Nominated for North Bay Music Awards! (Jul 2013)
David Luning NewsDear Friends,      I've been nominated for the 2013 North Bay Music Awards!   Please vote, and if you vote for me - thank you!  Click here - North Bay Music Awards   Voting ends soon!On another note, I've been working really hard on the August tour.  Check out the cities we will be coming to!  Also, lots of great music happenin' this summer.  Check out below. Cheers,David               

Goin' on Tour! (May 2013)
David Luning NewsDear Friends,      Holy macarolly!!!  Here's what's happenin..... The David Luning Band is going on tour!   Ghost and Gale won Artist of the Month for The Deli, SF  Ghost and Gale is filming another video!"Just Drop on By" is getting national radio play!The David Luning Band is playing at RANCHO NICASIO this month!Let's Party!Cheers,DavidTOUR!!!!!!The David Luning Band is going on tour!  We are hitting 19 cities in 8 states!  Whoohoo!

Radio Play! (Apr 2013)
David Luning NewsDear Friends,       Guess what? I am super stoked to be able to say that I am starting to get radio play THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!!!  How awesome is that!!   Inspired by this, I'm also starting to plan a NATIONWIDE TOUR for the summer!       Below are a couple kick a** local shows coming up (That I truly hope you can make it to...) and a list of the super rad radio stations that are playing "Just Drop on By".  Cheers,DavidRadi

Just Drop on By is Everywhere, But No One Knows It! (Feb 2013)
David Luning News             Hi Friends,My music career began when I released "Just Drop on By" in December.  Now I have a CD that can be put on the radio and sold in stores. I am proud of it and super grateful that I had the support  to make it happen.   "Just Drop on By" has gotten GREAT reviews  and it  is available everywhere!  Itunes, CD Baby , Amazon , Amazon UK,   Davidluning.com,   The Last Record Store , an

Whew and Thank You! (Jan 2013)
David Luning News    Dear Friends,        Whew! and Thank You! What a trip - a sold out show at Hopmonk! Thank YOU for coming to my CD Release Party!  YOU made it a blast!  YOU made it a SOLD OUT show! YOU watched "Whiskey Bottle" on YouTube, shared it, and made comments! YOU bought my CD (and hopefully are enjoying it!) And YOU are the best darn friends and fans a person could have.  Y'all are hunky dory, fantabulous, wonderlicious, and oh

It's Happenin'!!! (Dec 2012)
David Luning News                                                                                           WOW!  SOLD OUT SHOW!!!  THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!   EVERYONE IS ASKING: "WHERE DO I FIND THE WHISKEY BOTTLE MU

Just Drop On By! (Dec 2012)
David Luning News                                                                                           Dear Friends, It's happening!  It's finally happening!  I am releasing my record!  And it feels like I can truly begin my career now.  I

CD RELEASE PARTY! CD RELEASE PARTY!! (Nov 2012)
David Luning News                                                                                           LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!  I am SOOOOOOO excited to announce...I'M RELEASING MY DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM:"JUST DROP ON BY"FRIDAY, DEC. 14THAT: HOPMONK TAVERN 8:00&nbs

Free Download!! (Sep 2012)
David Luning News    Howdy Friends,Summer is fantabulous!  There are always so many cool things to do around here. You can't do them all!  So, when you spend your time at one of my shows or by even reading this newsletter, I am honored and very appreciative.I now have a way to give back! I have set up a Private Fan Exclusive Page on my website.  It's like a secret door.   The only way to access it is through special links, such as the one included in this newsletter

Whiskey Bottle Video Update (Aug 2012)
David Luning News    Howdy Folks,There is a show happening tomorrow that you may not want to miss.  Albert Lee is one of the best guitarists in the world.  For proof, check out his video below. He has played with Emmylou Harris, Joe Cocker,  Eric Clapton, and many more.  He will be at The Last Day Saloon on Thursday, August 2nd.   My band and I get to open for him.  I am so stoked!Also in this newsletter is a video update on what's happening with the "Whis

BET YOU CAN'T GUESS WHAT THIS EMAILS ABOUT... (Jul 2012)
David Luning News    Ah, July...   ...the best month in summer.   There are ridiculously awesome events coming up!  One's on a river, one's on a square, one's for a good cause, and I hope to see you there!!!Cheers,  David Hey Everybody!!! Before I tell you about all the cool events goin on, I had to tell you that I just found out that I've been NOMINATED as a finalist for the BEST BAND in the North Bay Music Awards! WHOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!! Thank you all so much fo

THIS TIME IT'S ABOUT SPIDERS! (Jun 2012)
David Luning News    Howdy Hooligans,    It's that time for me to start talkin' funny agin, I reckon.  Why?  I have no idea...  Anyhoo, there's some mighty fun stuff brewin.  Take a gander at it below...Best,  David I am so stoked to be asked to play a KRSH Backyard Concert!With The Brothers Comatose!   Free!  Fun! Fantastic! What could be better!Thursday, June 7thLOCATION: 3565 STANDISH AVE.SANTA ROSA, CA 95407ALL SHOWS ARE FREE!D

Thanks! & New Project! (May 2012)
David Luning News    Howdy Folks!         The Whiskey Bottle filming is complete!  Whoohoo!  It's been a blast!  (Now the editing begins.)    I want to thank EVERYONE for your help with the last day of shooting.   It went perfectly.  Please read below...         In other exciting news, I'm working with Brodie Jenkins in an exciting new project, called Ghost and Gale.  Below is our official debut m

Video Shoot Time!! (Apr 2012)
David Luning News    April 15th, will be exactly my 200th gig and I'll be celebrating -   You are invited to join me and ....BE IN THE "WHISKEY BOTTLE"  MUSIC VIDEO!+FREE SHOW!!All Ages!The fabulous Mystic Theatre in PetalumaApril 15th at 6:15 p.m. Here is the scoop ladies and gentlemen...   We hope that everyone, I mean EVERYONE, will  come to the Mystic Theatre at  6:15 p.m on Sunday, April 15th!  That's right, the MYSTIC!  (We are so grateful

Music Video! (Mar 2012)
David Luning News    Whoohoo!!  The 3rd day of shooting is scheduled!!!O.K. here is some of the info.  It's going to be at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma on Sunday, April 15th.  Mark your calendars and tell your friends!  Unfortunately, we don't have the exact timing down yet - so stay posted for that.  It will be sometime in the afternoon.  Here is what is going to happen.  Everyone who wants to be in it will need to come to the Mystic Theater at the

Keepin You Posted (Mar 2012)
David Luning News    Howdy Friends!   We just finished the second day of shooting for the "Whiskey Bottle" music video.  We shot it at Doc Holliday's Saloon  in Santa Rosa.  Thank you Christie, and all the staff at Doc Hollidays for allowing us to shoot there.  It was perfect!    Thank you Jared Wright, for your talent, committment, vision, and flexiblity.   You are the man!  Thanks also to Eric and Scott, who helped enormousl

New Year's Eve (Dec 2011)
David Luning News    Howdy Friends!Happy Holidays to you!    We just finished shooting day number one of the "Whiskey Bottle" music video.  What a blast!  So many good friends participated!  Good humor all day.  So much fun!  Surprisingly, lots of music! The ever cool members of the Jughead band generously allowed us to use their home for the shoot, and it was perfect!!!  But to top it all off, they played kick ass music

Thank you!!! (Nov 2011)
David Luning News    Hey Y'all!This is the month of thanks-giving ladies and gentlemen!  I think it's a perfect time to let you know how grateful I am to have you in my life!   This singer songwriter business is a tough one and I really couldn't do it without you!  Thank you all so much!   I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!  Truly,DavidP.S. Check out the upcoming gig this Saturday!!! (Details below... way way below)IN THIS NEWSLETTER:Thanks to you

Happy Halloween (Oct 2011)
David Luning News    Hi Everyone!Happy Halloween everyone!  I'm actually out of town right now.  I'm on a crazy road trip with some of my college buddies.  Five of us are traveling from El Paso to New Orleans in a small rv.   We're ending the trip in New Orleans for Halloween. It's wild.  I'm gonna be wanderin' the streets as a zombie mechanic.    I'll be back in time to play with some fantastic acts in November.  Check them o

Handcar Regatta Whoohoo! (Sep 2011)
David Luning News    Howdy Friends!Hope you have had a fantastic summer!  Into the fall we go and the fun continues.   One of the super cool events coming up is The Great Handcar Regatta!  This is one of my favorite events in Sonoma County and I just read an article by Dan Taylor  in the Press Democrat that it may be the last year to experience it in its current location due to district construction plans next year!  So you definit

Music Video is Happening! (Aug 2011)
David Luning News    Howdy Friends! I got news!  The music video is really going to happen! Not the kind my mom takes at shows, but a real official music video, ha.  I got responses from my survey and people want to help and be in it.  Thank you so much!!!  The one category of volunteer that was missing was a camara person/director.  Seeing as that role is pretty darn crucial, I was worried...  Then, out of thin air, came a super hero! 

Want to be in a Video? (Jul 2011)
David Luning News    Dear Friends,    Thank you so much for filling out the survey last month and giving me feedback on my websites.  You are awesome and your feedback is invaluable!!!  Interestingly, the results were close - with the Reverbnation site winning by a nose.  What was most helpful were the comments.  I've made some changes already, and will be making more, based on your advice.  THANK YOU!!!!!       I plan to

"Whiskey Bottle's" in a Movie! (Jun 2011)
David Luning News    Dear Friends,A HUGE thank you to all you crazy hooligans for coming out to the Last Day Saloon last month and staying for our set.  It was late I know.  Thanks to you it was such a great night!  Your enthusiasm and awesome support really keeps us going!!!I have my first song in a movie!   I'm totally stoked!  You can read about it below.Still working a lot on recording my CD.    It's slow going but incredibly fun! 

Headlining! (May 2011)
David Luning News    Howdy!The Stagecoach Festival on the Front Porch was quite an adventure!  (For a hilarious glance at life as a musician, check out the video below.)  After traveling for about 19 hours- all Thursday night, we arrived Friday afternoon haggard, exhausted, and very happy to have made it to Indio.  We set up the tent, changed into our costumes, and played our first show for the excited festival campers Friday night.  Then on Saturday night, ins

Going Countryish (Apr 2011)
David Luning News    Howdy Pardner!I'm sooooooo stoked.  I'm in my first BIG festival with my band (thanks to the FRONT PORCH!)  Don't know about the Front Porch?  They are the coolest most creative guys I know with the most awesome portable stage ever!  Seriously... see photos below.  We will be at the STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, the biggest country music festival this side of Texas!  Last year 100,000 people

In the Studio (Mar 2011)
David Luning News    Hi Everyone!I've missed you!  I've been somewhat in hibernation working on a new album being recorded in two professional studios.  It's goin slower then expected and I'll be working on it for a while longer, but its a blast!  Who knew that making a professional record would be such a process...   In the meantime, exciting stuff keeps happening.  I just won a Petaluma West Coast Songwriter's competition with "You and Me and the Devil i

Thank you!!! (Dec 2010)
David Luning News    Hi Everyone!This is November (barely...)- The month of Thanksgiving.  So, it's a perfect time to let you know how grateful I am to have such tremendous support, guidance, and help from all of you.  Thank you all... so much!!!Truly,DavidIN THIS NEWSLETTER:Thanks to you and you and YOU!!! Hopmonk Show - SebastopolBazaar Stock 3 ExtravaganzaSolo Acoustic Show at Hopmonk - Sonoma All The Ways To ConnectI would like to sincerely thank the following people for

And the Party Begins... (Nov 2010)
David Luning News    Howdy You Trouble Makers!Have I got news for you!On the 20th of this month, Saturday that is, The KRUSH 95.9, (one of the best darn radio stations of all time) and North Bay Hootenanny (the wildest in showbiz) , have banded together and are putting on a show SO Fantastic, SO Fun, and SO Mischeivious, it's surprising it's not illegal!  It's all happening at the Last Day Saloon in Railroad Square!  Come on down and see for yourself, what the buzz is all abo

I'm on T.V.!! (Oct 2010)
David Luning News    Dear Friend,Howdy!  Well, Nashville was killer good times! Music, music everywhere!!  I'll try to get a video or two up in a future newsletter.  In other news, I'm going to be on T.V. this week!!  Not as a musician - no, ha... but as a paranoid cocaine addict.  Crazy!  Read below for more info about that.  Truly,DavidIN THIS NEWSLETTER:"I Almost Got Away With It."ReverbnationT-shirt surveyAll The Ways To ConnectFEATURED VIDEOI'm i

FIRST NEWSLETTER - Sep 18 2010 (Sep 2010)
David Luning News     Dear Subscriber,   It's been a while since I've contacted you.  A lot of exciting things have been happening (including this new email newsletter)!   I can't fit everything in one newsletter, so stay tuned for the next one!  (Hint-I'm going to Nashville!)  In the meantime, check below for upcoming gigs, videos, & t-shirt info.  Thank you for your ongoing support!  Hope to see you soon.      David

Going to Nashville! (Oct 2010)
David Luning News     Dear Friend,Hello again.  Thank you so much to those of you who were able to make it to HOPMONK.  You made it an absolute blast!  The HANDCAR REGATTA was also amazing.   Thanks to THE FRONT PORCH for inviting us to play. Well, as I mentioned in the last email... I'M GOING TO NASHVILLE!!!!!!  (I'm a little bit excited...)    Read below for more info about that, along with info about upcoming local events - including The H