LA Guns & Electric Messiah at Vamp’d

August 1, 2014

Tonight is going to be an especially great night for me and my band Electric Messiah. Tonight we open for non other than Los Angeles Rockers LA Guns.

Counts Vamp’d in Las Vegas is an amazing venue owned by Danny ‘The Count’ Koker and his beautiful wife Korie Koker. This is a MUST venue to visit if you are coming to Las Vegas. And its a MUST venue to play as well.

We are ready for this show. We’ve been rehearsing, writing new songs, getting our merch in order…. the works. We will have our lovely ladies over at the merch table. Stop by there and say hi…. not only for the eye candy but for a FREE sticker. We’ve got plenty of tshirts as well. $10 You can’t go wrong with that and you are helping to support local music.

Vamp’d is going to be completely packed so get there early. Doors open at 9pm. We hit the stage at 10pm for an explosive 45 minutes.

Here is the Facebook invite that we’ve made. If you’re on facebook stop by there and give us a shout.

LA Guns & Electric Messiah Invite

 

LA Guns & Electric Messiah Live at Vamp'd in Las Vegas

LA Guns & Electric Messiah Live at Vamp’d in Las Vegas

Meditation Practice

Not sure how to meditate?

Let me help you… it’s actually pretty easy. Meditation doesn’t have to be you sitting in the lotus position in a Yoga studio chanting OM with a bunch of other like minded souls. You can do it just by focusing on something…. one thing. Try focusing on your body. How does it feel? Focus on that for starters. Before you know it you’ll be a meditation master!

I’ve been called a Day Dreamer a lot in my life… I’m sure there were times that I was daydreaming but for the most part I was meditating. I would do it anywhere. I found peace looking within. I got time to ask myself questions. Questions like; What’s next in your life Dave? What are you doing ‘wrong’ in your life and where can you improve it. Again, like I said, it isn’t always that. There have been plenty of times in my life where I’ve been ‘unconscious’ and just on remote control like a robot. Thank the Universe that I’ve been more awake than not. Anyway… I digress, this isn’t about me (silly Leo).

When can you meditate?

There is more time to meditate that you think…

Ever find yourself waiting in line at the grocery store? Or waiting in the car for someone who may be running an errand? Ever notice that during these times you pick up your phone to check your facebook or play a game?

Put down the phone. Put down any distraction. Take those times when you are waiting in line, waiting for a game to start, or a concert…. use that time. It was given to you. Consider it a freebie from the Universe to look inside of yourself.

If you are worried that people are going to look at you weird, don’t close your eyes… just do a body check. See what you are feeling. See what is going on around you. Do you notice all of the other people checking their phones? Do you see how much time you waste trying to be busy when you’ve got a lot of time to actually meditate.

I love what Wayne Dyer once said…. he meditates at stop lights. He said that guaranteed someone behind him would let him know when the light was changed. 🙂

So…. no excuses. You’ve got a lot of time to meditate.

Peace,

David

A Message from the Angel

I found this on the internet and thought I would share it. I’m not sure where it originated but this is a very powerful message passed on to be shared around the world, if this does not resonate with you, then you’re not yet awake, don’t take this as an insult because most of us have been asleep at one point or other in our lives and sometimes we still forget. So, don’t worry, they’ll be time.

I dream’t I met an Angel of God. Not sure what to say I asked, “Do you have time for a question?”

The Angel Smiled, “I don’t have any time… All I have is now.”

I smiled and asked, “What amazes you most about Humans?”

The Angel replied…

“You long for Peace… and are at war with yourself. You Seek Freedom… and you are already Free. You look for love… and you are Love itself. You’re afraid to open your heart… and your Heart is Always Open. You fear Death… and you are eternal Life.”

The Angel held my hand and we were silent for awhile. Then the Angel looked deep in my eyes and whispered these secrets….

“When you stop the war inside… you are the Peace Outside. When you fully open to your Fear… you can see fear is simply energy. When you meet death fully… you will see that you are The Life. When you are naked to yourself… you are free to be Yourself. Look deep within your heart and you will see you are Love. Forgive yourself so completely… your very presence Forgives. Live this moment so fully… you are Free as Freedom itself. Love yourself so deeply… when you see another… you see God.”

Overwhelmed with Love I whispered, “I am so deeply Grateful. Is there anything else you’d like to say before you go?”

The Angel smiled.

“All I have is Now… and Now is Always Here. Peace is Alive with You. You are Silence Supreme. This Silence is Peace on Earth. This is the End and the Beginning.”

Peace,
D

 

 

 

MetalTalk Review of ‘With The Beating Of Your Heart’ from the Rage of Angels album ‘Dreamworld’

Thank you Roger Berzerk Fauske for the fantastic review of the Rage of Angels album, Dreamworld, and the very, very kind words about me. I was blessed enough to get the call from Mr. Rylands to co-write and sing this song.

“So to With The Beating Of Your Heart’ and we are off into fully fledged ballad country with this one. Synth, piano and soulful vocals, guitar subtly woven into the tapestry. This one has David Reed Watson singing on it and whilst he isn’t one of the most recognisable names on the album, he puts in a stirring performance – if his name isn’t a household one (at least in houses where real music is played) in the not too distant future I will be a mite surprised. The haunting guitar rearing its head and perfectly filling the space adds a depth of sentiment and gravitas to the already passion filled track.

Whilst the guitar sticks to the tried and tested arrangement with the solo towards the end of the track, it is a powerful affair, accompanied by the now familiar backing vocals and if there wasn’t already enough sentiment in the song, the six strings pile it on even more.

Hands up those who sighed when the word ballad was mentioned – if you did, then you will more more than pleasantly surprised as this has as much to do with the ‘Every Rose Has It’s Thorn’ type pap as the X Factor has to do with music (in case you aren’t sure, that is nothing whatsoever). Another gem on a so far seriously good album.”

 A special thanks to Tommy Denander for doing such an incredible solo for this song and to Ged Rylands for asking me to participate on this album.

You can read the whole review here….

http://www.metaltalk.net/columns/20105539.php

Peace,
David

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Kill Ritual Launch Drummer Search!

KILL RITUAL drummer auditions are officially Open. Our drummer and good friend Gee Anzalone has left the band to join DragonForce! KILL RITUAL is in need of a killer drummer to fill his shoes! If you’re familiar with our music and know what it takes please contact us below.
http://www.rockngrowl.com/kill-ritual-launches-drummer-search

Godin A6 Ultra (Lefty)

Next week I will receive my new Godin A6 Ultra Lefty Acoustic Electric Guitar from Godin.

I would like to personally thank these people for getting me this deal…

First and foremost my friend Michael Lardie from the band Great White who hooked me up with this incredible deal. After seeing him play the 12 string version on stage I fell in love with it.

Thank you Godin’s own Mario Biferali and Fred Di Santo for all of their help and kindness.

Here are the specs on this beauty….

The A6 Ultra continues with the innovative concepts found in all Godin A-series guitars, such as combining amazing plugged-in acoustic sound with the feel of an electric neck, along with a chambered body design that virtually eliminates feedback in live & loud settings. These features stand true and better than ever in the A6 Ultra with the added “Oomph!” and full tone of a Godin humbucker in the neck position, along with an under-saddle transducer, dual outputs (acoustic and electric) that combine for a huge sound and a Custom Godin preamp section voiced specifically for the A6 Ultra. This preamp section gives a player the chance to control their tone via sliders for acoustic volume, treble, mid, bass and independent controls for the electric humbucker volume, treble and bass. Whether plugging into the single acoustic mix or via both outputs, controlling your tone is at the tip of your fingers. And the A6 Ultra delivers in all styles of music from jazz to rock to country and not to mention a great blues slide guitar.

Mahogany neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
16″ fingerboard radius
25 1/2 ” Scale
1 11/16 ” nut width
Chamber Silver Leaf Maple body
Solid Cedar Top
Godin GHN1 Humbucker
Custom Godin under Saddle Transducer and custom preamp with Volume, Mid, Treble and Bass controls as well as independent volume, treble and bass controls for the Humbucker.
2 output jacks: electric & acoustic mix
Natural Semi-gloss

I’ll be doing an acoustic show on June 6th with Jeff Cohen at Backstage Bar & Billiards for the Godin’s debut performance. We will be doing a set of Skynyrd songs. Hope to see you there. And we will also be joining Outta The Black at Vamp’d later on that evening as well.

Peace,
D

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KILL RITUAL ‘The Eyes Of Medusa’ To Receive Vinyl Release 6/27/14!

“The Eyes Of Medusa”, the second album from SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel, will be released on limited-edition vinyl on June 27 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music.
http://www.rockngrowl.com/kill-ritual-the-eyes-of-medusa-vinyl-release