The Granada Theater during soundcheck with porterdavis...Dallas,TX 7/3/09
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June 2009
The stage at The Bugle Boy...set up for Ray Bonneville and I to rock it out! 6/26/09 
Me and Ray Wylie Hubbard on his radio show 'Roots and Branches' on KNBT 6/23/09 
My set-up for the session with Joe Pug 6/22/09 
Session with Joe Pug 6/22/09 @ Screen Door Studios....from my perspective... 
Joe Pug and I taking a break 
Me, Bukka Allen and Brian Standefer outside Screen Door Studios 
A view of the main stage at the Kerrville Folk Festival from about half way out 6/6/09 
Ray enjoying some Mexican food for dinner after soundcheck.... 
Gurf....waiting to enjoy some Mexican food and wandering why I'm taking his picture.... 
The crew at KFF setting up for Ray Bonneville's set 6/6/09 
My set up with Ray 
Almost show time..... 
My view from the main stage at Kerrville.... 
Always nice to see a hospitality basket waiting for you at your hotel room! This is from a Hypnosis show in Greensboro,NC 
porterdavis playing @ Space in Dallas,TX 6/11/09 
Playing with porterdavis @ Hal Samples' Space in Dallas,TX for Anthony's B-day. Photo by Roderick Pena 
Paper cranes hanging from the ceiling at Allgood Cafe in Dallas,TX 6/12/09 
Photo shoot at Hal's place...photo by Roderick Pena 
head bangin' air guitar...photo by Roderick Pena 
photo by Roderick Pena 
porterdavis playin' at 508 Park in Dallas,TX 6/12/09 
porterdavis in front of 508 Park where Robert Johnson's recordings were made. 
Me 
porterdavis |
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May 2009
The Main Stage @ Simply The Blues Festival in Ft. Madison,IA ...just before sound check 5/8/09 
One of the banners for the festival... 
My porterdavis bandmates Simon and Dan...just as we arrived at the festival grounds for Simply The Blues 
The Radio remote vehicle....just before our on-air interview prior to our mainstage performance |
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March 2009
The Photo that appeared in the Austin Chronicle for the 'Austin Music Awards 2009 Best Drummer' 
The Black Swan - now available! Check 'em out @ www.theblackswandrum.com 
#001 My Black Swan!!!! 
Count Mbutu picks out his frame at The Black Swan Factory. 
My feet....at The Saxon Pub....Photo by Winker 
A Swan prepared for flight @ Gruene Hall 
Shakin' it @ Threadgills North in Austin,TX 
Playin' with Colin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore @ Threadgills North 3/11/09 
Hittin' Hard @ The Saxon - Photo by Winker 
Sittin' in with Brian Ashley Jones and Tish Simeral @ Artz Rib House during SXSW 2009 
Up Close and Personal - Photo by Winker 
Saxon Pub with porterdavis - Photo by Winker 
Momo's for SXSW with porterdavis - Photo by Laura Lea Nalle |
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Jan. 2009
A group of Mystery Entertainers getting ready to head in to town to perform at the "Salute to Heroes Ball" 
Self-pic. en route to the "Salute to Heroes" Ball that I performed at for the Inaguration Jan.20 2009 
Alain Nu taking a picture of me taking a picture of him.....@ the Rennaissance Hotel 1/20/09 
Mystery Entertainers ready to perform at the Salute to Heroes Ball 
Mystery Entertainers ready to perform at the Salute to Heroes Ball (aerial view) 
Jon Saint-Germain, Alain Nu and I chowin' down on some Falafel |
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December 2008
The fuel behind the new porterdavis CD! 
A white Christmas in Seattle! 
My nieces and nephew comin' down the stairs on Christmas morning.... |
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Rebecca Loebe Sessions @ Tree
Studio 11 at Tree Sound 12/1/08 
The SSL board @ Tree Sound in Studio 11 
Becca Loebe teaches me a song so we can put it on her record! 
John gets the mic in just the right place 12/1/08 
Will Robertson layin' down some guitar 12/1/08 
Self-portrait at Tree 12/2/08 
Double kick drum...woo hooo!!! 
John (left) and Blake (right) engineer and assistant engineer at Tree 12/2/08 
Kickin' some grooves....12/2/08 
Ever wonder what a "producer" really does? 
This is what happens when you let people borrow your camera.... |
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Nov. 2008
At the top of the falls 11/26/08 
A view from the top of the falls 11/26/08 
My folks @ Amicalola Falls 11/26/08 
The North Georgia Mountains (the start/end of the Appalacian Trail) 11/27/08 
That's me in the N. GA Mountains.... 
Shakin' stuff @ Screen Door for Colin Gilmore 11/19/08 
I think Jamie is trying to tell me something.....? 
Joe Galeota - West African Drum teacher @ Berklee College of Music, leader of the BWAD&D Ensemble, maker of JAG drums, the responsible party for taking me to Ghana twice.....Joe, you're a busy guy. THANKS! 
First day with the new haircut! 
Sound check with the Berklee West African Drum and Dance Ensemble with Bernard Woma. I was a part of the group for 4 years....so they invited me to sit in for the PASIC performance....brought back many great memories! 
Bernard Woma (one of my teachers from Ghana) in action at PASIC 2008 |
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Sept./Oct. 2008
Smackin' some tambourines together in the studio for the new porterdavis CD 10/26/08 
Layin' down a shaker track on "Janey" for the new porterdavis CD 10/26/08 
Hittin' the Cajon for "Smack You Back" for the new porterdavis studio CD 10/25/08 
A mess of percussion at my disposal to create some music for the new porterdavis CD 
photo by Hal Samples 
Heritage Park in Conroe,TX 9/4/08 
In the studio with Najeeb and Etan 
Recording Najeeb's 1st EP 9/18/08 
porterdavis at The Blue Light in Ruston,LA 9/26/08 
Soul Food at it's finest!! 
Hangin' at Sul Ross University in Alpine,TX 10/9/08 |
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Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival -2008
In transit to Canada....Simon working on his video blog 
First morning in Salmon Arm, BC 
porterdavis workshop with Chris Smither 8/16/08 
ready for soundcheck on the mainstage @ Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival 8/16/08 
soundcheck 1,2 1, 2 check, check, check.... 
behind the scenes of the Main Stage 
view from the Main Stage during sound check 
just after porterdavis' performance on the Main Stage 8/16/08 
spoonin' it up on the Blues Stage 
my new hairdo - photo by Linda Whitaker 
movin' and shakin' on the Blues Stage - photo by Linda Whitaker |
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July 2008 - Vacation time
Spearfish Waterfall in Spearfish Canyon 
On a hike around Deadwood,SD 
By the grave of Seth Bullock....a true frontiersman 
My folks makin' the long trek up to the grave of Seth Bullock at Mt. Moriah Cemetary in Deadwood,SD 
The gravesite of "Wild Bill" Hicock and "Calamity" Jane 
At the Crazy Horse Monument....still a work in progress....it will be the biggest sculpture in the world! 
My Dad and I in front of Mt. Rushmore 
Relaxin' in the Black Hills 
A funny T-shirt (at least to me) that they sell at many of the tourist shops near Mt. Rushmore 
I got my ticket to ride! 
Ridin' on the 1800 train with Mom 
The 110 (one of the 1800 trains) ....coming into Keystone,SD 
Hangin' with Uncle Kenny in his immaculate front lawn....not the holsters we're both wearing (with guns) 
Inside the Corn Palace in Mitchell,SD 
I am related to everyone in this photo....and this is only a small number of us! 
ONE of my Uncle Kenny's gorgeous Harley's |
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June 2008
Headin' out on the Fit and Fearless Cruise with porterdavis 6/29/08 
Me, Simon, and Dave watching a wedding down below at The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs,AR 6/14/08 
The view from our hotel in Eureka Springs,AR 6/14/08 
Hangin' out @ Chelsea's after our show in Eureka Springs,AR 6/13/08 
porterdavis' first time playing in Norman,OK @ The Deli 6/12/08 
The one day bloom these cacti are known for....6/12/08 |
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May 2008
Me interviewing Simon for "Rough Cuts from Studio 333" in Tyler,TX 
Playing w/ porterdavis @ Studio 333 
In the studio with Will T. Massey Photo by Valerie Fremin 
In the studio - Me,Flash (owner/operator of Flashpoint Studios) and Will T. -- Photo by Valerie Fremin |
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April 2008
Preparing for the Crawfish Boil @ U.N.O. 
I don't remember being angry??? Maybe just focused? hmmmm..... 
My set up for porterdavis' April tour '08 
porerdavis kickin' it @ University of New Orleans 4/29/08 
Getting ready to eat some killer BBQ at The Shed in Maryville,TN 4/19/08 
Gettin' into it at the Saxon Pub w/ porterdavis 4/6/08 - Photo by Laura Lea Nalle |
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March 2008
porterdavis w/ the statue of Lightnin' Hopkins in Crockett, TX 3/29/08 
The whole crew workin' on the WC Clark / porterdavis track for the Welcome Home Project 
The Gombe set up to record "Keep the Lamp a Burnin'" for the Welcome Home Project @ The Zone Studios in Dripping Springs,TX 
Performing my Perceptionism Show @ Art Outside 3/8/08 - Photo by Becca Whelan |
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February 2008
Photo by Hal Samples 
Gruene Hall 2/16/08 photo by Becca Whelan 
Explaining the Hadjira on a set break at Gruene Hall -- Photo by Becca Whelan |
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January 2008
Hanover's in Pflugerville 1/18/08 photo by Valerie Fremin 
Hanover's 1/18/08 photo by Valerie Fremin 
porterdavis - jammin' at the Austin airport 1/11/08 
Pastel of me by Joy Wren ....Look for all the porterdavis boys pastels soon @ www.loveporterdavis.com 
Hangin' with my new buddy Oscar! |
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September/October 2007
Sleeping Soundguy in Dallas, TX 10/27/07 
Rockin' out @ the Life is Good Pumpkin Festival in Dallas,TX 10/27/07 
NACA Central Showcase with porterdavis 10/20/07 
Sitting in with Rahim Quazi 9/22/07 
Playin' with Kevin Carroll @ Opening Bell in Dallas,TX 9/22/07 
Always nice to see my name on the marquis ;) 9/20/07 @ Mojo Risin' |
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August '07
Eddie's Attic 8/16/07 with my new haircut 
Movin' fast in ATL.... 
Dan, Sharon, Amy (my sister), Me, and Simon -- Eddie's Attic 8/16/07 
My stuff..... 
Best BBQ in Texas! Stanley's Pit BBQ - Tyler, TX |
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May/June '07
LBG 6/30/07 Photo by Yva 
Explaining the Hadjira to the morning listeners of KGSR 107.1 FM 6/28/07 
Flappin' my wings with Kevin Carroll @ Opening Bell 6/27/07 photo by Debbie 
Shakin' in the zone 6/27/07 photo by Debbie 
Playing the Hadjira or Hide-N-Seek?? photo by Kellie 6/24/07 
Gruene Hall w/ porterdavis 6/24/07 photo by Steph -- Check her stuff out @ www.ImSteph.com 
Self-portrait EARLY in the morning after only 2 hrs sleep 6/22/07 
Tryin' to get my bearings on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston,TX 6/22/07 
Self-portrait @ the 13th Annual ROT Ralley 6/2/07 
Gettin' down in the early morn @ KGSR 107.1 FM 5/31/07 
Tossin' the Caxixi at the porterdavis photo shoot w/ Hal Samples 
LBG in Dallas,TX 5/18/07 photo by Hal Samples 
Photo by Hal Samples |
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April '07
The Show @ WPI 4/17/07 photo by Shawn 
Sound check @ WPI 4/17/07 photo by Shawn 
TMP Charlotte, NC 4/14/07 photo by Phil Carias 
porterdavis kickin' it at Greensboro College 4/12/07 
In full effect at the Hideout BBQ Raleigh,NC 4/11/07 
Lost in the music....playin' the Hadjira 
Current percussion set-up with porterdavis April '07 
Taking a rest on the long drive from Nasville,TN to Raleigh,NC....note the white glove--sometimes I use the Bag Balm to help heal my cracked hands....the box will take a toll if my hands get to dry. 
peek-a-boo! 
Showin' my friend Odessa my new mic. set-ups for the Tar and Cajon 
Singin' @ the Preservation Pub -- Knoxville,TN 4/9/07 
Content after a fine Easter brunch in Atlanta,GA 
Easter w/ Mom & Dad 
Set break in Birmingham,AL 4/6/07 photo by Tommy Ellison 
Sushi with porterdavis and Keith and Steve 4/6/06 |
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Cactus Cafe 3/24/07 
Cactus Cafe w/ Idgy Vaughn 3/24/07 
porterdavis with Strings Attached 3/23/07 
porterdavis and Raining Jane 3/21/07 
Rockin' in Arkansas 3/21/07 
porterdavis @ Hendrix College 3/21/07 VIDEO 
pre-show self-portrait 3/21/07 
St. Patrick's Day attire 3/17/07 
My game of choice 
Check out the carpet on-stage at Ole Moulton Bank 3/17/07 
My SXSW '07 wristband 
Lost in the Music 
"Love on the Lawn" with porterdavis 3/16/07 
Ale House for SXSW with Idgy Vaughn 3/14/07 
Hole in the Wall for SXSW w/ Kevin Carroll 3/14/07 
Gotta watch out for slick roads! Mopac ATX 3/11/07 
My foot @ Hondo's on Main 3/9/07 
Playin' the Hadjira @ Hondo's 
Ridin' Shotgun somewhere in west Texas 
porterdavis in Lubbock, TX 2/24/07 VIDEO 
On stage at the Texas Cafe in Lubbock, Texas 2/24/07 
Ah Texas.... 
Playing with one hand & taking a photo w/ the other?? 
A "Texas Institution" 2/18/07 
Rockin' it w/ porterdavis @ Antones 2/17/07 
Shakin' it @ Mojo Risin' w/ Kevin Carroll 2/14/07 
Who will get the last strawberry??? 
Playin' some brushes on a Remo Tar 
My Left foot on stage 
In motion with porterdavis @ Opening Bell 2/10/07 VIDEO 
Sittin' in with The Hudsons @ Casbeers 2/9/07 
porterdavis @ Lamberts 2/3/07 
Playin' at Lamberts in Austin,TX on my Birthday (2/3/07) 
The guys standin' on stage with me on my Birthday Daniel Barrett and (if you look close) Simon Wallace...the other 2/3's of porterdavis 
Concert w/ Joni Bishop and Odessa Settles
My Right Foot
WHAT????
Sound Check at LBG in Dallas,TX
"The Key"
porterdavis in action - photo by Hal Samples
Just Diggin' On Some Tunes
Ice on a Cactus?????
Simon and I in Ruston,LA
porterdavis bandmates Dan & Simon
Night Drive on I-35
Manager Extraordinaire Brandon DeMaris 
Even TX Gets Cold.... 
I gotta stop leaving these where I can't find 'em
My Mom w/ My Nieces and Nephew
Mack (sitting) and Kevin before our Flipnotics show 1/25/07 
Came home one day and found this on the coffee table... 
Leaf in the creek 
Another leaf in the creek 
The famous big sky of Texas 
Fossil of a butterfly or just some mud....??? 
Hiking in Wild Basin (ATX)....I need a haircut! |
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