Here we are at the end of another year. It has been truly productive for live performance with more to come in 2012. Coming in the new year are two new albums from Gary Davenport. Recordings for this music are in progress still. The first will be on LP/vinyl to be released at the summer solstice; The Door Into Summer. It will contain an insert that will allow the recording to be downloaded onto other formats one time. At the time of the winter solstice a second LP/vinyl with the same option to download will follow.
The band supporting Gary has a name now which Gus Wanner (guitar&mandolin) suggested; and consequently that name is MuseMyth.
MuseMyth is now:
Fred Masinter-violin
Kevin Lewis-lead guitar & 5 string bass guitar.
Gus Wanner- guitar & mandolin.
John Thurston- 5 string bass guitar & Chapman Stick.
Genevieve Davenport- cello, violin, keyboards, & backing vocals.
John Rodriguez- keyboards & backing vocals.
Dylan Martin- drums & percussion.
There is one last performance slated for the end of the year on December 17 at GIG on the Strip. There will be no drums/percussion for this performance. The band is in transition right now but with new drummer/percussionist Dylan Martin beginning rehearsals in January 2012, live performances will resume in March of 2012.
For those of you who have supported Gary and MuseMyth at our live performances, we thank you as it is you that makes it worthwhile for us to perform. See you at the next gig and the ones to come in 2012.
What follows below is the text to introduce the launching of the MuseMyth Recordings label and Wonder Slips Away album/CD. It has been left on for the sake of posterity.
March 17, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Gary Davenport Releases CD, Wonder Slips Away
Gary Davenport, founding member of Mannequin, Red Square, and Himmel is releasing a CD “Wonder Slips Away,” on the newly formed MuseMyth label. The CD features fifteen songs recorded with core group members--Fred Masinter, violin; Kevin Lewis, 5-string bass; and Raul Garcia, drums and percussion.
Also appearing on the recording is Gib Wharton who has previously recorded and performed with Cassandra Wilson, Laurie Anderson, and Van Morrison; Cari Palazzolo, singer/songwriter of Belaire; Rob Meyer, formerly with the San Antonio Symphony on trumpet; Richard Potter on flute and saxophone; Will Willard from the Gilliam Section on electric lead guitar; and multi-instrumentalist, Val Cronk; and many others.
The songs were recorded by Eugene Ng at Krazy Kat and by Donnie Meals at Edit Point with the recording being produced by Donnie Meals and Gary Davenport.
Davenport states, “These songs are highly personal yet I believe they will appeal to all audiences. Like the title of the CD states, wonder has a tendency to slip away. I’ve tried to capture and convey that sense of wonder in my music.”
Davenport has been an integral part of the San Antonio music scene since 1976 fronting such well known bands as Mannequin and Red Square whose release, “Lemmings and Saviors” achieved critical acclaim well beyond the local music scene.
At the same time Davenport wishes to announce the formation of MuseMyth; a label devoted to promoting not only his own recordings but the works of other independent artists. Davenport previously co-founded Closet Records, a label that produced such interesting artists as, Mannequin, The Rejects, and Mike Escamilla; and also the seminal compilation LP, “As Raindrops Become Ocean.”
Davenport will be performing songs Wonder Slips Away for Fredstock to be simulcast on KSYM at San Antonio College campus, Thursday, April 15, 2010. A release party for the CD/album will follow on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Pho Sure (formerly the Big Kahuna), 721 W. Ashby across the street from the San Pedro Playhouse with a live performance there as well.
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To contact Muse Myth Recordings or Gary Davenport directly go to our contact page. For booking click here.
- Saturday, December 17, 2011
10:00 pm
- Gary Davenport and MuseMyth-Live at GIG on the Strip
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GIG on the Strip:
2803 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas, USA
(MAP)
- This is the last performance for Gary Davenport and MuseMyth for the year 2011. There have been changes as no drummer/percussionist will be with the group for this show. Songs from Wonder Slips Away will be performed along with songs from the upcoming album, the Door Into Summer. A new drummer has joined MuseMyth; Dylan Martin. He will replace Raul Garcia and begins rehearsing with MuseMyth in mid-January, 2012.
The name MuseMyth was decided upon by band members recently. MuseMyth is now: Fred Masinter-violin, Kevin Lewis-lead guitar & bass guitar, John Thurston-bass guitar and Chapman Stick, Gus Wanner-guitar & mandolin, John Rodriguez-keyboards & backing vocals, Genevieve Davenport-cello, Dylan Martin-drums & percussion.
- $6.00
- Saturday, October 22, 2011
10:15 pm – 11:15 pm
- Gary Davenport and band Live
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GIG on the Strip:
2803 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas, USA
(MAP)
- Gary will be performing songs from his album Wonder Slips Away and from his upcoming album The Door Into Summer. He will be accompanied by band members: Fred Masinter-violin, Genevieve Davenport-cello, Kevin Lewis-lead guitar, bass, John Thurston-upright electric bass, Chapman stick, Raul Garcia-drums and percussives.
Amanda Pearcy from Austin is also sharing the bill. If you enjoy good country, folk, Americana, then Amanda will please you.
- $6
- Friday, August 26, 2011
10:00 pm
- Gary Davenport and band performing Live
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the Hole in the Wall:
2538 Guadalupe Street (across from UT), Austin, Texas, USA
(MAP)
- Zest of Yore open the show, Gary is on after, and CINDY closes the night
- $5.00
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21+
- Saturday, July 9, 2011
9:00 pm
- Gary Davenport_Live at GIG on the Strip
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GIG on the Strip:
2803 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas, USA
(MAP)
- Gary Davenport w/ band......Gary Davenport-vocals, guitar, Kevin Lewis-lead guitar, Gus Wanner-bass guitar, Raul Garcia-drums, percussion, Fred Masinter-violin. Gary will be performing all new material from his next upcoming album/CD that is currently in production.
Also performing after Gary are Thumper D at 9:45pm, The Lion Lads at 10:25pm, and Dickie Briganza at 11:15. Cover is $6 for seeing 4 different artists/bands...quite the deal.
- $6
- Friday, November 26, 2010
7:00 pm
- A Night of Poetry and Music
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The Foundry:
2720 McCullough Ave., San Antonio
(MAP)
- A night of music and poetry. Gary Davenport and band will be guests performers to support the release of LP recordings of poetry by Don Hurd, Russell Hoke, and Jesus Cardona on Red Wheelbarrow Records. Each of these poets will be reading/performing poetry from their prospective albums interspersed with songs performed from "Wonder Slips Away" and from the upcoming album by Gary and band. Mike Escamilla will also be performing songs.
- Free admission
- Thursday, June 24, 2010
7:00 pm
- Gary Davenport Live at the Foundry with Indo opening the show
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The Foundry (phone) 210-785-8208:
2720 McCullough, San Antonio, TX, USA
(MAP)
The performance was to extend the promotion of the new CD, "Wonder Slips Away". There were also new songs performed not yet recorded. The recording sessions for the next CD begin in December of 2010. One of the songs featured out of the new songs was "Gilgamesh"....an instrumental piece. Opening the show was Indo from Austin. - Free Admission
- Friday, June 18, 2010
7:00 pm
- Gary Davenport -
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Pho Sure (phone) 210-733-8473:
741 West Ashby, San Antonio, Texas, USA
(MAP)
- The performance at Pho Sure to set the maiden voyage for "Wonder Slips Away" was a success and did well even with critics. The performance began quietly with the song, "Eric" and ended with the exotic, "Gilgamesh" accompanied by Bob Catlin and Quinn Mathews both on tambouras. Contributing also to 'Gilgamesh' were Gil Garza on trombone and Rob Meyer on trumpet. In addition to these guest musicians were Val Cronk on keyboards and daughter Genevieve Davenport on vocals. The core band contributed splendidly and guided things through steadily. They are: Fred Masinter on violin, Gus Wanner on mandolin and guitar, John Thurston on electric upright bass and Chapman Stick, and Raul Garcia on drums and percussion. Though electrical outages (3 times) interrupted the flow of the event, the power was restored promptly. Also,though the show was intended to launch "Wonder Slips Away" at least 40% of the show was material not yet recorded and slated for the next CD. Besides "Eric" and "Gilgamesh" , the instrumental pieces "Sufi" and "Zapotec" were also performed from the upcoming album.
Opening the show were INDO from Austin. Their performance was also met by a very receptive audience as they demonstrated their effectiveness in live performance.
- Free Admission
- Thursday, April 15, 2010
- Fred Stock
- Fredstock will be simulcast on KSYM the San Antonio College radio station
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