I’ve played in 32 states of the U.S. as well as a few shows in Mexico and France and been recorded on over 15 releases!
Here is a list of groups I’ve played with:
Across the Yard (1986-1992)
Truth Head (1993-1996)
Uncle Lightnin’ (1998-2015)
Sweet Bangin’ A (2000-2002)
The Value (2002- Demo Recordings & a few shows)
The Unsatisfied (2004-2016)
Mark ‘Porkchop’ Holder (a.k.a. Mark Porkchop Holder & MPH
2016-2018)
J.H. Sitton (2019-2021)
Douglas Bales (Joe Strummer tribute single, 2022)
Husky Burnette (2023-present)
Here are the people I’ve sat in with, (at least the ones I
remember).
Black Diamond Heavies, Leticia Wolf, James Leg, Johnny
Rawls, Lala Craig, Stan Street, Deak Harp, Jesse ‘Cotton’ Stone,
Anthony ‘Big A’ Williams, Terry ‘Big T’ Willaims, Reverend
Robert, Preston Rumbaugh, ‘Mississippi’ Marshall Hopper,
Lucius Spiller, Watermelon Slim, Todd Roth, Molly Gene, Sons
of the Delta, Robert Kimbrough Sr. The Night Terrors.
Check out my spot on WUTC 88.1 FM NPR right here:
Dig this cool article from Rock and Roll Globe!
LISTEN: Douglas Bales Salutes "Saint" Joe Strummer - Rock and Roll Globe
Check out this podcast featuring Saint Joe and dedicated to the legacy of Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer 20 Years Gone: Part 1 - Saint Joe - YouTube
Here’s a review from RazorCake Magazine
DOUGLAS BALES: Saint Joe (A Tribute to Joe Strummer): Two-song CD - Razorcake
Here’s a good review from Minds Behind the Music… Minds Behind the Music News, Reviews & Views: Douglas Bales has a 2 track single, a tribute to Joe Strummer.
From ‘The Pick-up’ on www.punktastic.com
New music from Douglas Bales | The Pickup from Punktastic
Check out the ‘Writing’ page for info on the release of my first novel, Maximum Taxi! Available 6-1-23 on Anxiety Press!
And, now! My 2nd Novel, ‘Rock ‘N’ Rolla Coaster’ is out!
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Click on the Music link above to order my CD single, Saint Joe (A Tribute to Joe Strummer). It’s a two-song CD that also includes a FREE download card. You can also pick it up or download it here: Saint Joe (A Tribute to Joe Strummer) | Douglas Bales (bandcamp.com)
Joe was an instrumental inspiration to me from my early days and will always be missed! A portion of the profits from each copy sold will be donated directly to The Joe Strummer Foundation which promotes world-wide peace and unity through music.
Special thanks to Cherry Street Tavern Presents for backing this record, as well as Heather Kilgore for her personal tech support! As well as; Mike Pack, Uncle Lightnin’, Matt Bohannon, Ashley Krey and everyone else who pitched in on the recording.
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks.
p.s. As Joe once said, “Without people, you’re nothing.”
Peace
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