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Dave McIsaac

About Me

My name is Dave McIsaac. I grew up on classical music and jazz. How I got into country music is another story. But this isn't the time or place for that...I write, sing, play keys and fiddle, and now even a little guitar. I have been a performing musician for more years than I care to mention. I've been on the verge of "success" a number of times (in a band that was signed in the 70's), traveling all over the US and Canada performing on stage with or opening up for dozens of major stars of the time (Ricky Skaggs, Juice Newton, Doug Kershaw, Bailie and the Boys, etc.). But life on the road has it's drawbacks - and I succumbed. It's been a long road back up to good health and a sound mind! I'm happy to say that I've been clean and sober for a good number of years and have made the decision to try a different path to "success".So, now I'm a semi-retired musician trying to make a living in Pocatello, Idaho, taking care of his beautiful wife (Mary Jo) who has MS (Multiple Sclerosis). I don't do much playing anymore. I'm not particularly into bar gigs and there really isn't much else available around here. And playing on the road is rough on my wife, so I keep it down to an occasional show with old friends like Tommy Overstreet, Johnny U and the boys, or whoever else happens to be in the area. I'm just doing some writing and recording at home in my spare time with the dream that someday I might accidentally come up with something good enough to be picked up and recorded so I could take care of my wife properly. (She can't take care of herself very well anymore.)Comments are welcome ...You can also find me at: www.showcaseyourmusic.com/davemcisaac or www.iacmusic.com/davemcisaac or www.reverbnation.com/davemcisaacThanks to all that have been so kind in their support of my music. May God bless us all, each and every one. Dave McIsaac

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/13/2007
Band Website: www.diddlerecords.com
Band Members:PURCASE MY TRACKS AT ..
License this music for commercial use through Pump Audio

LISTEN TO ALL MY SONGS HERE! - - - - - - - -
"HEY, DIDDLE-DIDDLE" spent 7 weeks in THE TOP 10 AT:
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Influences: God, my wife, love of life...
You can Purchase tracks at ..
Sounds Like: I THINK I'LL BE OK AS LONG AS I DON'T TAKE MYSELF TOO DAMN SERIOUSLY!!!

Record Label: Diddle Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Songs Posted!!!

Finally!!! Well it's only two songs, but at least I'm making progress. The good news is I'm working on more which I believe will include a couple "heavy hitters". And I'm actually playing guitar on al...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Why do I do this?

I guess the thing that keeps me going is remembering why I did this in the first place. I love music. When I was a kid, it wasn't for the money. It was for the love. After making my living playing mus...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:53:00 GMT

What’s really important

On Tuesday, Oct 9th, my wife Mary Jo celebrated 20 years of sobriety! All the music, promotion, writing, recording, internet hustling, etc. pale in comparison!
Posted by on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:15:00 GMT

Newspaper article on 8/20/07 Idaho State Journal - Page A3

Local Man Has Hot Indie Song City resident wrote 'Hey, Diddle-Diddle' By Debbie Bryce [email protected] POCATELLO - Dave McIsaac turned his pastime into a successful musical career and the Inte...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:21:00 GMT

More about Cashbox Magazine

Hi Dave,   There are two different Indie Charts on CashboxMagazine.com One is Cashbox Indie Picks and the other is Indie Charts.   The Indie Charts are based on actual plays on the IAC site...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:58:00 GMT

Cashbox Country Picks - The True Story!

(Actual return email...)   Dave,   Charts on the Indie Cashbox Picks are decided by an elite panel of musicologist who have over 300 years experience in the industry. They base each song on ...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:15:00 GMT

"HEY, DIDDLE-DIDDLE" STILL MOVING UP THE CHARTS!!!

Wow! Thanks to all my friends and fans, "Hey, Diddle-Diddle" made another step up  on the Cashbox Country Picks to 4 this week! THANKS!!!   CASHBOX COUNTRY PICKS "CHARTS"Click here http://ia...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:44:00 GMT

Movin Up The Charts!!!

Wow! Last week it was No.10.... This week it's No.5....Somebody out there must like my song, "Hey, Diddle-Diddle", and I'm not complaining!!! I remember the day I wrote the music to the song. I knew I...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:41:00 GMT

Cashbox Country Picks -

I don't know how big or small a deal it is, but I like the sound of it... My song, "Hey, Diddle-Diddle" is 10 on the Cashbox Country Picks charts! Check it out at Cashbox Magazine.Com. Go to "charts",...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:05:00 GMT

Comparing apples to oranges

I just caught myself doing this... I get on MySpace and start checking out all the amazing musicians out there and I start thinking that some of them are just so-o-o-o much better than me and what the...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:54:00 GMT