Nancy Luther Message: Dallas... well HELL dallas. Amazing as Always. Will Never forget you. April 28, 2012 Jan Clark I saw you and Catfish at Joes American Grill in Burbank last night. I wonder if/when Kim will post the "evidence" picture? I'd like a copy. Great to meet you, love the music! January 16, 2012 jp hello dallas big fan of your music you my inspiration i was thinking if u can send me and auto graph to my address if u can respond this massage Sept 7, 2009 Brian … Very Cool, I saw you guys play at the Red Carpet many times. I used to go there a lot. It is burned into my memory. You guys used to really make that place rock. Loved the sound of your guitar and the smoothness of your playing. Maybe some day you could tell me what set up you used. I think you played a Les Paul then, not sure. I'm wondering what kind of distortion pedal you used, and what kind of amp. Hi Dallas! I'm a long-time fan going back to the days when I used to regularly catch the Hodge Brothers Band at O'Mahoney's in Santa Monica. I was at Don Quixote's for the Deluxe Band Reunion show last night, and had a great time. I'm enjoying the "Reelin'" CD that I bought, and a flash recording I made of the show. If you shoot me your address, I'll burn you copies, and will send them to you. I will not distribute this recording without your permission. Many thanks for all the great music over the years. I hope that you can regularly get back to gig in NorCal. Best regards, Bob Steingraber San Jose, CA. This is an email from a new fan who just recieved his Reelin CD... Good evening Mr. Hodge, The Cd arrived! Your excellent service truly is the best. I appreciate the comprehensive way that you signed my CD. Your message, "Keep the Blues Alive," sums up my enjoyment of your superb music because that is the experience that I felt, since over the past few years, my interest diminished in the blues. Your music's depth of variety brings vitality to the blues, so that it again is vital music for me. Thank you. Best wishes for continual success for the rest of 2008, Phillip (July 29,2008) Beryl (This came via CDBABY) Happened to hear Dallas Hodge for the first time on a music agents profile on Facebook and was intriqued. Sent to CDBaby for two copies of 'Reelin'' (yes I liked it that much that I got a copy for a friend too), and haven't had it off the cd player yet. All the tracks are great and we just want to say thanks to Dallas for making an albumn we really dig. [Beryl Friday 7/11/2008 This email is from a radio and online DJ in Poland.....he had this comment... Dear Dallas, It’s here! Your CD has reached me yesterday safe and sound, thank you. It was sent from Germany, by Kai. It was worth to wait for the album as it showcases you as a solid musician who knows a lot about American roots music. With deep blues, a little bit of country and some rock’n’roll “Reelin’” is enjoyable and leaves the listener asking for more. Your singing voice is strong and suits the chosen material very well, it’s perfect for roots music. With some tasty guitar playing and a tight band you have recorded a CD that is well worth seeking out! It will be my pleasure to feature it on the air. I am sure my listeners will enjoy it. Thank you again Dallas for the music. Best wishes, Przemek Draheim (July 7,2008) Website: www.blues.pl/draheim/ [The 3 comments below came from the page on CDBABY] in tthe wind author: Roberta(Robin) Sir, AWSOM JOB that is a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you. I thank you very much that is my brother you wrote about. i never meet you but a friend of Joe's must be a great person because he is and always will be a great person my brother.Thank you again love you and may God continue to bless you. Thank You (In the Wind) author: Frances Guerra Thank you so much for remembering/honering my brother Joe, my brother Papa Joe. The song was amazing. This is one way for people to get a glimps of my brother, if they only knew his voice thats what i remember. Thank you SO very much. Thank You author: Nadine Velasquez Dallas GREAT JOB!!! You sound great..Congratulations on your finished product..I love this CD.. Thank you very much for making a song about my dad (In the Wind)..You are a great friend..My dad loved you as much as you loved him!! Again Congratulations And Thank you very much!!!! Hey Dallas, Please come to the seattle area. I am a big fan of your work with Canned Heat. I also want to hear your solo music as well. I just want to wish you the best. Any how pleaSE come to the pacific northwest. Erik [Klassicrockerman,Mon 5/19/2008 7:21 PM] Keep em Roll'in Dallas! Been a Fan since Canned Heat! [Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:24 PM..Cynthia S.] I've been a fan of 'Canned Heat' FOREVER!!! A few years ago I became aquainted with the INFAMOUS CatFish Hodge, it was & is a Pleasure... Just today He suggested I google You, IF? there is any problem take it out on Your Brother... Till then PEACE!!! [Wed 5/7/2008 3:37, Dennis Hill ] Email from CD Baby Customer: lilsisterbarstow43 Thanks to you my brother and God for this cd you did a great Job. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 Dallas, Dude. Your tunes are still rockin me here in Boise. As a matter of fact we play "Reelin" to warm-up before rehearsal. Drummer from Hell. Bonzai Bob Peters. [10:08:52 AM| 1/10/2008, Robert W. Peters] Hey Dallas. I saw you and your brother (Catfish) last night @ The Magic Bag, The Antifreeze Blues Festival. What a fantastic show you guys put on, It was KILLER! I meet you and bought your new cd. Love it man! Hope to see you again in the future. It was a pleasure to meet & see you and The Catfish. Keep up the great work brother. Ron [9:14:20 AM| 1/5/2008, Ron Klatt (Toledo)] Dallas, Man I love hearing that song !! It's awesome. I was lookin for this C.D and i came across this site & I seen the cover for the C.D and seen my Dad's picture. Just wanted to say Thanks for making such A Beautiful song abiout my POPS !! Take it easy & see you soon !! Lil Joe Velasquez [3:36:32 PM| 1/4/2008, Joe Velasquez] I see the guest book is working again. Great site,Dallas. By the way, James, Oschatz is a little town between Leipzig and Dresden in Saxony. You can compare it with the size of Aberdeen,WA. But of course Aberdeen is a little bit famous, Oschatz isn´t ;-)) Cheers, Kerstin from Oschatz [2:45:15 AM| 12/27/2007, Kerstin V.] I love the song you sing...In the wind.. its about my uncle joe, Me and my aunts and my dad love coming to this site just to hear the song. we cant seem to find your cd tho... please let me know when its coming out!! thanks for the best song anyone could have ever done... my tio did touch so many souls.. and yes we called him popps, but his mane was Joe! [8:49:01 PM| 12/24/2007, sunshine] Hi Dallas...Just a note to tell you that I really enjoyed meeting you at the Blues By the River Festival in Redding California. I'd love to see you come to Klamath Falls, Oregon sometime. The local blues society is wanting to put their first blues festival together for September in '08. I really enjoyed playing with you at the Jam with Noteman...even if I couldn't hear anyone but you Noteman and myself...lol! Take care my friend. Merry Christmas to ya! Your friend in the blues, Craig Allen www.thecabb.com [10:08:33 PM| 12/16/2007, Craig Allen] Hello again, Dallas and thanks a lot for your mail with your information about gigs in Switzerland next year. It´s really nice to hear, that you will come across the pond, but I´m afraid Switzerland is too far for me. In addition I always spend my summer holidays with my family. So I would be very happy, if you and your band could come to Germany before or after summer:-))))) Love, Kerstin V. from Oschatz/Germany [10:22:13 AM| 12/13/2007, Kerstin V.] Hi again Dallas and thanks a lot for your mail with the your information about a tour in Switzerland. I´m afraid, this is too far for me and in addition in summer I always spend my holidays with my family . That´ s why I would be very, very happy, if you and your band could come to Germany before or after summer :-)))) Love, Kerstin V. [9:15:24 AM| 12/13/2007, Kerstin V.] Kerstin...tip: Just promise him and deliver the best damn tomatoe soup in all of Germany, on his table, every single night....and he might come to Germany sooner than you think!!! Where the hell is Oshatz? Tschatze... von James (now living on Camano Island, WA USA) [8:07:28 PM| 12/1/2007, Jim Lomasney] Hi Dallas, how are you? Well, it´s November now. What about the tour dates for Germany ;-) ? Hope to see and hear you and your band very soon here. Love, Kerstin from Oschatz/Germany [7:37:20 AM| 11/8/2007, Kerstin V.] Dallas - Met you recently at a local Garden City (Detroit) bar where you sat in with Michael Ferenz current band along with the two Paul's Kingery and Laggines. You opened with 'Bad Trouble' which had been a fave of mine since hearing it on 'The Pilots Lounge' (Live 365) and asked "Who did that song?" Duh! You were with a friend (Wayne?) and he said that's his - It sure is, It's a great song as you are a great player - I really enjoyed hearing you. Can't wait for another Motor City appearence - well, ok I can wait, but come back soon anyway. Russell [11:49:34 AM| 10/13/2007, ] Hey Dallas..Gotta tell you, I sure enjoyed You at the Blues By The River Fest in Redding. It was a real treat to play with you Friday night at Lu Lu's when you got into town. Your playing and what you bring to the stage lit my harp work up to a point I had to put um in the fridge to cool um down. And Sat after the fest with you and the horns.......man, what a sound. Listened to your disc 4 times headin back to Santa Rosa. Builds real nice..blistering solo on Rock Me Baby. A great record all the way around. Was a pleasure to meet you and a great memory I have after playin with you. Thanks, and look forward to catchin you on the turn around.... Harmonica Bill Noteman ...Bill Noteman and the Rockets. [5:15:32 PM| 9/17/2007, ] Hey Dallas! This is Phil (Papa Phil Good) from The Shasta Blues Society. We loved you again this year and I am really diggin your first Album, "I need a Holiday." We did the picture with Craig Allen after your set. I first caught up with you and Canned Heat in 2002 in Redding, then again in Reno at Street Vibrations the same year. I think your awesome dude, both on and off the stage. Stay with it brother you build fans every time you perform. Be Well, Phil [11:46:16 AM| 9/17/2007, ] Hi Dallas...My name is Craig Allen from the Craig Allen Blues Band in Oregon. I've been invited as a VIP guest for this years Blues By The River Festival in Redding, California. My wife and I are really looking forward to your performance. Sammi is a close friend of ours...and told us how great you were! See you Saturday! Rock on Bro! Craig [11:10:12 AM| 9/13/2007, ] dallas, limburg here, i took your advise after clem and started a band, check it out at photografiti.net go to bands night train clip, let me know what you think, best advise i ever got thanks having a lot of fun [9:00:03 PM| 9/6/2007, ] Dallas...........One more thing to add............Just GimmieTheBlues! ShowCaseCasting&Entertainment [11:09:13 AM| 8/30/2007, ] Diane Reno-ShowCaseCasting&Entertainment...........Keep the magic going........Great Stuff! Hugs ...Diane [11:07:43 AM| 8/30/2007, ] Excellent site, added to favorites!! [6:39:14 PM| 8/16/2007, ] This web-site is the coolest! Now I dont have to feel so intimated by science! Youre a genius! I think Ill visit this site often. Good luck [10:12:01 AM| 8/11/2007, ] Excellent web site I will be visiting often. [7:56:48 AM| 8/11/2007, ] I have send you a private message and an email regarding this. [10:42:03 AM| 8/6/2007, ] You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.w [1:30:05 PM| 7/9/2007, ] i love DALLAS HODGE THANK SO LOT... Junior tom [1:56:13 AM| 7/3/2007, ] Hey Dallas, good to see you up and runnin'. I still have great memories of you, Bob O'neil & Billy Bosch playin' the Crow's Nest; "Holliday" was my favorite. I'm looking forward to the new cd. Steve Thompson. Solon, Iowa [7:01:52 PM| 6/29/2007, ] hi dallas, caught you at campus martius last friday night. i immediately went into a blast from the past. you still have it man, you always did. you and your brother. you guys rocked the east side for so many years. i remember when you lived on cadieux road. my girlfriends and i followed you and your brother around the city when you were here. sexie sadies, the red carpet, the dump, the postage stamp, etc. it was so good to see you after all of this time. and what a bonus, when the pazman came up to do a number with you. hope you are around for another 40 years of some of the best blues ever. hope you get to play again in detroit or nearby. a fan forever, linda sutton, dearborn heights,mi [10:11:04 AM| 6/26/2007, ] Hello Dallas; so glad to have found your website and very happy for your success. Cecelia here from Michigan (again after years in California and Colorado -- moved back to good ol' Michigan!) -- Nancy Richter, Barbara Citron and myself will try to get downtown tomorrow evening to the Campus Martius Park performance! Cecelia Katanick (ckatanick@yahoo.com) [1:36:34 PM| 6/21/2007, ] Is that really you? Good bye! Take care. God bless you!, Is that really you? Good bye! Take care. God bless you! [12:57:04 PM| 6/15/2007, ] Dallas, great to see you are coming back to Detroit!!!! I will be at the show with your old pal John Beck. Take care, BIG AL [10:54:17 AM| 6/14/2007, ] Hi Dallas, please keep your site up to date with tour dates, I would be happy to see you on stage (in Europe / Belgium). I Wish you the best, P. [12:22:41 PM| 6/4/2007, ] Hi Dallas, I am glad you are still performing. The "Red Carpet days were the BEST! I went to see Canned Heat last fall for the "Grande Ballroom" reunion, I thought you were with them still. The whole building was rocking back and forth. Geri in St. Clair Shores, MI [4:03:16 PM| 6/3/2007, ] Hi Dallas, great to read that you and your band are coming to Germany for concerts, too. Very bad for me is, that just for that time I have booked my summer holiday. Why don´t you come before or after summer to Germany. I would really like to hear and see you in concert. Anyway, all the best to you. See you anytime, Kerstin V. [4:00:15 AM| 4/24/2007, ] Last time we hooked up was in our basement at the "Promenade Palace" during the days of the "Red Carpet" late 70s. Came home, and Ron Angel had you guy's set up in the basement. Took me 25 minutes to get to my room, now that was great. But you know your having a good time, when the neighbor down the block comes to yout door at 5:00 AM in the morning, the next day, and asks "Can you have you have the person who has parked the two cars in my driveway move, so I can go to work. He lived 1 block down from our house... Douglas M. Casamer...Alive and semi well in the Armada Countryside. Keep on Rocking [6:39:21 PM| 4/16/2007, ] Dallas - If you want to stop the SPAM thing--and believe me it won't stop by itself no matter how nice you ask--simply set up a login for anyone that wants to use this site and then have them login in to make comments. It's a good way to keep track of your firends and it becomes too much trouble for the knuclkeheads that want to just SPAM your site. George Perry [7:28:50 AM| 4/15/2007, ] Hey Grandpa Dallas, saw Great Grandpa yesterday and a pic of Landon beautiful grandson, congrats!! sending love from Michigan - liz [7:22:14 PM| 3/28/2007, ] Hey Dallas, I'm sure Ma is watching over and is very very proud, Nice talking to you today. Rita [1:27:15 PM| 3/16/2007, ] Hi Dallas, for ages I´ve been coming to your homepage again and what great message can I read? You are comíng across the pond to Europe this year - Phantastic!!!! But I could not see any gig dates in Germany. I hope very, very much, that you will come with your band to Germany, too. I would recommend you some nice pubs, if you are interested in. For instance: "Anker" in Leipzig, "Tante Ju" in Dresden, "Tivoli" in Freiberg --> These are some of my favourite clubs, in which also other great bands were playing (Gwyn Ashton +Band, Jonny Winter+ phantastic local bands too). Best wishes from Kerstin V. Oschatz, Germany [10:55:06 AM| 3/6/2007, ] I enjoyed your page. Keep up the good work! [6:44:38 PM| 2/8/2007, ] hey dallas,patti beels here...need pics of the garwood mansion,can you help me? [8:33:39 AM| 2/3/2007, ] The year is 1978,"DELUXE" is playing in BigSur, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Santa Cruz and You Blew their Doors Out-Wow The memories you Laid Down, last to this day...Your Friend Monterey Gary... garykopietz@yahoo.com [11:22:23 PM| 1/12/2007, ] Dallas, you are the best, a kind and considerate man... debbie...vancouver....ps..love me do [10:39:30 PM| 12/13/2006, ] Long way from the Red Rug - You Look and Sound Great as always! Luved Rock Me Babe - Great Horns! Jo [5:32:56 PM| 12/6/2006, ] Isn't technology great? Good to "See" you again - Joanne! [4:31:11 PM| 12/6/2006, ] I LOLVE THIS PAGE. IT LOOKS REALLY NICE AND GOOD. KEEP IT UP. THANKS ASABA OWERRI-HOMEBOY@YAHOO.COM [2:01:44 AM| 11/22/2006, ] Hey Dallas! It's George Perry and I got your email and decided to check out your web site, very cool. Wish I could be in CA to come to the gig but I won't be able to. I'll be there in spirit rooting for ya though! [2:21:07 PM| 10/20/2006, ] Who ever sent the last message regarding links....please leave your email address and the links if you would be so kind.....dallas hodge....thanks [10:13:41 PM| 10/18/2006, ] Hi Dallas I met you playing with Canned Heat in England '0I think-I thought then what an outstanding guitarist-also great stuff on 'friends in the can'. All I can say is good luck with your album and your career-'get yourself heard'!! Take Care. [5:13:25 AM| 9/19/2006, ] Get that manager of yours to get a gig out here in Burlington Vermont. [2:28:34 PM| 9/2/2006, ] come on Dallas, come to the east coast, i dare you. hehehe Hope to see you here soon Love Jayne Wilson [10:51:41 PM| 7/25/2006, ] When are you gonna be coming to the Philly area? Aryn from West Chester, PA [1:29:12 PM| 7/12/2006, ] Dallas, Hope allis well with yoiu and the family. Hope to see you up this way. We miss the Detroit sound. Hi to Peg & kids. Tom & Lynne Barbane [11:26:01 AM| 6/9/2006, ] Dallas Great show at Sinbads!!! I thought maybe you and Pa would come by Sunday for a BBQ but I know you were busy, anyway I'll be checking on Pa and will see ya next time John Beck [1:32:15 PM| 6/2/2006, ] To my second father! It's Britt! I remember you saying that you had a website! it looks great! You inspire me! Thanks for just being there for me when I need someone to talk to! I love your whole family! Thank you for treating me like I was your own! Love you! Brittany :) [5:07:34 PM| 6/1/2006, ] Dallas! Found you finally. I remember hanging with you in Trier, "Excellenzehaus", Luxembourg, "Pentange", and "the villa Fuchs" in Merzig. We sure did enjoy many a bowl of German style "tomatoe soup"!! Hey Dallas, I want to see you play again soon, and maybe play some keys with you someday. I have moved to South Orange County, CA. Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, and "still" enjoying the "sweet" retirement life here. Living in Deutschland was nice, but this is way better. So, I am happy to see you still at it. Need a driver?, I'll ride "shotgun"!! ;-) Sincerely man, Jim Lomasney....Nice web site too! [11:09:04 AM| 5/27/2006, ] Hey Dallas, nice to see you're still playing. I got an email from Pat Potter and he referred me to your site. I see you're playing Sinbads on Fri. Hope to see you there. Maryann [1:47:02 PM| 5/18/2006, ] Dallas, It's Skip from the Kegabrew in Detroit. Here you'll be in town at Sinbads in May. I'm here for a month hope to see ya there, E-mail me.....Skip [4:41:28 AM| 5/1/2006, ] Dallas! Your brother saw me on the street in Culpeper and says I look like you! Go figure. Keep up the good work! L http://www.ludietunes.com [9:21:29 AM| 4/5/2006, ] Dallas, we just may be some long lost family, www.drexelhodge.com [8:36:53 AM| 3/18/2006, ] when ae you going to be playing in spain? [10:29:35 AM| 3/12/2006, ] hi dallas you playin el dorado at the crows nest in santa cruz and bit bit of blow got me more dates than i can remember thanks and continued success Hot Tubbs [10:28:57 AM| 3/12/2006, ] Hey Dallas, It's Nancy from across the street!! I am so impressed with you and all those years never knew how really talented and passionate you are. Thanks again for teaching my son how to ride his first bike. Love you Man. Nancy [4:21:14 PM| 3/10/2006, ] Hi Dallas, It's Ken Maynor. Lost track of you for awhile. If you ever get an opportunity to come to Chattanooga and perform at Riverbend please let me know. It's in June of every year, right on the river. 7 days of kick butt music. Check out their web at riverbendfestival.com. Say hi to Bob & your mom & pop. [10:32:58 AM| 3/5/2006, ] Hi Mr.Hodge,I saw you performing in Nekkersdal (Brussels) I liked it very much.Hope your album will soon be released. [1:42:43 AM| 2/12/2006, ] Hi dallas, I saw you performing in Hechtel with Patrick. I played with Patrick for over 15 years in several bands (Bizar Blues). I very much like your style of blues. Hope to see you next time in Hechtel. Danny Zels - Bassplayer. [4:32:06 AM| 2/11/2006, ] hi, dallas. I just remember your name from when I was trying to get into the local music scene in detroit; now I'm in arkansas, just playing local bars for pocket change. I did see catfish lead in for bob seger at east detroit high school; seger had just released "beautiful loser." and I used to go see rick manasa's band, "rocky road," with my buddy and his, larry meldrum. I have been corresponding with loretta behrens, who I believe is the sister of a member of canned heat; I know loretta from her previous profession, and you probably know all about that. keep fighting the good fight. gjdodger, "gentry road," macon, arkansas [11:56:21 AM| 2/6/2006, ] Hey Big D, Hope you had a Great New Year celebration in Detroit. ( and that Pa's OK !!! ) Did you contact Suzy in England? And all those others we spoke of ? " That would be a Kick'in band!!! " Hows Fino do'in ? I say LOL !!! But don't burn any bridges. ya know?? But keep climbing! ...........The European Bob Seeger Fame!!! BABY!!! Figuered no sense in calling over New Year cause you be in Detroit. Hope you had fun! and was productive enough.Whats after Holland? Call you soon. stan eiza* stanza_prod@yahoo.com drop me a line potter. [8:53:08 PM| 2/3/2006, ] Dallas, compliments on your show in the Spirit in Verviers. You're new band really rocks and as always you made us go through the roof!! come back again.Bruno [1:13:27 PM| 1/31/2006, ] Hi Dallas, Just checkin' out the website. Verry nice. Love the pics with johnny!!!. Jan aka Bassplayer The Mod. ess. [1:48:52 PM| 1/29/2006, ] Hi Dallas, sorry to see that you left CH but hope to see you soon with the Modern Essentials here in germany ( area Heidelberg/Mannheim ). Sll the berst, Siggi [2:35:30 PM| 1/26/2006, ] Hey Dallas - Congrats on the band. Website looks great! Take care, Lynn (Jayne's niece) [1:08:52 PM| 1/25/2006, ] Hi Dallas, saw you in Leuven with the Modern Essentials: superb gig, great atmosphere! Bart [3:46:17 AM| 1/24/2006, ] It was great to see you last night at Sinbads. I'll be back tomorrow night to see you play. - John [10:30:00 AM| 12/29/2005, ] Hi Dallas, My how time fly's 6 years with Canned Heat. Sorry to see you leave but pleased you have your own band. I saw you with the Heat in St Albans England a couple of years back, It was a great night. Try and come over to London next year, Maybe you could come over with your band and Canned Heat a double bill. i look forward to getting your Cd. Have a good Xmas and Happy New Year. Gerry. [8:11:17 AM| 12/24/2005, ] Dallas, Glad to see the site is up and running! Hope to catch you "Further On Up The Road". Good Times! - Brett Lemke [9:49:35 PM| 12/10/2005, ] Hi Dallas, First saw you some months ago with the Modern Essentials in Hechtel. I wll certainly come and see you play next year ! Have a wonderful X-mas and New Year ! [3:10:38 AM| 12/4/2005, ] Patrick Potter e-mail patrickpotter21@hotmail.com [7:36:02 PM| 11/24/2005, ] Hi Dallas; I never forgot you after all this time. I hope you remember me. Tom Logue cheated me out of playing with you and Bradly Fogel in the infamous UNIROYALS. I've been over your house on Cadieux many times. We went to Finney High together. This one may really try your memory. You were playing with one of your bands and were setting up in the main ball room of the GARWOOD MANSION. I was playing keyboards with you , on the Pipe Organ that was built into the wall of that room. Man, I could go on and on. I've thrown your name into the internet several times in the past and came up empty. I couldn't even find anything of substance on your brother Bob. I now live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have a 100 watt Marshall and a 150 watt Johnson Millenium Stereo guitar amp. I have a couple guitars , but play mostly my PRS Santana w/whammy bar. I have a 128 track digital recording studio with a 1000 watt p.a. in my living room. I'm currently putting together an Entertainment and Television Network on the internet @ www.lasvegastelevisionetwork.com -www.lvtvn.com . You, Bill Danza, Jimmie McCarty and George Linberg were always the best guitar players I knew personally, other than me. When the Rockets wern't on tour and they were playing around in the bars in Detroit, Frank Ramsey fronted and sang lead vocals and I backed up Jimmy on guitar. We were always in Michal G's bar in Hamtramick. One night in Michael G's, the first night back for The Rockets from touring and fronting for Kiss, I was filling in on slide guitar . The rockets started playing and I was on stage doing nothing but holding and drinking from my Budweiser Beer Bottle. Just standing and drinking on stage with my guitar strapped around my neck and pluggedin. The whole bar, I could read their eyes, was looking at me kind-a funny, as if to say "what the fuck is he doing" ! I had a surprise for them. When the time was right I laid that Budweiser Beer Bottle down onto my strings and gave-em hell. After that set Jimmy McCarty came over and said "Pat, that was the most awesome Budweiser Beer Bottle Slide Guitar I Ever Heard." I really thought a lot of Jimmy and that really made me feel good. That's how I got together with the following group. In the early 1990's I played lead guitar with The Ambouy Dukes with founding members Steve Farmer and Rick Lober. We even toured Southeastern Michigan with Kim Simmons and Savoy Brown. I was standing back stage with the Dukes and Kim Simmons and asked Steve Farmer; "Steve, with the hundreds of guitar players you've seen and heard at jam sessions all over the Detroit area, why did you guys pick me to play Lead guitar for the Ambouy Dukes?" Steve Farmer said;"Frankly Pat, you're the ONLY guitar player we found that could fill Ted's shoes." But Dallas, You were always my favorite. I KNOW you can still kick ass! There's a million venues to play at here in Las Vegas. All the old bands are playing here. Grand Funk and Mitch Ryder etc... You should too!!! You , George Linberg, Jimmy McCarty and Bill Danza were always the best guitar players I knew personally. Do you have any info on George Linberg, like what's he up to, where he's at and maybe a phone number. You can call me any time buddy. I'd like to hear from you. I need an up-date on your life since the East Side of Detroit. I miss Mamma Rosa's Pizza, but I don't miss shoveling snow. Get back to me buddy. Patrick Potter - 702-806-8105. [7:32:49 PM| 11/24/2005, ] Hey Dallas, Goodbody here shoutin' out to the west coast from the big "D". Your site looks way cool, good to see your face! So when are you coming to town with the new band? Wishing you and yours a fabulous holiday season! [11:50:02 AM| 11/22/2005, ] The website really looks great, Dallas! We don't have many photos of you, so this is a good place to take a look at you, and keep track of you. You just keep on keepin' on, baby! Love and kisses, Terry V. [6:18:17 PM| 11/15/2005, ] hi dallas glad to see you are still around! I used to see you way back in the "boogie man" days in 1973 or so at a out door rockconcert called boogie hill and a place calledd the surf club in port clinton ohio you and catfish what memories! pt [2:13:10 PM| 11/9/2005, ] Loved seeing you in San Francisco but the show was way too short! Website looks good bro. Love Sis [9:01:10 AM| 11/2/2005, ] Dallas, it looks great! Good luck. Sheri [7:11:44 AM| 11/2/2005, ] Glad to hear that you are doing so good. Get back in Detroit & give me a shout. Debbi [4:45:51 AM| 11/2/2005, ] Hey Dallas, Do you have a psychedelic light show like the one at Emergency in DC? And it was nice job at SMC Washington as well as that gig after Leslie West at the SF March. Missing you, Ma, the family, and everything. Wait til I get those pictures out! Now start holding your breath!!!!! Jim [2:21:46 AM| 11/2/2005, ] dallas maui girl Rona here write me at rockinrona1@yahoo.com Miss the Twitch [12:34:20 PM| 10/19/2005, ] Welcome to the guestbook. [10:40:13 PM| 6/29/2004, ]