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CURRENT HEADLINES - 2005 / 2006
May - 2006
NEW STUDIO RECORD, MORE TOUR DATES AND YET ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT
David appears on the new Beat Daddys record "5 Moons" which was
released in May 2006, you can pick up your copy @
www.beatdaddys.com or any upcoming Beat
Daddys show, be sure and check their tour schedule for dates near you.
David is proud to announce that he has signed
on with Aquarian Drum Heads as an endorser. "They sound great, look great and
have all the durability that I've been looking for and needing in a drum head".
April - 2006
LoCash Cowboys to appear on TLC.
TLC sent a video crew to a recent tour stop in Destin, FL for the LoCash Cowboys. The crew shot the band performing as well as Chris and Preston hosting a Tuckerville, Marathon, be sure to tune in to TLC to catch David and the boys.
March - 2006
NEW TOUR, NEW BAND, NEW ENDORSEMENT
David is now on tour with the LoCash Cowboys. For more information, please visit www.locashcowboys.com The band will be taping for a upcoming episode for a reality TV show to air TLC. Taping will take place in Destin Florida over the weekend of March 10, 11, 12. More information to come.
David now endorsed by HEAD FIRST custom bass drum heads. David commented, "From the minute I talked to Pat at Head First by phone, I knew they could pull off the impossible, which was what I was asking. I wanted my cake, and needed to eat it also. I called in a panic looking for someone to take on the task of designing a custom head for the upcoming video shoot in Florida, but I wasn't asking to have a normal turn around time of 3 weeks, I needed it and ON my kick drum no later than 3 days. Every single obstacle that I threw at Pat over at Head First was received VERY well and his response was smooth, calm and collected, he literally said "yes" to everything I asked and was able to back it up! By far the best customer/artist relations I've EVER experienced! The end product is simply amazing, photos coming soon".
Check out www.headfirst-online.com
Jan - 2006
IN THE STUDIO, NEW BABY & MOVING FORWARD
David will no longer be working for the Phil Vaught Band on a
exclusive basis. Any work in the future with Phil will be on a temporary
service. David will be working primarily as a drummer for hire in the future for
various touring groups. David has been in the studio with the Beat Daddys in Jan
tracking for their upcoming studio release. The recording has been taking place
at the studio of the legendary musician Johnny Neel.
www.johnnyneel.com The new material is
just smoking...look for it's release and title soon at
www.beatdaddys.com
David and his wife Vicky are proud to announce the birth of their son and second
child together, "David Tyler Parks". Named after his father, he will be called
Tyler or Ty to avoid confusion. Big sister Hailey and big brother Dustin are
pretty happy about the new addition also. Thank you to all who have sent e-mails
and gifts. I am unable to return e-mails to everyone as Tyler was born one month
premature and taking care of his needs has become priority.
May 5 - 2005
DAVID ANNOUNCES ANOTHER TOUR
David joins the Phil Vaught band.
David first met and heard of Phil Vaught earlier this year in Biloxi, MS. After a Van-Dells show David had played, he visited a neighboring Casino on the gulf coast to find a smoking band playing to a packed crowd. He talked with the band on break and was soon invited up to jam with the group. The next night, he jammed with them again after what was ironically his last Van-Dells show. The next day, the Van-Dells came across the Phil Vaught tour bus as a truck stop both in route to Nashville, TN. Contact information was exchanged and both parties kept in contact. David had recently been offered the full time position and will start with the band in Tulsa, OK in July once his touring commitments to the Kelly Richey band expires in late June. Click the link for more information. www.philvaught.com
April. 23 - 2005
DAVID ANNOUNCES TOUR
David to tour with The Kelly Richey Band
David is proud to announce plans to tour this summer with The Kelly Richey Band. David first heard of Kelly two years ago when she was looking for a fill in drummer, soon after their first meeting, literally the next night David was playing a live show with Kelly. Through the next two years he filled in touring dates with her off and on. After David announced his departure from the Van-Dells in early 2005, he received numerous tour offers from across the country. He proceeded to sift through the offers for just the appropriate one when Kelly and David started meetings and negotiations. The tour with David kicks off on May 20th in Key West, FL and will cross the US hitting many cities playing concert venue style clubs and festivals and David's part of the tour will end on a European leg of the tour in late June. Check out more on The Kelly Richey Band @ www.kellyrichey.com
April. - 2005 *UPDATE*
AUCTION SUCCESS
Thank you
to all who placed bids and congrats to the winning bidders.
David's autographed
Pro Mark signature stick sold for $53.00
David's Autographed Van-Dells 30 Year Reunion Drum Head sold for $100.98
All items brought in close to $600.00
Mar. 12 - 2005
LIST FOR DONATED ITEMS - UPCOMING AUCTION
David has listed two rare items that will be donated to the upcoming auction. Proceeds will benefit the Joshua Stevens Memorial Fund.
The
Van-Dells Fan Club
and David Parks Online will be joining forces in the next few weeks to hold a
charity auction. There will be Van-Dells and David Parks memorabilia available
for sale. The auction will be held on EBAY, so make sure you go to EBAY and set
up you account now! More details on this auction will follow soon.
All proceeds from this auction will be donated to The Joshua Stevens Memorial
Fund.
- For those of you who missed out on David's last show with the Van-Dells, he saved one of his last signature sticks from the show on Feb. 26, 2005 in Biloxi, MS.
- For those of you who missed out on the Van-Dells reunion show in October of 2004. David tossed out a few rare items, five of which were autographed drum heads that most of the reunion members signed before the show. David held onto one of them for his personal collection. Note the head has a small cut, which is a safety hazard when tossing to a crowd of people, another reason it was not given away that night. It is now up for auction. A printed list of autographs follow the photo.
LIST OF AUTOGRAPHS
Jon Dale, Todd Remey, Stacy Duke Todd, Daddy-O, Kevin Miller, Grant "Smitty" Smith, Rob Hawkins, Butch Waxx, Dayne Puckett, David Parks, Jeff Wald, Fingers, Brian Flannery, Will Bill Gaines, Glenn Bowles, Kasey Todd, Mark Barnett, Jeff Stevens, Marshall Pearson, Mad Mark, Bill Mentz, Rod Vailancourt, Jeff Carmack, Doug Spider Manley, Buddy Leach, & Dave Chumley Brumley.
DELAYS ON MP3 SINGLE RELEASE
*NOTE FROM DAVID*
- Hello friends, there has been a slight delay on the release of my new single
via mp3 due to technical problems. I am making it available in CD form
immediately through mail order. To place a order for this item only.
E-mail HERE
for more information. Each CD will be $5.00 including shipping and handling.
Feb. 04 - 2005
DAVID STEPS DOWN AS VAN-DELLS DRUMMER
David has turned in his resignation as the drummer for the Van-Dells. David's last regularly scheduled performance with the Van-Dells will be Feb. 26th in Biloxi, MS. The following statement was issued by David.
"After years of endless touring, recording sessions and rehearsals, it is with great displeasure to announce my departure from the Van-Dells. I have made a decision to move forward in my career. I'll now have more time to dedicate to the areas of the business that interest me more. I wish the Van-Dells and all members and crew the best in the future, personally and professionally. Even though I feel it to be necessary to depart at this time to further my career, it hurts to leave as the guys have become family. The show in Biloxi, MS on February 26th will be my last regularly scheduled performance with the Van-Dells, however, you just never know when I might show up to work fill in dates or just to say hello as I'm leaving the band on good terms. It will be bitter sweet on the 26th with a few tears I'm sure, but I'm also excited about the prospects of my very promising future. I'll be announcing all future endeavors on www.davidparksonline.com
TO THE FANS
I've enjoyed every second of it and hold endless amounts of gratitude to the
fans who have shown heartfelt and limitless dedication. I have received many
e-mails from fans who have heard it through the rumor mill about my departure,
thank you for your kindness and compliments. You will never know how much your
support over the years has meant to me. Thank you all from the bottom of my
heart and I hope you continue to follow my career.
THE FUTURE
I will remain in the music/entertainment business. I will have an original song
available for download via
www.davidparksonline.com starting March 1, 2005. You can download a
sample clip
HERE.
I plan to write and record, continuing to release my original material. My
immediate future consists of teaching lessons, clinics and mater classes,
working studio and live sessions for various artists. I expect to become a BMI
affiliated writer with in the next month. I plan on plugging my original songs
in Nashville as well as my drumming services to label artists."
Jan. 30 - 2005
NEW SINGLE FROM DAVID, HEAR SAMPLE NOW!
Starting in March 1, 2005, you'll be able to download a new
single written by David Parks and Matt Gray. The new song "If I were you"
includes co-writers David Parks on drums and ex Kickback Jack and GSP member,
Matthew Gray on keyboard. Former PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE member "Larry Goshorn"
on background vocals.