Hey Gang, here is a new section which I am very excited about.
After I returned from the Vietnam War, around 1970 I began writing songs about my experiences as a form of Therapy.
As of Feb. 01, 2026, I have released the first demos.
These are not to Glorify War but to try and figure out how to deal with the Aftermath, which hit me in the form of PTSD, TBI, and more.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury affect many thousands of Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, and all their friends and families.
Ginger and I have been at the forefront of these issues, and maybe these songs can spread the word to more people.
We are Not Alone!!!
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Please feel Free to send this info to anyone you know who may need info on PTSD, TBI, and More:
Note from Don, Ginger, and Crew:
This website is in its first stage of adding content. We are documenting the Historic Growth of Live Music from the 1960s through today.
As you will see below, this is a huge project. Over the coming years, this will become a Resource and Archive-preserving the Venues that Launched so many big-name Stars of today.
The website has not been released to the general public.
If you are here for the Pre-Launch, new content is being added daily .
Check back as often as you like.
Any Music Artists or Music Lovers who wish to have their Favorite Stars Bios included contact us temporarily at this Email: DonP@PTSDHotline.Com
Permanent emails and contacts are being set up.
Any Music Artists who wish free promotional space for their Albums, CDs, and Books use the same email for now.
Live Music Articles
Some ask why we add Music Videos and so much Music History info to our reports.
For one thing, we love Music Reports and Articles that are entertaining.
Listening to the actual music while reading a report is something new the internet can give us.
Music History should be enjoyed and savored.
We are building this Website to become an Archive of Live Music from the 1960s forward.
This is an incredible period of growth in the Live Music World.
It needs to be documented.
Short and quick snippets of info should be the realm of Facebook & Telegram.
This website is not for those types of readers.
Since the 1960s, Live Music has taken on a Life of its Own.
This Website is intended to become an archive for future Music Researchers.
Albert Lee
At Harry's
Night Club & Beach Bar
Pismo Beach Calif
April 26, 2023
Phatback Earl & Me!
At the Baked Potato
Sept. 18, 2023
Billy Vera's Big Band
At The Write-Off Room
08/05/2023
Darrell Leonard's
Line-Up
At The Write-Off Room
05/08/2023
Artist Bios
Kenny Lee Lewis
At Left
Guitar/Bass/Singer/Song Writer/Producer
Best known as the bassist for the Steve Miller Band, Kenny Lee Lewis has toured as a guitarist, bassist and vocalist, writing and producing songs for almost 40 years. Working extensively as a studio musician with everyone from Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, Boz Scaggs, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, and others, Lewis continues trying new things within and outside of his music. Latest ventures include his YouTube channel for fans and aspiring guitarists, online guitar school, and debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Skeleton Dolls: Children of the Tower.
Dianne Steinberg Lewis
Keyboards/Singer
She is an accomplished pianist, recording artist, and composer whose songs have been recorded by jazz greats Cleo Lane and Natalie Cole. Diane is the original “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” from the Robert Stigwood cult classic film “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Diane’s silky vocal style and original approach to keyboard arrangements bring sultry and elegant touches to the quintet. Diane is also a principal accompanist for several choirs on the Central Coast.
Married to Kenny Lee Lewis of the Steve Miller Band
For Full Bio
Herman Matthews
Drummer
The Hermanator!!!
Herman is an American drummer and composer. He works as a session and touring musician, most notably for Tower of Power, Kenny Loggins, and toured with Tom Jones for over seven years. He began playing drums at seven and has been the backbone of world-class pop, rock, jazz, soul, R&B, and funk bands for nearly thirty years.
Music RX Plus
Explore Music's Healing Properties
Music as Medicine
Songs Of War 
Interviews/Podcasts/Radio
Coming Soon!
We will continue to add Great
Interviews / Podcasts / Radio Shows
Entertainers' Words and Music Should Live On Forever!!!
Father Jim Drucker
The Doo Wop Priest's
Philly Radio Show
Veterans Causes and
Music History
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Upcoming Show Schedule
Below are Place Holders
Until After the Website is Launched
Early 2024
Summer Music Festival
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Summer Music Festival
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Passing of the Guard Tributes
Paying Our Respects to Music Legends
Jeff Porcaro of Toto April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992
Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for being the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Toto but is one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions.
Jack Sonni of Dire Straits December 9, 1954 – August 30, 2023)
Jack Sonni Tribute
From Don of Don & Ginger’s Adventure in Live Music
This is a Sweet and Sour One.
I met Jack through my Old Friend Kenny Lee Lewis of The Steve Miller Band.
I was just getting to enjoy our conversations and friendship when he was sadly gone.
A major Light was switched off on Planet Earth or as he liked to say, Planet Jack!!!
Jack is now casting a Universal Light as he moves on to a much larger Stage.
Jack Sonni Full Bio
Roy Wiegand July 24 ,2023
Musician/Philanthropist
Trumpet Player for Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
And so much more....
For Full Bio
Military In Music
Note from Don Of Don & Ginger's Adventures in Live Music
As a 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran, I am Proud to Honor the Organizations below that do so much for Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders:
Gary Sinise Foundation "Lt Dan Band"
Robert Irvine Foundation
Operation Gratitude
The American Legion
VFW
Follow these Banner Links below to find ways to help Support Our Veterans
The American Legion and The VFW below combined have over 16000 Locations across the U.S. that offer Live Music Shows at a fraction of what you would pay anywhere else. These Shows are filled with some of the best Studio Musicians, Singers, and Entertainers in the World.
Music Albums
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Early 2024
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Books & More By Music Artists
Below are Place Holders
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Early 2024
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Live Music History
Watch this list of Clubs grow, as we add the
Venues that Launched the Careers of
The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, The Cars,
and many of your favorites!
The Weekly Playbills will be added to each over the next few months.