21st January 2010

Hi All,
After putting it off for a long time, I've eventually got some video clips on You Tube, I've uploaded four UFO solos that I love to play and also the two solos in Mr Crowley which I've given my interpretation of, as I also love Randy Rhoads' work,
Anyway the links are as follows and I hope you like 'em!
Cheers for now,
Dave

23rd December 2009

Hi all, a quick note, followed by a review of Michael Schenker from last night in Newcastle!
Well it's that time again so I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Rockin good year in 2010. Thanks for your continued support - it's greatly appreciated. I'll post another update in the New Year.
Dave

Michael Schenker @ O2 Newcastle on 22nd Dec 2009
Ok, I'll start by saying I was determined not to have a view about the gig before I got there - after all, I have been hearing so many great things about Michael turning himself around, but I also have to say I witnessed the debacle in Manchester when he 'supported' the Scorpions a couple of years back and I haven't really enjoyed any of his albums since Written In The Sand, which is quite a while back now (1996!)
The set was as it has been for the last few nights and the band performed with ease and the onstage ambience seemed very good. I could ramble, in detail, 'on and on' about the gig but the fact is that Michael was awesome, in the genuine meaning of awesome. This man has turned the clock back 25 years. This is a guitarist whose playing is on fire - he's playing with the hunger he once had, that I thought he'd never get back. He stunned me with his lead playing and I'm still blown away by how amazing he was. Everyone seemed to enjoy the gig and my friends were just as struck by his playing as I was.
Michael, thank God you're back. Now I can't wait to see him again!

15th August 2009

Les Paul
1915-2009
Well, you will all have heard I guess! Very sad news to lose someone such as Les Paul. I just want to express my deepest sense of loss as had it not been for this man I would probably not have enjoyed all the musicians I admire so much and therefore would certainly not have enjoyed listening to, learning and studying the guitar as I have the last 35 years. I was midway through a rehearsal last night when my friend sent me a text and I literally almost fell over, one of those moments I'll not forget.
Thanks Les, for the music, for the guitar and for the multitrack recording, all of my main passions in life!!
A true genius - RIP
Dave

STOP PRESS!

I'm looking to collaborate with a vocalist on a new project, classic rock / bluesy rock orientated, so if you’re a confident vocalist with a strong voice and an ability to write, it doesn't matter where you live so long as you can work with some kind of DAW that is compatible with Sonar 8.
If that's you, or if you know of anyone who fits the bill, then please contact me via this link - info@daveburn.net - and we'll take it from there!
Dave

14th July 2009

Hey All - Just to update you, my album Out Of Darkness should be out in the Autumn, it will be available through CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes - and from this website too, obviously! just finishing one or two things off with it at the moment and I'll give you the release date as and when I know when it is. I'm in writing mode again so have begun working on my next album, as yet untitled. As you will see from above I'm looking at some collaboration for a future project as I realise that instrumental music isn't everyone's bag!

I'm currently working with Still Crazy and hope to be gigging very soon now.

I went to see UFO a couple of weeks ago in Newcastle and they were without doubt the best I've seen them since 1998 with Barry Sparks on Bass. Barry is a consummate musician and fits into the camp very well. I also managed to spend some time with my dear friend and webmistress Kate. Great to see you again Kate! No doubt she's recovering with her head in a bucket from the tour.... but only if the bucket was full of gin and Ferrero Rochers!

Time for a revamp, CDs will be available @ £5 now except for the latest album which will be £7.50 (that's UK prices - for outside the UK please add £1.50)

Well, have a great Summer and Keep On Rockin!
Dave

19th December 2008

Hi All,
As the year draws to a close it's time to reflect on the year and look to the next. It's been a tough one this year but with the friends and support I have had it's been made a lot easier to deal with. The loss of my friend Tony this time last year was an awful shock and made the start of 2008 very difficult but he's in my thoughts as are his wife and friends. I must thank Kate for letting me rant at her and taking it all without question. I think you've calmed me down now - you’re a gem!
Musically, it's been a slow year but I'm now working hard on finishing my album Out Of Darkness. I'm making moves to get my CDs available through Amazon and iTunes, and hopefully this should happen by Summer 2009. I have joined a Jimi Hendrix tribute, (tentatively called Axeperience) so I'm enjoying playing Jimi's music again. I haven't played his stuff for years so it's been quite challenging to get his feel across but it's going well. I'll list gigs as and when we start booking dates. As well as this I'm hoping to get another band together to do some of my instrumental stuff and some new material with vocals. On top of that, Ritchie is finalizing some songs that we hope to get out later in 2009. I'm also putting ideas together for my next instrumental album. So it's looking like a busy year ahead!
Well that’s about it for now except to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Successful 2009.
Best Wishes and thanks for your support
Dave

1st November 2008

Hi Guys,
Apologies for not updating sooner but I've been experiencing a bit of a purple haze lately. Not really, but that's a cunning way of saying that I've been invited to join a Jimi Hendrix tribute band - which I've said yes to. They are in the process of changing their name just now, so I'll let you know more details as soon as possible. I'm finishing off Out Of Darkness at the moment, so that should be available fairly soon.
Cheers for now,
Dave

May 24th 2008

Hi Guys,
Just a note to say the last of the UUFO albums, The Chaos Theory, is now complete and available for purchase via the shop link. Tristan has done another amazing piece of art for us and we've been particularly lucky throughout this 3-album project with the small but more than brilliant team we have in Tris and Kate. They do so much more behind the scenes than you could ever imagine - we're indebted to you both!!!

So folks, it's onward to the next project which is DNA. The album, title to be confirmed, will be out late autumn and is what seems to be missing from the UK music scene except for a handful of established bands that we all know and love anyway. We’re trying to sort out some guys to go live with for this project so I'll keep you posted.
With regard to my solo work, I'm a third of the way through my next album entitled Out Of Darkness which seems to get heavier with each track! I hope to get this one out by late autumn also.

Well that’s pretty much it for now other than to mention that UFO have just finished a highly successful tour of the States, with my wonderful web mistress Kate on board. I hear even Phil was struggling to keep up with Kate!! Only joking! Anyway, check out this link for the latest on the band and photos of the tour.
See you all soon!
Keep On Rocking
Dave

I'm getting the CDs printed up now, so the album will be released on the 18th Feb. Listen to soundclips HERE.
I'm in the process of writing the next album, half of which is a lot heavier then The Woodcutter's Tale and the other half is going to have a bluesy rock feel, possibly with vocal tracks as well. I'm also discussing some live shows, but as is always the case, they are easier to discuss than to put into practice! Anyway I'm very hopeful as I want to get back on stage very soon. I'll keep you all informed with any news and try to update on a monthly basis. Cheers for now and keep on rockin!!!!
Dave

December 29th 2007

Hi all,
I received some terrible news yesterday. My very good friend Tony Brown died at the age of only 43.
Tony was a very funny guy and wouldn't hurt a fly, and there was nothing he didn't know about The Clash, Kiss and the second world war!
He will be sorely missed by friends and family, my heart goes out to his family and also to the guys who knew him most, my dear friends. When you get to the pearly gates Tony, tell them about the second world war mate, they'll love hearing about it!!
Love ya!
Daveyyyyyy

December 16th 2007

Hi all,
Would just like to take the opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2008 and Thanks for your continued support!
I have two solo albums planned for 2008, and also an album with my good friend Ritchie. He is busy now writing lyrics for this, and the album already shows great potential. We also intend to get out and play live.
I must also thank my friends for their incredible support the last few months. It's not been an easy time here, but their support eases things immensely. Time for a quick name check; Kate, Tris, Paul S, Paul H, Geoff, Martin, Mick, Ritchie, Mary and Kirsty - thank you all!!
Well, here's hoping to see you in 2008 - I'm off to go and kick this year's ass out of the way! Cheers!!!!

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June 2007

Hi guys,
Sorry for the silence, but apart from some stuff going on that doesn't need to be said here I've been doing a lot of sorting out, so, where to begin?
Firstly The Woodcutter's Tale should be available very soon as Tristan has sent me the artwork, which is cool as *&^%!!! So, as soon as the text and credits are applied it will be ready for despatch. I've already started work on my next album which I want to get into a lot more over the coming weeks.
Our good friend and tremendous musician Russ Hird (check him out if you haven't seen him - the guy can play, great style and feel!) recommended a drummer to us. We went along to see this drummer and now he's in the band. So, our line-up now is....
            Ritchie Bee - Lead Vocals
            Steve Bee - Bass & Backing Vocals
            Barry Ellis - Drums & Backing Vocals
            Dave Burn - Lead Guitar & Bad Vocals!
So, as it stands we have just about agreed a set list of classics and we are deciding on the name. We intend to aim at Biker gigs and Rock venues - whats the point in playing to people who don't understand rock music! We intend to get to rehearsals once we have some gigs lined up. As always I will keep you up to date with how it's going. All I can say is I'm dying to get back on stage!
As a side project Ritchie and I are writing for the Chapter 3 album. We have some real good ideas which should see a very good rock album by the end of the year hopefully.
Two albums I feel I have to recommend here, UFO's The Monkey Puzzle and The Scorpions Hour 1, both superb albums and probably the best rock albums to come out in the last few years.
So folks, for now, thanks for tuning in, and thanks for the continued support!
It's time to Rock!!!
Very Best Wishes,
Dave

Check out my page at MySpace.com  -  http://www.myspace.com/daveburnguitar

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January 21st 2007

Hi guys, just to let you know I am having talks with Ritchie and we are definitely putting a band together this year. We won’t be doing a lot of gigs but we hope to make the gigs we do more of an event. Material-wise, we are going to be doing predominantly classic covers with a few surprises as well. I’ll keep you posted on timings etc as and when. At the moment we have only a drummer to find - once we have that post filled I will confirm members, band name etc.
Cheers for now
Dave

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January 2007

Hello, and a very happy new year to you all! I've started work on the next album and am toying with the idea of gigging in the next 6-8 months, so we'll see how that pans out! Some adjustments are required on The Woodcutter's Tale, but nothing major, and these should be completed very soon. There are a also couple of gear photos which I will kindly ask the lovely Kate to lob on the gear page soon.
That's it for now but I'll update you as soon as The Woodcutter's Tale is available. In the meantime, one of the tracks - The Sheriff's Daughter - is featured here. Expect some more soundclips soon!

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December 2006

I was saddened to hear the passing of Alan “Fluff” Freeman this last week, 6th July 1927 – 27 November 2006, I was brought up on listening to Fluff every Saturday afternoon, he was a real DJ, he let the music speak, his programme was about the music, not him, unlike DJs now who feel they are more important than the music, even though were it not for the music they would not be there!

He played a wide variety of music and gave many a band a boost by playing them on his show. He became friends with the likes of Robert Pant, John Peel, Paul McCartney and others with achievements and influence in the industry. Without his influence on me I believe I would have had a narrower outlook on music. Thankfully I don’t. He’s a very sad loss to music.

On a lighter note I went to see UFO at Newcastle Carling Academy and boy were they on fire. Vinnie Moore has now settled into the enviable position as the guitarist in the band and it was a joy to see the guys looking so comfortable and relaxed, Pete obviously looking more relaxed than the others! Phil was as he always is, on top form and his humour was very entertaining. An absolute pleasure to watch. If anything my only criticism would be that Phil’s mic could have been louder between songs. A very special mention also to Kate who went out of her way to talk to myself and everyone else who is on the SITN forum. You astound me Kate for how much you cram into each day and I’m eternally gratefull to you for that!!

I’ve started work on some new songs which are sounding pretty good and as for the artwork for The Woodcutter’s Tale, that is in the pipeline so it should be ready fairly shortly.

Cheers for now

Dave

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July 2006

The re-recording and mixing of The Chaos Theory is now finished and we're just awaiting the artwork. We hope to have the album out by end of August, and writing is now in progress for the Chapter 3 project.

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