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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    13 tracks of Rock/Blues/Funk/Folk/Classical/Jam music for your rockin' soul that was created straight from the heart to lift and connect with yours!
    The CD "Expose Your Self" is packaged in environment-friendly "Eco-Wallet" with cover art created by Silke Henkel-Wallace.

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    Expose Your Self is a Rock album about love, family, aspirations and redemption.
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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Debut at The Golden State Theater - Monterey, CA. U.S.A., Ain't No Devil But The Human (single), All The Girls (single), Keep On/Where Light Shines(double single), The Maker(welcome breakdown) at Dala's Nest, Come Together - Live, Acoustic Live: At The Freight/2 Track EP, A House Full of Friends/Live LP, and 7 more. , and , .

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O Life , the foundation Every day an education A special occasion Crazy makin’ Always changin’ You never see it coming Barefoot I came into this world to dance with destiny to be bold I’ve been up I’ve been down Still I’m… So glad I’m here So glad cause I believe I’m here to do something good So glad I’m here So glad that I hope I just might be contagious! Yeah! (uh huh, huh...) My mother, a singer My father, a drummer Something in my genes, Maybe something in the water I had to get up Stand up for the music Had to make a move to use it or I’d lose it Seems life’s been like building a mansion with stone walls cut from a quarry of passion, a frame for strength formed with love and skill using Blues like a hammer and Funk like a drill I see red-letter days coming faster With fear no longer my master I can be who I dreamed I can be So glad I’m here So glad to believe I’m here to do something good So glad I’m here To think otherwise would be outrageous Solo Barefoot I came into this world To dance with destiny to be bold It’s love that put shoes on my feet So glad I’m here So glad I believe I’m here to do something good So glad I’m here With love, everything is possible! repeat So glad I’m here So glad I believe I’m here to do something good So glad I’m here With love, everything is possible So glad I’m here So Glad I’m here… With love, everything is possible 3/7/10 ©2010 G. Davis
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Lookin' For Something (free) 03:54
Heads are knockin’ heads are knockin’ we beat each other to the ground seems we didn’t know there’s enough love to get around this thing, this problem that we created...yes we did! The huggin’ and kissin’ wasn’t missin’ but we knew it was time for a change, I didn’t figure we would lynch each others’ hearts and hold them up for display (it was ugly and mean. I know I lied to you, then you did the same to me) We’re lookin’ for somethin’ we want the same thing Lookin’ for something we want the same thing When you told me you made it with someone else you acted so justified Then your fantasy blew up in your face Smoke cleared and left a hole inside (Was this really about you I know it wasn’t ‘bout me Because in the end you found another thing you really don’t need I put my life in order. Didn’t put my life on hold Then I found my “someone else” moved on but let the truth be told (my brain must be made of jello, It’s hard to let go, ‘cause I knew we were good You know, real good!) We’re lookin’ for something We want the same thing You looked around now you know we had the best thing…… You looked around It wasn’t love you threw me away but maybe now you know I gave you enough of the best things You’ll never find another me… **We gotta breathe baby on our own Had to step away for the truth to show By lookin’ for something else We let go of the best thing, our bird in the hand left to starving Lookin for Somethin’ We want the same thing……LOVE!! Lookin’ for something we want the same thing Lookin’ for something we want love We want the same thing We want the best thing Lookin for something We want love ©2010 G. Davis/Laughing Man Records
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Sotchiatta 04:31
Hey now! Have you heard the news Sotchiatta just loves to play the Blues He’s got his guitar He plays the harp and drums He knows just what to do to have some fun They say he has a gift for being funny Hey, that’s not too bad a way to be He never has a problem makin’ money Sotchiatta show me from the inside, inside, inside, inside out yeah! Sotchiatta, it’s not confusin’ I Got this guitar and I sure love to use it It's not about my vanity It's this music that floats up from deep inside of me Sotchiatta said "Just play your funky Music! Don’t you get your undies in a bunch! Lets sit down where we can talk a while... Talk about the music from the inside, inside, inside, inside out, yeah!" Sotchiatta: Ah, my brother GD! I'm glad that you understand that no one accomplishes great things alone and I’m joyful you asked me to help lift you up Fear Nothing! Excuses, no more! You're ready to spread your love! GD:I’ve never been confused. I believe in what I do I just need some help in the direction I believe I can go and I’ll be on my way A-way ay! ay! ay! ay! I’ll be on my way!! Hey now! Have you heard the news? Sotchiatta just loves to play the blues! He’s got his guitar and his harp and drums He knows just what to do to have some fun They say he has a gift for being funny I just like to think he gets things done He never has a problem making money Sothchiatta show me from the inside out….. Sotchiatta we’re gonna make some money
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I give to you what matters And I keep what I need, rarely more But you still keep watching me. Related to a purpose We share this moment in time It’s here But you still keep watching me I give you trouble And I give you my love I give you trouble And I give you my love You opened up the world for me You trusted me with your heart Baby, what did I do? I revealed to you my darkest side I find the price to pay might be That I end up losing you I give you trouble and I give you my love I give you trouble and I give you my love I give you what I have More than I really have at all I give you trouble and I give you my love I give you trouble and I give you my love I give, I give you my love ©2008 G. Davis/Laughing Man Records
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Embrace Love & Change (free) 04:32
8:23 in the morning Yes, I know what the problem is. Dragging my feet to move on supposed to be for my own good Well, I hear the more things change, the more they remain the same. If this statement is true then love will meet us in the middle again. You have chosen your way I chose mine We can’t change what’s been done I embrace the change Won’t fight the flow I embrace love I don’t believe in happenstance I wish I could change some things I’ve done I won’t worry or feel regret when I hold on to love Changes always keep you guessing, Peace comes when you learn some lessons When doubt and fear want your attention, To move in the right direction… You have to Open up, open up yeah open up , open up and Embrace love. Let it flow! You have chosen your way I chose mine We can’t change what’s been done When doubt and fear begin to show I embrace love There will be some pain. It’s still love Things won’t be the same, and that’s ok Peace is yours when you embrace love and change It’s what you need. -©2010 G. Davis/Laughing Man Records
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Zinterlude 01:33
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Why hold on to the secret that is burning inside you? You turned away from your heart and broke your own rules, -You sold yourself Paralyzed by your desire to seek approval from others In this truth you’ve been mired, compromised your need and the power to love your self Expose your self Each day just blows on by and each moment should count for something. No one can stop time, and time owes you nothing You owe your self Expose your self. You know it’s time, lets get real! Through this naive decision, self-belief was kept hidden and damaged Holding on to the baggage is so defeating. This should be enough reason to seek change and healing. Time to share your secret, You can’t move on livin’ with your regrets. So shine your own light and for the rest of your life Expose your self And love your self And show your self! And love your self Forgive your self Forgive your self Forgive your self Love your self Show your self! Be all your self! You know your self! Expose your self! ©2009 G.Davis/ Laughing Man Records
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Happy June 04:58
(…‘round the corner it’s coming round and ‘round again….) Through the steamy days of summer, and Autumn’s winds and colors I muscled-up through the winter Here come the longer days and shorter nights That tick tock of the clock moves on and so must I. Like Bob Marley and my father, I believe everything is gonna be all right. Happy June, Happy June I can’t believe that you are back here so soon It’s been a year and I am better not bitter. Better. The 31st of May I got out, as I was asked to. I wish I could have cut my heart out, left it behind, gift-wrapped and addressed to you. (Turns out I’m glad I kept it! YEAH!) In June I sprouted wings Explored something new By January I broke away from my own cage Time always has a way of healing wounds. Happy June, Happy June I can’t believe that you are back here so soon! Hope every year from here gets better and better. Better and better… ©2009 Garrick Davis Laughing Man Records
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GREY SKY 04:53
O, but a grey sky can be so beautiful Terrifying, inspiring, beautiful
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It’s in your eyes you can’t hide I toss your hair to one side Anticipation, desire, connection When I touch your skin I feel that strong urge once again. Pointing in your direction This love we make bliss from a risk we had to take I feel like I’m Walking into heaven chorus When I’m with you I feel like I’m in heaven Alive! So Alive, I kiss your lips and then I rise You inspire me again and again Uuummm…. How we move I’m the needle you’re the groove. We spin ‘round and ‘round around and around This music we make is our way to celebrate what love helps create Makes me feel so high Every time I’m swimming in your heaven I’m rise up to be in your Heaven chorus When I’m with you I feel like I’m in heaven This original sin is quenching what I’m cravin’ I wasn’t looking For love Just some no-strings-attached fun After the first time I couldn’t get enough Our bodies fit like a glove Every day brings a new chance to show you what I’m made of I give you my best I may need to rest But once is not enough I am rising to your heaven! swimmin’ in your heaven! walking in to heaven! You are like rain turned my parched heart green again I’m flooded Fears are drained No holding back No disguise don’t need a mask You are my companion angel chorus I need you now right now... ©2010 G. Davis/Laughing Man Records
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Bell Wind 00:48

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"Expose Your Self" was written, produced and engineered by guitarist/singer/songwriter Garrick Davis(except "Zinterlude" -written by Zachary Davis). Performances by members of The Fabulous FunkyBand and special guests provide an outstanding connective vibe.

This body of work seeks to inspire, relate and connect. Just as importantly, this album is about healing and forgiveness.

Fans of Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who and those who respect the Blues of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Son House will find Expose Your Self worth exploring.

"Inspiring, Funky Music!" on Laughing Man Records

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released January 15, 2012

Grant Slam - drums
Zachary Davis - piano,electric piano,vocals,synth
Julia Harrell - congas, percussion, vocals(Sotchiatta)
Artis Joyce-bass(Sotchiatta,Happy June,Walkin' Into Heaven)
Marie Davis - supporting vocals(Expose Your Self, Sotchiatta)
Ernest Davis - supporting vocals(Sotchiatta),lap drums(Happy June)
Zsuzsanna Levicsky - supporting vocals (Sotchiatta)
DeBraun Thomas -guitar, laughter Sotchiatta, wailing(POMM)
Mike Losey - guitar, chanting (POMM)
Garrick Davis - vocals, guitars, bass, percussion, synth, drum programming(Trouble)

Produced, engineered, mixed by Garrick Davis
All songs written by Garrick Davis
except Zinterlude by Zachary Davis
Mastering: Rainer Gembalcyck/Sienna Digital
Tech Assistance: Doug Sjostrom
Cover Art: Silke Henkel-Wallace
Cover Design: Theo Chillicas

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Garrick Davis World Blues Redwood City, California

"Garrick Davis World Blues", led by Bay Area music artist Garrick Davis, creates a seamless blend of Roots-based genres to create a remarkably personal style. Band chemistry and solid musicianship propel well-crafted original music that rings of truth and character.

“Songs of wisdom, songs of dues paying, songs of experience and, ultimately,songs of winning the struggle."Indie-Music.com.
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