The Double Down Daredevils

Man, exciting things just keep happening!   Didn't see this one coming either!     The Double Down Daredevils have been invited to play Saturday night, on the main stage at Harvest Jam!    We'll be on from 8 to 9 pm, yes, we will be opening for the Headliners  "Breaking Grass"  These guys are amazing and we were looking forward to seeing them... then to find out we will be opening for them... Wow!

Now for those who may not know... Harvest Jam is one of the festivals put on every year by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association.  It's held the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Minneapolis Marriott West.   Get all the details  HERE       If you've never been, you gotta come check it out.  If you love this music, you will love this festival!
 

Breaking Grass!

Saturday October 15th is an evening I'll remember for a long time!   After years of watching so many other bands perform on the stage at Hobgoblin Music Loft, finally, it was my turn.   The Double Down Daredevils took the stage and gave what we think was our best performance yet!    What an exciting evening to be playing in that wonderful space.   The acoustics are amazing and the audience was warm and friendly!  Thank You so much to all that came out for the show.  We hope you had as much fun as we did!    It was a GREAT night and we can't wait to go back there again!

We had a great time at the Underground Music Café last Tuesday!    Thanks to Sarah Cagley for inviting us to participate in the monthly Bluegrass Showcase!   Snagged some video which is on our video page HERE !   

You might recall a few weeks ago, I posted about getting rained out at the Farmers Market in Red Wing.   We went inside the Depot and played on because that's what we came to do and we love doing it.   Well, The Depot in Red Wing is home to the Red Wing Arts Association.... which among many other things they do, they put on the Summer concert series in the Central Park Bandshell.   If you go back far enough on my Facebook page you'll find this picture along with the statement that I would like to play this venue "someday"     Kind of a bucket list thing for me.    Well as fate would have it, the Director of the RW Arts Association happened to be in her office and heard us singing outside.    Seems we were auditioning and didn't even know it.      We will be playing Red Wings Central Park Bandshell August 2, 2017..     Is that cool or what?
Now for this other place I would like to play  "Someday"   :)

Congratulations to the New Riverside Ramblers - the 2016 MN State Fair roots/Americana band contest winners! 

The Daredevils didn't win this time, but we had so much fun!   I remember walking off the stage and saying to someone... "I want to go back!  I'm not done yet! "   It was an exciting, memorable afternoon at the Great Minnesota Get Together!

Our Annual chance to play at the Red Wing Farmers Market took an interesting turn.   We started playing outside but unfortunately, got rained out rather quickly.   But, we decided to step into the Depot building and "practice" a little.   The Acoustics were awesome!   We ended up having a small audience in there and a really exciting time.   It was just a beautiful place to sing! 

GULP!   The State Fair Roots Americana Band Contest is THIS SATURDAY!   And the Daredevils are in it!   Yikes!    This is one of those deals where you are so excited when you sign up and then, as the date draws closer....    Well, we are still excited to be playing on the biggest stage yet for us :)     Seeing some friendly faces in the audience wouldn't hurt a darn thing though... 'just sayin'.     We'll be at the West End Market Stage, just a few steps from where the buses drop you off to enter the grounds.  There are 8 bands... each play two songs and then the top four go for a second round.  The fun starts at 3 pm.   Order of play is determined by drawing on Saturday, right before the contest begins.  Come out and see us at the Fair on Saturday!
 

Tickets are now available for our show at Hobgoblin Music Loft in Red Wing.   October 15th  7:00 pm.  We are so excited for this show.  The Hobgoblin Barn is an amazing venue.  The acoustics are so awesome we can't wait to get some 4 part harmony going in that space.   It's going to be great!

We are trying something brand new to us... you can buy tickets for the show on Yapsody!  with PayPal or any credit card!    Give it a try... or see one of the band members or Hobgoblin Music!!!    See you October 15th

 

Just got back from a weekend at Annandale MN for the Pioneer Park Pickers Festival.  This is  a very small gathering of musicians.   Most of these folks are what we call pickers or jammers.   Most of them are not performers.  With few exceptions you will never see them on a stage.  They play just for the love of playing.   They start in small groups around 10 am and often are still going strong at 10 pm.    The unique thing about this festival is that it is held in Pioneer Park, a small community park dedicated to preserving some of the areas history in the form of old buildings that would have otherwise long since been torn down.  Pickers get in free - because they are essentially the entertainment.  There are no stage shows.  In fact there is no stage, nor sound system.   It's all acoustic..   People from the area are then invited to come out and sit among the groups of players and enjoy the music, in much the same way it would have been enjoyed 100 years ago.  (In fact you will hear some of the same songs!)  

At the end, someone asked me if I would come back next year.  Sure I would!    It was a nice weekend, in a nice location making music with people who love the music as much as I do!    Also, for camping, we had as much privacy as we wanted when we wanted it too.  Annandale is a friendly small town with everything you need almost within walking distance.   See you next year! 

Look out Rochester!   The Daredevils are coming back to Kinney Creek Brewery.  Last time we were there was April 9th for Tom and Nathans Birthday Bash!   Now we are coming back June 25th as part of an 8 band line-up.   Yes, you heard right  EIGHT BANDS  It's the annual Kinney Creek Picks and Pints Music and Beer Festival!    We will do a 90 minute set from 3pm to 4:30 !   Other groups include Fred The Bear, Root River Jam, Dog House John and the Misbehavers, Gideons Radio and Tom Schramm!    This is a ticketed event!   Follow us on Facebook .