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Dave "Elmo" Bailey

We are 16 on the Living Blues Chart!!!!!!

About Me

ELMO AND HIS BAND, ARTS IN THE PARK, MANHATTAN, KANSAS, JUNE 30, 2006
You wouldn't believe it if I told you, but here goes. I come from a very musical family. Music was & is a huge part of our lives. I always knew I wanted to be a part of that but was really nervous about trying to do anything about it. Finally I gave it a shot. Haven't looked back since. All of my musical dreams have come to fruition. I have been blessed with some incredible opportunities. I have sang with a virtual Who's Who from Mr.Les Paul, Junior Watson, Lee McBee, Mark Hummel, Felix Reyes, Joe Moss, Dawayne Bailey, Wayne Goins, Steve Fansler -just to name a few. I have also done national TV commercials (Kraft Mac'n"Cheese, Diners Club, Applebee's)...and the best is yet to come.
I just wanted to be able to sing without embarrassing myself or my family. If anyone out there has a Dream that they may not be pursuing, don't hesitate. It's definitely worth the risks. My biggest dream is to perform with all my brothers & sisters some day. Wish Pop could be here for that. I also believe "the best is yet to come"....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/3/2005
Band Website: nationaldebonaires.com..order CD here!!!
Band Members: I am very proud to be working with Steve Gerard & the National Debonaires on thier new Studio release! Also planning on a European Tour w/Steve & our dear friend Theo Thumper later this year.Also have recorded new CD w/Patrick Vining & I,The Handsome Devils CD will feature my dear friend & Harp Monster,Lee McBee as well as the top Blues Players in KC.Look for both out in mid-'07.HOT DAMN !!!!!
Influences: ____________________________________________________________ _My Brothers,Mike Finnegan,Johnny Adams,Little Willie John,Mr.Ray Charles,Howlin Wolf,Felix Reyes,Mindy Leathem,Lee McBee, Darrell Nulisch,Kim Wilson, William Clarke,To many others to mention
Sounds Like: ME, I have been told recently That I am too Bluesy,You tell me!!!
Record Label: SoundGate Records...the CD is Ready for shipping!!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New CD in the Can!!!!

Well, the National Debonaires CD in the "can".We went in March3&4th @ Soundgate Studios w/Mr.Steve McBride at the knobs and recorded what I feel is some of the Best work I personally have ever do...
Posted by Dave "Elmo" Bailey on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:29:00 PST

Review from JAM Magazine

  Prolific guitarist Wayne Goins' returns with his fifth Little Apple Recording, this time a live set of R&B and rocked out blues. In his previous releases, Goins' proved to be a master jazz ...
Posted by Dave "Elmo" Bailey on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:05:00 PST

setting the record straight

I just wanted to give credit where it is due. As grateful as I am to Wayne & Debra Goins for the chance to record this CD. It wouldn't have been as good without the help &influence of Felix Re...
Posted by Dave "Elmo" Bailey on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:36:00 PST

Cd Review in Blues in Britan Magazine

from a review in Blues in Britan Magazine:  Little Apple RecordsLARCD0005 In the liner to this set,which was recorded live at Cox Bros BBQ, in Manhattan,KS, Wayne Goins declares "we cooked up a b...
Posted by Dave "Elmo" Bailey on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:33:00 PST