Episode 8: Farmer Dave Scher
Photograph by Neal Casal
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Farmer Dave Scher is a musician, sound designer, and healer who worked on many projects with Neal over the years, from Beachwood Sparks and the Skiffle Players, to Death Valley, Emerald Triangle and many more.
Dave also contributed to Neal's albums Roots and Wings and Return in Kind. In this episode, the Wizard of the West describes his musical friendship with Neal over the years, their bond through surfing, and the gifts Neal continues to deliver in mysterious forms. Farmer Dave invites any and all to contact him whether they need a helping hand or have ideas on how to heal humanity. Reach him through his website at www.farmerdavescher.com.
Song clips in this episode:
“The Portland Water” - Neal Casal, Return In Kind
“You Don’t See Me Crying” - Beachwood Sparks & GospelbeacH, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
“Lost Satellite” - Lauren Barth, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
“So Far Astray” - Rachel Dean, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
“You'll Miss It When It's Gone” - Skiffle Players, Skiff
“Dearest” - Skiffle Players, Piffle Sayers EP
“You'll Miss It When It's Gone” - Cass McCombs, Ross James, Joe Russo, Farmer Dave Scher, Dave Schools, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
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