Dave Pomeroy (February 2005)

'Gene Watson is a true icon of honest, real country music.  His voice is one of the all time classic sounds, full of emotion, character and passion.

I fondly remember the times that Gene opened for Don Williams when I was in Don's band in the 80's & 90's and, most especially, the great experience of recording with Gene in the studio on his Warner Brothers album 'At Last'.

His music has touched countless people over the years, and I am proud to say I am one of them!'

Thank you, Dave Pomeroy, for your support of Gene Watson
 

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About Dave Pomeroy...

Dave Pomeroy is a prime example of the Nashville music scene's increasing creative diversity.  Consistently on the cutting edge of musical & conceptual innovation, Dave has established himself as a world class bassist, performer, writer & producer.

Dave has played electric & acoustic basses on over 400 albums with a diverse range of artists such as Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris & The Chieftains.  He has also played on Grammy-winning recordings with Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss, Earl Scruggs & Guy Clark.

Dave has also performed in concert with Patty Loveless & recorded in the studio with world-renowned players such as Mark O'Connor & Jim Horn.

In 1991, Dave was named 'Studio Musician of the Year' by Nashville's Metro Magazine.  In February 1997, he was voted 'Outstanding Bassist' at the third annual Nashville Music Awards & in July 1997, he was named the first annual Gibson-Tobias 'Bassist of the Year'.

In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Dave has evolved as a songwriter, recording artist & producer.  He has recorded his own songs as an artist with The Scratch Band, Blue Monday, Tone Patrol & Three Ring Circle & as a solo artist on Earwave Records.

Dave has also had some of his songs recorded by Don Williams; Dave was musical director & associate producer of Don's 'Best of...Live' album, which was recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England in 1993.

In 1994, the first annual 'Basses Loaded' concert, produced by Dave in conjunction with Bass Player Magazine, marked the debut of Dave's All-Bass Orchestra, performing his compositions for multiple basses.

In 1996, Dave founded Earwave Records, which released his critically acclaimed solo debut 'Basses Loaded', which was followed by the 'Blue Christmas' benefit CD, a long form concert video of the 1996 'Basses Loaded III' concert.

In 1999, Dave created & hosted 'Nashville Unlimited', a radio series produced for Nashville Public Radio, featuring 'live in the studio' performances & interviews with a diverse range of Nashville's finest singers, songwriters & musicians.

Dave Pomeroy played bass on tracks 2, 3, 4 & 5
('You can't take it with you when you go', 'A gifted hand', 'You can't get arrested in Nashville' & 'She's leavin' looking good') on Gene Watson's 'At Last' album.

This album was Gene's second (& final) album for Warner Bros. Records - the album 'At Last' was released in 1991.

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