January 2nd, 2012
Hey,
Thanks for checking in. I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. December 2011 was a fun, busy month for me, both as a solo artist and with Face Value, the 4-piece group that formed in 2011.

I’d like to thank everyone for the amazing support at our Christmas weekend show at The Winery at Spring Hill in Harpersfield. The Winery was sold out, with 120 reservations and it was just a great party. Thanks again!

Here is a little information about Face Value.

I’ve been hoping to play some of my original music with an ensemble for quite some time, and luckily, I’ve found a great group of guys to do just that, along with an enjoyable song list filled with Motown, R&B and Classic Rock favorites.

The Face Value line-up consists of bassist Greg Pudder, who has worked for the past several years, with The Jerry Busch Group. He was a member of the group Blue Inc. for many years prior to that. Greg and I were also band-mates in a previous century. It’s good to be working with him once again.

Guitarist Rich Branham has been with the group since early in July. Rich brings a wealth of experience, expertise and flexibility to the group. He has performed with classic rock and country bands in Northeast Ohio for many years. And currently works with the Christian group, Soul Purpose.

Drummer, Pete LeMay has taken up residence behind the kit. Pete is a very gifted percussionist and has been a key element in the creation of my music over these past several years. His talents can be witnessed on all three of my Cds. Pete is a long-time friend and co-conspirator.

If you’re looking for a nice evening out, join me for “Steak Night”, on Wednesdays at Twin Lakes Country Club, just North of Kent. This was a private golf club for decades before closing a few years ago. It has just recently been reopened as a public course and restaurant with wonderful food, people and atmosphere. My next Steak Night performance will be on Wednesday, Jan. 25th.

The schedule will be a bit slower over the next few months, as I take a little time to create and develop some new material. With the formation of the group last year, writing was put on the back burner. Now it’s time to pursue some of the ideas that have been simmering.

My first and foremost interest has always been creating my own music. Now with the formation of “Face Value”, I hope to play more and more originals as the group develops. This is exciting and educational. I am constantly working to build and expand upon my abilities. The more I play, the more I realize how much more there is to learn.

We will be recording a live performance on March 29th, that will be aired on a cable station. I will divulge more information as the date grows nearer.

I am constantly working on the upcoming schedule and often find new venues based on the recommendations of our listeners. We have regular gigs throughout 2012 at CKs Lounge, in Quail Hollow Resort; Ferrante Winery, in Harpersfield; Red Hawk Grille, in Concord; and Paradise Island Saloon in Euclid. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about when and where you might like to see us, feel free to send me an e-mail or give me a call.

Thanks for listening,
Don

Click to View - Newspaper Article in the Ashtabula Star Beacon on May 3, 2008

Click to View - Magazine Article in the North Coast Voice on November 4, 2009

Video Clip of Don Perry Duo

Video Clips of Face Value