- Derin Dow Band - News/Journal

"Fly"

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first cut off the new album, "Fly" has just been mixed. Special thanks to Beau Hill for such an outstanding job!

Progress

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Progress in the studio: six new songs are now near completion. It has been a pleasure working with keyboardist David Cutler Lewis (formerly of Ambrosia and Shadowfax). His contributions to the songs have been great. It's also been fun working with drummers Kevin Millar and Billy DiBlasi, bassist Willy Andresco, and lead guitarist Rick Sailon. All of these guys have done a fine job so far, and have made this album an enjoyable recording experience. Stay tuned for a release date and thanks so much for your support!

Ripple Effect Interview

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Hey y'all. Looks like I forgot to post this interview I did with a music magazine called the Ripple Effect from a few months ago. Here's the link to the site. Better late than never, right? Enjoy. - DD

http://ripplemusic.blogspot.com/2011/02/sunday-conversation-with-derin-dow.html

Start

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Basic tracks are now being recorded for the next album. Special thanks to John Burrola at West LA Music, Steve Galloway and Eric Klein for their technical assistance. Hope to get everything tracked and finished before too long. More updates to follow.

Thanks

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Just a note to say thanks for your patience in waiting for more live shows and the follow up album. As many of you know, the band has been on an extended hiatus over the past year due to Derin moving his residence, Rick getting engaged and moving his residence, and Mark's father's prolonged illness and passing. We hope to be back out there again soon with a new album in hand. Thanks again for waiting.

New drummer

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The DDB would like to welcome drummer Billy DiBlasi to the band!

Welcome Rick and Willy!

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

2009 has brought about a new line-up that includes guitarist Rick Sailon and bassist Willy Andresco. Rick has performed with us on violin in the past at all of our acoustic shows, but now he'll be handling the duties on lead guitar and backing vocals. Willy comes to us via Argentina, and also plays with the Stony Curtis Band (Shrapnel). It's great to have such a positive vibe in the band and bandmates that share a common vision. Wish us luck!

Special thanks to guitarist Corey Little for his 4 years with my project. Your service has been much appreciated, and the DDB wishes you the best. Thanks also to drummer Jack Kelly who played with us since September of '08.

We hope to see you at a live show again soon.

Eric Johnson show 1/15/09

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to those of you who came out to see the acoustic version of my band open for Eric Johnson on Thursday 1/15/09 at the Brixton. We felt honored to share the same stage on the same night with Eric. Our set was well received by an enthusiastic South Bay crowd of about 400. Hats off to Rick Sailon for his outstanding contribution on the violin. People really seemed to like that element of our sound.

I was fortunate to meet Eric briefly outside the club after his show, which was awesome. He was very nice, gave me his autograph on the liner notes of "Tones," and posed for a photo as well. I was also able to give him a copy of my CD "Retroactive." Think he'll listen to it? Cool night.

Ambrosia show 12/27/08

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

I'd like to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out on such a cold night. Ambrosia was great, and it was a pleasure to meet those guys (again). They still sound incredible after all these years. As for my band, well, some of us were sick and couldn't sing very well, so for that I offer my apologies. We gave it our best shot despite the flu.

We did videotape the show, so we will be putting up some videos on myspace and/or youtube in the coming days.

Look for more show announcements soon, and again, THANK YOU for your support of my music and my band.

AURA reunion a HUGE success!

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Thanks to everyone who came out to the AURA band reunion concert on August 2 in Madison, IN. Over 500 people were in attendance, despite the broken A/C and lack of parking. It was a night we will all remember for a long time. It was so good to see old friends, and to make a few new ones as well. To watch some videos from that crazy night, go to www.youtube.com and search under "Aura reunion". The video title "Aura reunion Darryl Hewitt" features Derin soloing on "Dreams I'll Never See" (the Molly Hatchet version of the Allman Bros. classic). Darryl does a great job on this one as well. More videos from that night will be posted on youtube in the coming days, including one with DD on lead vocals. Thanks again for coming out!