The Dusty 45s are proud to partner with DESC (formerly Downtown Emergency Service Center) once again this year for the 2nd annual Gimme Shelter benefit concert on Friday, January 29, 2010, at The Triple Door, playing at 7 pm and 10 pm. Chuckanut Drive will open both shows.

The Gimme Shelter event comes shortly before the release of The Dusty 45s’ highly anticipated new studio album, Fortunate Man. The album contains a collection of original Dusty 45s material, including Walking in the Rain, Peace of Mind, and the title track, all of which have been enthusiastically received at recent live shows and will be performed at the benefit.

DESC’s mission is to shelter and house Seattle’s most vulnerable homeless adults, particularly those with serious mental and addictive illnesses. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment, and housing, DESC serves over 7,000 people annually, and gives them the opportunity to reach their highest level of self-sufficiency. DESC is vital organization in the Seattle community, and The Dusty 45s are pleased to be associated with their valuable work.

January 29, 2010
7 pm and 10 pm

Advance tickets for Gimme Shelter are available here or 206.838.4333 for $20.Tickets at the door are $25. 50% of ticket sales will go directly to DESC.

For more information on DESC and its programs, visit www.desc.org.
Last year’s event raised over $50,000 for DESC. Let’s top that this year!

Count down to the New Year with The Dusty 45s at the Tractor Tavern! The boys will high-kick 2009 out to make way for an exciting 2010 by playing TWO shows on December 31^st, with Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands. For those of you who want to watch the ball drop on East Coast time, the first show starts at 6:30 pm, followed by the second show to celebrate Seattle’s New Year at 10 pm.

Tickets are $20/advance or $25/door, and are available for purchase here.
GET ‘EM NOW!

Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107

December 31, 2009 @ 6:30 pm and 10 pm
21+

Make a New Year’s Eve resolution to grab your pals and come on out for a rollicking night of Dusty 45s favorites and a preview of soon-to-be hits from the new album!

If you’ve been to a Dusty 45s show recently, you have undoubtedly noticed the “new guy” totally rocking the upright bass. Meet Jeff Gray! Jeff joined the Dusty 45s this summer, playing his first shows at U Village and Harbor Steps. After hardly any rehearsal, he came out strong, like a D45s pro! Jeff grew up in Snellville, Georgia, and was introduced to music at an early age, attending shows at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and playing in marching bands. Jeff started out playing the trumpet, and also learned the baritone and drums, before landing (and excelling!) on the bass. He took his talent to Western Washington University in Bellingham, where he graduated with a major in music. Jeff calls Bellingham home and is very established in the music scene there. His current influences are The Beatles, Bach, and Gary Karr (the first ever solo double bassist).

If you haven’t already, come on out and give Jeff a warm and rowdy D45s welcome!