Artist Profile - Dan-O

Dan-O is a quirky instrumental producer and esoteric singer-songwriter from New York City. He has become massively popular in the Internet underground where his first demos have been shared millions of times. He has a Bachelors Degree in Music from the Hartt School of Music and in Guitar from the Hartford Conservatory. His influences include Moby, David Bowie, Massive Attack, Portishead, Beatles, U2, Coldplay and Sting.

Some comments from the press about Dan-O:

"Melodious...filled with atmosphere and vision" - Michael Faucher, Northeast Performer

"Fine production, dreamy vocals and catchy tunes...blends Steve Miller riff-rock with Beatle vocals and trippy Donovan lyrics" - Outersound Magazine

"One of those gifted performers you only get to see now and again...he writes crafty, clever pop songs that stick in your head" - Mama Kin Program Schedule

"Talented, clean and professional sounding...meant for prime time radio" - Endangered Species Magazine

"Wow...fine lyrics and a driving beat" - Soundcheck Magazine

"Dan-O writes twisted, wiry arrangements around cerebral lyrics that bang around in your head like a super ball" - Metronome Magazine

"Dan-O reminds me of Sting, because his songs are good and catchy" - Local Performer Spotlight by Laurel Tuohy, Hat City Entertainment