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NorthPark this weekend & Mama Chicken’s Kitchen!

Posted on: April 1st, 2015 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

We’ll be putting on a super fun free show this Saturday at NorthPark Center for our friends at Bookmarks Library. 2pm start time. My good friend Brian Busch is going to join for a few songs with his accordion! We’ll be downstairs from AMC at center court, by the big orange sculpture.

As always we will be accepting donations for Mama Chicken’s Kitchen at the event. Click here to find out how our new program helps the homeless in Dallas.

I hope to see you there!

Your friend,
David

Lots of shows coming up!

Posted on: February 3rd, 2015 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

We had a super fun show today at Happy House in Red Oak, Texas. It got me excited about all the shows that are coming this spring and summer. I’ve included a few photos from today’s event, featuring the one-and-only Super Joanie! Be sure to check out some of her amazing tricks here!

This is a great time to book school and library shows. We do a lot of summer reading program shows around the state. My song “Book a Trip” is a natural fit!

Book your show today!

Dingle Burbis,
David

David Chicken, Super Joanie and friends!

David Chicken, Super Joanie and friends!

Super Joanie about to do some amazing tricks!

Super Joanie about to do some amazing tricks!

Everyone loves Super Joanie!

Everyone loves Super Joanie!

Earth Day Celebrations!

Posted on: April 24th, 2014 by David Chicken

Galloint Friends!

We will be performing at two big events this weekend for Earth Day! One in the Houston area, another in the Dallas area. I hope you can make one! 

Saturday, Aprli 26, 2014
7200 Town Center Blvd, Sugar Land, TX
Show times: Two shows: 1:15 & 3pm.
 
Sunday, Aprli 27, 2014
201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, TX
Show time: 4pm

Happy Earth Week!
-David

New David Chicken Single – “Play!”

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014 by David Chicken

Galloint Friends, Happy 2014! Let’s PLAY!

I have a special surprise for the new year – a brand new David Chicken single! It’s called “Play!” The song is about – you guessed it – going outside and playing. Climbing a tree, riding a bike, going swimming … whatever moves you! Watch the new video here.

You can also buy the song on iTunes here 
and Amazon here

We shot the video with our Emmy-Winning friends at Allen City Television, led by the super-talented director Mark Kaufmann. It was a lot of fun to shoot the video, since we filmed all around Allen at a lot of fun locations with nice people. The video has been used to help promote physical activity within the community. Now we’ll be using it for the same purpose around the world! 

So get out and PLAY and have super-fantastic 2014! Mama Chicken, Super Joanie and I are all doing well. We hope the same for you and your family.

Your friend,
David Chicken

Chicken for Thanksgiving!

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends, Happy Thanksgiving week! Wanted to let you know about two upcoming holiday shows that I think you’d like! Both are at NorthPark Center for Bookmarks Library this week:

Wednesday November 27, 10:30 am
and
Saturday November 30, 2pm
NorthPark Center
8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

Both are in the main center court, by the big orange sculpture … our usual stomping grounds. We’ll be playing “Snowman the Bop” and some other holiday-themed songs, along with all your David Chicken favorites!

 See you soon!
-David

With all our friends at NorthPark Center!

With all our friends at NorthPark Center!

Free show at Nasher Sculpture Center this weekend!

Posted on: October 4th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Mama Chicken and I will be putting on a super fun show at the beautiful Nasher Sculpture Center this Saturday, October 5 at 1pm! Bring the whole family for FREE admission from 10am – 2pm for Target First Saturday. I love exploring all the amazing artwork at the Nasher. I know you will too!

Saturday, October 5
Show time: 1pm
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201

Hope to see you there!
-David

David Chicken at the Nasher

David Chicken at the Nasher

Show Today for National “Talk like a Pirate Day”

Posted on: September 19th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends! 

We’ll be putting on a super fun FREE show today at the Smith Public Library in Wylie, Texas. Best of all, it’s national “Talk like a pirate day”! We’ll see you soon, grrrrrh!

Smith Public Library
Thursday, September 19
300 Country Club Rd Bldg 300, Wylie, Tx  75098
Show time: 6pm – FREE show!

-David

Labor Day Weekend Show

Posted on: August 30th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends! 

We will be singing, dancing, rhyming and clapping tomorrow at NorthPark Center! Our Bookmarks Library Concert Series continues for a special Labor Day Weekend show. We start at 2pm, by the big orange sculpture downstairs from the AMC. And down the hall from Bookmarks. Catch the show then go check out a book! 

We hope to see you mañana!

Your friend,


David

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Holiday shows around the corner

Posted on: August 27th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

I hope you’ve had a great summer! Mine has been pretty busy, having done a lot of summer shows as well as my concerts and adventures in Storybook Land in South Dakota.

This is a great time to book holiday shows. I’ll be heading back to the Midwest this November, for an encore performance in Danville, Illinois at their Festival of Trees. I was born in Normal, Illinois (ironic, I know!) and most of my family is in East Peoria, so it will be good to be back in my first home state!

I’ll be performing in the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville. (Note: the arena sometimes has bumper cars on ice, which sounds like tons of fun!) If you happen to be in the area, my shows will be on November 16 at 9am, 1pm and 5pm.

We will also be back at the Farmers Branch Halloween in the Park on October 26. Show time to be announced, but we always go on in the early evening. That whole event is great fun for the family.

Hope to see you at a show soon!

Your friend,

David

 

 

Adventures in Storybook Land

Posted on: July 29th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

 
What an amazing time I had at Storybook Land in Aberdeen, South Dakota this past weekend! I put on 3 shows and all were a blast! So many fun and nice people in Aberdeen, and they really enjoyed being a part of the shows. One of my favorite parts was collaborating with the Storybook Land Theater Group. They are a very talented group and it was so much fun performing with them! At our last big show, in the castle, we did some of my songs and some of their songs. I hope to be able to perform with them again. 
 
If you’re ever in South Dakota, be sure to visit Storybook Land. And even if you’re just in the region, it’s worth a trip. It is truly one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited. Best of all it’s FREE for the whole family! The area around the park is just beautiful, with camping for tents or RVs. You can even rent a cabin! There are biking trails all around the park that lead to viewing areas for animals like buffalo, deer, CHICKENS, ground hogs and more. 
 
I will definitely be doing back! 
 
Your friend,
David
 

 

Happy 4th of July / Royse City Show

Posted on: July 4th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Happy 4th of July! Wanted to let you know that we had a last-minute FREE show added for this Tuesday at the Royse City Public Library. It’s only 30 min east of Dallas by highway 30. Mama Chicken, Super Chachie and I hope to see you there!

Tuesday, July 9, 10 am
C.F. Goodwin Public Library

309 N. Arch St.
Royse City, TX 75189

Hope you have a wonderful & safe 4th of July! I will be spending it at a friend’s family ranch, swimming, relaxing and … enjoying fireworks while listening to patriotic music!

Your friend,

David

On the road again!

Posted on: June 18th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint Friends!

Come kick off summer right this Tuesday at the Rowlett Community Center. It’ll be a FREE show and Mama Chicken and Super Chachie will be there! 
 
Then we’ll be heading down to San Antonio for a show with Keep America Beautiful on Wednesday. Our “Recycle Bin” song is a great fit with their events. 
 
And on July 27 I’ll be performing at Storybook Land in South Dakota! I’ve never been before and I’m very anxious to perform there. Looks like an amazing place. I’m sure “Book a Trip” will go over well!
 
Happy summer!
 
-David

“Play” music video shoot a wrap!

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

I wanted to give a big THANK YOU to all of the families who came out to Allen to help with our new music video. Everyone did a fantastic job. Mama Chicken and I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to creating a great video. 

We shot the final segment for “Play” on Monday of this week. That consisted of me “riding a bike” in front of a big green screen. (It wasn’t really moving). It’s hard to pretend like you’re pedaling when you can’t use the pedals. My legs got tired! But it will look cool once my good buddies at Allen City TV work their magic. 

We also did a scene at the Joe Farmer pavilion, where the Killdares were doing a concert. We got up during intermission and performed “Play” a few times. There were several hundred kids and they really got into it. It was so amazing hearing the kids and the rest of the audience yelling out “Hey!”, “Yeah!” with the song. When I write a song like that, I’m always picturing how it will sound with a big audience. This one greatly exceeded my expectations. How exciting that was! 

I can’t wait for you to see the video. It will be ready within the next month or so. You’ll see it here first! 

Your friend,
David

David Chicken at Farmers Branch Liberty Fest this Saturday!

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Join us for a super fun show at the FREE and SPECTACULAR Farmers Branch Liberty Fest! Located at the beautiful Farmers Branch Historic Park. It’s going to be a beautiful day for it. 

Saturday, May 25
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas
Show time: 12:30 pm

Hope to see you there! 
-David

Video shoot this Saturday morning!

Posted on: May 8th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint Friends!

We’ll be shooting a music video for my new song “Play” this Saturday morning! We need lots of kids and adults to come sing and dance in the video. We’ll meet at Celebration Park in Allen.
 
9:30 am, Saturday, May 11
Celebration Park
701 Angel Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002
 
Please wear bright solid colors. David Chicken hats and shirts would be best! 🙂
 
This will be produced by the Emmy-winning team at Allen City TV. I’m so happy to be working with them again. Fun fun fun!
 
See you Saturday!
-David

Two free shows this weekend at Arbor Daze!

Posted on: April 26th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Come out to Arbor Daze in Euless this weekend! It’s a great free festival and we’ll be putting on two shows in the Kidz Zone area: 3pm and 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Arbor Daze  |  201 North Ector Drive  | Euless, Texas

Best of all, they give out FREE TREES at Arbor Daze! Come have a great time and get a new tree to plant in your backyard! 

Dingle Burbis,

David

Free Cone Day is today!

Posted on: April 9th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

I’ll be scooping FREE ice cream today at Ben & Jerry’s Plano Free Cone Day! We’ll be raising money for the North Texas Susan G. Komen Foundation and having lots of fun. AND you can try my new flavor, David Chicken’s Cookie Time!

I’m scooping from 3:30-5:30 today. Hope to see you there!

Dingle Burbis,

David

Ben & Jerry’s David Chicken Cookie Time Flavor!

Posted on: March 26th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Well, it’s official, we’ve got our own ice cream flavor! My friend Hunter Rose, the Ice Cream Czar at several North Texas Ben & Jerry’s, decided it was time to rename one of his flavors for the premiere of our new “Cookie Time” single and video.

Special thanks to Nancy Churnin at the Dallas Morning News for documenting the occasion. You can read her article here.

Even though the Sheep-Cow-Horse’s saying “Oop-Scoop-a-Dooperator” means “Please put some spinach on my tutti frutti ice cream”, we didn’t go that route with Ben & Jerry’s. David Chicken’s Cookie Time is a delicious concoction of vanilla ice cream with a chocolate cookie swirl with chocolate chip and chocolate chocolate chip cookie pieces. Be sure to stop by a Metroplex Ben & Jerry’s and give it a taste!

Your friend,

David

“Cookie Time” video & music single debut!

Posted on: March 20th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

The music video for my new song “Cookie Time” premiered this week! I would like to thank all of the families who came out to be a part of the video. You all did an amazing job! Be sure to get the music single of the song, available on iTunes and the Amazon Music Store!

My next single will be “Play”, which we will film in the spring with our friends at Allen City Television, the Emmy-winning team who brought you “Book a Trip“, “Recycle Bin“, and of course “Cookie Time“! Stay tuned to my blog and facebook page for announcements about the video shoot!

Enjoy!

Your friend,

David

 

 

Recycle-Bowl in Kokomo, Indiana (photos included)

Posted on: February 19th, 2013 by David Chicken

Galloint Friends!

What a great week I had last week at the Recycle-Bowl!

Keep America Beautiful selects the school that recycles the most material each year and rewards them with a concert and a big check (literally)! Last year the winning school was Rutherford Elementary right here in Mesquite, Texas, where we performed and had an amazing time. The winner this year was Taylor Primary in Kokomo, Indiana! I got to fly up and perform my song “Recycle Bin” for them, which is a natural fit! (We also did a few other tunes that got everyone up singing and dancing). It is such a thrill for me to see hundreds of kids up singing “Recycle bin, so we can use it again!” The greatest joy of songwriting is seeing people enjoying your music. That means even more when it’s a message that you believe in so much.

After my world tour in November, it was small beans to hop up to Indiana! But I very much enjoyed getting up to the midwest, where my roots are. Mama Chicken was born in Walton, Indiana and I was born in Normal, Illinois (a lot of people think that’s ironic, haha!) My Dad and grandparents were all born in the midwest as well.

Everyone was super nice and welcoming. I am thankful to Keep America Beautiful for having me be a part of the Recycle-Bowl each year. I made a lot of new friends at Taylor Primary and hope to see them again soon. Maybe for Earth Day!

Your friend,

David

 

David Chicken opening for Polyphonic Spree

Posted on: December 21st, 2012 by David Chicken

David & Mama Chicken will be a part of the Polyphonic Spree’s Holiday Extravaganza this Saturday, December 22, 8pm at Lakewood Theater in Dallas. The event is sold out but if you’re planning on attending we’ll see you there! Happy Holidays!

“Cookie Time” music video to be completed soon!

Posted on: December 16th, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

We’ve been making a lot of progress on the video for “Cookie Time” and it is SUPER FUN! All of the kids and parents did a fantastic job. It is full of energy and goodness, and fits the song well. I can’t wait to show everyone. It should be done right around the first of the year.

My friend Hunter Rose, who owns several of the local Ben & Jerry’s locations, will even be naming a flavor of their ice cream “David Chicken’s Cookie Time” for the week of the premiere. Check my blog for the latest info on everything.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of my friends! I hope that you have a great holiday season. We have a lot to be thankful for.

Your friend,
David

World Tour 2012 Highlights (photos included)

Posted on: December 1st, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

Wow, what a magnificent journey I had traveling all the way around the world! The tour lasted for three weeks and it was something I will never forget. In Italy I performed in Naples and Sigonella (Close to Sicily). In Spain I performed in Rota. In Japan I performed at Atsugi, Yokosuka, Sasebo, and Okinawa. And I had two shows in Guam. All of the shows were for U.S. Navy families except for one of the shows in Guam, which was for the Air Force.

Everyone I encountered was so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help with the performances and show me around each town to get some local flavor. Special thanks to Kelly, Staci and Antonio. The local flavor was amazing — we ate some really fun and delicious food! (My favorite was Italian bruschetta with fresh mozzarella & pizza and … well, I’m not too sure what all I ate in Japan, but I liked it 🙂

The shows went over very much like shows in the States: Families getting up and having a good time, singing and dancing along to the music. “Funky Fish Party” and “Recycle Bin” were big hits. People seemed to really appreciate the shows. I considered it an honor and a privilege to be able to perform for them.

Some of the non-show highlights of the trip:
-Going to Caserta Palace in Naples, Italy. They filmed some of the Star Wars prequels there and I was very excited to visit. You’ll see in one of the photos that I even had my own light saber!

-Walking the streets of Sicily. My favorite parts were eating at a little Italian deli (delicious pastries!) and photographing the amphitheater ruins in downtown. Sicily has been destroyed seven times by the volcano that overlooks it — Mt. Etna.

-Exploring Japan. I was struck by all of the natural beauty. Nagasaki was especially beautiful. The people were so friendly. It was fun to be considered “exotic”. Note the photo of me with the soccer team. They were especially fun.

-Discovering Guam. I had no idea it was so beautiful there. I went snorkeling and found Nemo! We had a funky fish party! It was an incredible experience. I love snorkeling and plan on doing more.

-Getting reunited with my guitar. My guitar went around more of the world than I did! It was lost by an Italian airline (note to parents) and ended up in Heathrow Airport in London! Note the photo where I am happily reunited with my guitar in the Okinawa airport.

The whole point of the trip was the kids, and I met a bunch of fantastic kids and parents. I am thankful for the opportunity and hope to be able to do it again someday. Thank you for going along on the adventure with me!

-David

David Chicken Live Show a hit in Japan! (photos included)

Posted on: November 17th, 2012 by David Chicken

Galliont friends! The live show has been going over great with U.S. families in Japan! We’ve performed at four Navy bases and it has been a blast. So many nice families, who really appreciate the entertainment. It’s an honor to perform for them. I personally love the Japanese culture as well. We’ve been fortunate enough to get into local towns several times to experience the culture and food. And I must say, I’ve had some very unique and delicious food! Several photos are attached. Enjoy!

David Chicken Rockin’ US Navy Bases in Europe

Posted on: November 8th, 2012 by David Chicken

The David Chicken live show has been a huge success in Italy and Spain, bringing homemade American music to families stationed abroad. “This has been an amazing experience so far” said David. “To bring our music to American families overseas and have them react to it so well is very rewarding. This is truly an honor.” David will be bringing the Scakle-riffic fun to more U.S. families abroad over the rest of November. Stay tuned for more photos and postings.

David Chicken starting world tour to entertain U.S. troops‘ families

Posted on: November 1st, 2012 by David Chicken

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

David Chicken, three-time Emmy® Winner (2008, 2009, 2010 Lone Star NATAS), is about to bring some homemade fun to American families stationed overseas.

Dallas, TX, October 30, 2012: On November 2, David Chicken will begin a journey that will take him around the world. Playing at Navy bases for American families, David will be performing his Live Show Spectacular in Italy, Spain, Japan and Guam throughout the month of November. The show has been a hit stateside for the past decade, with interactive fun and positive messages for kids, including:
• Reading
• Exercise
• Artistry & Imagination
• Recycling
• Good hygiene

The tour coincides with the release of David Chicken’s new app “Brusha Yo Teeth with David Chicken” and the eBook David Chicken Goes to the Dentist, which are available on iTunes and Amazon. David will be performing “Brusha Yo Teeth” on the tour, along with all of his interactive songs that get kids and parents up singing and dancing.

Said David: “I love performing for families. After getting such tremendous reaction to my music in the States, it’s nice to be able to take that music to our troops’ families stationed overseas. Hopefully we can help bring a little piece of home to them.” David will be back in the States just in time for a show at NorthPark Center on November 24 at 2pm.

Successful “Cookie Time” video shoot at Ben & Jerry’s!

Posted on: October 18th, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

We had a super-fantastic video shoot for our new song “Cookie Time” on Sunday. What a great group! Everyone came to the Ben & Jerry’s in McKinney, Texas, decked out in their best David Chicken gear and chicken hats. I was very proud of all the kids. They really gave it their all when the cameras started rolling. I’d also like to thank Hunter Rose, the Ice Cream Czar for Ben & Jerry’s here locally, for lining up the shoot. He is a good friend.

This will be a really fun video, to match the energy of the song. We should be premiering it in December or January. Stay tuned to the blog for more info!

Dingle Burbis,
David

Fun at Ben & Jerry's

David Chicken & friends jamming at Ben & Jerry’s for the “Cookie Time” video.

Fun at Ben & Jerry's

Galloint! It’s Cookie Time!

“Cookie Time” video shoot this Sun at Ben & Jerry’s McKinney

Posted on: October 9th, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends!

We’ll be shooting a video for my new song “Cookie Time” this Sunday, October 14, 1:30pm at Ben & Jerry’s in McKinney. We’re looking for kids who like cookies AND fruits and vegetables to be in the video. If you’d like your kids to be a part of it, have them wear nice bright colors (David Chicken gear is best!) and come on out to the shoot! It should take about an hour.

Hope to see you there!

Dingle Burbis,
David

FREE David Chicken show at the Nasher Museum this Saturday, Oct. 6 @1pm!

Posted on: October 2nd, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends! Come join Mama Chicken and me as we get the Nasher Museum singing and dancing! The museum is kicking off Arts in October with free admission and a free concert! See you on Saturday at 1pm!

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 242-5100.

Nasher Museum in Dallas, Texas

David Chicken and Mama Chicken performing at the Nasher Museum this Saturday!

Nasher show

Posted on: September 17th, 2012 by David Chicken

Galloint friends! Be sure to check out our FREE show at the beautiful Nasher Sculpture Center. October 6, 1pm. See you there!

https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org

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