Those Darn Accordions In San Francisco

We are set for a "Holiday Party" show in San Francisco on Dec 16 at The Red Devil Lounge.  Show time is 7 pm, so folks can mosey over after work and cut loose with accordions, cocktails and a few carols to boot. Of course we'll have the usual mash up of rock classics and unbelievably hip and catchy originals. We'll also have some cool prizes to give away during the show. Everyone's going to be there, so make sure you are too!

Red Devil Lounge  1695 Polk St. @ Clay  7 PM   $10 cover  415-921-1695

This Is Why Band's Shouldn't Do Live Albums

Down singer delivers possibly the worst-ever live performance. Somebody at the label must hate him.

[via Chunklet: "My Ears Just Threw Up"]

Oktoberfest in Puyallup With Those Darn Accordions

TDA ends it's 2010 Oktoberfest run with the biggest one yet! We head to Puyallup, WA for Oktoberfest Northwest on Friday Oct 8 and Sat. Oct 9.  We go on at 9:30 pm each night, but the fun begins at noon each day with lots of music, great food and beer!  See you there!

Those Darn Accordions Head for The Mountains

This weekend we find ourselves in the High Sierras playing the Village at Mammoth Lakes Oktoberfest. Our first show is at 6 pm on Friday Oct 1 and then 3 pm on Sat. Oct 2.  There's great food, beer and, of course,  music in one of the most beautiful settings in the world! C'mon up!

Those Darn Accordions Head for The Giant Pumpkin Drop

Seems like we are doing more Oktoberfests than ever this year, but no two are alike. I mean, I can't think of another Oktoberfest we play at that features a Giant Pumpkin Drop that smashes a car into an iron pancake. That's what is going to happen when we play in Seaside, OR on Sept 25. Look, the food, beer and music are gonna be great, but let's be honest, can you really resist seeing this thing smash into a million pieces? Not me.

Those Darn Accordions At Widmer Bros. Oktoberfest

Oh yeah, just a few days until we head back to Portland to play one of our favorite gigs,the Widmer Bros. Brewing Oktoberfest on Sept 11. There's always a great crowd and lots of excellent food and of course, beer! Lots of cool bands playing from 3 pm. We go on at 9 pm. Best of all, you only have to buy a $5 mug to get in! Sweet.

Paul Rogers at "Watervale Talent Show Night"

Every year the family and I return to Northern Michigan to a wonderful resort called Watervale. Of course, there's a 'talent show night" and this year I wrote a song about Watervale and enlisted my kids, Laura and Jonny, and a group of other talented "Watervalians" to play it. Fellow Watervalian, John Haapaniemi, made a video that gives you a good sense of the place. Can't wait to go back next year!