Right before Hurricane Ian comes through, let me get this blog off real quick…
The drought is over; new D Truth music has arrived! A talented, funk fusion band I’ve joined, Displace, has released the first single , “Rabbit” from the upcoming album, “Accidental”. And just like that, the D Truth The Professional blog lives!
Since I last posted, a lot has been going on! I’ve bought a house and Moved to St. Petersburg, FL from Tampa. I’ve got two wonderful cats. I got a new girlfriend (hey Ashley!). Last and of course not least, I’ve been getting really busy musically. Displace has really been cookin’.
A band that has been active in various iterations since 2011, Displace is a legit ridiculous funk fusion quartet based here in Tampa Bay. All of us are quirky, idiosyncratic music nerds; the music is some of the most introspective and music stimulating stuff I’ve ever played. I’ve been finding my way by shamelessly imitating my heroes; that being said, I’m finally getting close to playing some Snarky Puppy tunes! Much love to Chris, Evan, and Barbosa. :)
This is a huge moment; finally, music I’ve worked on with some of my brilliant Tampa Bay is finally out! Awesome moments have been made here in Tampa Bay, a trillion at OBJ; some of that magic is now finally on wax. Thanks God.
Rabbit is quite an apropos release for me. Anyone who knows me knows that I have been literally obsessed with music and the journey of structuring life such that I get to create more of it. Making a transition towards doing it full-time, attending jam sessions, meeting folks, locking myself in my room to practice. Committing to living both the engineering and music life at a high level. I’ve spent time chasing killing it at the next gig, the next opportunity with a high profile artist, playing on the next record that would make a splash. I’ve been exhausted.
Instead of judging myself a success based on all the activity I’m generating musically, I’ve simply declared myself a success. Period. I get to bring all of the joy into my music knowing that I have family that love me, friends that admire and support me, and a community of musicians that trade inspiration and support. Whatever else happens, happens.
Let’s shoot for world peace not because that justifies our life, but because why not?
That being said, listen to “Rabbit” below! Get more info on Displace at https://www.displacemusic.com/. Shout out to Goldenera, OBJ, Tony Tyler, and Seth and Caleb, and everybody I’ve been jammin’ with. More news to break!
See us comping up at:
22nd Annual Oktobeerfest at Dunedin Brewery - Oct 6 - Oct 8
Our ALBUM RELEASE SHOW (lol low key breaking news) - Dec 10 @ Crowbar
