tag:mandodave.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=5News2023-10-16T10:55:45-04:00Dave Bagdadefalsetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896112018-07-10T20:00:00-04:002022-05-12T06:39:51-04:00Kitchen Party Ceilidh fifth anniversary!
<p>Just wanted to let everyone know that the Kitchen Party Ceilidh, Indy's only homegrown Celtic music radio program, will air its fifth anniversary show on Sunday, July 15! Like all KPC shows, you can hear it on Sunday at 10:00 PM EST on WICR 88.7 FM in Indianapolis, www.wicronline.org, with repeats on Monday on WXTF 97.9 FM in Harrisville, Michigan, and Friday and Saturday at 7:30 AM and 4:30 AM respectively, on www.bluesandrootsradio.com.
See you on the radio!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896102018-06-30T20:00:00-04:002022-05-31T00:38:36-04:00Rockin' Dave's Roots Roundup goes live!
<p>I'm pleased to announce that my second radio show, Rockin' Dave's Roots Roundup, will now air every Sunday at midnight! This hour-long show focuses on rockabilly, jump blues and western swing, and it's been in the works for quite a while. Like my first show, the Kitchen Party Ceilidh, RDR2 will air on WICR The Diamond, FM 88.7 in Indianapolis. Website and podcast info will follow. Give it a listen!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896092017-03-04T19:00:00-05:002022-03-29T02:56:35-04:00KPC podcasts now on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn!
<p>Podcasts for the Kitchen Party Ceilidh can now be found via iTunes, Google Play Music and TuneIn! For details, visit www.kpc-radio.com</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896082017-02-19T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:32:56-05:00New radio home for the Kitchen Party Ceilidh!
<p>The Kitchen Party Ceilidh, Indy's only homegrown Celtic music radio program, will be moving to WICR the Diamond, FM 88.7 in Indy. The show will make its WICR debut on Sunday, March 5. For further details, visit www.kpc-radio.com See you on the radio!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896062016-10-16T20:00:00-04:002022-04-25T02:19:23-04:00Tonic Ball details
<p>Dave and the New Trad Ramblers will appear at the Tonic Ball playing Grateful Dead music as part of the annual celebration. The NTRs will be playing at Pioneer, and their slot begins at 7:40. See you there!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896072016-10-08T20:00:00-04:002022-06-01T21:38:14-04:00New Irish session in town!
<p>The Bent Rail Brewery, 5301 N. Winthrop in Indianapolis, has begun a weekly Irish session to take place every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. There is no charge, and all are welcome to attend. The session will feature some of the finest Irish musicians in Indy, as well as visiting players from other regions. Dave will host the second Sunday of the month. Come on out!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896052016-09-25T20:00:00-04:002022-05-12T02:37:47-04:00Dave to appear at Tonic Ball!
<p>Dave will be making his first Tonic Ball appearance since 2009, playing Grateful Dead music as part of the New Trad Ramblers. The Ramblers also feature Bobby Jenkins on guitar and vocals, Bruce Anderson on banjo and vocals and Chip Jackson on bass and vocals. Stay tuned for details!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896042016-05-14T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Dave wins at the Midwest Fleadh
<p>Dave competed at the Midwest Fleadh in Cincinnati and came away with gold medals in the Mandolin Over 18 and Newly-Composed Song categories!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896032015-02-12T19:00:00-05:002020-10-15T02:03:48-04:00Sunday Kitchen Party starting up!
<p>I'm pleased to announce that we're starting a Sunday Kitchen Party open session at Nine Irish Brothers in Indianapolis. The session will start this Sunday, February 15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The session will continue on the first and third Sundays of every month thereafter. I will host the session, and we'll have lots of guest players, but all who play traditional Celtic instruments are welcome to join in. See you there!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896022013-08-08T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Kitchen Party Ceilidh Podcasts now on iTunes!
<p>Our podcasts are now available on iTunes! Go find 'em!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896012013-07-19T20:00:00-04:002021-12-08T07:16:05-05:00Kitchen Party Ceilidh podcasts now online!
<p>We now have a home for podcasts of the Kitchen Party Ceilidh, and it is right here on mandodave.com! Check 'em out at the Kitchen Party Ceilidh tab on the website!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895992013-07-09T20:00:00-04:002022-01-21T13:51:58-05:00New radio show!
<p>I'm pleased to announce that I will be producing and hosting a new Celtic music radio program, "The Kitchen Party Ceilidh." The hour-long show will air on WITT 91.9 FM every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, starting on Friday, July 19, 2013. The Ceilidh will feature Celtic music from all over the world. Online listening will be enabled at www.919witt.org, and there will be podcasts available. For more info, write to kitchenpartyceilidh@gmail.com or follow on Twitter at @kpc_radio.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60896002013-05-19T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Dave wins at the Midwest Fleadh!
<p>I am very pleased to report that I won the Over-18 mandolin competition at the 2013 Midwest Fleadh! The Fleadh, which took place in St. Louis this year, determines who will qualify for the All-Ireland competition, which happens in August at Derry/Londonderry - sort of the Olympics of Irish music. With my win in St. Louis, I am now qualified to compete at the All-Irelands!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895982013-05-11T20:00:00-04:002022-01-13T04:39:51-05:00"Katy" now on iTunes!
<p>"Katy Bar the Door" is now available on all online outlets - Amazon, CDBbaby and iTunes, among others. Check it out!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895972013-04-05T20:00:00-04:002022-05-28T22:29:27-04:00"Katy" is here!
<p>The all-new all-original bluegrass album from Diamond Hill Station is HERE. Check it out on our store page, or at diamondhillstationband.com Keep tuned for release party info.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895962013-03-24T20:00:00-04:002020-10-26T03:09:19-04:00"Katy Bar the Door" is coming!
<p>It's finally almost time..."Katy Bar the Door," the brand-new all-original CD from Diamond Hill Station, will be here soon! It's off at the duplicator right now and should be here the first week of April. We're excited to share with you the results of our work, more than a year in the making. Every song on "Katy" was written by someone in the band, and everyone contributed. Dave has three songs on this CD: "Somebody Else's Problem," "We Can Just Pretend" and the title track. Look for details soon on the CD release party.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895952013-02-28T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00DHS Fan Appreciation Day!
<p>We're pleased to announce that our annual Fan Appreciation Day has been scheduled, this time at a new location. We will hold this great event at Legends Bar & Grill in Farmersburg on Saturday, April 6. The show will get underway with our friends The Deaton Family, and then we will play. We will feature songs from our upcoming album, Katy Bar the Door, copies of which will be available for purchase at the show. There will be food available, along with Mike's annual tradition of door prizes. Best of all, there is NO admission charge. Legends is located on Highway 41 South, a few miles south of Terre Haute on the east side of the road. See you there!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895932012-12-19T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Dave at the Grand Canyon!
<p>If you happen to be at the Grand Canyon for New Years, why not come see me at the Bright Angel Lodge? I'll be appearing with my longtime buddy Chicago Mike Beck at the Bright Angel Lodge. We'll play as a duo on Saturday, December 29, and Sunday, December 30, and then there will be a full band throwdown on New Years Eve! Check out the calendar for more details!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895942012-12-14T19:00:00-05:002020-11-12T02:05:05-05:00New Girouard position!
<p>I am pleased to announce that I have become the Sales Director for my friends Max & Lauri Girouard at Girouard Mandolins. As some of you know, I have become a huge fan of these wonderful instruments, and I will now be helping them to grow their business. Look for more info soon, and in the meantime, check out www.girouardmandolins.com</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895922012-08-12T20:00:00-04:002022-05-21T06:09:48-04:00Special signing event!
<p>This just in -- I will be appearing at the new Indy Reads Bookstore for a special night of books and music on September 5, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00. I'll be performing music from my albums and signing copies of my book. Make your plans to come out now!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895912012-07-20T20:00:00-04:002022-04-22T05:55:47-04:00My new mandolin!
<p>Just got a new mandolin from Max and Lauri Girouard of Contoocook, NH, and it's a doozy! Patterned after Jerry Garcia's Doug Irwin guitar, this mandolin is distinctive in every way...can't wait to show it to everyone! Look for pics soon!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895902012-06-16T20:00:00-04:002022-03-10T01:21:21-05:00Re-release of Rocky Shores of Home!
<p>I'm pleased to announce that I've remastered my Celtic album, Rocky Shores of Home, with the help of sound wizard Johnandrew Bellner, and re-issued it with new artwork. Details on how to purchase this album to follow.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895892012-05-24T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Viva EWOB!
<p>We had an amazing time in the Netherlands for the European World of Bluegrass Festival. Photos and videos will be posted shortly. We played two of the best shows we've ever done and met lots of great new friends. Hope to be back!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895882012-04-07T20:00:00-04:002020-11-13T00:22:46-05:00DHS plays with the Spinney Brothers!
<p>We've just been asked to open a show for our Canadian friends, The Spinney Brothers, at the Hedgehog on May 2. The Spinneys are the next big thing in bluegrass. Come on out and see why!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895872012-03-16T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Mets 50th Anniversary Conference!
<p>I've just been informed that I will be speaking at the New York Mets 50th Anniversary Conference at Hofstra University on April 26-28, 2012. I'm extremely honored to be a part of this historic conference. I'll be speaking on Marv Throneberry, who was for many the symbol of the Mets' lovable incompetence. I will also be signing my book, A Year in Mudville, at the event. Come on out!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895862012-02-03T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Back to Spring Training!
<p>I will be addressing the Mets Booster Club meeting on March 13, 2012, in Port St. Lucie, FL, and discussing my book, A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets, to help commemorate the Mets' fiftieth anniversary!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895832012-01-28T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00DHS at EWOB!
<p>We're thrilled to announce that Diamond Hill Station has been invited to perform at the 2012 European World of Bluegrass Festival in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. The festival runs from May 17-19, and we'll be playing on Saturday. I've heard that we'll be the only American band performing there. We can't wait! Stay tuned for further details.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895842012-01-27T19:00:00-05:002022-05-11T09:52:33-04:00Work begins on new DHS album!
<p>I'm pleased to announce that we've begun working on the new as-yet-untitled DHS studio album. This album will be all original and will feature some great new tunes we've been writing. All four members have contributed, and we think this will be by far our best album yet. We're recording at DHS guitarist Mike White's studio and we're having a ball.
Stay tuned for updates!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895852012-01-09T19:00:00-05:002020-09-23T06:30:09-04:00A Year in Mudville now available for the Kindle!
<p>I'm thrilled to announce that my book, A Year in Mudville: an Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets, is now available for the Kindle! Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006KXILAW or buy it directly from your Kindle!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895822011-11-07T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Find Diamond Hill Station on Twitter!
<p>Come follow Diamond Hill Station on Twitter: @dhsbluegrass</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895802011-11-03T20:00:00-04:002022-01-19T01:47:49-05:00Website for Dave's book!
<p>Please visit www.ayearinmudville.com for more info on my first book, A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895812011-10-20T20:00:00-04:002021-11-05T05:33:55-04:00Find Dave on Twitter!
<p>Come follow me on Twitter: @DaveBagdade</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895792011-06-12T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00"History In My Hands" is here!
<p>My new all-original all-bluegrass album, History In My Hands, is here and can be purchased at this very website!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895782011-06-05T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00New bluegrass album on the way!
<p>I'm delighted to announce that my first all-original all-bluegrass album, History In My Hands, will be released on June 14, 2011. History contains my performances on mandolin and guitar, and I'm joined by some of the midwest's finest bluegrass musicians, as well as Portguese banjo whiz Andre Dal. The album features nine self-written songs and one instrumental; a second instrumental was written by banjoist Bob Perlstein, and it is my attempt to put a new spin on traditional bluegrass by writing new material which fits well alongside old classics. History's first single is "We Can Just Pretend," a driving bluegrass number featuring Andre on the banjo. You can hear a sample on the Music section of this site.
Check back shortly for pre-order information, which will be up later this week!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895772011-05-28T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00New single is out!
<p>"We Can Just Pretend," my new single, is here! The track features some of my great bluegrass buddies, including Andre Dal on banjo, Greg Moore on fiddle, Lonnie Meeker on tenor vocals and Angus Cohen on bass. Look for it to (hopefully) appear on a radio station near you! "We Can Just Pretend" is the leadoff track from my all-bluegrass all-original album, "History in My Hands," which will be released on about June 15. Cheers!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895752011-03-19T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00New gig announced in the Chicago area!
<p>On March 31, I will be pleased to join my old mates Bob Perlstein on banjo, Charlie Brown on mandolin and Mark Edelstein on bass at the familiar confines of CJ Arthurs in Wilmette for a great night of bluegrass. There will likely be some special guests too, so come join the fun. No cover! CJ Arthurs is located at 1168 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895742011-03-17T20:00:00-04:002022-08-30T03:48:35-04:00Items now for sale at mandodave.com!
<p>You can now purchase the following items right here on the website:
My first book, "A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets"
My most recent CD, "Rocky Shores of Home"
The Cousin Brothers' CDs, "Live at the Melody Inn" and "Friday Morning Radio Club"
Diamond Hill Station's most recent CD, "Live Bootleg"
Mandolindy's self-titled CD
All you have to do is click the "Buy Now" button and follow the link.
Happy shopping!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895762011-02-19T19:00:00-05:002022-05-09T13:54:07-04:00Trip to Mets spring training!
<p>I am pleased to announce that I will be addressing a meeting of the Mets Booster Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Monday, March 7, 2011. I will be discussing my new book, "A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of the Original Mets," and copies will be for sale at a special meeting price. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Springhill Suites. On 8:00 a.m. that day, I will also appear on WPSL 1590 AM on the Mr. G and Charlie Neeld show. Check it out! I hope you can join me for a day of baseball fun!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895732011-01-09T19:00:00-05:002020-10-21T03:37:33-04:00My book is out and available for purchase!
<p>I'm delighted to report that my new book, A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets, is now available for purchase as an actual print book. Previously available only as an e-book, it is now out in the world as a 418-page paperbook. Check it out at https://www.createspace.com/3500359 if you'd be so kind!
A Year in Mudville is the first comprehensive work devoted to the 1962 New York Mets, the worst baseball team of the twentieth century. The Original Mets, while unquestionably bad, remain one of the most beloved teams of any era, and this book tells the Mets' unbelievable story through the words of participants and witnesses.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895722010-04-24T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00New CD available on iTunes!
<p>Hey all...I'm thrilled to be able to let you know that "Rocky Shores of Home," my Celtic CD, is now available for purchase at iTunes! You can buy single tracks for download or get the whole CD for $9.99!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895712010-03-21T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:27-05:00Dave's book is out!
<p>In addition to being a performer and recording artist, I'm pleased to announce my debut as...an author!
A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets is the first comprehensive work devoted to the 1962 New York Mets, the worst baseball team of the twentieth century. The Original Mets, while unquestionably bad, remain one of the most beloved teams of any era, and this book tells the Mets' unbelievable story through the words of participants and witnesses.
The Original Mets finished 40-120, sixty and a half games out of first place. They lost games in ways never seen before or since, winning the hearts of fans all the while. How many other teams traded a player for himself, never won on a Thursday, had two pitchers with the same first and last name and assign them to be roommates, or hosted an Old-Timers game in their first season? The Original Mets did all of these. The names of Marvelous Marv Throneberry, Hot Rod Kanehl, Choo Choo Coleman and the immortal manager Casey Stengel are well known to baseball fans of all ages. A Year in Mudville will help the reader understand why.
Currently available only as an e-book, A Year in Mudville can be purchased in numerous formats and can be read on the Kindle, the Sony Reader and the Stanza, as well as on any computer. For more info, or to purchase this book for only $9.99, go to www.smashwords.com/books/view/11400</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895702010-03-21T20:00:00-04:002020-01-12T01:39:26-05:00New CD available on CD Baby!!
<p>Hey folks...my new Celtic CD, "Rocky Shores of Home," is now available for purchase at CD Baby! You can either buy an actual CD for $12.97, or you can download the whole album for $8.97. Your choice! You can find it at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/davebagdade</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895692010-02-16T19:00:00-05:002022-05-23T04:30:10-04:00New Endorsement!
<p>I'm very happy to announce that I will be endorsing J Bovier mandolins! I picked up my J Bovier F5Z "Blackface" mandolin at SPBGMA last weekend, and I just love it! It has a beautiful black finish and zebrawood on the back and sides...really just lovely, and it sounds AMAZING. Jeff Cowherd of J Bovier is doing some really great work...check him out at www.jbovier.net. And lest you think this is one of those smarmy endorsements which are paid for with free stuff, fear not -- I had to pay for the mandolin! Check out the pics in my photo gallery. If you want more info, or you want to see it at a gig near you, write me.</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895682010-02-16T19:00:00-05:002020-01-12T01:39:26-05:00It's here!
<p>"Rocky Shores of Home" is here and available for pre-order. It will be in stores and online shortly, but if you can't wait, write to me and request paypal info! I hope you enjoy it!</p>
Dave Bagdadetag:mandodave.com,2005:Post/60895672010-02-06T19:00:00-05:002022-03-19T23:16:02-04:00New CD - Rocky Shores of Home
<p>Hey all! I'm thrilled to announce that my new CD, "Rocky Shores of Home," will be released on February 14. This is my long-planned Celtic CD, the disc I've wanted to make for years. I'm playing a variety of stringed instruments, including guitar, mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, cittern and tenor banjo, and I'm joined by Dmitri Alano on flute and whistle and Ryan Grondahl on bodhran. Look for more details shortly!</p>
Dave Bagdade