Up On Cloud Number Nine

Happy Birthday...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:23:44 GMT

...Neal Tiemann!!

Singing the National Anthem at the Chiefs vs. Browns game - 12.20.09

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:42:51 GMT

David did an amazing job yesterday - pretty special to be singing there on his birthday too!

Happy Birthday

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:25:13 GMT

Happy 27th Birthday David!!!!

Twit-Pic of The Year!!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:42:58 GMT

David Cook & Kevin Griffin - 16/12/09

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:39:03 GMT

I'm not familiar with Kevin Griffin - but this mini duet of them both singing, 'Absoulutley Still,' is beautiful!!!

2010 Race for Hope - David Cook's Team for a Cure

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:43:09 GMT

David Cook returns this year to the Annual Race for Hope in Washington DC to help raise awareness and funding to benefit the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is in it's 13th year and with the race just a few months away, David Cook's team is already the top fundraising team!

Here's a special message from David about the 2010 Race For Hope:

"After becoming involved with ABC2 and the Race For Hope last year, I was extremely humbled by the dedication of everyone involved, which makes my excitement exponentially higher for this year and the years to follow.

I look forward to not only HOPEFULLY beating my time from last year, but also to raising both funds and awareness for the purpose of eradicating this terrible illness.

Join my team and run with me in our nation’s capital or join me as a virtual runner. Let's try for back-to-back titles as best fundraising team!

Thank you for all your help!"

Source: DCO

David's Special Holiday Message

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:52 GMT

So cute!!!!

David Makes Billboard's 'Best of 2009'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:52:57 GMT

It's been an amazing year for David Cook and now the proof is in the numbers! David Cook's self-titled release makes it to #13 on The Billboard 200 Best of 2009 and makes it to #4 on The Billboard Top Rock Albums of 2009. Congratulations to David!

And that's just the beginning...take a look at the full list of honors David Cook received from Billboard.

David Cook
#03 Top Rock Artist
#06 Hot Adult Contemporary Artists
#08 Hot Adult Pop Songs Artist
#14 Billboard 200 Artists
#33 Top Artist
#66 Hot 100 Artist

David Cook - the Album
#04 Top Rock Albums
#13 The Billboard 200 Top Selling Albums
#14 Comprehensive Album Charts

Time Of My Life - Single
#09 Hot Adult Contemporary Songs
#23 Top Adult Contemporary Songs of the Decade

Light On - Single
#24 Hot Adult Contemporary Songs
#18 Hot Adult Pop Songs

Come Back To Me - Single
#34 Hot Adult Contemporary Songs
#16 Hot Adult Pop Songs

Source: DCO

The Truth - Live on OklaTravelNews, 10.17.07

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:37:39 GMT

Lie - Carrie Underwoods Holiday Special

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:43 GMT

I doubt we will ever hear the duet David and Carrie recorded, but we still get this beautiful performance...

AJ in the Morning Radio Interview

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:50:03 GMT

Radio Link

Cookman....

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:17:40 GMT

...Because you can never have too much of a good thing!

I love, love, love Neal and David and their bromance.

Every Day Is Exactly The Same (NINE INCH NAILS COVER)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:43:54 GMT

This is from the last night of tour - fantastic cover!!

Best Tour Review Written To Date....

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:21:37 GMT

Magnetic! That’s the first word that comes to mind when describing David Cook and his band on stage at Orillia’s Casino Rama. Their show on Nov. 16th was the last of four Canadian stops on their debut "Declaration Tour" during which they displayed their well-honed musicianship in a supercharged, engaging, musically and vocally powerful 75 minute performance.

With 144 concert stops under their belt, Cook and his band mates, Neal Tiemann, Andy Skib, Kyle Peek, and Monty Anderson took the stage at 8 p.m. to the cheers of fans knowing what was to come, as well as those unaware of what was about to hit them. Dressed in a black Merchante Radio t-shirt, a black collarless jacket, and tight slim silvery-grey jeans, Cook swapped his trademark cowboy boots for black combat boots perhaps signaling this would be no ordinary casino show.

In full concentration and with head down, Cook readied himself for the first number, and as Tiemann plucked the first few notes of “Mr. Sensitive” one could almost see their magnetic pull take hold of the audience as fans fled their seats and rushed to the front of the stage.

By the time Cook hit the chorus on “Mr. Sensitive”, the intensity was tangible. The simple yet dramatic lighting effects made it feel like experiencing an aurora borealis with Cook the magnetic force creating it all. Unencumbered by a guitar, Cook forcefully moved across the stage, getting within touching distance of his fans, all the while fiercely gripping and wielding his mic stand, and putting his entire body into a very physical performance of the hard-rocking number. And that was just the first song.

“Heroes” was up next and it too rocked harder than the album version. Cook, an astute performer, knowing that a casino show often brings more than just avid fans, told the diverse crowd they were at a “David Cook Rock Show." During “Say Goodbye” he directed them to to their chairs for the night and encouraged everyone to get on their feet.

With rock show instructions out of the way, Cook led into an unreleased song from his pre-Idol days which he claimed he likes “to dust-off every once in a while." “We’re Only Honest When We’re Sleeping” is lyrically one of Cook’s best, and deserves a place on a future CD. Amid almost a minute of just guitars and drums closing out this performance Cook called for Canada to “make some noise” and that they did.

Next Cook acknowledged they were “… only three songs into this and a few people in the audience are dumbstruck and thinking ‘What the hell did I walk into?’” The reality was it was definitely more than a few people but, one by one Cook was pulling them in with his vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence, deftly aided by his tight, skilled band.

After performing “Souvenir." another unreleased track, Cook asked which audience members were in love and which were not. Those “not in love” were told the next song was for them. While the title might suggest an ode to the Twilight saga’s Bella and Edward, there is nothing romantic about “Kiss on the Neck." Instead, it’s more like ‘break-up sex’ put to words and music. This edgy, fast-tempo hidden track from Cook’s full-length is full of anger, bitterness, steaming guitar from Tiemann, and a smouldering moan from Cook.

Transitioning from heart-pounding to heart-breaking, Cook slowed things down for a moment with “Lie," co-written by Cook and Zac Maloy, “Lie” was the closest thing to a love song in the show. It begins with just Cook, his guitar, his incredible voice and a tone reminiscent of a late-night bedroom conversation. Midway through the song Cook stepped back from the mic and sang a cappella to the cheers of the crowd. Those lucky enough to not just hear the cheers heard how well the powerful husky tones of Cook’s voice so adequately captured the yearning in the lyrics.

The respite from rock was over quickly as the band and Cook transitioned into the testosterone-charged “Barbasol." With its heavy drum and guitar sequences masterfully performed by the band, this song brought out a serious amount of head-banging. Cook switched between playing guitar and playing with the audience as he finger- waved, made eye contact, and smiled at those lucky to be in the proverbial mosh pit.

It was obvious Cook and the band were having a good time, and inspired by the Christmas tree in the lobby they gave everyone “an early Christmas present” with only the second live performance of “Make Believe”; a track recently written as part of the work on their next album. Fans clearly liked it, and surprisingly already knew many of the words.

More banter from the engaging Cook, told of the band’s desire to not only perform for fans throughout this tour, but to be “educational” as well. He dedicated the next song to teachers and with that schooled everyone in how to rock with a scorching performance of Van Halen’s "Hot for Teacher." Earlier Cook had teased the audience with a mash-up of a few verses of the Eagles “Hotel California” midway through “Kiss on The Neck” but “Hot for Teacher” was no unfulfilled tease and left the audience satiated.

To digress from the set list for a moment, three important points need to be made:

One: David Cook sounds even better live proving his versatile, multi-textured voice ranging from sheer silk to thick velvet is not some music industry illusion unable to materialize outside the sound booth.

Two: Listening to Cook’s self-titled CD gives one just a glimpse of how good the songs are. The live interpretation greatly enhances them; avoiding any letdown through comparison to their “recorded” counterpart.

And three: Cook’s band deserves much of the credit for the exceptional show. Although billed as a solo act, there is nothing solo about Cook’s performance. His band, dubbed The Anthemic this past summer, is every bit as integral to the show as Cook himself. Like a baseball pitcher leading his team from front and centre, Cook relies on each of his band members to play their position and create a team synergy to bring about a win every night on stage. And that they do.

Kyle Peek, aptly nicknamed “The Kid” brings a quality of drumming skills that belie his tender age of 21, as one wonders how he can be that good and that young. And as if that’s not enough, he sings a mean back-up vocal too. Monty Anderson, an addition to the band mid-summer, brings his years of playing bass guitar to the 20-somethings, like an experienced, all-knowing but youthful uncle. Andy Skib, provides the primary back-up vocals as well as his strong musical talent in rhythm guitar and keyboards. His baritone vocals compliment Cook’s without overpowering, and add degrees of depth that create a very rich sound.

And then there’s Neal Tiemann. Known as “The Dr.” he creates the nightly set-list, and attempts to keep his talkative front man on schedule. To the delight of his own hardcore fans, "The Dr." lends his vocals to select songs like “Heroes” and “We’re Only Honest When We’re Sleeping." And of course, he has that coveted band role of lead guitarist whose insanely well-perfected guitar skills leaves women weak in the knees, and men seriously impressed albeit with a big dose of guitar-envy. With that kind of talent with him on stage every night, it’s easy to see why Cook chalks up wins not losses.

As the hour was drawing to a close, Cook introduced his band and gave a nod to Tiemann’s father, Frank, who was in the audience. He then found himself caught in, as he put it, “one of the Top 5 moments of the entire tour” as Skib played around with Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” on guitar and was suddenly backed up by the entire band. Amid crowd cheers and band laughter, Cook even squeezed out a line or two in a faux falsetto. Knowing Cook’s track record with unique takes on seemingly untouchable songs, and one look at lead guitarist, Neal Tiemann, replete with tattooed arms and assorted piercings, and somehow one is left just dying to hear them do their version of this signature Dion number. Alas, it was not to be and the band wrapped up their set with a solid performance of their current single “Come Back To Me." One of surprisingly few singles from the CD, the audience knew it well and at times Cook let them carry the song completely.

After a very noisy and enthusiastic call for an encore from the entire venue, Cook and band were back on the stage and launched into the album’s platinum-selling single, “Light On." Cook’s vocal chops are evident in this vocally complex song.

And if one thought there was nothing left to banter about, a gift from a fan gave plenty as Cook tried unsuccessfully to slide a Canadian apron over his head, joking that sadly this was what everyone would remember about the show.

But that was before Cook ignited the house with a version of “I Did it For You” akin to a volcano that had been lying in wait all night. The fortification of guitars from Tiemann, Skib, and Anderson, and stalwart drumming by Peek were the structure from which Cook’s vocals erupted. As the song neared its end, Cook left the stage and walked to the middle of the back section of the venue to the shock and delight of the crowd. Like a dramatic shift on a compass heads turned to see where Cook had stopped to play guitar. Giving new meaning to “up close and personal” those close by Cook were no doubt held by his magnetism and not about to try to break free. Although the band had wrapped up the number before Cook had made it back to the stage, the audience reveled in that rare chance to get so close to a bona-fide rock star. Cameras flashed, hands high-fived him, and the audience pocketed what will no doubt be a lasting memory of when this future rock legend walked among them.

Now if you’re waiting for the bad news, it’s minor. Certainly some audience members might have enjoyed a gentler set showcasing more of Cook’s tender side. Cook’s first two shows in Canada in Montreal and Ottawa saw more of that. But for the last Canadian show of this tour, it seemed like Cook was giving one hell of a goodbye kiss to his Canadian fans. Intense and passionate, this full-on lip lock seems designed to hold them over until Cook makes it north of the border again.

With the US portion of the tour also nearing the end of its run there are no signs of Cook and his band being worn out. Instead there appears to be a renewed energy, like one gets when the finish line comes into sight. Those able to travel to the US between now and New Years Eve would be wise to check out Cook’s remaining tour dates, take the opportunity to see this debut tour and pocket their own “I saw them when…” experience.

Source: http://www.spinearth.tv/articles/3522

Where's The Script?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:33:16 GMT

I have no idea what this video is all about, but it made me laugh

David Desktops

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:09 GMT

I've been in a creative mood of late and thought I'd share my creations with you all.

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Regis & Kelly - November 23

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:46:47 GMT

Even after nine months of solid touring, David still sounds amazing live!!

Writer's Block: Twilight becomes you

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:34:06 GMT

Have you seen New Moon? If so, how do you think it compared to the book? Was it better or worse than Twilight? Please, no spoilers!

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I went to see it today with my sister, who hasn't read any of the books.

Although I knew what was coming and the storyline, the film was fantastic!! The efforts are amazing, and the way the story is told in the film isn't what I expected, but was brilliantly directed and produced.

I came out of the cinema, wanting to see it all over again!

Don't Forget....

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:30:56 GMT

...To go and listen to Andrew on KCRadio.com - Go, go, go!!!

Bar-Ba-Sol - Neal's Guitaring

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:40 GMT

This video is incredible!!

Cook Denies Being Cooked...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:10 GMT

David Cook interview for Tabernacle show November 23

David Cook, winner of Season 7, has been touring almost nonstop since the end of his “American Idol” run.

He knows he has to strike while the “Idol” iron is hot before forging his own true post-”Idol” career. Touring is the ticket in this day and age. And Cook, who has honed his stage skills for years before he came on the show, is having no trouble selling tickets for venues such as the 2.500 capiticty Tabernacle November 29.

Cook wasn’t originally planning to come to Atlanta for this current Declaration tour, which was set to end over the summer. But with sales going so well, he extended the tour into December.
Burnout alert? Cook denies being cooked.
“I’m good, man,” said Cook, who was on the phone between gigs in Ontario, Canada. “My life is pretty much my job. I sleep as much as my job allows me. I expend most of my energy on stage. It’s great cardio!”
His first post “Idol” album has actually done well, selling 1.2 million copies. (Only a handful of albums in this day of downloads ever reaches that mark.) And he has three hit singles under his belt, counting his “Idol” coronation song. ”Fortunately, we were able to put out a good record people rallied around, which has been really cool,” he said.
I joked that he won’t be like half the Idols and go Broadway. “No,” he said, with a chuckle. “Not yet. It’s kind of bittersweet [ending the tour.]. I’m looking forward to the next challenge. I imagine I’ll be happy to be off the road for like three days. Then I’ll get restless.”
He managed to get two weeks “off” from tour in late October but said he ended up running around anyway – including taping a segment for Carrie Underwood's upcoming special. There, he and Carrie sang, of all things, Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love.”
(”Carrie has managed to become a cool friend,” he said. “Through the whole process, she reached out. When she asked me to be part of the special, I jumped at the chance. Anything where I get to be next to one of the most successful country acts is a good thing.”)
Once the tour is over Dec. 2, “I’m just looking forward to spending the holidays with family and hanging out with my dog and being a homeowner.” Yes, he used some of his hard-earned cash to buy real estate — in Kansas City. He decided not to go Hollywood and stick to his Midwestern roots.
He said he has no girlfriend since the breakup with former “Idol” contestant Kimberly Caldwell. Too busy, he said.
His coolest celebrity meeting: becoming friends with Steven Van Zandt, part of the E Street Band. “It’s strange when he’s in the crowd [of my concerts,]” he said. “I’m exponentially more nervous. Afterwards, I’m picking his brain. ‘Was it okay? What did I do wrong?’ Very sweet guy. And honestly, it’s very awesome to have him as a friend.”
He has seen Bruce Springsteen's three-hour marathon concerts and remains in awe. “He doesn’t even sing slow songs. In San Diego. our opener had to bail so we had to cover two hours. I got off stage, ‘Oh my god! I’m going to die!’ To see Bruce at age 60 chliling it for three hours on stage – it’s a humbling experience!”
On singing Cutting Crew’s “(I Just Died) In Your Arms Tonight” during concerts: “We used to cover that in Tulsa. My rhythm guitarist was the lead singer. We were talking about messing around with it during a break before the second leg of the tour in June. We dropped it a full step into C sharp. It fit my voice. We were able to do our own thing… People may not know who sang the song but everybody kind of knows the song. It’s cool to us, something that transcends an age bracket. And it’s not something you expect to hear.”
“Sure beats ‘The Safety Dance,’ ” I mused, thinking up ’80s songs. Cook laughed. “Or ‘Rock Me Amadeus.’ ”
“Didn’t Bloodhoung Gang cover that?” he asked.
I had no clue. I checked later. That band did sample “Rock Me Amadeus” so Cook knows his Bloodhound Gang!
His thoughts on Paula Abdul's departure (I know, I know, this is well past due but it’s still relevant): “Paula’s such an integral part of the process. I’m bummed she’s not there. I’ve met Ellen on her show. It’s funny. Off camera, she’s all about Idol. She’s really knowledgable.”
Here are his answers to questions from fans:
Do you still get nervous before going on stage? – Jane Robinson, Wisconsin
Yah. I do. It’s more manageable now. I think if there ever comes a time I don’t get nervous, it’s time for me to figure something else out. I’ve been able to perform my best when I have those butteflies.
Will there be a live concert CD or DVD – Jane again.
As of right now, it’s too early. But I’d like to do it down the road.
Do you find Tweeting a chore or do you enjoy it? – Jane again.
A bit of both. It’s something else that consumes my being at this point. I try to make it as fun as I can. Hopefully I never tweet anything overly mundane, maybe something intelligent.
How do you measure success as a professional musician and as a person? – Jen, a truly dedicated fan who has seen him 50 times (not a typo there!)
As a human being, just being happy. As long as I’m enjoying where I’m at, I’m being successful. As a professional musician, I think being able to play to a big crowd and being able to put out a good record, everything else just falls into place.
Is it unnerving or comforting to see familiar faces in the crowd? – Jen again.
If people want to come out for one show or 200 shows, come on out. We’re just happy people show up!
How did the appearance on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (airing next year) go? – Sharon Baker (geminigal on Davidcookofficial.com)
It kind of happened real quickly. Actually the town we did it in was right next to my mom and dad’s birthplace. It was a chance to do something that had nothing to do with the tour or Idol. It was doing something for someone else. I had a great time. I did a little bit of everything. Put up some drywall, helped design some rooms, did some stone sheeting on the front facade. They had me all over the place. It was heartwarming to see a family that deserved it.
A third single in the offing from the album? – Sharon again.
As of right now, this record’s cycle is done. I’ve learned never to say never but I plan to just get busy on the next one.
Anything you learned from this long tour? (Actually my question)
Audience connection. Every crowd is different. It’s a matter of giving a great show to everyone of those audiences no matter what vibe you’re getting.
What does the tattoo 14 stand for on his arm? – Vicki Smith (who sent 32 questions but I was almost out of time)
I’ve been asked a lot but I’ll never tell!
Besides golf and baseball, any other outdoor activities you enjoy? – Vicki again.
Man, that’s really it. I like sports in general, the camaraderie, the team vibe, especially when I was younger.
Why do you like cowboy boots so much – Vicki
Growing up in Kansas City, moving to Tulsa, you just see them everywhere. It’s comforting.
Any details on the new album – Jaclyn Queen
It’s hard to say at this point. We’re still in the early stage.
Does it bother you that things you say in concerts, interviews or just about anywhere gets quoted and analyzed ad nauseum on fan sites? If so, do you feel pressure to draw the line between Celebrity David Cook and Private David Cook? – Deborah Clevinger.

That’s a tough line to toe. I’ve tried to maintain some semblance of a private life. Past that, I don’t know. I’ve seen everything I’ve said analzyed. A lot of cases, it’s misconstrued a little bit. But if you can’t control it, laugh like hell. I think I’d lose my mind if I had to mentally stop before I said anything.

Source: http://blogs.ajc.com

Happy Anniversary!!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:16 GMT

One year ago today David released his debut album, and he's had such an incredible year following the release.

To celebrate, an album release party pic-spam....

Vera - MWK 9/7/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:14:14 GMT

Andy posted this on his Twitter page - this video is incredible.

Andy and Neal are so talented, they blow my mind, and Neal should sing more, his voice is great!!

Phoenix Tour Pictures

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:33 GMT

A mini pic-spam

More here...laralee.smugmug.com/Concerts/David-Cook-Phoenix-11309/10293626_mWU8c#711041647_KTS5g

David Cook Answers To Fans

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:12:36 GMT

Bartender-turned-superstar David Cook - who ended up finishing Season 7 of "American Idol" with 56 percent of the 97.5 million votes cast in a surprise win over runner-up David Archuleta - is headed to town for a Nov. 19 show at the Peoria Civic Center.
Ahead of the concert, we decided to put the singer in touch with his fans. Some of the following questions were submitted to @danielle_hatch via Twitter the day of our interview with the star, who telephoned from a tour stop in Shawnee, Okla.

- Danielle Hatch/Journal Star

@misskleo: A question for David Cook: Are you always composing a song in your head and is it hard to turn off?

No, I'm not always composing a song in my head, but that doesn't mean that I don't do it a lot. Before, there were a lot of distractions, like a job and all that stuff. Now, my job is music, so I think about it a lot more. But in the same regard, I still enjoy it, so that's a plus.

PJS: Do you find any certain things in your life that trigger the creative juices?
On plane flights and taking showers I usually come up with my best ideas. I don't know why, but that's usually when my head is clear enough to actually weed through all the crap.

@songkat: Ask him about his music. His dog. His holiday plans. Anything but Idol.
I have a black Scottish terrier named Dublin.

PJS: Does your dog tour with you?
He did, and then we were in New York and he got a little anxious while I was out and destroyed my hotel room. My dog's way more rock star than I could ever be. He's back in Kansas City, my little brother takes care of him. He did everything short of gluing the furniture on the ceiling. I just walked in and was like, 'Damn.'

PJS: What are your holiday plans?
My little brother is graduating from college (University of Central Missouri), so I'm going to go be the doting brother there. My birthday is five days before Christmas, the Chiefs are going to be in town a couple of times, so I'll be in Kansas City just relaxing for a minute. (Cook is turning 27. He has homes in both Los Angeles and Kansas City).

@Lainey02: Ask David how he enjoyed his "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" experience and when it's going to air.
We took a two-week break from shows the second half of October and I got a chance to do a lot of really cool things and one of the things I got to do was head to Indiana, where my both of my parents are from and film an episode of Extreme Makever: Home Edition." It was cool to be able to do something that wasn't about playing a show or writing a song and do something that was bigger than me and bigger than this. It was fun. I got to get my hands dirty and actually be involved.
I think it's going to air in January, but they keep me in the dark on these things.

PJS: What specific tasks did you take on?
By the time I got there they had already demolished the old house, but I got a chance to put on some of the drywall and the decorative brick on the front of the house and help design rooms, so I was all over the place.
My first job out of college, I moved to Tulsa to start a band and I took a job painting apartment complexes. And hated it. It's part of the story now, I suppose.

@Laurie_0: Feelings about the tour ending?
Dec. 2 is our last show. It's sad. This has been nine months of my life, and in that aspect, I'm bummed. But I'm also really excited about getting to work on another record and building more of a catalogue and hopefully extending the legs on this thing. We've been really fortunate to have what's happened to us happen - a platinum record and two platinum singles and all that is massive. So it's onward and upward, I hope.

@ItsAFugue: D.C. said that he wants 2 use piano influences on his next CD...are there any other new influences he plans 2 experiment with?
I don't want to make the same record again, and I definitely want there to be a progression. But there's also something to be said for not ostracizing the people who got into the last one. So we're just going to try to expand a little bit. I really want to broaden the scope and incorporate new instrumentation and try different things. I know specifically I want to get into more strings and piano and more riff-based guitar. On the last record, we did a lot of churning-it-out guitars and let that wall of sound be the basis for a lot of these songs. I want to get into more riff-based stuff, bands like Injected and Big Wreck are bands that I really get into and they were always really good about finding riffs.

@holdtolight: Who will David be writing with on his new CD?
Not sure yet. I've always said I have no qualms about working with anybody, I think great songs can come from anywhere. I just want to make a great record and hopefully keep playing great shows. I'm hoping the shows I'm doing now are great.

PJS: One writer wrote that he is coming down from Chicago and bringing a friend from South Africa to the Peoria show. How does it feel to have fans all over the world?
I'm extremely humbled and flattered by that. I remember being in shock the first time I flew out to L.A., and to fly from South Africa is quite a bit loftier. I just don't ever want to get to the point where I feel like any of us are taking that for granted, so it really is a matter of putting a premium on putting out substantive, good music and backing it up with a good live show. I feel like if we can do those two things, everything else will fall into place.

PJS: What can we expect at the show?
The night before the Peoria show is the one-year anniversary of the record being out, so we're working on some big stuff for that and invariably we'll bring that with us to Peoria. So I'm excited to get out there. I came off the "Idol" tour and there were a lot of bells and whistles, it was a big production. I wanted to get back to, for lack of a less cliche way to say it, back to the roots of the whole thing. The guys that I play with now are guys that I've been in bands with prior to, and in some cases I've been friends with them for a long time, so it's just a matter of coming out on stage and having fun and cracking jokes and trying to play these songs for the best of our ability and really try to engage the audience.
Source: pjstar.com