Know this song? Dawson City, Yukon - This guy is the real Piano Man!

The saloon in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, July 2009 "Dust to Dawson" motorcycle ride. A local miner seated at the bar, drinking. Turns out he is the piano player, at least part time. An Irish coffee and the bartender persuades him to play for the crowd on an old piano that doesn't appear to have been tuned for a while. The guy is AMAZING. If anyone knows this song, please comment.

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[chriscollin1]

I talked to Dwayne again (7 Feb), and the tune is one of his. It is called "Find Your Place in the Yukon." It has words, but he did not sing it on this occasion as there was no mike. It is on his CD - still trying to get info on how one can get his CD! He is busy rebuilding his houseboat these days - the frame and roof are up, but he has a way's to go before he can move in.

[cubwidow]

Thanks, Chris! Glad to know the name of the song; now I would really like to hear it with words. If you don't find out before June, I'll have my husband pick one up in Dawson when he's there.

[chriscollin1]

I saw Dwayne this past Sunday. He did not know about the video, and cannot remember what the tune is! He does not have a computer - his houseboat completely burned a couple of months ago, and he is basically starting over. He and the dogs got out okay, but everything else is gone. He does have a CD out though.

[cubwidow]

How can I get a copy of the CD?

[chriscollin1]

I don't know! I looked for it on Google, but could not find it. His name is Dwayne Kelly. There are shops in town that have it I think. I shall ask him when I see him next. I think it sells for $14, which for him would really help get a new place built. I'll report back when I know something.

[cubwidow]

Thanks. If you find out, I'll let other people know too. It would be good to help him out.

[FrederickJohnnie]

I like to come back to dawson all the time and jam with these guys. A lot of fun.

[MariePotter]

Whao !! I love this song !!! Where can we find that "Find Your Place in the Yukon." ?

[chriscollin1]

I bumped into Dwayne today (Tuesday, 26 Jan) and asked him about the CD. He has a friend making them, and he will let me know how to get them from her shortly. Stay tuned!

[cubwidow]

He really is an amazing player. We're longtime Alaskans and have known some interesting people who choose to live off to themselves, people with great stories to tell. I'd like to hear this guy's story. If you can get him to tell you what the song is I'd love to hear - it's driving me crazy