This week’s featured music video focuses on something new from the Walk the Beat fest founder. Watch Dave Palmer’s “Burn,” then see how he’s raising money for a special cause through his performances.
Writing for Others: Dave Palmer has released a new video for his song, “Burn.”
There’s more to Dave Palmer than just a wide grin and brimming enthusiasm for his Walk the Beat event which has showcased dozens of regional acts over the years and raised thousands of dollars to connect those in need with music and instruments.
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The Grand Haven philanthropist also happens to be a guitarist, singer and songwriter who’s using his music to aid a new cause.
Another Project: Walk the Beat’s Dave Palmer. (Photo/Tori Thomas)
After learning that Mike Gardner, a musician friend originally from Grand Haven, had started a school in Haiti and needed musical instruments, Palmer decided to step up: He aims to raise $10,000 to buy the instruments and send them to the 250 students at La Hatte School in Île-à-Vache (one of Haiti’s satellite islands).
“Of course, I agreed because I love this stuff,” Palmer said. ” ‘How many instruments do they have now?,’ I asked. His reply, ‘None.’ That really put the glue to it for me.”
So, Palmer and his band are booking a series of shows at venues across West Michigan, donating all the proceeds from the gigs to support the instrument purchases. So far, they’ve booked more than a half-dozen shows, including Jan. 3 at SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids and Feb. 23 at the Grand Haven Community Center.
And to further help raise attention for it all, Palmer recently released a striking new video for his country-hued song, “Burn,” which you can view below.
With videography by Jackson Swan and audio via Grand Haven’s Third Coast Recording (with Ric VanWeelden on mandolin, Todd Hix on congos, Jon Shears on bass and Palmer’s son, David, on backing vocals), much of the video was filmed in “a field we found on M-45,” Palmer said.
After posting the video on Facebook earlier this month, Palmer earned a flurry of views and comments from viewers as far away as Texas and Germany. Check it out here.
VIDEO: Dave Palmer, “Burn”
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