DAVE ALEXANDER "TANGO IN DURANGO"

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"Tango In Durango" D.A.P.34003

Compact Disk $15.00 plus $2.00 s/h THIS CD IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK EMAIL FOR AVAILABILITY

Cassette $10.00 plus $2.00 s/h

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1. Tango In Durango (3:11) Dave Alexander (Ashley's Boy Publishing) ASCAP

2. Rosetta (2:37) Earl Hines/H. Woods (Morley Music Co.) ASCAP

3. A Maiden's Prayer (3:47) Bob Wills (Bourne Co.) ASCAP

4. Bring It On Down (2:53) Bob Wills (Chappell and Co.) ASCAP

5. Hold You In My Heart (4:05) Dave Alexander (Ashley's Boy Publishing) ASCAP

6. Milk Cow Blues (5:01) Kokomo Arnold (MCA Music Publishing) ASCAP

7. Big Beaver - Instrumental (4:00) Bob Wills (Chappell and Co.) ASCAP

8. If You Only Knew (3:58) Dave Alexander (Ashley's Boy Publishing) ASCAP

9. Rubber Dolly - Instrumental (2:15) Traditional

10. I Can't Love You Anymore (3:22) Dave Alexander (Ashley's Boy Publishing) ASCAP

11. Miles and Miles of Texas (2:55) D. Johnston / T. Camfield (Polygram Int.) BMI

12. Faded Love (4:40) Bob Wills / John Wills (Chappell and Co.) ASCAP

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Born on the Cherokee Strip in Perry, Oklahoma, Dave grew up with Western Swing. As a child, Dave regularly sat on the bandstand while his father, Ashley Alexander, performed with Western Swing greats such as Bob Wills, Johnny Lee Wills and Leon McAuliffe. A fourth generation musician, at four Dave began his musical career as a trumpet player in a fifth grade band class instructed by his father. He later received his degree in music at the University of North Texas.

During college Dave joined the Red River Brass, a band created by Neiman Marcus to promote the Red River western clothing line. Inspired by Western Swing selections played by the group, Dave decided to assemble his own Western Swing Big Band.

In 1984, Dave was invited to perform at the White House for President Ronald Reagan's Inauguration. Since then he has entertained such dignitaries as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, Nancy Reagan, and President Bush. Other notable performances include The World Economic Summit, The Bolo Ball at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the MS Rodeo Ball with Trisha Yearwood, and numerous occasions the National Anthem for the World Champion Dallas Cowboys.

Since 1991, Dave has had the distinct honor of performing regularly at the Houston Rodeo, the world's largest Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is also the composer of the Houston Rodeo Theme Song.

Along with his group, "The Legends of Western Swing", Dave has appeared with the biggest names in country music such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Clint Black, Reba McEntire and Leon Rausch. He is currently headlining concerts and dances across the United States and Canada. During his off season his hobbies include antique cars, horses, and the State of Colorado.

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Special Thanks To:

My band (the greatest musicians I have ever worked with), Bill & Pauline James, Joe Andrews, My Mom, The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Lori Renfrow, Dan Gattis and Nancy Davis, XEROX, and Leon Rausch for his vocal inspiration, Patty Chaffin and Paul Jump for their hard work and dedication on the road. Mark Gheen, Lori Lynne Harris, Bill Mack, Larry Scott, and most of all, the fans who make it all worthwhile.

This album is dedicated to my gone but never forgotten heroes: Pee Wee Lynn, My Dad, Weldon D. Jones, and Grady Ellis.

Executive Producer: Dave Alexander for D.A.P Recordings

Production Assistant: Mark Gheen

Recorded & Mixed at: Crystal Clear Studios, Dallas, Texas

Studio Engineer: Keith Rust

Post Production Editing: Scott Loehr

Live Engineer: Paul Jump

Wardrobe Designer: Patty Chaffin

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MUSICIANS

Dave Alexander - Vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Muted Trumpet

Johnny Gimble - Fiddle

Bob Boatright - Fiddle

Tim Alexander - Piano

Rich O'Brien - Guitar

Maurice Anderson - Steel Guitar & Dobro

Russ Rand - Acoustic & Electric Bass

Bobby Breaux - Drums & Percussion

Billy Briggs - Tenor Saxophone

Larry Spencer - Lead Trumpet

Ken Mullin - Second Trumpet

Dave Bowman - Lead Trombone

A.G. Robeson - Bass Trombone

Additional Studio Musicians:

Kent Ellingson - Piano (8, 10)

Randy Wensel - Electric Piano (1, 5)

Chuck Pangburn - Acoustic Guitar (1, 5, 8, 10)

Brian Gilliland - Trumpet (1)

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