March 13th: Joint Concert with The Brewood Singers at Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Allow yourself to be guided by voices at this unique musical collaboration, a ‘must see’ event for all devotees of passionate singing. The Brewood Singers are directed by David S Brookes, and Dan will be accompanied by John Large on Percussion and Tom Bounford on Violin. Both acts will perform separate sets before joining forces for a finale.

The Brewood Singers are a popular, forward looking choral group who were formed in 1973. The Singers are known for their wide repertoire of classic pop songs, show and film music, traditional and religious music. The variety of repertoire has enabled them to perform many different types of concerts throughout the Midlands and have seen them collaborate with several orchestras and ensembles.

We will perform separate sets before joining forces for a finale (which is the really exciting part!) Please book your tickets to guarantee a seat and don’t miss this ‘one-off’ event.

This is the first time I have ever collaborated with a choir and whilst I am sure there’ll be some nerves I am very excited and honoured that David Brookes accepted my request to be involved.

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If you missed the song I wrote for Ray Gosling that was featured in BBC Inside Out Programme, you can watch it here

Take care,

Dan

I am happy to announce that my friends and I have been busy in the studio and the Box EP is almost complete.

We have arranged a gig at Newhampton Arts Centre on Oct 10th to celebrate the new music with a full bodied performance! Lisa De’Ville and Lee Mitchell have kindly agreed to be our guests and play what I am certain will be wonderful live sets.

For those of you that missed our previous show at NAC, here is a live version of ‘How Does It Feel?’ filmed at the Bubble EP Launch:

Tickets are selling fast, it is £5 advance but will be £7 on the night.

Purchase x1 ticket for £5 inc p&p

Purchase x2 tickets for £10 inc p&p

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The Box EP is currently being mixed by our very own musical master chef Ryan Pinson. This is a delicate, lengthy process and although we are all excited about tasting the finished product, we must be patient!

However, if like me you enjoy licking the spoon occasionally then please have a listen to the first mix of ‘IF I GROW OLD’. Grab a free download of the track here – the password you need is tigerdan.

In other news, my talented friend and bass player on the 3 EPs Steve Clarke has released an epic EP with his band Rogue States. The EP features some beautiful, dedicated performances, take a listen here. You can order a CD from their website now.

Hope to see you on Oct 10th!

Dan and band x

Photo by Tim McGrath 09

I am happy to announce my first full band show in London, at Water Rats in Kings Cross, Thursday July 23rd supporting Carina Round. We’re on stage at 9:45pm and tickets are on sale here.

I shall also be playing guitar in Carina’s band on the night, so i’m currently working hard to try to master her songs!

I have also been in the studio putting (what I hope will prove to be!) the finishing touches to ‘The Box EP’, my third release of 2009.

I have been lucky enough to have some very special guests collaborate with me on this EP and whilst it is still a little early to be making any grand predictions; I am hopeful for a beautiful blossom of sound come the final mix!

My next big hometown show (I am planning on making them a regular occurance, if that’s alright?!) will be on October 10th at the Newhampton Arts Centre (reach for your diaries now!) and I plan to have a few tracks mixed in time to distribute at this event.

Hope all is well out there with you all,

Dan x

ps: I am playing a secret acoustic show in London on July 22nd, whilst i am forbidden from making a public announcement of the location if you email me i can tell you the details!

Greetings!

Considered an ‘undiscovered gem’ by many concert goers, the beautiful theatre space at Newhampton Arts Centre will provide the ideal environment for the performance. The theatre has comfortable seating, disabled access, the room has a great natural sound and the sound and lighting systems are second to none.

The location is of particular significance as it is where we recorded the music too; a total of 21 songs will be released in 2009 via 3 EPs: The Balloon: The Bubble: and The Box.

Tickets are available now for £5, click here to buy via the Newhampton Arts Centre website, or call the box office: 01902 572 090 during office hours.

May 23rd 2009 – Doors 8pm – Music 8:15 prompt – 11pm curfew

NEWHAMPTON ARTS CENTRE, DUNKLEY STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON. WV1 4AN

TICKETS: £5 ADVANCE / £7 ON THE DOOR

+ SPECIAL GUESTS ‘BEN DRUMMOND’ and LISA DE’VILLE

Advance copies of the Bubble EP will be available to purchase on the night for £6 – and come presented in a 100% recycled sleeve with individually screen printed artwork by my sister Beth.

I am pleased to announce that this Thursday May 21st I will be featured artist on the Radio WM Drivetime show presented by Paul Franks. Midlands residents can tune in from 6pm to 95.6to hear a live acoustic performance and several tracks from The Balloon and Bubble EPs.

Dan x

Considered an ‘undiscovered gem’ by many concert goers, the beautiful theatre space at Newhampton Arts Centre will provide the ideal environment for the performance. The theatre has comfortable seating, disabled access, the room has a great natural sound and the sound and lighting systems are second to none.

The location is of particular significance as it is where we recorded the music too; a total of 21 songs will be released in 2009 via 3 EPs: The Balloon: The Bubble: and The Box.

“escapism was the prevailing theme, the three titles are all types of hideaway”

Tickets are available now priced at £5, click here to buy via the Newhampton Arts Centre website, or call the box office: 01902 572 090 during office hours.

May 23rd  2009 – Doors 8pm – Music 8:15 prompt – 11pm curfew

NEWHAMPTON ARTS CENTRE, DUNKLEY STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON. WV1 4AN

TICKETS: £5 ADVANCE / £7 ON THE DOOR

+ SPECIAL GUESTS ‘BEN DRUMMOND’ and LISA DE’VILLE

Advance copies of the Bubble EP will be available to purchase on the night for £6 – and come presented in a 100% recycled sleeve with individually screen printed artwork by my sister Beth.

I am pleased to announce that this Sunday April 12th I will be ‘featured artist’ on the Kerrang Radio Unsigned show presented by Alex Baker. Midlands residents can tune in from 8pm to 105.2FM to hear several tracks from The Balloon and Bubble EPs. I will also be interviewed by Andy Nash on Beacon Radio (97.2 FM) this coming Saturday April 11th at 11 am.

Finally, my acoustic support gig to Ruarri Joseph scheduled for April 24 has been postponed and will now take place on May 28th. I will play a 30 minute set at 9pm and tickets are available from the Glee Club site.

Happy Easter!

Dan x