A musician from Wisconsin, D.B. and his guitar, Meal-Ticket, have worked as a lounge singer on a Carnival cruise ship, a singing ranch hand near Austin, TX, and as a hobo musician for the Grand Canyon Railway, all the while writing and refining his original songs and performances. He is an entertainer, a poet, and a published novelist. He is currently sponsored by Kazoobie Kazoos.
2 reviews
Ashley S.
August 29, 2025The performer was truly one of a kind—bringing a unique presence that captivated both kids and adults alike. Their ability to connect across generations made the experience enjoyable for everyone in the audience. It’s rare to see a performance that can keep children engaged while still offering something meaningful and entertaining for adults. A standout talent with broad appeal!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Kelly M.
October 6, 2018Thank you so much DB for your great tunes and wonderful energy that you brought to our police department fundraiser last night. We had quite a mix of people in our crowd and we heard a lot of great comments from everyone! We will definitely keep you in mind for future events! Thank you!!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Price range: $200 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 40 - 210 minutes
An entertaining performance of John Prine-esque quirky original songwriting, and classic rock/classic country covers. A one-man party band with a duffle bag full of kazoos.
I've got all the necessary gear, including a medium-sized PA system that can handle most rooms and outdoor venues. I tend to show up at least an hour before show time to set up. Hire me, and I'll take care of the rest.
RESUME
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a job
WORK EXPERIENCE:
HOBO LOUNGE SINGER
Grand Canyon Railway. Williams, AZ
Sang and played guitar for tourists on board the historic Grand Canyon Train.
SINGING RANCH HAND
Happy Horse Hotel. Bastrop, TX
Driving tractor and scooping horse poop. Trail maintenance.
Playing music around campfires for guests.
CABANA MAN
Bradford Beach, Milwaukee, WI.
Set up seats and tended beach bums on the shores of frigid Lake Michigan during summers.
Rented Paddle Boards and played Jimmy Buffet songs.
GOAT FARMER
Mountain Farm, Burnsville, NC
Milked goats. Made Cheese.
SAILING LOUNGE SINGER
Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL/ New York, NY
Sang and played guitar for tourists 5 hours per night, 6 nights per week on the Carnival Triumph (the insult boat).
CUSTOMER SERVICE
White Gull Inn, Fish Creek, WI
Worked as a bartender and bussed tables. Ate White Fish and potatoes.
BLUEBERRY FARMER
Tide Mill Farms, Edmunds, ME
Harvested blueberries with hand-rakes at an organic farm.
PAWN SHOP CASHIER
C and C Pawn, Eau Claire,WI
Wheeled and dealed as a pawn shop cashier.
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Skil-Tech, Eau Claire, WI
Worked light construction. Wore a hard hat.
FOOD PROCESSING
Leader Creek Fisheries, Naknek, Alaska
Packaged Sockeye Salmon for 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
Rode frozen headless King Salmon around the plant like a horse.
EDUCATION:
Yes
REFERENCES:
Hunter S. Thompson
Jack Kerouac
Woody Guthrie
Armed with a Kazoobie Kazoo and his guitar, Meal-Ticket, all D.B. needs to put on a performance is an electrical outlet.
Saturday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Three Lakes, WI
Wednesday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Waupaca, WI
Wednesday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Waupaca, WI
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Waukesha, WI
Hundreds of originals, and hundreds of covers... (none of that other stuff.) Covers ranging from classic country, to classic rock, to 90's alternative.
Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Todd Snider, The Devil Makes Three, AJJ
An electrical outlet at the most.
Singing Guitarist
