Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin Dave and Jon: Rock Star Dreams & Home Improvement Nightmares
Sep 9, 2025
Join two friends as they hilariously navigate a quest to connect with a Beatle while sharing their DIY home repair blunders. They dive into the struggles of artistic validation, exploring the blend of creativity and vulnerability in their music careers. From amusing anecdotes about home maintenance to the emotional rollercoaster of chasing music dreams, the conversation is a delightful mix of humor and heartfelt moments. They tackle self-doubt and the satisfaction of overcoming life's little challenges with laughter and camaraderie.
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The Long‑Shot Album Pitch
- Dave sent his album to try to get Paul McCartney to hear it and described the emotional stakes.
- He framed the effort as a long-shot personal mission that he kept returning to over months.
Standing Near Abbey Road
- Dave described visiting Paul McCartney's neighborhood and debating whether to toss a CD over his fence.
- He acknowledged cameras and decided against anything that might cross a line.
A London Contact Reignites Hope
- A well‑connected friend in England tried for weeks to help Dave get the album to Paul and then let it rest.
- That person later reconnected and asked Dave to send a physical record and a handwritten note, reviving Dave's hope.
