back porch buddha
is a moving musical target

Back Porch Buddha, Vol. 1

Cabaret Old Town
June 3, 2007
Drums: Steve Hatfield
Bass: John Probst
Vocals: Barney Byard and Shalen Scheltgen

This incarnation of Back Porch Buddha was germinated way back in 2002, when Steve Hatfield contributed drums and percussion to Bryan's CD "Thundar the Boy Giant." His contribution was immense, and Bryan started scheming on ways to get HatDaddy onstage.

Funny thing is, Bryan and Steve never met in person until 2006 (even though they live a block apart) when Bryan was working on the design of Steve's CD "Just Be Wally." During those collaborations, Bryan and Dennis started pumping HatDaddy for a chance to play together. Steve brought in his musical partner bassist John Probst and it all started to roll into focus.

After (shockingly few) rehearsals at Friends University where Steve teaches, the first extended edition of Back Porch Buddha took shape: 10 rockin' takes on Bryan's songs (and one by regional legend Terry Quiett) and one whopper of a Beatles cover tune.

When Digital Boy producer Mark Scheltgen got wind of the project, he pushed to record the show for a live CD. Cabaret Old Town seemed like the perfect venue, and the deal was struck.

HatDaddy says: "Since playing on "Thundar, the Boy Giant", I have been itching to get to work in a live setting with Bryan and Dennis. Well, that itch is now officially scratched and it feels great! I'm having a blast and I get to have my partner in musical crime, John Probst, along for the ride. Viva La Buddha!!!"