Don Burnham's Information
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Yosemite National Park, CA
http://www.donburnham.com
Western Swing
About Us:
He's spent most of his life behind a
guitar - singing and pickin', from
campfire circles to concert stages.
Guitarist and vocalist DON BURNHAM is
best known as the bandleader of LOST
WEEKEND Western Swing Band (since
1985).
Born in San Francisco (June 3, 1947),
DON was raised on the SF Peninsula,
and he attended the University of
California, where guitars, music and
songwriting ultimately prevailed over
other studies.
Drafted by Uncle Sam in 1968, DON
served in the US ARMY/Korea. He worked
for a time in New York City at the
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) as
a news assistant, before returning to
California and the West Coast music
scene. DON supported his music habit
by working as a seasonal park ranger,
where he developed his musical program
known as 'Songs and Tales of
California and the West'.
After years as a folksinger,
troubadour, songwriter, and
bandleader, DON'S overriding interest
in swing music and traditional jazz
produced his NEW CENTURY JAZZ BAND,
and also the Western Swing outfit LOST
WEEKEND. Ultimately these two bands
'merged' (1991). The modern Western
Swing band known as LOST WEEKEND today
is internationally recognized as one
of the leading lights in contemporary
Western Swing. DON was inducted into
the Western Swing Hall of Fame in
2005.
DON continues today performing with
LOST WEEKEND, as well as with smaller
subsets of the group (the BOLOS, the
OVERALLS) and also as he began, with
just his Martin guitar.
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Returned from his New
Zealand trip
Don returned on March 17 from a 3 month trip to
New Zealand. Played in Christchurch, Tolaga Bay,
Wellington and Upper Hutt with his kiwi bride,
Sarah. Had a fantastic time! Back in the States
now with his LOST WEEKEND Western Swing Band, and
playing California. Check out www.lostweekend.ws
for tour dates.
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Hey John, glad you like
the Driving Lesson - that
was written for my
daughter who was 15 when
she wanted to learn to
drive Daddy's Ford.
Safety First and Keep
That Shiny Side Up
Indeed! GREAT Sound. Best
wishes for wherever life
and the music may lead
you . . .
Hey Paul, thanks for your
message! And thanks for
being a fan. You're not
too shabby yourself ;-)
"Take It All Off" &
"Never Be Lonely" [Davies
Dawn Music (BMI)]. These
intimate Country/Stone
Rockabilly Ballads and
Videos are here on
IMRadio (also on
myspace.com/daviesdawn).
Paul.
"Apple and Google and
Gold." Well-written Song.
Strong Style and Great
Sincere Voice. You are
one Amazing Talent. Paul,
your fan from Future Now.
Many thanks Angila! Back
at ya!
I really appreciate your
wonderful playing. Its
amazing! Keep up with the
great work! Have a
fantastic weekend! Love,
Life and Light! Angila
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Yours, in Musical
Solidarity, Paul.
"From I had a dream to
keep hope alive, to yes
we can these days we'll
survive, we will thrive,
he won't leave the people
behind - From a Bush
Abomination to
‘ObamaNation,’ (soon)
you can ask you can tell,
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If you like it, spread
the word. Thanks. Peace.
Paul from Future Now.
Future Now thanks you for
your great music; and for
being a part of the ever
growing creative
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Don's LOST WEEKEND
WESTERN SWING Band are
playing Strawberry Music
Festival on the edge of
Yosemite, CA on Saturday
5th September. Check out
http://www.strawberrymusi
c.com/schedule.asp for
info.
Don has some gigs coming
up in the UK - check out
www.donburnham.com ;-)
Hello Don!
Greetings from sunny
Greece.
Nice to meet you. Keep
the music alive.
Have a beautiful
Tuesday,
Sakis
www.sakisgouzonis.com
Free mastering (one song)
Hi, my friend. How are
you?
Your songs are
wonderful.
Wishing you a Great
Sunday!!!
Nikos
Hey Paddy, thanks very
much - all AOK ;-)
Be happy, Sarah.
We dig hearing your songs
in IMRadio's daily
rotation! Thanks for
supporting our new radio
station! Peace, Veronica
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