LIVE DATES
Date | Establishment | Location | Time | Performer(s) |
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March 23, 2024 | Plumb Cellars | Walla Walla, Wa. | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
March 27, 2024 | Elks Lodge | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
March 29, 2024 | Elks Lodge | Lewiston, Id. | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Solo |
April 12, 2024 | Vista House | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
April 13, 2024 | Albertini’s Gem Bar | Wallace, Id. | 7:30pm – 10:30pm | Solo |
April 18, 2024 | Village Wines | Woodinville, Wa. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
April 19, 2024 | Wm Grassie | Snoqualmie, Wa. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
April 20, 2024 | Sigillo Cellars | Snoqualmie, Wa. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
April 24, 2024 | Elks Lodge | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
May 11, 2024 | Private Party | Clarkston, Wa. | N/A | Solo |
May 17, 2024 | Patty’s Kitchen | Moscow, Id. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
May 18, 2024 | Taneum Creek Brewing | Cle Elum, Wa. | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Solo |
May 24, 2024 | Hops & Vine | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
May 31, 2024 | Vin Du Lac | Chelan, Wa. | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Solo |
June 1, 2024 | Whistling Jack’s | Naches, Wa. | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Solo |
June 7, 2024 | Vista House | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
June 8, 2024 | Blackberry | Julietta,Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
June 21, 2024 | Riverport Brewing | Clarkston, Wa. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
June 22, 2024 | Wallowa Lake Lodge | Wallowa Lake, Ore. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
July 6, 2024 | The Nest at Quail Ridge | Clarkston, Wa. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
July 11, 2024 | Mike’s Tavern | Cle Elum, Wa. | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
July 12, 2024 | Taneum Creek Brewing | Cle Elum, Wa. | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Solo |
July 13, 2024 | Kana Winery | Yakima, Wa. | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Solo |
July 20, 2024 | Kerry Hill Winery | Wilder, Id. | 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Solo |
July 25, 2024 | Priest Lake Brewing | Priest Lake, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
July 27, 2024 | Hill’s Resort | Priest Lake, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
August 1, 2024 | Spada Farmhouse Brewery | Snohomish, Wa. | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Solo |
August 2, 2024 | Drumlin | Shoreline, Wa. | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
August 3, 2024 | Sigillo Cellars | Snoqualmie, Wa. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
August 10, 2024 | Hops & Vine | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
August 17, 2024 | Gold Creek Station | Naches, Wa. | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Solo |
August 23, 2024 | Three Rivers Winery | Walla Walla, Wa. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
August 24, 2024 | Lindsay Creek Vineyards | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
August 30, 2024 | Plumb Cellars | Walla Walla, Wa. | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
August 31, 2024 | Tranche Estate Vineyard | Walla Walla, Wa. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
September 6, 2024 | Riverport Brewing | Clarkston, Wa. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
September 7, 2024 | Eagles Aerie | Clarkston, Wa. | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Solo |
September 13, 2024 | Vista House | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
September 19-22, 2024 | Nez Perce Co. Fair | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Sound Production |
October 4, 2024 | Vista House | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
October 12, 2024 | Blackberry | Julietta,Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
November 9, 2024 | Lindsay Creek Vineyards | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Solo |
December 6, 2024 | Vista House | Lewiston, Id. | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Solo |
December 13, 2024 | LCSC Winter Revels | Lewiston, Id. | 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Solo |
Playing the long game
Lewiston musician looks forward to his 50th year of performances
Lewiston singer and guitar player Daniel Mark Faller spent much of his nearly 50-year career performing with bands, but don’t assume he’s lonely on stage now when it’s just him and recorded tracks.
He looks almost meditative, strumming his guitar, eyes closed.
“Which is what I do a lot anymore,” he said, “because I don’t have to worry about my backup band, so I can just close my eyes and go to my happy place when I’m playing.”
For years, the only option for good sound was to play with a band, and he said he’s grateful to have played with what he believes are some of the best bands to come out of Lewiston.
“I appreciate and I love everybody I ever played with, but when you’re in a band there’s drama,” he said. “I play with tracks now instead of a backup band, because I’m a singer and what a singer looks for is a platform to support your vocal.
“Now, with my tracks, when I hit play and I close my eyes, I’m thinking about nothing but the song.”
Faller, who turned 70 last week, is getting ready to book gigs for his 50th year as a professional musician next year. The father of four and grandfather of 10 experienced multiple transformations in the industry during his career, but he’s not wistful for the way it was. He’s too busy shaping the next chapter.
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