Gene Watson's Peers: Dave Pomeroy
Gene Watson's peers within the country music
industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas,
so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' -
and rightly so!
All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2005 were most
gracious with their time & words. It is here, within this special part of
gene-watson.com, that you have an opportunity to read
a quote from Dave Pomeroy, which
he submitted to this site on Thursday 17 February 2005.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Dave Pomeroy who has
made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of
a Lone Star Hero'.
Dave Pomeroy
This quote was submitted on Thursday 17 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
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 Pomeroy 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' (Warner Bros. Records, 1991).
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