...to say Hi and welcome you to our web site. Although a few areas are still "under construction", keep checking back to see what new stuff and other news we've added.
And thanks to those who signed Guestbook v.1 (which has sadly crashed and burned)... we really did appreciate your nice comments. Thanks! (At least I have now learned how NOT to fry a guestbook!)
Yours in all things Hicksvillian, Kathy & Ken
black headed and lookin' slick
Like a garden in the rain. Great site, guys! A living tribute to the king of rockin' droll.
Thanks for the hard work, Jon
A treat. I've loved Dan's music forever. Soon to be more, too. What great news.
...it was...it was...like a Juke Joint A-Jumpin'.
Great job Kathy
Kevin
good whle I was waiting on the 103.
Hi Kathy & Ken-
Nice site. It looks like you guys have been busy. I liked your links page with its descriptions. I'll be back.
-Rick
GREAT SITE -- CONGRATULATIONS! I'll be visiting Hicksville (no not Hicksville, NY)as often as possible to catch new info! Good Luck!!
Great! I loved reading the show reports. They helped me remember the times I've seen Dan and the Acoustic Warriors play.
I'm sooo pleased to hear another album is in the works. I'll be lookin' for it. -- Mike J Oropeza Those who hear not the music, think the dancers mad ~{';'}~
the next best thing to having Dan buy a round of Virgin Kamikazes!!! Keep up the great work!
Steve
...very good and interesting. A job well done from loyal fans, that's for sure ! It's a good thing, since the hicksters mailing-list is a little bit overloaded with personal thoughts that aren't so important to read, I'm sorry to say.
Someone, tell Dan that Canadians ears are open for a gig in Montreal or Ottawa ! Please.
Thanks again for a site that will be very usefull and informative.
Claude Brindamour.
... a treat (from the home of happy feet)!
Thanks, Kathy and Ken!
Dweet dot doodah!
Josh
great page. am looking forward to his pending trip to the carolinas...way past due.
...a treat as expected from two Hix fanatix! This site is... a porkchop dinner with a big baked potato and a side of peas!
I'll be back often. Very well done, Ken & Kathy!
...Bob
Frickin' Fabulous. There needs to be a billion more Dan sites. I have just stumbled upon these web sites, I mean where the hell have I been...under a rock!!! I sent an e-mail to Steve Ramirez and hope to be on a mailing list soon. I have seen Dan about 30 times only since about 1991. He is a pleasure to listen to and my mission in life is to bring as many people as I can to each and every one of his shows. Thanks for the cool website and lot's "o" info. Now if I can just get in touch with Dan about those 1993-4 tapes from the Sir Francis Drake Hotel from the 4 day gig. Anyone know about those???? I will be in touch soon, it would be nice to hear from fellow Dan Fans. Should anyone be interested, I have some cool photo's and articles that I would love to share. Happy Halloween! Anita L. Kayed
Groovey, man, groovey. I just wish "the man " hadn't cancelled his show in Asheville,N.C. I had my ticket and was looking forward to seeing him live for the first time in my life. Oh well, maybe he'll come thru and play in Dec. like he say's he will.
Later,
David Riggs
unclouding to my sunny mood! Hell, I'd go back. Better than an Evenin'Breeze, it truly walks one and only. Woe the luck to have found it. It's not my time to go, but I better stop before I Scare Myself.
Have Enjoyed Dan since the very early seventies, in Old Town Los Gatos..to the ninties at the Palms Playhouse in Davis...better than ever!!!!!! thanks Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
had a nice visit....i've been following Dan since 1970.... I go a ways back....
...right on.
Scintillating and delightful.
insomnia-inducing... kep' me from goin' to sleep for a LONG time. The art gallery is a hidden treasure and I'll be back often. Thanks also for the link to Sedge Thomson's radio show... I searched through the archived shows for Bayside Jazz but didn't find any of their appearances. I did find Blossom Dearie and listened to her rendition of "My Attorney Bernie". Wow! I just located an archived show with the CJB and started playing the show. Now, I'm going to: 1)finish typing this; 2)power off my PC monitor; and 3)crawl into bed and listen to CJB for the very first time! -- Thanks youse guys!
Great Sound! I remember listening to the band while in HS back in 72/73. I just purchased two CD's and love the reunion....thanks for the entertainment.
Souper fun! Hope to see Dan soon
Swingin like a gate! The Danmaster can do no wrong! D.H. is the Ric Flair of Music
Yeah, I remember Dan when he was drummer for the Charlatans. I worked with them as a recording engineer at Golden State Recorders in SF. I also worked with Dan at Coast Recorders on his first solo album for CBS. Need any lyrics??? http://homepages.go.com/~stanagol/index.html
...pseudo-nostalgic! Great site! Thanks for stopping by and using my Add-A-Link feature. Walk on! - Dennis @ Super Seventies RockSite!
...not a bumpy one. I caught on to the Hot
Licks about the time of their demise and the Rolling Stone article. <p>
I got to see the live taping of the Austin City Limits show, thanks to high
school friend/songwriter Joe Dickens. <p> Dan remains one of my all-time
favorites! <p> Thanks for the website, Mike Ransom Tulsa TV Memories <A
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i'm still there.
Very pleasant.. Please visit http://www.fallingfigs.com/naomi to catch up on the life and times of Naomi Ruth Eisenberg, AKA Naomi Vice. This is the page I offered to build her for only $50.00, but she rejected this idea as some jerk attempting to squeeze chump change out of her. Too bad, it would have been a nice page, Now the joke is on her because it's my advertisement, any page for $49.95.. he he he
Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so nice. I've sent it to all my buddies. Found out through this site about the Christmas Jug Band at the Palms. Got a babysitter and the spouse and I went out for a magically festive evening. Even copped a hug backstage from Mr. Hicks himself.....couldn't resist......thanks Dan
Suavecito to say the least. I was at a couple of the "Where's The Money?" shows at the Troubador, so I'm a fan.
I strum and sing a little myself; got a couple o' Hicks tunes on the set list still.
Folk Noir Rules!!
You guys are the best! Your site just gets better and better.
Lots of fun. Barrel o'f Monkeys!
Keep up the good work.
Its been alot of fun. I would like to be on Dans mailing list. Havent seen him in a while, would like to know when he will be around Illinois?
Keep on planing Dan, We love ya in Illinois!!!!!!
My visit was very enjoyable.I'm very excited to hear about the new cd.The fan's reviews of the gigs were cool.I just wish Dan would play near Roanoke. It would really be great if he played Merlefest in N.C.Ihope to join the chat. Jeff
Being born in 53 and hearing dan hicks wheres the money for the first time in 71, needless to say,being a californian native and having that album for my anthem, its great to be 47 and still know that hes doing great music.Just wish he would come to seattle, this town needs his music very much.I may just have to take a trip to see him at rancho nicasio.That really is my last name, and its great to visit hicksville. It never closes, and the peach pie is fresh daily.Great website.Doc Hicklin.
Thanks for putting together a good site on all things Dan,I appreciate the gig reports and look foward to getting the new CD.If there are any musicians over here in Scotland interested in making Hicksville music,get in touch! Alan Thomson,Fort William,Scotland.
Great! thanks for doing this sombody has to keep they're eyes on this guy I think he could be trouble T
Well, just a darned shock. Last time I saw Dan was in Tampa, maybe 12 years ago. Last album I found by Dan was "Shootin' Straight", while hanging around Grandfather Mountain, in North Carolina, a few years ago. Curiosity kicks in, now that I'm hanging around the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and I find out that he was here in January. Ouch - missed a session. I was hoping to see more on available CD's, etc.
interesting.However,this is 2/27/00 what current? How often is update ? Anything to rumor Waits on upcoming album?
puzzling: "Bite the bag?"? us Columbus Ohio folks ain't always up to scratch on that west coast jive.
invigorating: to see the Cols Thirsty Ear gig
smile provoking: that dude even does cartoons?
...good deal,you're still alive! I got some great guitar lessons from you at the Apex Book Store..62' good news on the new album& the re-issue too,.how about a show in Petaluma?? could be great...mr.ed.
GREAT JOB ON THE ARTWORK AND LAYOUT, KEEP IT UP LOTS OF FUN, THANKS
very edifying, my friends. looking gooooood! THANKS!
My trip to Hicksville was like a garden in the rain. I do know all the words to "Along Come a Viper" ha ha
reelin' down that ol' highway...what a delight to find out Hicks is still playing tunes! I just found this while looking for a CD to replace my vinyl albums. You have lots of fans in Prescott, AZ--come and play here reel soon!
Big fun! I interviewed Dan many years ago for my KBOO FM show Rockaholics Anonymous. RockAnon now airs Mondays 3-5pm Pacific/ptld or. I work Dan into the playlist by hook or by crook. You otter send me a promo of that upcoming release... Mortski
Thanks you. I am happy to know that there are others who feel as I do about Dan Hicks. And, I'm not speaking as a fanatic or obsessive devotee ... I finally understand why an old friend was trying to expose me to the music several years ago. He's no longer stomping the terra, but I checked out a show in 1993(?) at the <a href="http://www.bellyup.com/">Belly-Up Tavern</a> in Solana Beach, CA, where I was working and realized the favorite songs on the "Muzak" tapes the owner made were Dan's. Also, in case you're listening (Marianne does !!) sorry about playing "Vinny..." when you walked into the bar that day, I know it pissed you off. I hope Dan plays in London UK someday, as I am moving.
I'll keep in touch with the list.
ta ra morganism
Oh God! Where have you been. Dan , my Husband and I have been waiting for you to come back to the Coach House! Now that your back, we were pleasantly surprised that you have a wonderful website to learn more about you and see your gorgeous pictures! Damn, I want to rent a Civil Action with your good buddy, Gene Hackman!
Great info, I wanted to buy your previous albums, and now I know what they look like and what they are titled! Great invention, the internet! Rock on! Loyal fans, Hunter and Stacie Endicott
I should have known I could find some great info on Dan on the web. I've bookmarked the site for future visits. I've been a big fan since the early 70's, but I'm going to my first Dan Hicks show tonight in Boston.
I just got back from seeing dan hicks-i hadn't seen him in 20 years what a great guy-he even indulged my friend karen and i my letting us chatter and act starstruck-cant wait for this new cd
Your site a great pleasure. Thanks for putting it together. I'm a big Dan fan since 1974, but still learned many new things. We're seeing him tonight at The Tin Angel in Philadelphia. Hope the new album brings him the attention he's always deserved (and the answer to "Where's The Money?"
Darned impressive. Great site, guys!
Yo Hickvillians! Thanks for the cool site and please be so kind as to forward this message to the king of hip hisself for me, ok?
Hello Dan,
Just moved to the Philly area, where I see I've missed a recent show at the Tin Angel, shoot, catch the next..Billy sends his regards, just played a show with him in Heidelberg last week, coincidentally. When he heard the recent jazzier songs I brought over, he said, you know, you really ought to send some of this material to Dan..which I'd like to do, got a Po box for me, or an address?..just made a kinda jazzy CD with friends in NAshville, where I'd been a couple years, after Billy and i hit our customary two year wall in Europe..but all's well now, we may do some stuff later in the summer. Nuff said, love to hear from you, and send you a reckid. My address is 2302 Brookhaven Dr. Yardley. PA 19067, #215-369-3220. Hope you're well, drop a line..
all the best, Frank
like a haunt from da good ol' days of a US Army rented apartment in Alexandria VA 1972. I almos' felt like I was gettin' old until I once again was reacquainted with this musical friend. Thanks for the memories, Dan. Really enjoy all the comments you other fans make but truly enjoy the music and your tall talkin' talent Mr Hicks. Wha...whoo?
like a cowboy's dream.
see ya in OB!
I am so excited about the new album My parents turned me on to dh&hl when i was a baby...knew all the words to "where's the $" in grade school!! Saw him about 10 years ago, was great show...going to COach House.
THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO AND GREAT SITE!!
kewl!! Can't wait ta see Dan at McCabe's in May!!!
great to see a site for dan fans like myself. As a lonely oz fan I thought i was the only one.
Do you know if John Girton still plays with Dan?
If so, will he be playing with Dan at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA on May 11?
Thanks,
Mike
unbelievable!!
Way cool.
pretty awsome! Keep up the good work! This is a well designed site and I really appreciate it. Its nice to know what ol' Dan is up too! Many thanks!-Matt
On a cold night in Jan.1973 at a Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks show at Vanderbilt Univ.in Nashville.I was heavily tripping on some groovy acid.The crowd was sureal and the music entrancing.Two lesbians named George and Arizona,dressed in Peter Pan costumes, roamed the aisles making mirth and merriment.It was too much fun, too bad it could'nt have lasted forever!
See you at McCabe's this weekend. Hope to hear "Hell I'll Go" Take care. Bill
McCabe's '99. Keep missing Dan's scheduled visits to LAland. keep me posted...sws
really cool, except that I was looking for the lyrics to long came a viper. I love you guys. see you at the Silverton jamboree on June 25th.
I used to see Dan at the Troubador in L.A., I forget exact years but probably around 1972, give or take a year...The "Troub" had Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carole King, Laura Nyro, Dan the Man..all for asking...sat 6 feet away. I have been SO GLAD (beyond words) that since Shootin Straight, Dan is back...His music has added immeasurably to my life. GKG, Ph.D.
first made back when CD's were just coming out -- ----certificates of deposit that is. Got all of Dan's LP's and later CD's. COOL beyond any more words.
oooops --- forgot to say thanks Kathy and Ken for the GREAT tribute. Keep the music alive.
dynamite.
Saw him on the second show at McCabe's on May 13th (I believe). Anyhow front row center, as always, having seen him three times before. No regrets but that my wife wasn't able to make it. From now on I intend to see both his shows at McCabe's when he blows into town. I'll write a review of the show later; right now I have to bathe my four year old boy. Another thing...don't ever miss Susan Rabin!
...charming? I don't know, I'm just glad to hear that Dan's playing at my favorite Chicago venue, the Old Town School of Folk Music. I see a lot of shows there, and in fact saw Doc Watson last night and thought, "I gotta get Dan Hicks to play here!". Next thing I know, I got an e-mail from a friend telling me that Dan the Man is gonna be there 9/15...spooky.............
Glad to see a Dan Hicks site. I grew up with my dad always playing "Last train to Hicksville." Now I find The Hot Licks music to be some of my favorite today.
the trip of my life!!
Great site!!! I'm a die hard Dan Fan. Keep me posted on anything Dan. Anyway to get a e-mail to him before his show at the Roxy in LA?
Whew! where the hell is Dan playing in So. Cal? Im a fan since 72' San Fran-Santa Cruz days. Whats up with the Roxy Dates?
wonderful! I'm a big DH&HL fan. Nice to know that there are others out there! Please keep up the good work.
hey kathy and ken ...
just wanted to say hey ...
I met you up by santa rosa earlier this year for a dan hicks show
tim
Hey y'all! Your site lookes great. Did you do this web stuff yourself? Want to revamp my site for me?
Thought I'd take a break away from "Posterville" to visit another town in the neighborhood! "Hicksville" I enjoyed my visit as usual. Have fun kids and keep in touch with the "Prof". Bye fer now.... P.S. Going to give it mbest shot to make it up to the "RED DOG" to see Dan and Michael on the 23rd. See ya there I hope!
The last time I saw Dan was with the Hot Licks in Feb(?) of 1970 when he helped open the Family Dog on the Great Highway in San Francisco. 30 years later, he's still got it as evidenced by his triumphant return to Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City last night. A fine time was had by all...
about...about five minutes long!
kathy and ken ... just looked at the pics you put out for the red dog ....must have been fun ....
see ya, tim
Dan's in Toronto tonite. I've waited 27 years for this, since I saw Dan and The Licks on tv . I'll be there (I'm the "Walkin' One and Only" up here but I'll defer to Dan for the evening. Tonite at the Silver Dollar Room I'll be the "Prince of Good Cheer" so long as you don't steal my beer. My pork chop dinner will be there with me along with a group of friends who are mere neophytes. I'll send a review later.
(Editors' Note: Randy posted a very nice review of the May 2000 McCabe's show, which we have moved to the Show Reports area.)
Hey, you guys!!! I love your site. It's fun to see the photos too. Did I give you my band's website? If not, it's the-sinners.com. I hope to see you soon. Susan (Groovette-ing is my life) Rabin
Someone told me there were quotes about all of us from various performances. Do you know where these might be found? Susan
I stumbled on to Dan and his Hot Licks in the mid 70's while serving in the Army at a post in Colorado. What an absolute treat and release his music has been for me. When ever I need or feel like a pick-me-up I slide the cassette in. I was driving to work today and the Lord only knows what brought Dan to mind. But, there the thoughts of his music were and the tape wasn't handy. Is the the bugger still alive, I wondered? I had not heard anything about him in years. I've missed him. Well, I crawled on to the internet and decided to do a search. He lives! I'll be loading up on some of the recordings I don't have. Man, it's peculiar, isn't it, how there are tunes or images that remain with you for a lifetime. Dan's work has been on the edge of my thoughts for 2+ decades now. Hello again, old friend whom I have never met. Thanks, you folks, for the site.
Just a note to let you know that "The Walkin' One and Only" is making waves on the airwaves here in New York -- WFUV.FM - Fordham University's DJ's have added "I Scare Myself" to their play list and has become popular! A Great tune -- Hope to be catching Dan in NY when he plays the Bowery Ballroom! Keep up the good work Kathy & Ken!!
Just a note to let you know that "The Walkin' One and Only" is making waves on the airwaves here in New York -- WFUV.FM - Fordham University's DJ's have added "I Scare Myself" to their play list and has become popular! A Great tune -- Hope to be catching Dan in NY when he plays the Bowery Ballroom! Keep up the good work Kathy & Ken!!
was short but sweet.
Anderson Fair, Houston TX 04/99? Unbelievable!
some kindof voodoo. I scare myself when I realize how much I am still entertained by Dan Hicks. Have I been letting my thoughts run & haven't evolved? Or maybe once I got to Hicksville I didn't need to leave... Actually, a local news columnist recently discovered Dan Hicks for the first time, (I don't KNOW where he's been) & mentioned it in a column. I took out my vinyls, gave 'em a dusting, & have been humming my old favorites for a couple of weeks now. I thought I'd check out Dan's latest shennanigans for myself & was pleased to find this (well-executed) site. Yes, I'll buy the new CD. And, if Dan comes a little closer to Kansas, I'll venture out to a concert. Thanks for your hospitality. I enjoyed the visit. K.
sweet as b.c bud!thanks for playin' ottawa..the show was amazing and it was nice to meet you and tom after the show.i even beat my girl at pool for the first time!!!what a shot..she could'nt believe it!!!one of those nights...thanks.happy trails.
Enlightening. I did not know there were so many Hicks fans out there, enough to at least keep a website and a career going.
My husband and I were together almost 2 years and had already known one another over 10 years when first we discovered we were both Dan fans. It just never came up until one of those - "Hey, I bet you'd like this music" conversations. Having met with puzzled stares from many of my friends who consider Mariah Carrey(urk) an "edgy" music choice, you can imagine my hesitation at bringing this up to my future(at the time) husband. We already talked about Ricky Lee J., Joni Mitchell, my love of folk, jazz and swing music and his long-time devotion to the less traditional form of bluegrass.. This was the next logical subject.
Glad you are all out there.
Cris and Selwyn/Atlanta Ga.
Enjoyed the Dan info, many thanks. Will pass along to pals.
nice 'n mellow! Been a fan since I saw Dan and the gang on Carson back in '71 or so, saw the classic Hot Licks lineup twice during their heyday, even had a long message board discussion w/John Girton about 7-8 years ago. I've only seen Dan and the Warriors once (he don't seem to get down to south Fla very much).
Amazing how much of the good music I listen to has come into my life via hixdom. Artists from Bob Wills to Lambert Hendricks and Ross to Stephane Grappelli and everywhere in between: all from conversations with other Hicksvillians about the roots of Dan's music and "What else do you like".
experimentally gravy, hasta la pasta, requerdos a tacos