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His songs were deeply personal. He wrote and recorded some of the most touching ballads of the 70s and 80s. Now he's gone, but we'll remember Dan, and his songs.
Feel free to use the comments section to post your thoughts, poems, songs and links. I'll start it off with my new...
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Though things seem to have stabilized, to some extent, of late, the loss of soldiers (heaven's gain) over the past year has been overwhelming and sad. We can all unite in grief, whether you support Bush's international policy, and this war, or not.
Silent Knight is one of three...
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Blog in Black
Johnny Cash was a big influence on my latest Christmas CD, Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh. But he has always been a big influence, and he continues to be. Sometimes at Christmas, I get sick of all the syrupy, sticky sweet Christmas songs, enjoyable as they may be...
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On the heels of the CD release party (part II) for Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh, the CD picked up the BIG 2 THUMBS up by this critic:
http://www.tollbooth.org/20...
Although, as they used to say in Wayne's World, "I'm unworthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
It...
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Well, the moment has arrived. I had to bootleg it myself before anybody else did. It's my new Rudolf parody, entitled: Rudy, the Redneck, With Beer, from next year's Christmas CD, Big Bulbs from Dr BLT's Novelty Tree.
STAY TUNED (literally) to Big Bulbs and to my latest CD,...
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Bakersfield is a small town. You never know just which big rock star(s) you'll run into.
Just a few months after I stumbled across ex-Korn Nu metal guitar sensation cum New York Times bestselling author, Brian "Head" Welch, and interviewed him, I stumbled across another local...
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It's been four years since Saddam was captured, but every Christmas we should thank God (and the good old USA) for the Christmas gift that keeps giving.
Sure, even in the face of positive new developments in Iraq, there are many who wish we hadn't gone into Iraq, but who, among you...
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Rudolf, the Red-nosed Reindeer isn't just a fun story to tell children at Christmastime. It teaches them a valuable lesson concerning physical imperfection and self-esteem. It teaches them that a supposed physical flaw or handicap can actually become a strength that let's them rise to...
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Every Christmas, more lights and more, fancier decorations are added to houses in my neighborhood as things appear to be getting more competitive. It's not that difficult to keep up with the Joneses when it comes to decorating the house for Christmas.
What is more challenging than...
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It's been a very successful year for me, with my latest CD, Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh poised to become my biggest-selling CD ever. In addition, several songs have had, not millions, but thousands of downloads over the past year.
I've been on MTV, many times, and I've made several...
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Most of my Christmases have been nearly picture perfect. But there are at least a couple that I'd rather forget. One of those was the Christmas of '85 when my then girlfriend and I broke up just a few days before Christmas. I went through the motions, but clearly lost my Ho-ho...
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Although she's much too young to read, this diary is for my daughter's eyes only, for the sake of posterity. But one thing she will realize about her daddy as time moves on is that he didn't mind sharing his musical journey with other travelers.
It's Sunday, December...
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I've been performing outdoors at Starbucks for about 10 years (including the one in Sacramento). Once in awhile, they invite me in for an "official" show. December 20, 2007 at 7 pm at Starbucks at the Rosedale Highway Target/Coles shopping center, will be one of those...
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I would like the US and allied troops in Iraq and elsewhere around the world to really feel our love and support during the holidays.
If any of you know of any programs involved in putting together Christmas care packages for the troops--------programs that could find a way to get mp3...
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Arnold is far from perfect, but he did something very right early in his first term in office. He took Gray's "Holiday Tree" and changed the name back to the "Christmas Tree." It was a noble tree, and a noble act.
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Today marks the beginning of a new CD taking shape. It is a sort of greatest novelty Christmas hits collection. It's called Big Bulbs from Dr BLT's Novelty Christmas Tree.
The first song to be added will be this, my new story-telling song about a man haunted by a stalker at...
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Frank Zappa suffered from sinus problems and he approached music as a child-------music was one great big playground. On these two issues, I can, without a doubt, relate. If only he had approached Jesus as he approached his music, and as Jesus as Jesus asks us to come to...
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Did you ever think there would come a time when Santa would lose his ho? Well, the time has come, my friend.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp...
Sydney Santas, stand up for your ho! Ho Ho Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
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Well, this year's Christmas CD is complete, but that hasn't stopped me from beginning next year's Christmas song. This original Dr BLTune is called Christmas on the Farm. I posted this sample for a brief period one day and then brought it down because I wanted to add some guitar...
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For those who wish to bask in the afterglow of last night's CD release party at Russo's Books at the Marketplace, here's the most requested song by yours truly--You're not the Kinda Ho (That Santa Had in Mind).
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I've just caught my breath long enough after last night's Christmas CD party to begin my new early morning show. It's called Dr BLT's El Fresca El Freezo Ho-ho Christmas Show at Rubio's.
Here are the details:
Who: Dr BLT and occasional guests
Where: Rubio's Bar and Grill patio right...
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The anticipation has been building for over a month. Finally, the day has arrived. It is the day of the release of my brand new Christmas CD, Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh, a Christmas CD filled with 24 (mostly) original Dr BLTunes representing a vast variety of musical...
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If you want to know, on the day of this, the official release of my new Christmas CD, Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh, who one of the big influences and sources of inspiration has been, it's been Johnny Cash. And this song pays tribute to him accordingly.
It's one of 23 songs...
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Well, the guest on this new addition to the Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh CD is known for being unknown and wished to maintain her anonymity. This is one of the few songs on the CD that is a cover, and not an original. But I'm sure you'll agree that it is an original arrangement...
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Music and Mental Health:
This is a new series I've intiated for the benefit of my patients, but if there are others who also derive mental health sustainance through the music offered here, more power to you!
Nothing soothes the savage beast like a live performance by one of gospel...
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That's right, so confident, I'm willing to put money on it----not necessarily that you'll agree that the CD is incredible, or the song, for that matter, but that the song is called Incredible.
The song itself came to me in a flash one morning as I was sitting in my home before the sound...
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It was a spontaneous decision. My country rock version of Your Not the Kinda Ho (That Santa Had in Mind) has produced thousands of downloads. I was at the Valley Plaza the other day and wanted to record something at Creative Studios (they have a recording booth set up for several...
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It's hard to believe that my CD release party/signing, is coming up this Saturday at 6 pm, but the time is at hand, and the Christmas crunch is on. This morning I got up at 5 to complete this song, along with several others that will be added to my Christmas CD entitled Certified Gold,...
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I was lining up musicians for my November 21st recording session at Bakersfield School of Music and Recording. I called my favorite percussionist and good friend, Walter Stormont to see if he could make it to the session and to the CD release party.
I lucked out. He was...
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Welcome to the Dr BLTrivia Question of the Day. I'm Dr BLT, your host and featured artist. Here's the hint: The name of the town shares in common the name for the contents of the manger in the stable in Bethlehem.
The winner will receive a free mp3 copy of this song, A...
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Welcome to the Dr BLTrivia Question of the Day. I'm Dr BLT, your host and featured artist. Here's the hint: The name of the town shares in common the name for the contents of the manger in the stable in Bethlehem.
The winner will receive a free mp3 copy of this song, A...
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bnf wins Dr BLTrivia Question of the Day!!!!
Yes, you read the headline correctly, and now, simply by showing up at my CD release party/CD signing event (on December 1 at 6 pm at Russo's Books at the Marketplace on Ming), and presenting a copy of this announcement (no signed affidavit...
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The year the song was first recorded was 1992. The song was called Black Santa. It was Dr BLT's first Christmas song to crack the top 30 at mp3000.net.
The song tells a story about a black man trying to get a job as Santa Claus. This old school rap Dr BLTune features...
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I woke up on Saturday, November 17 at 5:45 am with a new story in my head, and the story gave birth to a new song. It's the latest addition to Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh, my forthcoming Christmas CD to be released at Russo's on December 1 at 6 pm. Here are the lyrics:
Silent...
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Well, it's official. A time, place and date has been set for my release of Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh, my new Christmas CD, made up of mostly new rock, country rock, alt rock, R&B and country Christmas songs. Here are the details:
Dr BLT: Christmas CD...
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DR BLTV presents Bakersfield's Own Lost Ocean
Welcome to Dr BLTV. Today I'm going to spin something from a band I recently had the pleasure of interviewing.
It was an exciting two-part interview. We wrapped it up today at Starbucks on Rosedale Highway. Here they are...
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The rules to this blog n roll game are simple. This is a song made popular by the late great Johnny Cash.
Watch Griller2000's performance of Trent Reznor's Hurt, and then watch XJL123's performance. Then, after this special episode of Dr BLT's Involuntary Talent Show, vote for your...
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Local bands and local artists, here's your chance to be featured on my blog video show, Dr BLTV. Send a bio and, along with posting your you tube performance, I'll write something good about you and your band. Simply send your you tube link to drblt@drblt.net
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Stay Tuned: A new music diary by Dr BLT
11/13/07
Hi fans, friends and family members.
It's got a new name and I've been working on some new songs for my forthcoming Christmas CD. The new title is: Certified Gold, Incense and Myrrh. The new songs I've been recording are:
I'm...
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kelly724 is the official winner of the most recent Dr BLTrivia contest. kelly724 won the competition by being the first person at Bakersfield.com to correctly answer the following Dr BLTrivia question:
Dr BLTrivia Question: The Dr BLTune, Only Heaven When Hurt Used to Be, from...
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I'm in the process of preparing the song list for my forthcoming Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down show for November 11. After picking my favorite among Johnny Cash's favorite Christmas songs, selecting a few of my faves from Johnny Cash's mother's hymn book, adding a few of my favorite standard...
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For those who just can't get enough of me, Dr. BLT (all two or three of you), I would like to direct you to this month's edition of Phantom Tollbooth, an e-zine that examines music and entertainment from a Christian persective.
This month, you'll find my regular features:
1. Ask...
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Blog in Black by the Fan in Black
This is one of my all-time favorite Johnny Cash songs, and the spirit of the song is aptly captured right here, in the course of his live performance at San Quentin. BTW, Bakersfield's own Merle Haggard did some time at SQ. I did most of my time...
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Meet me every Sunday morning on the patio of Rubios on Rosedale Highway just east of Calloway for a performance of my best Dr BLTunes at 8 am. For the next couple of months, I'll be playing Johnny Cash songs, "altar'd" hymns, as well as songs from my forthcoming Christmas CD,...
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No, he's not the King of Kings, but he's the King of Rock n Roll. And I'm king of nothing, unless King of Blog n Roll counts for anything. But I am hoping to intregrate a variety of styles for my forthcoming Christmas CD, and Elvis is one artist I'm studying for this purpose. ...
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Nobody who has studied the history of science can deny the significance of Aristotle, and Descartes, two of the most important founding fathers in the world of science.
If there had been no Aristotle, there would be no science, as we know it today. Without Descartes, the same could...
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Tis the season to be up in arms about the use of waterboarding. But how soft is too soft and how hard is too hard when we're talking about those intent on destroying innocent human lives in suicide mission? Some would rather that we go snowboarding with would-be terrorists. But...
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Welcome to Bitchin' Moandays, my new VJ Monday feature! Good afternoon! I'm Dr BLT and I'll be your one-song VJ. Today I'm featuring Bitchin' Moanday artist, Beck. He bitches and moans like a real pro on this song, Loser.
Beck is a real "rock n role...
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It's November 5 and it's nearly 7 am. I'm hanging out at my own personal home studio, and I've just mixed down a brand new original Dr BLTune for my new Christmas CD, tentatively entitled Straw Straight from the Stable. The new song, a rock number, is entitled Christmas Couldn't Come...
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It's the show you don't ask to participate in. It's the show you don't sign up for. It's Dr BLT's Involuntary Talent Show. Today's "guest" is Tiffany Joe Allen. Here she is singing a cover of Rihanna's Umbrella. How woul you rate her performance?
As the...
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