Instruments by David SkeltonYou live in your world,And I in mineI see you on the streetFrom time to time.CHORUSI see you, I feel you,I don't know if they believe...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:13:00 GMT

I’m Getting Up - Lyrics

I'm getting up, I'm getting up,Well you've left me, but I'm getting up Watch this broken hearted man& Heal up,I'm getting up&Well, I've been down, I've been down,When you left me, baby I was downKick...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:23:00 GMT