7/1 DL: John Mayer & Happiness

DL: John Mayer & Happiness

Last night I went to a small movie theater in Bellevue, TN to see the live theater version of John Mayer's "Where The Light Is" live concert. I wanted to get up and leave after the first 5 minutes. Not b/c it sucked, but b/c I was immediately inspired. If I was at home about now is when I would've paused the DVD and ran over to the piano or loop station, never going back to actually watch the whole thing until about a week later. But I paid $9.00 so I wasn't about to leave. If you like john, it's a good buy.

Non-Music Related:
Enough with music already (I'm too emotional about it all), let's talk about somethin else. A guy did some research and concluded that the US is the 16th happiest country in the world based on surveys from 350,000 people in each country. And that's an increase. We are the most powerful, most influential, and the richest, but we're still not happy. Who is...Denmark is considered the happiest, and sadly Zimbabwe is the glummest. Let's pray for Zimbabwe and in the meantime, try and where a smile sometimes (that includes you Darnell!). Here's the full little article.

today's sunny in nashville, see u at the park kiddos.
DL

p.s. I know, i know...new pics coming asap, promise!

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DL: Just Being Honest...

DL: Just Being Honest...
...the past show in memphis was a bit disappointing. People have been asking "Hey Darnell, how was the show!" I put on a fake smile and say "It was great, i had a blast." When in reality only one person show up to the memphis show. ONE! I played to a crwod of one for about 40 minutes. Then about 5 others (whom I sincerely appreciate) walked in for the show, better late than never. But while I was sitting there playing to that one innocent fan of my music, I began thinking...what I am doing wrong? Now listen, this is NOT a pity party b/c I throw those enough by myself. But I was asking myself, maybe my music's not as good as I thought. Maybe I'm reaching for something that's just not there. You know my song "Red, Yellow, Green"...it feels like i'm on yellow looking towards red RIGHT in the middle of a tour that's supposed to be GO GO GO! Maybe I do need to just stop and start pitching myself to major labels and not worrying about touring and trying to increase my fanbase with this whoel sTarbucks thing. Just being honest... I mean this starbucks thing has the potential to be something really great. But i don't wanna be lying to people saying it is waht it isn't. This is HARD!! REALLY HARD!! The flyer look nice and the tourdates look great, but driving 5 hours for one person is draining on the heart. Again, no pity, just being honest. maybe it's the wrong timing... maybe i'm not the one to make this starbucks history (i mean corporate did turn me down for assistance in coming together to do this, NO i'm not sponsored by corporate, this is hard work for every store!)... maybe memphis was just a bad case of "i was coming the see u but..." My songwriting teacher would always say "U've never played a gig 'til u play to tables and chairs." well i can say this, i've played a gig.

haven't lost the faith, just being honest...

DL...pics from from last weeks shows coming tomorrow probably.

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Good Monday, Playboy Adonis!

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6.20 New WMIP Blog: I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Current mood: hopeful

New Blog @ WMIP: Thursday, June 20, 2008 DL: I NEED YOUR HELP!!! Hey everybody, I need your help! My assistant won't be able to go on the road with me like we thought he would so I'll be going out alone (aside from the opening act in some cities). So I need YOUR help with the merchandise table in each city. I need 1-2 folks in each city to help run the table while I play and after I finish. Of course I'll make sure you are fitted with the latest DL shirt and other goodies. I just need you to send me an email to darnell@darnelllevine.com if you can help out and we'll make it official! Thanks guys, u r the best fan-friends a guy could ask for! DL

Currently listening : Journal Entries Ep Release date: 2008-04-01

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6.19 NEW WMIP ENTRY BY: DARNELL LEVINE
Current mood: cantankerous

NEW WMIP BLOG just posted by: Darnell Levine (click to view)

TOUR UPDATES:
*JACKSON, TN DATE CHANGED TO JULY 18TH
*LEXINGTON, KY DATE POSTPONED, NEW DATE COMING

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6.6 New WMIP Blog Posted By: Darnell Levine

Check new WMIP blog jsut posted by: Darnell Levine

AND SEE ME ON THE ROAD THIS SUMMER AT STARBUCKS!

Currently listening : Lay It Down By Al Green Release date: 2008-05-27

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New WMIP Blog Posted By: Darnell Levine

Check the new WMIP blog just posted by: Darnell Levine

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New Blog Just Posted on WMIP By: Darnell Levine

Check the new WMIP blog just posted by: Darnell Levine

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4.30 New Blog Posted Today
Current mood: thoughtful

New Blog Today: Worlds Most Interesting People

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4.15 Mint Coniditon Journal Entry...

hey, just got back from a happen-stance opening slot for Mint Condition this weekend...wrote journal entry about it at Worlds Most Interesting People...not to brag but i'm getting good at this journal entry stuff...read up and subscribe to the blog on the side so u can know soon as we post new stuff.

DL

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