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PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Drums
Percussion
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
In addition to drums and percussion, I have also toured as a singer and am very capable to play and sing lead or harmonies while playing. I have also played piano for over 24 years.
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURINGRECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
Professional Seminars - www.beyondthegig.com
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Also do booking and merchandise while touring
Description:
I'm an extremely hard worker that comes in on time, prepared, and gets the job done right! I pride myself on jumping into last minute gigs and sessions, sounding like i've been there since day one. I'm a hard working professional with a great attitude and personality. AND I SING!
Resume / Bio:
Danny holds a double B.A. in percussion performance and communication studies from Luther College. After an amazing 11 months on the road with the national tour of 'Queen's 'We Will Rock You', Danny has recently relocated back to Nashville where he has jumped into a good deal of session work, and is also touring full time with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Danika Portz, and several other up and coming artists.
Prior to 'We Will Rock You', Danny was the drummer and drum book composer on the new Broadway bound show, 'The Nutty Professor'; working with Jerry Lewis, Rupert Holmes and the late, great Marvin Hamlish. He also toured on Green Day's 'American Idiot', Mel Brooks 'Young Frankenstein the Musical', with the 80's hair band Nelson, country artist Katie Armiger, The Platters, Derryl Perry, has made back-line appearances on NBC's SMASH!, was the debut drummer of 'Chicago' and 'Hairspray on the worlds largest cruise ships Oasis and Allure of the Seas and has many drum students. Danny has also made one time appearances with Shania Twain, Liza Minnelli, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorna Luft, The Drifters, The Four Tops, Maureen McGovern, Andrea Clearfield and many more…
In addition to touring, Danny has also started a seminar with fellow drummer and friend, Danny Taylor, called 'Beyond the Gig'. The program focuses on the business, networking and promotion side of the music industry. By touching on topics that go beyond just "playing", it offers students the knowledge and direction they need to be one step ahead of the game. Danny hopes to see some of you out there on the road sometime soon.