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February 11, 2012

We LOVE Champaign IL

Champaign,Oh how I love thee!

DATV had a GREAT night at The HighDive playing for friends we haven’t scene in a LONG time! We usually play at Mike N Molly’s outside on their beer garden, but due to Midwest winter weather.. we felt it was way too long to be seperated from our Champaign friends… we opted for The HighDive.. It was a beautiful stage!

ThreeBird, a local talented band opened for us. Jammin’ Jimmy Bean, a dear friend is the drummer and one of the lead vocalist of the group. Michael sat in with them too! They sound great!
Here is a photo of ThreeBird

photo : Dougy Pugh

One of our many Champaign/Urbana friends came and took pictures..
Her name is Joanna Strauss of Joanna Strauss Photography (WEBSITE/FACEBOOK)
Here are some of her photos of the show.. I think it really captured our show.. Just hum a DATV song while looking through, if you missed the event.

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January 24, 2012

Minnesota Music Cafe – Get Out of Town Fundraiser

We played at the Minnesota Music Cafe this past Sunday. We were helping our Twin Cities Road to Memphis winners raise money to go to Memphis and compete in the International Blues Competition, just like we did in 2008. It was PACKED with great Minnesota blues musicians and was a breath of fresh air to see our community helping these musicians achieve their goals and dream. This competition will give them wonderful opportunities and exposure. I can not wait to see how they do and how they grow.

Hurricane Harold Tremblay (KFAI radio – Jeff Ray and Hurricane Harold – Gang of Mischief) organized this wonderful event. And our very own Minnesota Blues Society was there to help.

Dean Tollefsrud was there with his camera.. These are the shots he got of DATV.. I make a lot of funny faces…geesh! Here is the FULL Album of all the great musicians there –> FULL GALLERY

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December 12, 2011

Voted best green room in Midwest! by DATV

We get around…I repeat..BOY, does this band get around!We have changed in coat rooms, bathrooms, walk in coolers, dirty basements, stranger’s bathrooms, our van, restaurant bathroom, gas station bathrooms, highway reststops….YOU NAME IT! Some venues are great as a pre show hang..some, not so much. The Cedar is a dream!We had such a great time at the Cedar Cultural Center last night.. I had to share the eclectic visions I was surrounded by all night! Can’t wait to play this venue again <3

Hope you like,

Davina