Tulsa's Sitting Ducks

_{- December 25, 2009} New

In memory of our fallen brother... We will miss you!

_{- September 25, 2009}

Thank You!

The Ducks have finished their five week run at Magoo's. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends who came to support us. We love you all and we hope to see you at another venue soon!
Below are a couple of video clips featuring the lovely and talented Mr. Brad Duval, and a few photos taken on Wednesday, September 16.

_{- August 13, 2009}

Magoo's Welcomes Sitting Ducks!

After a short break, we're excited to announce that The Ducks will be playing at Magoo's every Wednesday night (8:00 PM) starting on August 26 featuring our new guitar player Dan McBride. Join us for drinks and fun... Not to mention the great food Magoo's has to offer!

Magoo's Restaurant & Billiards is located at 5002 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa.

Congratulations to Dave and Colleen!

Yes, it REALLY did happen! A big congratulations to our number one Duck and Duckette for tying the knot on May 8, 2009. We wish them all the happiness in the world!

_{- March 22, 2009}

Bruce - Kansas Music Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Bruce Dunlap!

It has been a while since we updated the page. But no worries, the Ducks are still going strong! We'd like to congratulate our bass player, Bruce Dunlap for being inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame with the infamous Young Raiders. Also, thank you so much to all of our friends for coming out to celebrate with us on Sunday, March 8. It was a blast! Below is a few snapshots from the night:

_{- August 15, 2008}

Sitting Ducks Proudly Present A Series of Sunday Nights With Tulsa's Divas @ Side Line Sports Bar&Grill

_{- July 30, 2008}

Starting Wednesday August 6th, the Sitting Ducks will be playing every Wednesday at the Sunset Bar & Grill (5800 S. Lewis in the London Square Shopping Center 918-949-6565). The Sunset is a great venue that offers food, drinks and nice family atmosphere, yes family atmosphere. It is an all ages venue with no smoking in the restaurant, so feel free to bring the kids for dinner and enjoy the Siting Ducks show. It is also our understanding that the Sunset will be hosting bike nights on Wednesday, so polish up the scooter and bring it out to dazzle everyone!

_{- July 30, 2008}

Whiz, Dave and Bruce @ the hospital

Whiz's World

Our steel guitar player, Lee Roy "Whiz" Whisenhunt underwent a triple by-pass surgery July 7. The doctors said the surgery was "text book perfect". The Whiz was released from the hospital and back at his home July 12th recuperating. Although Lee Roy is a bit sore, he is quickly healing and doing extremely well.

He and his wife Susan made a brief appearance at the Duck's Side Line show Sunday July 27. Lee Roy was as feisty as ever and said he should be back in playing shape in 4-5 weeks.

In his absence our good friend and keyboard master Mr. Rick Morrow has been sitting in with the Ducks doing a great job.

Be ready for a great party when the Whiz returns!!

_{- Feb. 01, 2008}

"Party in The Riverbottom" with The Ducks !

Come support The Ducks and Phenom on Saturday, February 9 at the Blue Star Mom's Valentine's Day Benefit show. The Ducks start the show at 2:00 pm (See BSM's flyer here). Please note that in case of inclement weather, event will be held at the American Legion in Claremore. Also, please make sure to bring items for freedom boxes to soldiers. We hope to see you all there!

_{- Added: Jan. 20, 2008

Photos courtesy of Bill Davis (#2) and Ed Williams.}

_{- Dec. 31, 2007}

Sitting Ducks Debut @ Side Line Sports Bar&Grill on Sunday, Jan 6.

Please click on the thumbnail below to view the flyer.

_{- Dec. 04, 2007}

"The Sitting Ducks: The Next Generation" is on the horizon.

In case you were unaware, Sunday Nov. 24, 2007 was the last Sunday show at the Elephant Run for the ‘Sitting Ducks’. The Ducks started Sundays with a simple handshake and a three month agreement "to see what happens." After nearly five years, a rather lengthy life for a band, let alone a single stint at one club, the Ducks have many things of which to be proud:

A New Year's Day Guinness World Record Book attempt for longest concert by a band, (Hell, we should have gotten in the book for largest attendance for a band on New Year's Day.)

Fund raisers for such wonderful organizations as Blue Star Mothers, Tulsa SPCA and MDA.

The Ducks have released and sold two self-produced CD's--"Sitting Ducks Live At The Elephant Run" and "Duck Side Of The Moon". We have also sold hundreds of our logo t-shirts.

The Ducks have had the privilege to play with such Tulsa legends as Billy Snow, Bill Davis, Jimmy "Jr." Markham, Dwight Twilley, Lorri Duke and Pat Savage. We have also had the honor to play with some of our best buddies: Dave Armstrong, Ray Hamilton, Jeff Smith, Mark Blicamp, Johnny Duke, David Skinner, Jeremy Clifford, Joey Triveno, Rick Morrow, Sarah Wagoner, Kevin Flynn, Russell Grant, Bill Hoy, Terry Cooper, Scott Christmann, Johnny "JJ" Jones, David Russell, Randy Edwards, Joel Eads, Mark Snider, Issy Martin, the guys and girl from Time Machine, David Knight, Don Price, Fred Gonzales, Uncalled 4, Sherri Booth, Miles & Kim Jacobs, Rick Lyles, Dale Thompson, David Thayer, Rick Berryman, Rick Auten, Terry Brawley, Tom Crow, Trey Barnes, J. Brown, Robert Combs, "little" Danny Baker plus the great musicians from Oktoberfest. A virtual who's who of the Tulsa music scene!!

We certainly cannot forget the "huge talent pool" we discovered with our "variety show": Jodan, Ryan Thompson, Christian Jones, Laid Back Manor, Three of One, the Petty Bone Dance Troupe and of course Miss Betty The Toe-Whistler just to mention a few!

All this from a band that played literally one night a week--a Sunday no less. Not a shabby track record, don't you think?

At this point The Sitting Ducks are free agents. Not to worry though, negotiations are under way and a new Duck roost and will be announced very soon. Check back for a complete announcement.

David Dover, our third guitar player during the course of the Duck run has decided he would like to move on after the first of the coming year. We wish him well and have a talent lined up that we think will make for a improved and bigger Ducks show!!

Most of all, thanks to every one of our wonderful friends that have taken a few hours out of their Sundays to stop in and see us. Our friends are anyone who is reading this, remembers fondly any or all of the above mentioned events, laughed or moaned at one or more of our silly jokes or bits, got out on the dance floor and had a great time or just walked away dazed at the spectacle that is the Sitting Ducks Show. We hope you all know how truly grateful we are for your support over the past years. It has been a crazy, fun and wonderful experience. Thanks for being with us!!

We have a full year worth of shows booked in 2008. The future is coming and the Ducks would love to have you join us. Trust us, it will be fun!!!!!

^{The Ducks would like to welcome you to their new homepage ! Please make sure you bookmark this page as it's going to be the place where you can get all the latest info on Tulsa's infamous Sitting Ducks ! In the mean time, you can always go back to our old page here to view our photo archive and re-live some of the best "Duck moments" in history... :o)}

_{Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductees Join

The Ducks on Stage:} _{Coffeyville boys Bill Snow and Issy Martin of the infamous RISING SUNS, who have been recently inducted in the Kansas Music Hall Of Fame, reunited with Bruce Dunlap and Rick Morrow-also from Coffeyville-on the same stage for the first time in 35 years. They had a FUNKY good time and below is a little video collage for those who missed out on joining in the fun :}

_{Benefit for Mark Proctor (June 21) :

We'd like to thank all of our friends for coming out and showing support for our good friend, local musician, Mark Proctor. Sitting Ducks and 3D were more than happy and honored to be part of it. Below are some pics of " The Ducks " in action...}

_{Pics courtesy of Teresa.}
_{New CD: Duck Side of The Moon

Check out our sample audio clips from our upcoming studio CD, Duck Side of The Moon.

Click to listen to David sing Smokin' in The Boys Room .

Click to listen to Bruce sing Never Been to Spain .}
_{DAVID DOVER BAND @ The Brady Theater}

Tulsa's infamous ducks David Dover and Bruce Dunlap opened for Three Dog Night at The Brady Theater on March 24th. Here's a few short video clips for those of you who missed a great show !
Don't forget to check out the photo album on David's site :-)

David singing Midnight Special .
David playing his guitar .
Last but not least, David's Mississippi Mud !

^{THE DUCKS' SECOND YEAR AROUND !! >>>

Give these guys a big hand as they've just completed their second year at The Elephant Run. Once again, they did not hesitate to celebrate it in the Sitting Ducks style !

Also, a big thanks goes out to y'all, who have been there for the Ducks and joined in the "duck fun" over the past two years...}

^{DUCKS NIGHT OUT : VIXEN'ized in Wichita !}
_{Bruce and John took a short break from the action to see the world famous VIXEN at their first gig in the States after they finished up the European tour. They had a GREAT time as the band was PHENOMENAL. They'd like to take this opportunity to thank the girls one more time for such a great performance, and tell everyone who hasn't seen this band live that they don't know what they're missing !}
Please check out www.vixenrock.com and www.neilsvixenpage.com for more information on Vixen and a whole lot of cool stuff ...

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"Ducks in a row" !

_{New Venues for The Ducks:

Come support the Ducks at The Jack of Clubs on August 17-18, and at The Westbound on August 24, 25 ! We're looking forward to seeing our old friends as well as making new ones :-)}

_{"Tiger" News:
As almost everyone at this time knows, the Sitting Ducks' rhythmoligist "Tiger" was involved in a horrific automobile accident. The hit and run accident occurred late Thursday night, March 8, 2007, at the intersection of Interstate 44 service road and Lewis Ave.

Tiger's friend Richard Lee Brown was pronounced DOA and Tiger was rushed to St. John's hospital with multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung, injuries to his shoulder and collar bones and many cuts, scratches and bruises. Tiger's car was demolished. The assailant was arrested a block from the crash site on complaints of first-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of an injury or fatal accident and driving under the influence.

At this time we are happy to report that Tiger was released from the hospital Tuesday, March 13, 2007, and although beat-up and sore is home recuperating well. It is hoped he will be back at the show sometime in June.}

_{Fox Meets Duck: Vixen , one of the most successful all-female Hard Rock bands in the world, hit Tulsa on their US tour this year before they headed out to Europe. We had a chance to meet these wonderful people and see the show. Not only did they blow us away with their performance but also, they surprised us by wearing our famous Sitting Ducks t-shirts !! We thought it was only appropriate to share this picture with you guys :-)
We'd like to thank Vixen for their friendship and a wonderful musical experience.}

Tulsa World Sitting Ducks MDA Fundraiser Article - Click here to read !

_{Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fundraiser

We are proud to be associated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). We have been given a goal of $ 2000 and we need everyone's help in achieving it. Please join us Sunday, July 9 starting at 8:30 PM @ The Elephant Run to help those in need !

Please check out the flyer below for details.

_{Sitting Ducks CD Release Party and Benefit for Tulsa SPCA}

The Ducks and Tulsa SPCA have joined forces to celebrate the release of the ducks' new CD, " Duck Side of The Moon " and to raise awareness, and hopefully, contributions for our fellow friends who can't speak for themselves. The event will take place May 14th at The Elephant Run starting at 7:30 pm. Tulsa SPCA will have volunteers on hand to show you photos of our friends up for adoption. $2.00 of each CD sold will go directly to TSPCA. We hope our fans can match or better our contribution :-)
Thanks for your support !

Sitting Ducks

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^{Are you wondering where your favorite "duck" is playing tonight ? Click on the links below to find out !! Still having trouble trying to locate the boys ? Just call Tiger and he'll know right where to take you !}

_{Dave Dunham's Schedule}
_{Bruce Dunlap`s Schedule}
_{David Dover's Schedule}
_{Lee Roy Whisenhunt's Schedule}

^{Thanks to you we're going strong in our third year:
The addition of David Dover has been fantastic ! Not to mention, the Ducks are on the verge of a huge new wave of promotions and publicity--we really can't go into great detail at this time but we can tell you we're almost ready for a brand new design for both our men's and women's t-shirts, a new CD, lots of different guest artists and variety show performers.. PLUS we are planing a "torch run"... More details VERY, VERY soon !!!}

Guinness attempt: Tulsa World, 1-6-2005

No Guinness record

Local cover band The Sitting Ducks, which plays everything from blues to Western swing, was unsuccessful in its attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest concert, last weekend at the Elephant Run, Best Western Trade Winds Central Inn.

The group played for 22 1/2 hours -- a feat worth praising in itself -- but the band was unable to surpass the Grand Boys, a Scottish act that holds the record for playing 42 hours and 38 minutes.

The rules for the attempt were these: Each of the band's seven members had to play on every song or they would be retired. At least four band members had to be playing by the end of the attempt. The band couldn't repeat a song within a four-hour period. And they only got 15 minute breaks every eight hours.

When the attempt was over, drummer David Dunham said the band did what you'd expect from a band that had played for almost 24 hours.

"Basically, we all went home, had showers and took a nap," he said.

Dunham added that he'd like to thank all the Tulsans who came out to support the band during the attempt.

"We were really pleased and amazed that the town kind of embraced us the way they did," he said.

Although the band's initial attempt at the record foundered, Dunham said the Ducks will go for the record again.

"We're not sure of any date, but we are looking at this again," he said. "It's certainly on our list of things to do."

-- M.G.}

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