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David Nelson www.thenewriders.com www.nrps.net JUL 4 - Nelson Ledges - GratefulFest Garrettsville, OH JUL 5 - Nelson Ledges - GratefulFest Garrettsville, OH JUL 7 - Liberty Park Amphitheatre Erie, PA JUL 8 - Moondogs Pittsburg, PA JUL 9 - Sellersville Theatre Sellersville, PA JUL 10 - Infinity Hall Norfolk, CT JUL 11 - Shorefront Park Patchogue, NY Barry Sless / Pete Sears John Molo MoonAlice JUL 4 - Veteran's Home Of California Yountville, CA (Without John Molo) JUL 9 - Last Day Saloon Santa Rosa, CA JUL 11 - Area 101 Laytonville, CA JuL 14 - Union Square - Jewels In The Square San Francisco, CA JUL 24 - Summer Sounds Greensburg, PA JUL 25 - Gathering Of The Vibes Bridgeport, CT JUL 31- 19 Broadway Nite Club Fairfax, CA Barry Sless / Pete Sears Jefferson Starship Roswell UFO Festival JUL 3 - Roswell UFO Festival Roswell, NM

DNF 2008 Fall Harvest Tour Wrap Up Hey Everyone, just wanted to say what a great time we had playing with you all on the recent Harvest Tour. From the opening notes on election night in Humboldt to the closing notes in Santa Cruz, spirits were high and the feelings of peace, love and hope filled the air. Thanks to all of you that shared that magical week with us. You are the greatest and we love you.  Many thanks to Joe “the drummer” Chirco for the great job he did fitting right in just like we knew he would. Rumor has it that Nelson finally has his voice back after his bout with laryngitis during the run.  No more Elmer!  The Hawaii tour is rapidly approaching so stay tuned for updates which start with the new announcements included here. We hope to see many of you in Hawaii. Aloha! With love, DNB David Nelson at the Nelson Family Vineyards Rehearsal for Harvest Tour 11/3/08 For more Harvest Tour photos: Susan Weiand Photography Photos from Sweetwater Saloon in Mill Valley, CA 11/6/06 Photos by Bob Minkin

DNB > DNF > DNB an Explanation For a number of reasons we feel that the time has come for us to return to our original moniker of The David Nelson Band. Photo By Sam Fieidman A little history: Since it’s inception back in 1994 the DNB has been a band in the truest sense of the word. Though the original songs are mostly written by Nelson, the development of the material combined with the unique journey the band takes them on at every show has been a fully collaborative effort. Unfortunately the Nelson, Sless, Siegel, Sears, Molo Band as a name is a bit cumbersome - though in reality, that’s what we are. Back in 2005 when original DNB bassist Bill Laymon was unable to perform due to illness, we began labeling the band David Nelson and Friends. While Bill's lingering illness kept him from rejoining the band, the sound took on a different flavor with new members Pete Sears on bass and John Molo on drums. We've come to the conclusion that "and Friends" is too generic for what's developed musically between this collaboration of players. Hopefully we can avert any future confusion by reverting back to the name we have cultivated for nearly 15 years. So from now on when a show is advertised as David Nelson Band the fans can be sure that they’ll be getting the genuine article - Nelson, Sless, Siegel, Sears and John Molo (subject to his availability). This also opens the opportunity for Nelson to do shows in the future as David Nelson and Friends with any number of different musicians without creating any confusion as to whether it's all the members of DNB. So... thought you might like to know. Iron Springs Brewery is now selling 22 oz. bottles of Gold Medal Award winning Sless' Stimulating Stout {Voted the best Oatmeal Stout in the world at the 2008 World Beer Cup} as well as Sless' Stimulating Stout T-Shirts. Iron Springs Brewery Website Photo By Tim Stiegler Barry & Steve Kimock at Earthdance with their Scott Walker Custom Guitars Scott Walker Custom Guitars

Stay Tuned ! ALOHA TOUR 2009 RECAP Wow...well, this years Aloha Tour was once again a mighty high time for all!  Is it just us, or does it keep getting better every year?  And we thought the first year was about as much fun as we could have! Mahalo Nui to Sheila & Mark and all those who helped them, for working so hard throughout much of the year, to make this and all the Hawaii tours the best Nelson Family experience possible..CLICK HERE FOR Complete DNB 2009 Aloha Tour Recap New DN&F Hawaii 2007 Double CD 'Aloha Nugs' We've just released a new double CD called 'Aloha Nugs' from last years Hawaii tour. The recordings on these CDs are live two-track soundboards compiled from shows we performed in Hawaii February 14-18, 2007 - just the second time this band had played together. The performances reflect a new band discovering all the spontaneous, exciting and fun new places it can go. We are working thru some new business arrangements and, unfortunately, are not able to accept checks, money orders or credit cards right now. We will be some time soon. BUT if you just can't wait just send cash. Drop a $20 (it's $15+3) in an envelope and we'll send 2 bucks back with the CD and guarantee it even if it somehow gets lost in the mail. No worries. send $18 ($15 CD+$3 for mail)to: DNF P.O.Box 32863 Baltimore, MD 21282