David Kav: Da Scoop

Straight from the invite on Facebook (and courtesy of Theresa Carter/The Local Tourist - www.thelocaltourist.com:)

David Kav & I are getting ready to take a 6-day Amtrak tour to Memphis. He’ll be playing and writing music and I’ll be blogging/tweeting/facebooking/shooting/video-ing the whole thing. We’re not just doing this for the fun of it (although it will be fun!), we’re raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Come see us off during your lunch hour on Tuesday. Not only will you get a free concert, you’ll also get free Domino’s pizza courtesy of @Ramon_DeLeon!

If you’d like to throw in the price of a slice, we’ll have a tip jar. Any donations will help us get from here to there and will go towards St. Jude’s.

The date: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at NOON @ Maui Wowi - 850 W. Jackson, Chicago

We’d LOVE to see you there! To RSVP, click on the FB link/invite below or shoot D Kav an email at: info@davidkav.com

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183725637513&ref=mf
Hope to see you there! :D

Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving to all! :D

Wanted to report that David Kav will be performing a private concert for the in-patients and their parents at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital on Sun. Dec. 6th. Due to health regulations and federal law, there will be no video or photo footage of said concert. However, D Kav and Theresa will be sure to snap pics outside of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and to report the outcome of presenting the contribution that Writing The Rails (via..YOU) will make to St. Jude's.

SHOWS SET FOR TOUR THUS FAR:

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Aroma Cafe
118 N. Neil St.
Champaign, IL. 61820
(217) 356-3200
Go here to RSVP for said show via Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=194594320311&ref=ts
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Mac's Uptowner Cellar Inc.
623 Monroe Ave.
Charleston, IL. 61920-2034
(217) 345-4622
Go here to RSVP for said show via Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=173319462475&ref=ts
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
St. Jude's Memphis Marathon
More details TBA

Stay tuned for more shows, happenings, news, videos, photos, what have you! Thank YOU so much for your support, faith and belief in Writing The Rails thus far! :D

We've set a venue for Wed. Dec. 2nd (Charleston!)
MAC'S UPTOWNER
623 Monroe Ave.
Charleston, IL. 61920-2034
www.myspace.com/124987297 217-345-4622
Time: 9 pm
NO cover charge (tip jar w/$5 suggested donation)
Percentage of bar sales (yet TBD) will go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

(We're closer to setting a venue for Champaign-Urbana/Tues. Dec. 1st as well. More to come...)
Thanks for ALL of your support thus far!
Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav
What can ya do to help support the tour and our cause for St. Jude's Hospital? LOTS, actually. Any help is greatly appreciated. For more info/news: Go to www.writingtherailstour.com (and become a "fan" on Facebook!) :D
http://www.facebook.com/leahjones?ref=ts#/writingtherailstour?ref=ts Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav

Hey everyone!

So, remember that news that I kept under wraps? Well, it's official:

I'M GOING ON TOUR IN DECEMBER! WOOHOO!

First of many tours called "Writing The Rails!" The following is directly from the official website: www.writingtherailstour.com (please visit the site, spread the word, and help in ANY way that you can!)

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav

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The first time that David Kav sat down with Leah Jones, founder of Natiiv Arts & Media, the idea for a tour bubbled up. Instead of throwing his guitar in the back of a rental car, he would put it on his back, grab a duffle bag and climb aboard an Amtrak train.

David would perform in towns where the train had stations. Stopping to perform at colleges, cafes or bars. Then hop on the next train out of town, share a few tunes in the dining car and perform again a few towns down the road.

The idea was shelved, but only for a couple months and then Writing the Rails was born first over tea and finalized at an impromptu brainstorm with Melissa Pierce, the producer of Life in Perpetual Beta, and Theresa Carter, the founder of The Local Tourist.

Writing the Rails: Memphis

For the first Writing the Rails, David will be traveling from Chicago to Memphis and performing in Champaign-Urbana, Charleston and Carbondale along the way. His goal is to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and write new songs for his next album. When he gets to Memphis, he’ll perform along the route of the St. Jude Rock N Roll Marathon and (we hope) record a few songs at Sun Studios.

We’re still busy solidifying the shows, but the schedule is:

•December 1 - Champaign-Urbana, IL
•December 2 - Charleston, IL
•December 3 - Carbondale, IL
•December 4 & 5 - Memphis, TN
How can you help?

•We need to solidify gigs in each town. Do you have a favorite bar, cafe or university location? Shoot us an email at info@davidkav.com with info to book the shows.
•Make a donation to Writing the Rails. Some of the funds will be used to pay for operating costs (like the train tickets) but anything above and beyond will be donated to St. Jude’s.
•Spread the word that these shows are coming to town on the Amtrak train and help fill the venues.
•Become an official sponsor of Writing the Rails: Memphis
Who is already on board?

Misery Loves Co, The Local Tourist, Unscene Chicago, Natiiv Arts & Media

Hello, everyone!

Hoping you are well and that life is prosperous for you in all regards. It seems that there are some major changes for, well, everyone these days. Might have something to do with the numerous times that Mercury has retrograded (you laugh if you want to. Some of you may believe in that, some may not. Regardless, you can't deny the major shift in the air. It's almost like, "Mercury, make up your damn mind (proverbially speaking.))

In looking at this website, had no idea that I waited so long to update it. Sorry about that.

The immediate thing to report: The gig that was scheduled at Aurelio's Pizza in Addison, IL on Wed. Sept. 30th has just been cancelled due to low response, weather and budget issues. There will be one at the aforementioned location in the future. We'll keep you posted.

So, big news/works being stirred up. I can't get into details just yet. However, I can tell you this, to quote what Maynard James Keenan said in regards to Puscifer before their last release (or rather, to loosely paraphrase what he said,) "it's like saying, in a good way, 'I know something you don't know. I know something you don't know...'"

In short, stay tuned, and thank you (as always) for your love and support in my music! Until next time,

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav
www.davidkav.com

Hello, you!

Been a LONG time since an update.  So, thanks for visiting the website.  Quite a bit to mention in this "news reel..."

I can not begin to tell you how grateful, thankful and blown away I was from last weekend!!!  Thank you thank you thank you to EVERYONE who performed and attended both Uncommon Ground last Saturday AND for those who performed and attended "SongPoems Wanted: The Musical" via STAGES Festival at the Theatre Building Chicago.  It truly was a mind-blowingly remarkable weekend! 

Upcoming Shows:
TONIGHT, Wed. Aug. 26th, 2009
Aurelio's Pizza
for SANGRIA Night!
1455 W. Lake St. #C
Addison, IL. 60101
7 pm to 9 pm
$5 suggested donation
(ALL Tips/CD sales will go to PAWS [Pets Are Worth Saving] Chicago.  Need to raise $1000.  Raised $600+ thus far thanks to YOU!  :D)

GOING TO SEE
"I'll Stop The World & Belt With You"
Thursday, August 27, 2009
(An '80s Musical Revue conceived and directed by Courtney Freed)
Theatre Building Chicago
1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
7:30 pm
Show runs Thurs. Aug. 27th through Sun. Aug. 30th
More info @ www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
(I'll be there.  If you wanna join me, hit me up @ david@davidkav.com and let's get a group going!)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2009
GALVIN'S PUBLIC HOUSE
5901 W. Lawrence (Lawrence/Central)
Chicago, IL. (don't know the zip)
The owner of GPH has been diagnosed with brain cancer.  Trying to drum up support by bringing local acts and boosting morale through peeps, music, and camaraderie.  Come out and show your support.
Show: 9:30 pm (I'll be playing two sets!)

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav
www.davidkav.com
david@davidkav.com
www.facebook.com/davidkav
www.twitter.com/davidkav
www.youtube.com/davidkav

 

Hey everyone!

I am currently writing this while @ an Open Mic. Soooo, this will be very short. However, I just got this last minute opportunity for my band, KAVUS, that I could NOT pass up! I really need as much support as I can muster up for this show. And yes, it is this Thursday (less than 2 days from now!)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 2009
KAVUS kicks off the
BATTLE OF THE BANDS @
Harry Caray's Tavern (Wrigleyville)
3551 N Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60613
www.harrycarays.com Show: 10 pm (we plat TWO 30 min. Sets)
No cover! (More $$$ for drinks and food. Woo!)

We need lots of audience and support for this since you guys could carry us to a win. The winner gets $1000 AND an opening slot @ House Of Blues! So, please spread the word, show the love, and...I forgot the rest. Ha!

I'll post another update about the RnR 1/2 Marathon that I ran this past Sunday. A Hell of a great experience. The short of it: 2:01:15 was my run time. Pics to follow (hopefully. Don't have any yet.)

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav
KAVUS

Hello, you beautiful supporter, you!

Looong time since I've last left an update. Well, a lot has been happening on the personal front. Everything's ok. No worries. Just readjusting - move, training for 1/2 and full marathon, music, shuffling w/recording...which I'm still working on...

If you're not a friend/fan on Facebook, why not?
www.facebook.com/davidkav
That is the BEST way to get a hold of me these days. I do NOT check MySpace that much anymore (it barely has a pulse. There - I said it.)

While you're on Facebook, become a fan of both David Kav AND of KAVUS (the acoustic duo..)
KAVUS is DAVID KAV and NIK WIELGUS who will be appearing at
Seamus McGhee's on
Saturday, August 1st from
8 pm to midnight in the Beer Garden
308 Canal Street
Lemont, IL. 60439
www.seamusmcghees.com
Also,
DAVID KAV and NICK KOWALSKI will be playing
Wed. July 29th at
Aurelio's
1600 (Block) W. Lake St
(Across the street from Bigby's Pour House)
Addison, IL. 60101
7 to 9 pm
A vlog to follow quite soon - which you can find at FB and on my YouTube page:
www.youtube.com/davidkav
HALF-MARATHON/MARATHON NEWS!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has contributed to my Chicago Rock 'N Roll Half-Marathon Charity Runner event via the American Cancer Society. I needed to raise $750 for said cause. Thanks to your generosity, I have raised $800! I thank you and ACS thanks you! You guys rock!

In conjunction with ACS, I am also running for and currently needing donations for PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago - the charity that I am running for in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11th, 2009. I have raised $210 thanks to your charity and generosity. Need to come up with $1000 total before the race. Any contribution, ANY amount, is greatly appreciated - and it IS tax-deductible!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=297542&lis=1&kntae297542=60CE9A40E794459890EFCC0137139C43&supId=257661061
Thanks for all of your love and support! See you at the show!

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav

Hello, you beautiful soul!

Can you believe that it's June already?!? I have the NERVE to act surprised! ;)

A LOT is going on at this time (which can be a good thing!)

As you may have read in my last post, I have reached my fundraising goal for "We Walk. Laura Twirls" via The Overnight walk happening June 27 into the morning hours of June 28. (More info at www.lauratwirls.com)

As of right now (thanks to your generosity and support,) I have raised $1,070!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I thank you; The Maceika family thanks you, and her friends/teammates thank you. There are still teammates who need help in reaching their goal. Please give what you can:

www.theovernight.org/team/lauratwirls. Thank you!

So now, onto the next charity...

I'll also be participating in the Chicago Rock 'N Roll Half-Marathon on Sunday, August 2nd. I need to raise $750.00 for the American Cancer Society before the aforementioned date for the RNR Half-Marathon. Whatever you can spare is greatly appreciated:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=11682197&pg=personal&fr_id=18802
I bring this up now because, in the same fashion that I was raising funds for The Overnight, ALL tips/CD sales at upcoming gigs will go to the American Cancer Society until I reached my goal there. So, thank you! :D

ALSO, my friend, Theresa Carter (i.e. "The Local Tourist:" www.thelocaltourist.com) needs to raise $20,000 for Endure To Cure BEFORE she climbs Mt. Kilamanjaro in August. As of right now, she's only raised $1,055! If you can, please help her out:

http://www.enduretocure.org/athlete/view.aspx?id=E2C00007
I personally believe, even more so now with the economic crunch/crisis, that we need to dig down a bit deeper for those in dire need. With that being said, ANY contribution (be it $1, $5, $10...ANY amount) is a huge help. Truly - I thank you. And, as always, thank you ever so much for supporting local Chicago music!

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav

IN-HOUSE RESIDENCIES:
Fridays (except June 19th)
Trader Todd's
3216 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL. 60613
www.tradertodd.com 5 pm to 8 pm (or earlier if there's a Cubs Day Game. TBA..on a case-by-case basis.)
All tips/CD sales...*
21 and over

SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
SEAMUS McGHEE'S BAR and GRILL (w/KAVUS)
308 CANAL ST.
LEMONT, IL. 60439
8 pm to midnight (in the Beer Garden)
www.seamusmcghees.com All tips/CD sales...*

MAIN SHOW IN JUNE:
DOUBLE DOOR DIRT ROOM!!!
1572 N. MILWAUKEE
CHICAGO, IL. 60622
http://www.myspace.com/dddirtroom MONDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2009!
THE DAVID KAV TRIO...until we get a real name (David Kav, Nik Wielgus, Kat Fitzgerald) will be playing with:
GATHERING MOSS
DIANA LAWRENCE
CINDY BRANDLE w/KAT FITZGERALD
Doors open @ 8:30 pm
Show starts @ 9 pm
$5 cover charge
21 and over

More to come... ;)

Hello!

I can not thank you ALL enough for helping me to reach my fundraising goal to honor the late Laura Maceika and her memory! I needed to raise $1000. As of right now, I have raised $1050!!! Every bit helped me in getting to that goal! Thank you (especially...)

KATHLEEN FITZGERALD
CHRISTINA CZECH
KAREN HOUDA
LILY VRSEK
CINDY BRANDLE
MICHAEL TEACH
STACY GATES
ANGELA HARRISON

I can not (and will not) be able to thank you all enough! Love you all!

PLEASE - help my fellow teammates out in reaching their fundraising goals as well. We ALL have to raise a minimum of $1000:

www.theovernight.org/team/lauratwirls (there are 18 team members at this point!)

For more information about Laura, pics, and/or how you can participate in the upcoming event on June 27, 2009, please visit:

www.lauratwirls.com
More to come.... Thank u all, again!

Peace, love, music, laughter and life,
D Kav

Hello, you!

First of all, thank you for taking the time to check this/me/the news/the music out from wherever you are! I really appreciate it. However, even more so, I really appreciate your help in advance with...

The Overnight Walk...happening in Chicago the evening of June 27 and going into the morning hours of June 28. I'll be walking 20 miles with 2000+ suicide survivors along with Team Laura (the team is name is "We Walk. Laura Twirls") to honor the memory of the late Laura Maceika (Sept. 1, 1987 - May 9, 2009) and to help benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

For direct info/in remembrance of Laura:
www.lauratwirls.com
For info re: "We Walk. Laura Twirls:")
www.theovernight.org/team/lauratwirls
For access to my direct fundraising page:
www.theovernight.org/fundraising/davidkav
I need to raise a minimum of $1000 before the walk. Thanks to the awesome, generous peeps at Antipasto in Addison, I've already raised $100 towards the cause (have yet to add it to the till as of right now...if you look and if you're wondering.) EVERY little bit helps. $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, whatever. Please give what you can.

Thank you. If you want to help me out, the aforementioned is the way right now. :)

GIGS THIS WEEK:
ANTIPASTO
517 W. LAKE ST.
ADDISON, IL. 60101
(630) 543-8377
(Ask for Tom - manager...tell him David Kav sent ya. ;D)
9 pm to midnight
(KAVUS showed up last week. Who knows? Nik may be there again. Woo-hoo!)

LAST MINUTE GIG ADDED AT:
BIGBY'S POUR HOUSE
1700 W. LAKE ST.
ADDISON, IL. 60101
(630) 773-1050
www.bigbyspourhouse.com 8 pm to 10 pm
(I MAY have a percussionist with me that night. Stay tuned. And many thanks to Elmer Millikan for this awesome opportunity!)

See you at the show and again, on behalf of myself, Laura's family, Team Laura (The Overnight,) Chicago Dance Crash, etc....THANK YOU!

Peace, love, music, laughter, and life,
David Kav

Hello.

With a heavy heart, I regret to even type this out. Laura Elizabeth Maceika, beautiful woman, dancer and soul, passed away on May 9th.

I have copied the information directly from the website that is paying tribute to her. Please check out pics and videos here: www.lauratwirls.com
FYI - I am 90% sure that I will be participating in the Overnight Walk on my own accord (and in partnership/dedication with the Maceika family and the Chicago Dance Crash family.) More information to be had and divulged in my forthcoming video blog (which can be seen at both Facebook AND YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidkavmusic.)

More to come. Thanks for your patience, support, empathy and understanding at this time - especially now.

Peace, love, music, laughter, light and life,
David Kav

FROM LAURATWIRLS.COM:
The Maceika Family requests :
a donation to the Overnight Walk instead of flowers

05.11.09
Schneider-Leucht Merwin Cooney
1211 North Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, Il 60098
815.338.1710
Friday Viewing : 4pm-8pm :: Saturday Service : 10am

requested attire white with green accents & go commando for laura!!

05.10.09
Please send your pictures to contribute to the gallery joe@hdrchicago.com

Hello, y'all!

A REALLY QUICK note to let you know that my good friend, TLC a.k.a. The Local Tourist is trying to raise $20,000 by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (Fri.May 8/Sat. May 9) as a way of celebrating her birthday...which is TODAY (Happy Birthday, TLC!!!!)

As of yesterday, they were at #19,700+ to go. So, please, GIVE what you can.

For more info: www.thelocaltourist.com
Show tonight at Trader Todd from 5 to 8 for Their Shrimp Boil! Come join us!
For more info, www.tradertodd.com
Peace, love and music,
D Kav

Hello, everyone!

Just a really quick blurb/announcement:

FINAL WEEKEND for The Who's TOMMY at:
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center @ Morton College!
3801 S. Central Ave.
Cicero, IL. 60804
Showtime: 7:30 pm
Fri. May 1st AND Sat. May 2nd.
Tics: $15
For reservations: 708-656-1800 or visit
www.jpactheatre.com
Guys, you DON'T want to miss this production. We cannot extend due to the Circle Theatre's version opening with previews the following weekend (which I WILL be at, btw. BUT - I'm telling ya- this cast is amazing!)

More shows to announce for May aaaaaaaaand...news about a new band? Maaybe. More to come!

See you at the show!

Peace, love and music,
D Kav

Hello, you! It is SO nice to see you again! ;D

Can you believe it?!? Spring?!? Woo-hoo! Here's hoping the WARMER weather sticks, no? Here's hoping.

First of all, the Back Room Sessions at Uncommon Ground on Clark was a MONSTER success...artistically and audience-capacity-wise. It grew as it went along. I HAVE to thank my guests for making the month of March 2009 an INCREDIBLE month for me:
SHELDON HARRIS
TIMSHEL
MEL WASHINGTON
MIKE SHEHAN
DYLAN LLOYD PROJECT
JEFF BROWN
EMILY IVARI
HOLIDAY HOUSE
ROOT CAUSE

It was a privilege and an Honor to be the curator...and...I (along with KAVUS) shall be returning to Back Room Sessions when Jeff Brown curates in May. More to come... Stay tuned.

But, for now, KAVUS was born back in 2006. It took a nose-dive quite fast (i.e. it went "bye-bye.") BUT, after a 3-year hiatus...or something like that, KAVUS resurges and is playing around town (was last seen at Seamus McGhee's and at Uncommon Ground for the aforementioned Back Room Sessions.)
KAVUS will be playing again Sat. Apr. 11, 2009 at
The Green Olive
13501 S. Avenue N
Chicago, IL. 60633
773-646-6200
(appearing and trading off with DJ Dave)

Oh, and D Kav will be playing at Trader Todd's NOT ONLY on Friday nights - April 3 and April 10, BUT ... (drum roll please)
Cubs Opening Day!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Trader Todd's
3216 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL. 60613
www.tradertodd.com IMMEDIATELY after the end of the Opening Cubs Game! Woot! (Thanks, Trader Todd's. :D)

Aaaaaaaand....

David Kav stars and returns to the theatre for...

The Who's TOMMY!
OPENING NIGHT -
Friday, April 17, 2009
Runs Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm
April 17 - May 2
With Sunday Matinees April 19 AND April 26 at 3 pm
$15/ticket (general seating)
For more information and for tickets:
708-656-1800
www.jpactheatre.com
So, yep. Spring means LOTS of work...and for that, I am grateful! Thank you thank you thank you for your continued faith and support in my works!

Peace, love and music,
D Kav
p.s. OH - become a fan of KAVUS at Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/KAVUS/72021264788?ref=ts
Videos of KAVUS (along with weekly vid updates) at my YouTube page! (Also taking random vids of TOMMY rehearsals. So, stay tuned!)

YouTube:
www.youtube.com/davidkavmusic
See ya! :D

Hello, you lifeline of local music (wherever you may be!...But especially in Chicago...no offense. ;D)

So, if you have seen my most recent video post (on either YouTube and/or my Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/David-Kav/10036504542?ref=ts
You'll have heard (or will hear) me talk about the wonderful privilege that I have been offered to curate the "Back Room Sessions" at Uncommon Ground (Wrigleyville) for the month of March! MANY thanks to all of the awesome singer/songwriters AND bands who have agreed to join me for the forthcoming weeks!

Per the suggestions of Mr. Joe Jencks, a local and touring singer/songwriter, I have decided to make these Back Room Sessions "in-the-round." In other words, each artist will be rotating every 3 or 4 songs in order to keep the momentum, the energy, the feel of community and the crowd going throughout the evening! (And since every guest artist has unanimously agreed that this idea is cool, this is guaranteed to be a blast!)

The line-up for "Back Room Sessions" for March is as follows:

MARCH 4th:
SHELDON HARRIS
TIMSHEL (www.myspace.com/aleximas)

MARCH 11th:
MEL WASHINGTON (www.remedyband.com)
DYLAN LLOYD PROJECT
(www.myspace.com/pianodyl)

MARCH 18th:
JEFF BROWN
(www.myspace.com/jeffbrownrocks)
EMILY IVARI
(www.myspace.com/emilyivari)

MARCH 25th:
HOLIDAY HOUSE
www.myspace.com/holidayhouse3 ROOT CAUSE
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=213886567
There may be other special guests to arrive throughout the series. So, stay tuned for more news as it develops. No joke. This is bound to be more fun than...oh, I don't know. I can't even think of a proper analogy, ok? :O

See you at the show!

Peace, love and music,
D Kav

p.s. Many thanks to Mike Stannich at Seamus McGhee's for the "awesome footage" on his "brand-spanking" new web site: www.seamusmcghees.com
Check it out!

p.p.s. MANY thanks to Todd, Toby, Cliff and Virginia at Trader Todd's - 3216 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL. 60613 (www.tradertodd.com) I'll be playing for their Shrimp Boil EVERY FRIDAY night from 5 pm to 8 pm. Karaoke, booze and whatnot to follow after...

Hey, gang!

As you have probably anticipated, I am really getting excited for the upcoming Chicago Acoustic Underground (www.chicagoacoustic.net) show at Martyr's on Feb. 10th!

Not only will I have the lovely Ms. Kat Fitzgerald joining me on percussion for the entire set (MANY, many thanks, Kat;) I also have the privilege and honor of having TWO CONFIRMED guests with me for my set that evening:

Mr. Jeff Brown (guitarist, vox for GOODBYEHOME) will be joining me for a song (or two, perhaps) along with the beautiful and talented Ms. Emily Ivari. (www.myspace.com/emilyivari)
Emily and I will be doing two songs - one original song from each artist respectively. Which songs, you ask? Hmmm...you'll have to see... :D

TUES. FEB. 10th, 2009
CHICAGO ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND presents:
GOODBYEHOME (www.myspace.com/jacksoncombsmusic)
with Root Cause
and David Kav
@
Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL. 60613
Show: 8 pm
Tics: $7
Available now at www.martyrslive.com
See you there!
D Kav

I'm extremely excited for this upcoming show. I can't wait to start publicizing it. More to come:

CHICAGO ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND presents:
GOODBYEHOME
with ROOT CAUSE and DAVID KAV
Tues. FEB. 10th at 8 pm
$7 cover
Tickets available at
www.martyrslive.com
A show presented by Michael Teach and Chicago Acoustic Underground. www.chicagoacoustic.net
This evening is definitely going to be a fun-filled, kick-ass evening with great music. The music line-up for the evening includes Root Cause and the headliners: GoodbyeHome.

More info at www.chicagoacoustic.net. Look for podcasts from all three groups as a preview for the upcoming event. Podcasts should be up by the end of this week (Jan. 30, 2009.) Stay tuned.

I've also got a new YouTube video page! Subscribe to my page to see videos of live performances, my "weekly video updates" and more at:

www.youtube.com/davidkavmusic
More to come...
D Kav

Hello and Happy New Year, you! :D

Here's hoping that your holiday season was merry and bright! I hope that you truly got everything that you wanted - whatever it is that you may have celebrated! :)

So, it's already Jan. 9th...and I've already competed at the Uncommon Ground Open Mic Finals AND I'll be appearing on "Inner Rhythms" on CANTV (Chicago/Channel 19) TODAY at 3 pm. IF you can't see the show live or if you don't have a DVR/Tivo (or if you're not in Chicago, I should be getting a copy on DVD. Hit me up if you'd like to secure a copy. Also going to see if I can put it up on YouTube. Stay tuned.). :)

In speaking of videos, it is one of my many New Year's Resolutions to actually post videos of my music, and anything else related to my career on FB, YouTube, etc. So, something else to look for.

There are other ideas a-brewing. But, not ready for fermentation just yet. I'll keep you posted. However,

Another show:
SAT. JAN. 24th, 2009
SEAMUS McGHEE'S BAR & GRILL
308 CANAL ST.
LEMONT, IL. 60534
NO COVER ($5 suggested donation)
Showtime: 9 pm to 1 am

Hope to see you there! Thanks and here's to a very joyous and prosperous 2009!

Peace, love and music,
David Kav

Hello, you beautiful people (seriously!) ;D

Sorry to bother you or if this is last-minute...but I've been meaning to let you all know that the gig for Sat. Dec. 27th at Seamus McGhee's in Lemont has been cancelled! I apologize to those who are disappointed in this (I've already heard some complaints. Trust me - I was looking forward to it as well.) It has been rescheduled for Sat. Jan. 24th from 9 pm to 1 am (308 Canal Street, Lemont, IL. 60435) However...

I did get another gig in place of that one (sort of. Well, it's WAAY North as opposed to SouthWest of Chicago...and ... it's a much earlier gig...which may be appealing to those who can't be out late:)

SAT. DEC. 27th:
VIA GELATO CAFE
1853 TOWER DRIVE
GLENVIEW, IL. 60026
Show: 7 pm to 9 pm
NO COVER!

Yep, got a lead about a new venue that is trying to bring in the "live music" crowd into their establishment. (Thanks to Daved Beck for the referral!) So, if you live around Glenview and/or you don't mind the huge trek up North, come on by! It'd be great to see you! :)

Whatever you are celebrating this Holiday Season (Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, "Chinese-and-a-movie Day" ... stolen from Diana Lawrence, Boxing Day, Decemberween...what have you...) be safe and have a beautiful celebration!

Peace, love, prosperity, and music,
David Kav
www.davidkav.com

Well, just got back home from work. I was going to go to Guitar Center to figure out what I want to purchase next - a 5-string bass for a project that will hopefully take off for Chicago Dance Crash in 2010, a portable recording device for song ideas/shows, harmonicas, and/or...all? Dunno. However, after standing outside for a few minutes waiting for a train (and realzing that I didn't have a gig bag for said bass IF I purchased it today) and knowing that I had an acoustic guitar on my back, I thought the wisest thing to do would be to go home to, at least, drop off the acoustic. I KNEW that it would be tempting to just stay inside. But, I MAY have the courage to go back out there in a bit. We shall see.

Regardless, I did state that I was going back to Uncommon Ground on Devon again this evening to see a fellow friend and musician, Jeff Brown, play this evening. I do believe that Jen Porter may be playing at the Underground Wonder Bar for a LATE LATE set tonight as well. Still have YET to get her a copy of my latest CD (makes sense...considering that she's on half of the damn thing! :O :D) Found out last night at UG Devon that one of the servers (Whitney, I believe? Dunno) is playing the first set at tonight's UG Devon show. So, small world. I am excited (despite the bitter cold.) Speaking of UG Devon,

I had the utmost privilege to play with Kat Fitzgerald who joined me, once again, on percussion. She just posted a note about last night's show. Therefore, I felt compelled to do the same. The show was a lot of fun and, yes, energetic. The latter was good considering that I had just arisen from a LOOONG nap at home beforehand. See, the thing is, I've been feeling perpetually tired lately (despite Kat's note of "endless energy.") From what I can gather (to paraphrase/steal from Kiefer Sutherland re: tapings of "24,") the one thing that I have learned in the past year or so is...how to conserve energy. I know, I know. You may be reading this stating, "conserve energy? HA!" And, sometimes (if not, most of the time, I'll agree with you.) However, it's the other moments that I have to refute the accusation. Seriously.

I LOVE my life and I LOVE the fact that music fuels my living: artistically, FINANCIALLY (not everyone can say that,) and spiritually. However, even though one may solely be performing, I have to state that it can drain you. I don't mean that in a negative way. However, one must replenish if one is constantly "on the go." So, even at moments where I may have gotten "a full night's sleep" (which I have never really wrapped my brain, body and soul around said concept,) I still feel lethargic. Well, the bottom line is, I have to give myself credit and state that: I ... AM ... BUSY. Which, in this season, state, time and in this economy...is a GREAT thing. And I feel and am truly grateful, thankful and blessed for that (need to state that to the Universe.)

So, when I have moments like I had on stage last night with Kat at UG Devon, it is truly anl experience when you can lose yourself and replenish yourself artistically, mentally and spiritually in the music. As Kat stated to me last night, "it took me a while to get into it." Same here. Started off VERY low-key. But, at one point (and this has happened the last 2 or 3 times that Kat and I have played together,) I completely lost track of where I was at and just "got into it." So, if that's my "caffeine in my veins" (amongst the ENORMOUS amounts of caffeine and minimal amounts...yes, MINIMAL amounts, of nicotine,) so be it. I would and want to keep this great profession, art form and gift. Yet, I give it away EVERY time I perform. THAT'S how I know that it's ok to have and to keep my music. The old adage: "You have to give it away to keep it."

So, time and time again, amidst all of my whinings and my poutings (whether it be the Holiday season or not,) I have to take a step back, look at the big picture and realize, "I am one of the luckiest sons-of-bitches on Earth. Truly, I am." And, as you read this note, I HAVE to count you in as one of the key elements that make my life as wonderful as it is. Without my friends, colleagues, family, fans, ALL people, I wouldn't have the inspiration or the job that I have. For that, I thank you!

WHATEVER you may be celebrating, here's wishing you and yours a beautiful and wonderful Holiday season. As Diana Lawrence said last night in the "best Xmas song...ever."

Happy "Chinese-and-a-movie" Day! Diana, I LOVE that song. It's been going through my head ALL day :D BTW, www.myspace.com/dianalawrence.

Peace, love and music,
David Kav

Hello again!

So, as I write this, I seriously do NOT know where 2008 went.
However, December is upon us...and there is a LOT going on to report
(truly, no days off for me until, at least, the 17th. In my line of
business, that's a BEAUTIFUL thing. :D)

For starters -

I've been asked to lend my vocals in a karaoke version of "Bohemian
Rhapsody" (no joke) in:
Chicago Dance Crash's FINAL show for 2008
"Kyle Kills The Radio Stars" which opens
THIS FRIDAY at
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL.
Showtimes: Fri. and Sat. evenings Dec. 5th through 13th @ 8 pm
Tickets: $15 with advanced reservation, $18 at the door.
For tics: 312-337-6543
For info: www.chicagodancecrash.com (Yeah, good times. Looking forward to this production!)

ANOTHER SHOW AT UNCOMMON GROUND! This time...

it's the Devon location. I am, once again, going to be accompanied
by Kat Fitzgerald on percussion. We are providing the opening set for
the main act that evening: Diana Lawrence (Since the recording on Nov.
25th didn't quite come out right, we'll be recording THIS show...and
we WILL get it right! :O

SUN. DEC. 14th, 2008
UNCOMMON GROUND
(w/Diana Lawrence: www.myspace.com/dianalawrence)
1401 W. DEVON AVE
CHICAGO, IL. 60660
773-465-9801
www.uncommonground.com Showtime: 8 pm
Cover: $5 suggested donation
(So, if you've said to yourself, "I've been meaning to get to a show
and have not gotten around in doing so," THIS is the show to come to.
This is GUARANTEED to be a great time. ;D)

Other than that, I did a taping for the CANTV show "Inner Rhythms"
last week! It was an hour long show of my music. It was a
low-budget, no-bones, bare-minimum great time! Many, many thanks to
AndSte (the host) for that wonderful opportunity. The show is set to
be aired in January 2009. Stay tuned for more info on show dates re:
Inner Rhythms.

OTHER DECEMBER 2008 GIGS (beside the aforementioned:)

WineStyles
Thurs. Dec. 11th, 2008
Thurs. Dec. 18th, 2008
1240 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60605
773-431-9999
Showtime: 6 to 8 pm (during their FREE WINE TASTING!)
Cover: donations suggested
www.winestyles.net/southloop (new web site..take note)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2008
Palmer House Hilton - http://chicagodance.com Chicago Dance Christmas Gala - 1:00 pm
17 E. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
USA
312-337-9503
Price: $95
Providing live music for Chicago Dance's Christmas Gala! As the
event unfolds, I'll provide more details. Many thanks to Jennifer
Gage, Gregory Day and Tommye Giacchino for this incredible
opportunity. Music by myself and Jennifer Lazarz. More at
www.chicagodance.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2008
TRADER TODD'S
3216 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60657
773-348-3250
www.tradertodd.com Showtime: 5 to 8 pm (for their shrimp boil and official toast to the
beautiful sunset of Key West, FL!)
Cover: donations, please. :)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2008
The Green Olive
10:00 pm
13501 S. Avenue N
Chicago, IL 60633
USA
773-646-6200
Price: donations, please
Thanks, Joe and Marie Pope, for this great gig! Looking forward to
rocking out just before Christmas!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 2008
Seamus McGhee's Bar and Grill
9:00 pm
308 Canal St.
Lemont, IL 60439
USA
630-243-7647
Price: donations, please

Had SO MUCH FUN at the Seamus McGhee's gig this past Saturday! Would
LOVE to bring the same crowd back! MANY thanks to Mike Stannich for
the awesome times. Looking forward to playing just before the New
Year! :D

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your faith, love and
support in my music throughout 2008 and beyond! Happy Holidays to you
and your loved ones!

Peace, love and music,
David Kav

Hey, you!

Ok. So, I thought to myself, "David, DON'T write nothing UNTIL
you have some big news to report for the month of November." Well, I
just landed a gig a couple of days ago that gives me some short
notice. However, it is at quite a prestigious location and I am
excited!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2008!
DAVID KAV & FRIENDS (band name yet to be determined) at
UNCOMMON GROUND
3800 N. CLARK
CHICAGO, IL. 60613
773-929-3680
www.uncommonground.com (I'm apparently not on the calendar at the website. However, I
assure you - I am playing. ;D)
SHOWTIME: 8 pm
COVER: $5 (suggested donation)

Also, while I'm at it, I thought I would mention a brand new web
site, OurStage, that features my music...along with other cool artists
from all over the world. You can create an account and judge my music
(along with others) at:

www.ourstage.com
One more thing: If you haven't heard snippets from my new album yet,
I wanted to let you know that I have downloaded BOTH albums onto both
my web site AND my Facebook "Musician" page. You can hear the full
song here, share the tunes with others (I think,) etc. Check it out:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Kav/10036504542?ref=ts
I've said this before; I'll say it again; I'll say it until I die:
Without your love, support and faith in my music, I do not have a
job... a job that I LOVE. So, for that, thank you thank you THANK
YOU! See you at the show! :D

Peace, love and music,
David Kav
www.davidkav.com
p.s. OTHER SHOWS FOR NOVEMBER:

In-house residencies:

THURSDAY NIGHTS (save Thanksgiving at:)
WineStyles
1240 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL. 60605
312-431-9999
Showtime: 6 to 8 pm
FREE WINE TASTING EVERY THURSDAY
No cover (donations, please)

FRIDAY NIGHTS:
Lucky Sandwich Co.
3472 N. Clark
Chicago, IL. 60657
www.luckysandwich.com (however, site is currently "under
construction.")
SHOWTIME: 10 pm to 1 am
No cover (donations, please)

FRIDAY, November 14th
TRADER TODD'S
3216 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL. 60657
773-348-3250
www.tradertodd.com SHOWTIME: 5 to 8 pm
No cover (donations, please)

SATURDAY, November 29th, 2008
Seamus McGhee's Bar and Grill
9:00 pm
308 Canal St.
Lemont, IL 60439
USA
630-243-7647
Price: no cover (donations)

Hey there!

It's been a while since I've left a post here. So, I thought...since I have a LOT to write about, now's a better time than ever. :)

So, on top of the fundraiser for Cindy Brandle Dance Co. that I am performing at this Sat. Nov. 1st with Gathering Moss and Cindy Brandle (more at www.cindybrandledance.com,) I am also playing at the Chicago Dance Crash's Black & White & Red Ball at The Spot on Sunday, November 9th. BOTH are great causes to raise money for these dance companies respectively. Please check out more re: CDC's fundraiser at www.chicagodancecrash.com.

There are also new videos up on YouTube courtesy of David and DiscoBoy Productions. These are from a show that I played when I opened up for Daniel Spratt at Rockwell Lounge back in May 2008. The one that I will try to post here is of an original song, "The Joke's On You." This is currently NOT available on any of my albums. However, I am considering it for a future recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuXOCL70YJU
I have yet to tell Greg this at The Fixx Coffee Bar (so, if you're reading this, sorry, Greg.) However, due to a lack of time for preparation and publicity, I am cancelling the CD RELEASE PARTY (TAKE TWO) show at The Fixx. Was hoping to get a HUGE PUSH for a band AND an audience for another CD Release party. Therefore, I will re-schedule this show at a later time. Please stay tuned.

Just recently, I spent a week in NYC for CMJ '08 - the annual Music and Film Fest. I won two all access badges courtesy of www.ourstage.com (thanks to Jason Black..and a BIGGER thanks to www.justplainfolks.com. Without you guys, I would've not discovered the former web site. So, thank you to both web sites!) Had a GREAT TIME! Already homesick for "the city that never sleeps" (even though it is good to be back home in the Windy City. ;D) Along with seeing Manhattan, Times Square, NBC Universal (courtesy of Durrell...many thanks to you,) I saw a concert on Thursday that made my entire week an awesome one.

Upon signing up for CMJ '08's badge contest (which I totally didn't expect to win,) I knew that Juliana Hatfield would be performing this past week. Once I saw this, I was totally psyched. Truth be told, I haven't been on track with her extensive solo career over the past 10 years. I remember the radio hits, "My Sister" and "Spin The Bottle." BUT, I was totally floored with her intimate acoustic performance and her readings from her new autobiography "When I Grow Up." My God! The simplicity, the beauty, and the passion from both her book excerpts and from her music were undeniable. I HAD to buy copies of both her book and her latest CD "How To Walk Away." Waited in line for her to autograph both the aforementioned items.

Guys, I've only been starstruck by TWO people in my entire life (and both were women. There - I've said it.) The first woman was Julia Cameron whom I met when her book "floor sample" was released. I was stammering when I approached her in line. It was no different with Ms. Hatfield. The difference between the two? Ms. Hatfield looked at me and said, "hello again." She remembered me from a panel that was held a day before called "How, Where and Why I Wrote That Song." (I think that was what it was called. Not quite sure.) THAT was completely surprising. I'm definitely seeing her upcoming show in Chicago which (rumour has it) will be held on Dec. 2nd at Double Door!

The BEST songs on her current album are "The Fact Remains," "Shining On," and the ever sexy "Just Lust." The book is also unabashedly honest, depressing, and hooking. I am loving the fact that I can read certain parts of it and say (even in the infancy of my career,) "yes, I can TOTALLY relate."

So, Juliana, if you happen to be reading this, I KNOW what you mean when you say (to paraphrase....'cause I haven't gotten to that part of the book yet...only remember what you read to us during your performance) that "if someone is kissing my ass, there must be something really wrong with this world." It is not my intention to embarrass you. Not in the slightest. It is my intention, however, to state when a performer truly moves me with their honesty, their intelligence and their passion. So, many, many thanks for a great show, a great book and for your great music. Thank you for "keeping it real," per se.

Ok. Quite enough for one reading. As always, thank you for your love and support in my music. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Without you, I don't have a job. I love my life, and I am truly grateful.

Peace, love and music,
David Kav

Hey there!

I am excited about this new podcast on "Chicago Acoustic
Underground." Truth be told - it has been a lifelong dream to not
only do music, but to be a disc jockey/radio voice. It's true. I got
to fulfill that dream by being a co-host along side Mr. Michael Teach
on "Chicago Acoustic Underground." I had a blast!

As the co-host, I got to pick the band for the show. Guys, I felt
like a spoiled kid appearing on the show with the band, Gathering
Moss. I KNOW you'll hear what I'm talking about.

Gathering Moss is:
Tom Appling (guitar, vocals)
Linc Abbey (drums)
Maxel Toft (bass)
Check out their MySpace profile:
www.myspace.com/gatheringmoss1
And here's the Podcast in its entirety (download it and spread the
word. Would love to hear what you think...)

http://chicagoacoustic.net/podcasts/episode-160---gathering-moss.html
If you like what you hear on this show, I find it as NO coincidence
that both the group, Gathering Moss, and I will be playing at an
upcoming benefit:


Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Belle Plaine Studios - http://www.cindybrandledance.com CBDC (Cindy Brandle Dance Company) Fundraiser - 7:30 pm
2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
USA
773-509-1709
Price: $30/$25 if you wear a costume!

Join CBDC for food, drinks, live music and fun!! Don't forget the
Chocolate fountain AND the CHOCOLATE MARTINI FOUNTAIN!
All included for $30/$25 if you wear a costume!
"Haunt" your own table of 6 for $150 (must reserve in advance)

Remember your checkbook for the silent auction and raffle!

Live music: Gathering Moss, Cindy Brandle, David Kav, Open to
Suggestion

Mistress of Ceremonies: Kat Fitzgerald

You can purchase tickets online @
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/41080
No credit cards at the door, only cash or checks

ALL proceeds benefit CBDC's upcoming concert "Searching for
SuperGirl"

As always, thank you for your support in my music (and in the music
of Gathering Moss as well!)

Peace, love and music,
David Kav