Updates and Gigs

Recording Live CD!!!!

2009-03-08T17:38:41Z

Big Big News!

Upcoming Shows:

March 13th - The Gil Coffeehouse at the Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester MA. Starts at 7:00 and is a donation. www.asbcweb.org. 266 Lincoln St.

March 28th - Savoury Lane Restaurant in Acton MA. www.savourylane.com. Start time is 7:00 and is Free. I'll be splitting the night with good friends Ruthann Baler, Joe Fredette, and Jon McAuliffe.

***** Big Show *****
April 3rd - Amazing Things Arts Center. www.amazingthings.org. This will be a huge show that I'll be recording for a live CD. My good friends Ricardo Barazza, Dennis Pearne, and Kim Jennings will be backing me. It starts at 7:30 and costs 13$. It'd mean the world to me if you could make it.
***** Big Show *****

April 5th - Medway Community Church. Medway MA. 7:00. I'll be playing with my good friend Shayne Holland. www.medwaycommunitychurch.org.

April 14th - Savoury Lane Open Mike. Acton MA. I'll be the open mike feature at this great open mike run by the lovely Ellen Schmidt. www.ellenschmidt.com.

May 31st - Club Passim. Cambridge MA. www.passimcenter.org. 7:00 start and costs 15$. Fundraising concert to benefit the Home for Little Wanderers (thehome.org). Featured performers include Thea Hopkins, Craig Sonnenfled, Oen Kennedy, Susan Levine, Joe Fredette, Kim Jennings, spoken word artist Lawrence Johnson, and me. Lots of fun.

June 8th - The Natick Center for the Arts. Natick MA. www.natickarts.org. I'll be the featured act at this great open mike. It starts at 8:00 and I'll be on at 9:00 for half an hour.

Hello Folk,

We are less than a month away from one of the biggest shows I've ever played. On April 3rd I'll be recording my follow-up CD to "Bottles and Seeds," live of an audience at the Amazing Things Arts Center. This will be a brand new experience for all involved, and I promise it will be a memorable night. I'll also for the first time have a band backing me up. How cool is that? Kim Jennings will be on keys and harmony vocals, Ricardo Barraza will be on guitar and percussion, and Dennis Pearne will be on bass. Tickets are going fast, and are in limited supply, so please pick some by calling 508-405-ARTS (2787). Music is good for the soul.

I hope to see you there.

blessings,

-Dan

Winter, Snow, Shows

2008-12-31T18:10:57Z

Upcoming Shows:

January 17th - HCAM (Wake Up and Smell the Poetry) www.hcam.tv. 10:45 AM. I'll be playing along with John Gerard on Hopkinton's local cable station.

January 17th - Concert for the Troops at the VFW in Holliston MA. 7:00. This is a great show for a great cause. Info can be found at www.ruthannbaler.com.

February 7th - Tom's Gourmet Marketplace in Northboro MA. www.tomsgourmetmarketplace.com. Show starts at 7:00 and is free.

February 11th - Writers in the Round in Portsmouth NH. A cool radio show with my good amigos Kim Jennings and Andrew Greene.

March 13th - The Gil Coffeehouse at the Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester MA. Starts at 7:00 and is a donation.

March 28th - Savoury Lane Restaurant in Acton MA. www.savourylane.com. Start time is 7:00 and is Free

***** Big Show *****
April 3rd - Amazing Things Arts Center. www.amazingthings.org. This will be a huge show that I'll be recording for a live CD. My good friends Ricardo Barazza, Dennis Pearne, and Kim Jennings will be backing me. It starts at 7:30 and costs 13$. It'd mean the world to me if you could make it.
***** Big Show *****

April 14th - Savoury Lane Open Mike. I'll be the open mike feature at this great open mike run by the lovely Ellen Schmidt. www.ellenschmidt.com.

Hello Folk,

I love the winter. Snow is my absolute favorite weather, and as I write this on New Years Eve, it's snowing. I've got a big winter of music and I'd love to see you at a show. Also, please keep open the date of April 3rd, as I'll be recording my next cd live. It'll be good times.

See you on the road,

-Dan

Fall Cider and Shows

2008-09-08T20:12:32Z

Upcoming Shows:

September 13th - Hampton Beach New Hampshire playing for a wonderful charity.

September 13th - Tom's Gourmet Market in Northboro MA. 6:00 to 9:00. www.tomsgourmetmarketplace.com. 4 West Main Street, Suite 101
T:508.393.5299

October 25th - Holliston Mill Open Studio. 1:00 PM. 24 Water Street, Holliston, MA 01746. www.hollistonmill.com. Free

November 1 - at 7:30 pm – Nameless Coffeehouse, 3 Church Street, 8:00 PM. Suggested donation of 8$ Cambridge, MA (Harvard Square) With Kim Jennings, Perry Desmond-Davies, and Andrew Greene. www.namelesscoffeehouse.org. Awesome show.

Hello Folk,

Beautiful New England fall weather is upon us and it's time for some folk music. I'll be playing a bunch of great shows this autumn, and it'd be great to see you at one of them. Also, I've been working with musicians and I should be starting to record again in the next month or so. The music is still pumping hard through my veins.

blessings,

-Dan

Sweet Tupelo Honey

2008-04-24T02:22:44Z

April 26th - Harvest Cafe. Hudson MA. 8:00-10:00. www.harvestcafeonline.com. Another great local venue that has great live music.

May 17th - Natick Community Organic Farm Fair at 117 Eliot Street in Natick MA. 12:00-3:00. (www.natickfarm.org) I'll be performing a half hour set at this great fair. It'll be fun for the whole family.

May 24th - Tupelo Music Hall. Londonderry NH. www.tupelohall.com. 8:00. I'll be the opening act for Marty Wilson-Piper of the Church. This is another big show for me and it'd be great to see you there.

June 24th - Sweetbites. Acton MA. 7:00. I'll be the open mike feature at this great open mike.

June 27th - Fourth Annual Respite Center Coffeehouse at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton MA. 7:00-9:00. This is always my favorite show of the year.

Hello Folk,

Well, I opened up for Richie Havens and he's the nicest fellow in show business. He took me aside and talked a while and then played me a song. It was a moment to remember and a story I'll take to my grand children. I'll also be playing a huge show in May back at Tupelo Music Hall opening for Marty Wilson-Piper of the Church. Rock and Roll!

I'll see you on the road.

-Dan

Beautiful Winters

2008-01-29T20:52:32Z

Upcoming Shows:

March 1st - Olive Branch. Northboro MA. 7:00 PM. Free. I'll be playing the closing party of this great book store. We will miss you Olive Branch.

March 29th - Great Brooks Farm. Bolton MA. 1:00-3:00. www.greatbrookfarms.com.

April 5th - Holliston VFW. Holliston MA. Starts at 7:00. I'll be part of a benefit show that will be playing for the troops. A lot of my friends will be playing there too. It'll be an honor to be part of this special night.

****April 12th - Opening for RICHIE HAVENS. Amazing Things Arts Center at the Wilson School in Natick MA. www.amazingthings.org. Starts at 8:00 and tickets are 40$. This is my biggest show in two years. Please come out and support my music. Richie is fabulous. www.richiehavens.com (How cool is it that I'll be opening up for the man that opened up Woodstock! Awesome!)

April 26th - Harvest Cafe. Hudson MA. 7:00-9:00. www.harvestcafeonline.com. Another great local venue that has great live music.

Hello Folk,

Well, it's been a while. I took a six month break from booking shows after I got married in the fall, which I can say has been lots of fun. I've still be writing songs and running the open mike, but it's been a nice to spend some more time with my new bride. But, as the months have been going by I've been getting the itch to get back on the scene. The itch never leaves a musician. April will be the month I dive back into it and it'll all kick off with me opening for Richie Havens! What a great way to get things rolling again.

See you on the road in April,

-Dan

What happens to the song-writer when he is married?

2007-10-16T00:49:25Z

Hello Folk,

I know it's been a long time. Don't you know I've been busy? Extremely busy! Just two weeks ago I married the most beautiful gal in the world. You might think that she's lucky, but I assure you, I'm the lucky one. We just got back from two wonderful weeks in Alaska too. We hiked mountains, saw wild wolves, flew around Mt. Denali, and ate whale up in Barrow. It was honeymoon perfection.
So, what happens to the song-writer when he is married? That's a simple answer, he continues writing and performing songs. This friday night, October 19th, I'll be at the Beacon Coffeehouse at the First Baptist Church in Newton MA with my good friend Joe Fredette. This is the first important show I'll be playing since the summer and it'd be great to have some folks come out and support my music. I'll also be playing whole bunch of new songs I'm extremely proud of. (It's also amazing to have a wife who supports my music too) Check them out at www.fbcnewton.org or www.myspace.com/beaconcoffeehouse, and I hope to see you there.

Here's the full list of upcoming shows:

October 19th - Beacon Coffeehouse at the First Baptist Church in Newton MA. www.fbcnewton.org / www.myspace.com/beaconcoffeehouse. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and the music starts at 8:00. Call (617) 244-2997 to leave info for how many tickets you want. Joe Fredette will do an opening set. (www.joefredette.com)

October 24th - The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River MA. www.ncfta.org. This will start a month long of tres cool open mike features.

November 5th - The Natick Center for the Arts. I'll be their open mike feature. www.natickarts.org. I'll be on at 9:00 but the music starts at 7:30. My open mike loving all started here.

November 11th - Parish Center for the Arts in Westford MA. I'll be their open mike feature. www.westford.com/pca. This is another great open mike that I'm excited to feature at.

I hope to see you out on the road, and I'll have honeymoon stories to tell.

blessings,

www.dancloutiermusic.com
www.myspace.com/dancloutiermusic

Tear Gas, Engagment, and Shows

2007-04-23T01:24:12Z

Upcoming Shows: (News Letter Below)

Every Thursday night I host the weekly open mike down at the Amazing Things Arts Center. www.amazingthings.org. This night is lots of fun.

May 5th - ESL Coffeehouse Series. 30 Main St. Hopkinton MA. www.enterstagelefttheater.com. Cost: $15 Order tickets by 508-435-2114. It starts at 8:00pm. This is a new exciting coffeehouse series run in my home town and I'll be playing a two hour set.

May 12th - The Well. Vineyard Church in Hyannis with Corey Heaslip. (back with Corey Heaslip again!!! Man, it's been a while) 7:00pm and tickets are free.

May 19th - Opening for John Gorka at the Framingham Civic League hosted by the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham MA. www.amazingthings.org at 8:00 and tickets are $23. John Gorka is one of the best songwriters in the business, and it is an absolute honor to open for him.

June 1st - The Gil Coffeehouse in Worcester MA at the Adams Square Baptist Church on Lincoln St. www.asbcweb.com. Tickets are free and music starts at 7:00 sharp.

June 8th - The Third Annual Respite Center Coffeehouse. This is my favorite show of the year. It will be at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton, MA and all money will benefit the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. (www.hopkintonrespite.org) It starts at 7:00 and costs 10$.

June 13th - Main Street Market in Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

Hello Folk,

Well well well, it's been a long time since I've written one of these news letters. I've been busy. Extremely busy. In February, I took a trip back to Jerusalem. It had been six years since my previous voyage and it was a blast. I even almost got caught in a Palestinian rock throwing episode in Bethlehem and saw my first live tear gas. It smells just like horse radish. I like horse radish. It goes really nice with sushi, but it's not fun stuff in your eyes.
The most exciting news is that I got my butt engaged to the most wonderful and beautiful woman in the world. It is mighty hard to book shows when all you want to do is go on long walks and drink tea. Luckily, she's a lover of all things music and I've got myself a full month of May. I promise to keep on trucking with all things folk music, even though I'm engaged. She's making me do it!

blessings,

-Dan

The New Year, Israel, and Beyond

2007-01-11T01:13:08Z

Upcoming Shows:

Every Thursday Night - I host the weekly open mike at the Amazing Things Arts Center, and they just keep getting better and better. (www.amazingthings.org)

January 20th - The Barn - Winter Folk Fest with Jason Harrod. 26 Main St. Southboro MA. I'm having my friend Jason Harrod (www.jasonharrod.com) back up from North Carolina for another great house concert! Come out eat and listen to some great tunes. (and some good brews too)

January 24th - Main St. Market in Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music and I'll be splitting the night with Howard Rashba.

Hello Folk,

I first wanted to thank everyone for a wonderful 2006. Last year, I released my first major cd, opened for John Hiatt, took over as open mike host at Amazing Things, and played over 50 gigs. Hopefully 2007 will be as kind musically as 2006 was. I don't have a ton of shows lined up at the moment because I'll be traveling in Israel most of the month of February. I haven't been back in five years and I can't wait. Hopefully, I'll be inspired to write some more songs. Oh Jerusalem, Oh Jerusalem indeed. My first stay there produced so many great songs.

Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you out on the road.

-Dan

John Hiatt, Christopher Williams, and the World

2006-09-04T02:52:00Z

Hello Folk

Upcoming Shows:

Thursday Nights - I host the weekly open mike at the Amazing Things Arts Center (www.amazingthings.org)

September 16th - Hampton Beach Festival. I'll be playing lead guitar and singing at their road rally fest in front of lots of people. (I know you want to hear me sing "Like a Rolling Stone.")

September 22nd - Opening for Christopher Williams (www.christopherw.com) at Fertile Grounds Coffeehouse. (www.fertilegroundscoffeehouse.com) Kingston MA. 7:30 start. Tickets are 10$.

*******
October 14th - Opening for John Hiatt. (Yes John Hiatt) At the Opera House in Lebanon NH. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are 39$ and can be bought at www.lebanonoperahouse.org. Tres cool.
*******

October 27th - Halloween Stage. Salem MA. 5:00. I'll be playing on and open stage in downtown Salem a few days before Halloween. This should be an interesting show.

November 1st - Java Hut. Wocester MA. www.javahutma.com. 9:30. Free. I'm filling in last minute for my friend Laura Bullock.

November 8th - Sitn Bull Pub. 7:30 start and I'll be on at 9:00. I'm the open mike feature at this great open mike hosted by my good friend Seth Conelly. (The man who produced my cd!)

November 15 - Live in Studio at WMFO. Tufts radio. 11:00 AM. www.wmfo.org. 91.5 in Medford

November 18th - Amazing Things Arts Center. I'll be opening for the great folk band The Sons of the Never Wrong. www.amazingthings.org.

November 24th - Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House. Providence RI. www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8:00. Free.

December 2nd - Hopkinton Public Library. Hopkinton MA. 2:30 PM. I'll be playing as part of the town holiday party.

December 2nd - The Nameless Coffeehouse. Cambridge MA. 8:00 PM. www.namelesscoffeehouse.org. I'll be sharing the stage with Three Tall Pines and Laura Bullock.

December 3rd - The Burren in Sommerville MA. 8:00-9:00. www.burren.com. I'll be playing part of Danielle Miraglia's great series. I love Irish Pubs. Guiness, brilliant!

December 9th - Darkened Water Coffeehouse. Woodville MA. 6:30-8:30. A fun little coffeehouse at the Woodville Baptist Church.

December 16th - The Christmas Gun Sling at the Olive Branch. I'll be playing a fun Christmas Show with my buddy Dave Johnson. It'll be a duel! www.thebranch.com.

December 20th - Sessions Studio Live. Hopkinton MA. 7:00. www.studiosessionslive.com I'll be playing a great live music series for the local cable and they'd love to have an audience come down. It'll be a special Christmas show.

Hello Folk,

As you can see from the list above, I've got two huge shows opening for great acts. First, on the 22nd of September I'll be playing a show with Christopher Williams. He is an amazing talent and I once tricked him into playing with me at an Ellis Paul show. HE HE HE. Second, I'll be opening for John Hiatt. John Hiatt is one of the most important song writers in the past 30 years. He has such hits as "Thing Called Love" and "Have a Little Faith." Man o man I'm excited about this one. I love John Hiatt. Life is good.

-Dan

dan_cloutier @ 2006-08-12T16:52:00

2006-08-12T21:02:15Z

Shows: (news below)

August 1st - McCoy Stadium. I'll be singing the National Anthem with my good bud Mike Mullins at the Pawtucket Red Sox game!! Mike has Downs Syndrome and is a student of mine at the Respite Center. This will be the third year in a row doing it. Hopefully next year we'll be in Fenway!

August 3rd - Soul Fest. Gilford NH. www.thesoulfest.com. I'll be playing lead guitar and banjo for the band Who Stands? This is a huge concert in front of many thousands (yes thousands) of people.

August 26th - Amazing Things Arts Center. Framingham MA. www.amazingthings.org. I'll be splitting the bill with the wonderful Accidentals and Josh Cole. www.accidentalmusic.com. www.joshcole.com. This is looking to be a very special show.

September 1st Main Street Market. Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

September 9th - Olive Branch. With Laura Bullock. Northboro MA. www.thebranch.com

September 12th - Sky Bar. Somerville MA. www.sky-bar.us

September 22nd - Opening for Christopher Williams (www.christopherw.com) at Fertile Grounds Coffeehouse. (www.fertilegroundscoffeehouse.com) Kingston MA

Hello Folk,

It's been a wonderful and long summer. Just wrote this new song about how dark and lonesome late summer nights can be. (I'm such a winter boy) There's been some amazing things happening lately. In the first week of August, I sang the National Anthem at the Paw Sox game in front of 10,000 and then two days later played on the main stage of Soul Fest with the band Who Stands? in front of another few thousand. Quite a week. I even made it back for the open mike at Amazing Things on the same night! Such a wonderful life music gives. Play in front of thousands on a huge stage and twenty for an open mike in the same day.
In some good news, you can finally buy my cd on-line at www.cdfreedom.com/artist/danclouteir. I also might have the chance to be opening for a really really big name in October. I'm not going to jinx myself with naming names, but it'll be big.

See you on the road,

-Dan

Bottles and Seeds

2006-05-11T16:13:40Z

fun news under shows!

Upcoming Shows:

***Every Thursday I'll be hosting an open mic at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham MA! www.amazingthings.org. 7:30 start.

May 12th - Fertile Grounds Coffee House. 7:00 start. At The Vineyard in Kingston, 8 Hilltop Ave, Kingston MA 781-585-4776. Thevineyardkingston.org.

May 13th - The Barn - BBQ Folk with Jason Harrod. 26 Main St. Southboro MA. Grilling starts at 5:00 and music at 7:00. I'm having Jason Harrod (www.jasonharrod.com) back up from North Carolina for another great house concert! Come out eat and listen to some great tunes.

May 19th - The Vault Alarm. 7:00 PM Salem, MA. 217 Essex St. I'll be playing with Hot Day at the Zoo. www.myspace.com/thevaultalarm

June 9th - 2nd Respite Center Coffeehouse. First Congregational Church of Hopkinton MA. 7:00-9:00. With Laura Bullock (www.laurabullock.com) and Mark Stepakoff (www.markstepakoff.com) There'll also be some special Respite guests. Suggested donation of 10 $. All money go to the Respite Center (www.hopkintonrespite.com) A repeat of the best show of last year.

June 11th - First Congregational Church of Hopkinton picnic. 2:00 PM. At UCC Conference Center in Framingham.

June 14th - Main St. Market in Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

June 21st - The Skellig. 9:00 PM. 240 Moody St. Waltam MA. This is a great song writer series hosted by Tom Bianchi. (a great bass player and song writer)

June 30th - Udderly Delicious - 7:00 PM Oxford MA, www.udderlydelicious.net. Ice Cream and Folk Music!

July 7th - Common Grounds Coffeehouse. East Hartford CT, 7:00. I'll be splitting the set with Who Stands www.who-stands.com. (I'll also be playing lead guitar with those fellas)

July 15th - Main St. Market in Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

August 1st - McCoy Stadium. I'll be singing the National Anthem with my good bud Mike Mullins at the Pawtucket Red Sox game!! Mike has Downs Syndrome and is a student of mine at the Respite Center. This will be the third year in a row doing it. Hopefully next year we'll be in Fenway!

August 3rd - Soul Fest. Gilford NH. www.thesoulfest.com. I'll be playing lead guitar and banjo for the band Who Stands? This is a huge concert in front of many thousands (yes thousands) of people.

August 26th - Amazing Things Arts Center. Framingham MA. www.amazingthings.org. I'll be splitting the bill with the wonderful Accidentals and Josh Cole. www.accidentalmusic.com. www.joshcole.com. This is looking to be a very special show.

September 1st Main Street Market. Concord MA. 7:00-10:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

September 9th - Olive Branch. With Laura Bullock. Northboro MA. www.thebranch.com

September 12th - Sky Bar. Somerville MA. www.sky-bar.us

Hello Folk,

I first wanted to thank everyone who came out for the CD release show back in March. It was a tremendous success and it was 5 tickets away from being a sell out! (85 people!) It warmed my heart to have so many friends, fans, and family there to support me. So, thank you. The cd has been selling well and I look forward to having it soon available over the internet. Also, over the next few months I'll be slowly trying to get the some songs off Bottles and Seeds on the radio. If any of you have any ideas as to which songs I should promote I'd appreciate the help.
I'll also be promoting the 2nd annual Respite Center Coffeehouse on June 9th. The last one was my favorite show of all time and anyone who was there will tell you it was a special night. It looks like it'll be a summer full of music!

-Dan

www.dancloutiermusic.com
www.myspace.com/dancloutiermusic

The CD is Finished!!!!!!

2006-02-12T19:35:49Z

BIG NEWS AT BOTTOM!!!!!!!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

***Every Thursday I'll be hosting an open mic at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framinham MA! www.amazingthings.org

March 6th - TV taping Roots Rock Live in Brookline MA. www.rootsrocklive.com. Dan on TV to support the brand new Album! There will be a link on the web and it is broadcast in Brookline.

March 8th - Main St. Market Cafe in Concord MA. 7:00-9:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music and the first concert I'll have my new cd.

March 17th - Whitensville Christian School. 9:00 AM I'll be leading a chapel, playing some songs, and talking the talk.

***** BIG SHOW ******
March 19th - Official CD release show!! At the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framinham MA. www.amazingthings.org At 7:00. Cost 12/10$ Be the first on your block to own Dan's new CD "Bottles and Seeds"
*********************

March 21st - Main St. Market Cafe in Concord MA. 7:00-9:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

April 7th - Olive Branch - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. The music starts at 7:30 and will end at 9:30. Phone number - 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost.

April 15th - The Lily Pad in Somerville. playing in the round with Talaria, Jason Myles Goss, and Jenna Nicholls. 7:00 start. cost $8.00. Lily-Pad.net. 1355 Cambridge St.

April 22nd - Darkened Water Coffeehouse at the Woodville Baptist Church, Hopkinton MA.

April 24th - Tufts Radio - Live on air performance. 10:00-12:00 AM, 91.5 FM Medford - www.wmfo.org - folkonrecords.tripod.com

May 12th - Fertile Grounds Coffee House. At The Vineyard in Kingston, 8 Hilltop Ave, Kingston MA 781-585-4776. Thevineyardkingston.org

May 13th - The Barn - BBQ Folk with Jason Harrod. Southboro MA. I'm having Jason Harrod back up from North Carolina for another great house concert! Come out eat and listen to some great tunes.

May 19th - The Vault Alarm. 7:00 PM Salem, MA. 217 Essex St. I'll be playing with Hot Day at the Zoo. www.myspace.com/thevaultalarm

June 9th - 2nd Respite Center Coffeehouse. First Congregational Church of Hopkinton MA. A repeat of the best show of last year. More info to come soon.

June 21st - The Skellig. 9:00 PM. 240 Moody St. Waltam MA. This is a great song writer series hosted by Tom Bianchi. (a great bass player and song writer)

Hello Folk,

I'm finally finished with my first fully produced cd. I'll have it in my hands next week! It is called "Bottles and Seeds" and it has 11 tracks.

Here is the track order.

1. When You Love
2. Jeremiah
3. Africa
4. a Seed in a Bottle
5. The Girl I Love the Best
6. Jerusalem
7. Rain in Atlantic City
8. Crocodiles and Giraffes
9. Cain and Abel
10. The Ballad of Rose in Boston
11. Sleeping Train.

I can't tell you how excited I am that it is done and everyone who's heard it thinks it came out great! I'm going to have a huge cd release show at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham MA on Sunday March 19th at 7:00. It will be the first place I will be selling my album. (unless you live out of state then you can order it through email!) Also, I'll be redoing my website to fit the new cd. I'd love to have a huge crowd at the cd release show. (I need at least 50 people to make it worth while for the center!) Please come out and get ready for a great cd!

blessings,

-Dan

Amazing Things Open Mic Host

2005-12-17T20:55:52Z

Hello Folk,

Just some quick exciting news. I've been offered to the the host of the open mic at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham MA every Thursday night! This is quite an honor at a great organization. So, if you're a musician or just want to hear a night of good music, come out on any Thursday to the center for a great open mic!
Also, all the recording for the cd is done, and we are in the mixing process! I can't wait to have that all finished. I should be in my hands in February.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

***Every Thursday I'll be hosting an open mic at the Amazing Things Arts Center! www.amazingthings.org

March 6th - TV taping Roots Rock Live in Brookline MA. www.rootsrocklive.com. Dan on TV to support the brand new Album! There will be a link on the web and it is broadcast in Brookline.

March 8th - Main St. Market Cafe in Concord MA. 7:00. Located at 42 Main St. 978-369-9948. A great place to get dinner and see some live music.

***** BIG SHOW ******
March 19th - Official CD release show!! At the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framinham MA. At 7:00. Cost 12/10$ Be the first on your block to own Dan's new CD "Bottles and Seeds"
*********************

April 23rd - Darkened Water Coffeehouse at the Woodville Baptist Church.

(Switched to June 9th) March 31st - 2nd Respite Center Coffeehouse. First Congregational Church of Hopkinton MA. A repeat of the best show of last year. More info to come soon.

Hope to see you out on the road!

-Dan

Winter CD!

2005-11-27T01:48:29Z

Hello Folk,

It was a great fall of shows and a it will be a winter for a new CD. The highlight of the fall was being able to open for one of my most important folk musical influences, Ellis Paul, on October 1st at the Tupelo Music Hall. I felt great about my performance and even had Christopher Williams, another famous Boston folkie, accompany me on Blind Willie Johnson's "Soul of a Man." It was the chance of a life time and I was also thrilled to have some many fans and friends come out and support me. Thanks again everyone! There will be some photos soon of the event on the website!
In other news, "Bottles and Seeds" my new cd is finished being recorded and now only needs to be mixed, mastered, and pressed. I can't tell you how excited I am to finally have a real cd to sell to my fans. It will have 11 songs and should be done before the first of the year. I look forward to having a cd release party sometime in mid January, and I hope you can make it out.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

***Every Thursday I'll be hosting an open mic at the Amazing Things Arts Center! www.amazingthings.org

November 26th - Cafe Espresso in Bellingham MA. Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00. www.cafe-espresso.org

December 1st - Amazing Things Arts Center - Open Mic Feature and Host. www.amazingthings.org. This is a great organization and a great open mic, so, come on out!

December 3rd - Hopkinton Public Library - 2:45-3:15. Main St. downtown Hopkinton MA. I'll be starting a special show they'll be having for children.

December 10th - Olive Branch - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. The music starts at 7:30 and will end at 9:30. Phone number - 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost.

January 17th - Skybar - I'll be playing a set starting around 8:30. www.skybar.us

Hope to see you out on the road!

-Dan

A Summer of Recording A Fall of Shows

2005-06-17T01:15:32Z

Upcoming Shows:

August 2nd - I'll be singing the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game with Michael Mullins, who a good friend from the Respite Center with Downs Syndrome. We did this last year in front of over 10,000 people and it was amazing.

August 23rd - Continental Open Mic Feature with Ellen Schmidt in Acton MA. This is a great open mic hosted by one of my favorite people in the folk world. I'm honored to be the feature along with my friend Jon Waterman. (www.jonwaterman.com)

August 25th - Derby Street Coffeehouse (will be aired on TV) 215 Derby St, Salem MA. The night starts around 7:00 and will feature Jon Waterman, Angela Masciale, and myself. We'll all play a few songs that will be features on the local Salem TV. www.jonwaterman.com

August 27th - w/ Laura Bullock and Phil Bell - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. The music starts at 6:00 and will end at 8:30. Phone number - 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. There will be a free BBQ to go along with some great music!

*****
September 5th - Labor Day Weekend - 12:00 in the afternoon - Cutting Edge of the Campfire Festival at Club Passim. I'll be one of the performers during this great three day music festival. Go to www.passimcenter.org for all the info and complete lineup.
*****

September 10th - Woodville Baptist Church - Private Event for church members.

September 17th - Hurrican Katrina Fundraising Concert at the Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. With Laura Bullock and Phil and Trisha Knudson. Music at 3:30. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost.

September 17th (yes double booked myself) - Darkened Water Coffeehouse. At the Woodville Baptist Church in Hopkinton MA. Music Starts around 6:00

September 24th - Tom's Gourmet Market Place in Northboro MA. Music from 7:00 to 10:00. www.tomsgourmetmarketplace.com. I'll be playing a three hour set at this nice restaurant. Come down for a great evening out!

*****
October 1st - Opening for ELLIS PAUL at the Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry NH. www.tupelohall.com. 888-688-7356. Located at 2 Young Road in Londonderry NH. Tickets are 20$ and all info can be found at www.tupelohall.com.
*****

November 12th - Cafe Ziba. I'll be playing a 45 minute set from 3:00 - 3:45 before Laura Bullock. www.cafeziba.com.

November 26th - Cafe Expresso in Bellingham MA. Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00. www.cafe-expresso.org

December 1st - Amazing Things Arts Center - Open Mic Feature. www.amazingthings.org

*Also*
Live review of Rough Cut Adventures on the internet at www.extranote.com. Peter Neuendorffer puts on the show and is a good friend of mine and is a fellow musician (great piano) in the scene. To find it you can go to show 9 in his archives.

Hello Folk,

I just wanted to let everyone know that the CD that I've been working on with Seth Connelly is coming out great and I'm hoping for a fall release. (This date might have to be bumped back a little. Ahh the time passes by so fast in the studio!!) The summer has been nice and relaxing, but there are some huge shows lined up or being lined up for an increasingly busy fall. (here comes Ellis Paul!) Hopefully it'll all come together!

blessings,

-Dan

Spring Shows and Finally Recording!!!

2005-04-22T02:37:26Z

Upcoming Shows,

March 15th - Club Passim in Cambridge MA. www.passimcenter.org - I'll be the feature at their weekly open mic and I'll play a half hour set. This is a huge honor at one of the most important folk clubs in America. Very cool show!

March 26th - Lizard Lounge on Mass Ave in Cambridge MA. I'll be playing an hour set from 8:00 - 9:00 as part of their Soul Low series. It is free of charge, and since it is on a Saturday it should be a lively crowd!

April 30th - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. Music from 8:00 - 10:00. Finally, after two snow cancellations! What a winter!

May 7th and ROCK AND ROLL
May 8th - I'll be playing lead electic guitar for two nights as part of a 50's dance band. (come see a folkie play that ripping lead on Johnny B Goode! It'll blow your mind) In Douglas to benefit thier schools. (I'll post the rest of the info soon)

May 9th - Dark Water Coffee House. I'll be playing a set at the Baptist Church in Woodville (Hopkinton) It is located on 135 in down town Woodville and it starts at 6:30.

May 11th - The Barn - House Concert in Southboro MA. Located at 27 Main St. and music starts at 7:00 sharp. I'll be opening with Laura Bullock for Jason Harrod as he's in town to support his new CD. (www.jasonharrod.com) This should be one great show. (byob and food)

May 13th - Cafe Zog in Providence RI. w/ Elijah Wyman and Dan Cloutier. 239 Wickenden Street Providence, RI. 8pm FREE 401-421-2213 for directions and info.

May 27th - Lizard Lounge. I've been asked back to play their soul low series again. This was a great show the first time around and will be again. (I promise) It is located on Mass Ave in Cambridge MA (It is part of the Cambridge Common restaurant.) Music starts at 8:00 and I'll be playing an hour. It's free of cost!

May 31st - Sky Bar in Somerville. www.skybar.us. 617-623-5223. Located at 518 Somerville Ave in Somerville. Music starts at 9:00 and costs 5.00$. My friend Ricardo will be playing with me.

June 18th - Whistle Stop at 85 Main Street in Oxford MA. I'll be sharing the bill with my good friend Shayne Holland. www.shayneholland.com.

August 23rd - Continental Open Mic Feature with Ellen Schmidt in Acton MA. This is a great open mic hosted by one of my favorite people in the folk world. I'm honored to be the feature along with my friend Jon Waterman. (www.jonwaterman.com)

Labor Day Weekend - Cutting Edge of the Campfire Festival at Club Passim. I'll be one of the performers during this great three day music festival. (great show! more info soon)

October 1st - Opening for ELLIS PAUL at the Tupelo Music Hall!!!! (big big show... more info soon)

Hello Folk,

There's some big news in the world of my music. I've officially begun to record my first legit album, and I'm really excited about where the music is going. It'll have 12 songs, and it'll feature all sorts of cool instrumentation and vocals. These things take time, so, I'm expecting a late fall release, but I promise it'll be great.
Also, I have the privilege to bring Jason Harrod back to town for a house concert in support of his amazing new cd "Bright as You." Check it out at www.jasonharrod.com. It should be a great summer full of great shows! Hope to see you out there.

blessings,

-Dan

Vance Gilbert, Tupelo Music Hall, Respite, and Les Sampou

2005-01-30T23:19:41Z

Upcoming Shows

2005

Jan. 12th - Sit'n Bull Pub Open Mic Feature. www.sitnbull.com. 978-897-4663. Located at 163 Main Street in Maynard MA. The open mic start at 7:30 and I go on at 9:30 for a set. This should be a great night. The mic is hosted by David Fisken and Ellen Groves, two great performers, (www.fiskenandgroves.com) and it was an open mic in Acton that they used to host that got me started down this road.

CANCELED due to snow (to be rescheduled on March 12th!)
Jan. 22nd - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. Music from 7:00 - 10:00 (yes a 3 hour set)

Jan. 27th - Tupelo Hall Open Mic Feature. www.tupelohall.com. 2Young Road in Lodonderry, NH. (this might be the nicest folk venue in New England!!) 6:30 sign up for 7:00 show. I'll be playing a 30 minute set at 8:30.

Feb. 11th - Respite Center Benefit Coffeehouse with Steve Howard and the Accidentals, Laura Bullock, and myself. (www.stevehowardmusic.com, www.laurabullock.com) At the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton MA. From 7:00-9:00. 146 East Main Street, Hopkinton MA. 508-435-5900. This is a coffeehouse to raise money for the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. (my place of work!! - www.hopkintonrespite.org) This will be a great great night of music with lots of surprises!

Feb. 16th - All Asia Bar in Cambridge MA. From 6:00 - 7:30. www.allasiabar.com. Cover is 3$.

Feb. 18th - Lyrical Latte in down town Marlboro MA at the StarBucks right off route 85. This is a series put on by Steve Howard (www.stevehowardmusic.com) and it always attracts a crowd.

Feb. 19th - Mel Divas in down town Franklin MA. I'll be playing a bunch of songs (45 min.) with my good friend Laura Bullock to help her fill a 3 hour set. (www.laurabullock.com)

Feb. 25th - Opening for renowned song writer and blues player Les Sampou (www.lessampou.com) at the Amazing Things Art Center in Framingham MA. (www.amazingthings.org) Music starts at 8:00 and it is at the Joseph A. Keefe performance center. I've opened for Les once before and I promise it is a show not to be missed.

CANCELED Part 2 from snow March 12th - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. Music from 7:00 - 10:00 (yes a 3 hour set)

March 15th - Club Passim in Cambridge MA. www.passimcenter.org - I'll be the feature at their weekly open mic and I'll play a half hour set. This is a huge honor at one of the most important folk clubs in America. Very cool show!

March 26th - Lizard Lounge on Mass Ave in Cambridge MA. I'll be playing an hour set from 8:00 - 9:00 as part of their Soul Low series. It is free of charge, and since it is on a Saturday it should be a lively crowd!

April 30th - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. Music from 8:00 - 10:00. Finally, after two snow cancellations! What a winter!

May 7th and
May 8th - I'll be playing lead electic guitar for two nights as part of a 50's dance band. (come see a folkie play that ripping lead on Johnny B Goode! In Douglas to benefit thier schools. (I'll post the rest of the info soon)

May 31st - Sky Bar in Somerville. www.skybar.us. 617-623-5223. Located at 518 Somerville Ave in Somerville. Music starts at 9:00 and costs 5.00$.

Hello Folk,

It's been quite an amazing few months. First I had the pleasure to open for the legendary Vance Gilbert. Then I had the privilege of being the first feature ever at the Tupelo Music Hall open mic. That night was amazing. There's an incredible amount of great players in New Hampshire, and I'm looking forward to seeing the community that'll grow there. Last, I was asked to open for Les Sampou at the Amazing Center for Arts, which is another great great honor.
But, the event that I'm most looking forward to is the Respite Center Coffeehouse, which I'm putting on with my friends Steve Howard and Laura Bullock. I've been practicing with a bunch of the Adults from the center, and we've got some great moments planned. I'm also getting ready to record an official album in the next few months, so get ready, get ready.

blessings,

-Dan

Vance Gilbert show and more to come!

2004-12-12T04:56:03Z

Upcoming Shows

Dec. 7th - Sky Bar in Somerville. www.skybar.us. 617-623-5223. Located at 518 Somerville Ave in Somerville. Music starts at 9:00 and costs 5.00$.

Dec. 10th - Babson College Radio. I'll be performing for the show with Patrick K. You can listen live at www.radio.babson.edu from 9:00 to 11:00.

Dec. 13th - Roots Rock Live (www.rootsrocklive.com) Filming for Comcast 23A and RCN in Brookline, MA. This will be showed on local Brookline TV. I'll give you more info once I get it.

Jan. 12th - Sit'n Bull Pub Open Mic Feature. www.sitnbull.com. 978-897-4663. Located at 163 Main Street in Maynard MA. The open mic start at 7:30 and I go on at 9:30 for a set. This should be a great night. The mic is hosted by David Fisken and Ellen Groves, two great performers, (www.fiskenandgroves.com) and it was an open mic in Acton that they used to host that got me started down this road.

CANCELLED due to snow (to be rescheduled soon!)
Jan. 22nd - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-393-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro MA and is free of cost. Music from 7:00 - 10:00 (yes a 3 hour set)

Jan. 27th - Tupelo Hall Open Mic Feature. www.tupelohall.com. 2Young Road in Lodonderry, NH. (this might be the nicest folk venue in New England!!) 6:30 sign up for 7:00 show. I'll be playing a 30 minute set at 8:30.

Feb. 11th - Respite Center Benefit Coffeehouse with Steve Howard and the Accidentals and myself. At the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton MA. From 7:00-9:00. 146 East Main Street, Hopkinton MA. 508-435-5900. This is a coffeehouse to raise money for the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. (my place of work!! - www.hopkintonrespite.org) This will be a great great night of music and surprises!

Feb. 13th - Private Show

Feb. 16th - Playing a set at the All Asia Bar in Cambridge MA. www.allasiabar.com. Cover is 3$ (more info to come about this show.)

Feb. 25th - Opening for renowned song writer and blues player Les Sampou (www.lessampou.com) at the Amazing Center for the Arts in Framingham MA. (I'll let you know more about this when I do!)

Hello Folk,

Well, the Ellis Paul show had a big change at the last minute. Ellis had a member of the family that became sick at the last minute and had to cancel his performance again! I was extremely bummed out when I first heard that, as I'm a huge Ellis fan, and it's never good when someone is sick. At first I was expecting it to be canceled again, but Vance Gilber stepped in and played in place of Ellis. I've been a fan of Vance for years now and if there was anyone who could fill the shoes of Ellis it was Vance. And man did he play a hell of a show that night! I also feel like I played one of the best shows I've ever done and the night went extremely well. Tupelo Hall asked me to come back and be the feature of there first open mic, which is a big honor.
(A big thanks to all my good friends who came out to shows over the past few weeks. It really means a lot to have your support!)
In other news, I'm just beginning the process to look into recording a new album. Hopefully I'll begin to work on that soon and get it to all of you.

blessings,

-Dan

Big Shows

2004-10-12T02:09:29Z

Upcoming Shows

Oct. 26th - Taping for TV show both solo and with Corey's band. Show is called Jericho and airs locally on the Cape on Cape Cod Community TV. It will be on TV sometime in late January.

Oct. 30th - Fishkill NY at the Fishkill Baptist Church - Opening for Corey Heaslip and the Fall Downs (I like this name so I'm going to call it that! Sorry Corey) I also play lead guitar in the Fall Downs. Should be a busy night.

Nov. 6th - Olive Branch Coffeehouse in Northboro. 508-353-1333. Located at 30 Main Street in Northboro and is free of cost. Music from 7:00 - 10:00 (yes a 3 hour set)

***Dec. 5th - Opening for Ellis Paul (that's right Ellis Paul!!) at Tupelo Hall in Londonderry NH. www.tupelohall.com. 888-688-7356. Located at 2 Young Road in Londonderry NH. Tickets are 20$ and all info can be found at www.tupelohall.com. Should be a great night!!***

Dec. 7th - Sky Bar in Somerville. www.skybar.us. 617-623-5223. Located at 518 Somerville Ave in Somerville. Music starts at 9:00 and costs 5.00$.

Dec. 10th - Babson College Radio. I'll be performing for the show Roots Rock Live with Patrick K. You can listen live at www.radio.babson.edu from 9:00 to 11:00.

Jan. 14th - Sit'n Bull Pub Open Mic Feature. www.sitnbull.com. 978-897-4663. Located at 163 Main Street in Maynard MA. The open mic start at 7:30 and I go on at 9:30 for a set. This should be a great night. The mic is hosted by David Fisken and Ellen Groves, two great performers, (www.fiskenandgroves.com) and it was an open mic in Acton that they used to host that got me started down this road.

Feb. 11th - Respite Center Benefit Coffeehouse with Steve Howard and the Accidentals and myself. At the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton MA. From 7:00-9:00. 146 East Main Street, Hopkinton MA. 508-435-5900. This is a coffeehouse to raise money for the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. (my place of work!! - www.hopkintonrespite.org) This will be a great great night of music and surprises!

Hello Folk,

Well, I've been an Ellis Paul fan for about eight years. Actually, it was an Ellis Paul show back in 1996 that got me into folk music. I was offered the chance to open up for him and I could not be happier. How often does it happen that a musician gets to open for one of his major influences? I guess I'm just blessed. I hope a bunch of people can come out and support me and see another great artist perform.

In other news, I'm going to be singing the National Anthem again with my good bud Mike Mullins from the Respite Center at the annual Michael's Run in Hopkinton. We've been working on it for months in my music class at the center and have already performed it at a Pawtucket RedSox game. Hopefully, we'll be able to do it at a bunch more events! It's a thrill to see Mike blossom with his singing. He's so talented. Check out www.hopkintonrespite.com for some more info!

blessings,

-Dan

Fall is Here

2004-09-22T15:33:47Z

Hello Folk

Upcoming Shows

***big show***
*September 26th* - Opening for Jason Harrod at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton. Cost 10$. www.jasonharrod.com ****

October 8th - at Mel Diva's in down town Franklin. Music from 7:30 - 9:30
October 10th - in Somerville playing guitar with Corey's Band (I forget what the name of the place is but I'll get back to y'all)
October 14th - at Starbucks in Framingham with John Gerard. (www.johngerard.com) Music from 6:00 to 8:00.
December 7th - at the SkyBar in Somerville. Music at 9:00 and cost = 10$

I've also played some great shows over the past month that I'd love to tell you about. First, I played a show at the Java Hut in Worcester, which is one of the few places in Central Mass that showcases live acoustic performers. The show went well and I have to say that Worcester has some interesting people in it. The Java Hut used to be a smoking establishment but since the state wide ban they've lost a lot of client-el. Most of the people there were sitting outside in the cold smoking and not listening to the music. The whole experience made me think twice about forcing establishments to stop smoking. I guess I'm just confused about it now.
The second show was a surprise. It was last Saturday the 18th, and I had just finished playing guitar for 6 hours at work. (Once a month I play the guitar all day for all these kids with really severe disabilities) I was sound asleep and my phone woke me up. It was someone from the Northboro Episcopal Church asking if I'd play a 2 hour set of music the next day because their fair had been rained out and all the scheduled performers couldn't make it the next day. I first wondered how she got my name but I was more then happy to play the show. It seems someone (trish) from the folk scene told her about me. It made me feel really good that people are out there trying to get me shows.

I hope to see you all soon
blessings,

-Dan

Marlboro, Cambridge, and Beyond

2004-09-04T20:31:07Z

Upcoming shows,

September 10th at the Java Hut in Worcester starting at 9:30
September 26th at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton opening for Jason Harrod. www.jasonharrod.com
October 8th at Mel Diva in Franklin
October 14th at Starbucks in Framingham with John Gerard. www.johngerard.com

Hello folk,

It's been quite a week. First there was the big show with Corey and the band at the Middle East in Cambridge. Everyone in the band felt like it was the best show that we have played and luckily it happened at an important venue. Hopefully, we'll be asked to come back sometime in the near future.
Second, I played a fun show last night in Marlboro and tons of people I did not know were there, which is always exciting. Here's the long set list.

Windshield Wipers
Not Good Enough
Jerusalem
Lovers in a Dangerous Time (bruce cockburn)
Rain in Atlantic City
Africa
Steal My Car
Black Beard
Song For Johnny
In the Wilderness
When You Love
Alarm Clock
Bonfire
Up on Cripple Creek (the band)
Jeremiah
Kinneret
Conversation with Abe (new song not finished)
Sleeping Train

I'm still really excited about the upcoming show with Jason Harrod, and it would be great to have as many people possible for that show. There should be more shows to soon follow!

blessings,

-Dan

Friends, Folk, and Fun

2004-08-19T01:04:28Z

Upcoming Shows:

August 30th - with Corey's band - Middle East Upstairs
September 3rd - Starbucks in Marlboro at 7:00
September 10th - Java Jive in Worcester at 9:00
September 26th - First Congregational Church in Hopkinton, opening for Jason Harrod (www.jasonharrod.com)
October 8th - Mel Diva Coffeehouse in Franklin
October 14th - Starbucks in Framingham with John Gerard

I've been very busy with the musical life the past few weeks. First, I sang the Nation Anthem in front of 10,600 people! That's right 10,600 people. It had been a long time since I was intimidated by singing to a crowd but I was extremely nervous this time. Luckily, I had my good friend Mike Mullins from the Respite Center singing with me and his smile always makes my day. Hopefully I'll have some pictures of that day up on my site soon.
I also have to say that I have some of the best friends/fans around town, as 18 of you came out to the show last night at the Sky Bar in Somerville. (I needed ten to get paid and easily made that number!!) Here's the set list:

Rain in Atlantic City
Windshield Wipers
Africa
Blackbeard
Not Good Enough
Delia (johnny cash)
Jeremiah
When You Love

Lastly, I'm thrilled to be opening for Jason Harrod on September 26th at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton MA. It was back in high school when I first heard of Harrod and Funck, and I think they were the first folk show I ever went too. It will be great to play on the same stage as him.

Blessings,

-Dan

Paw Sox!!

2004-08-01T04:09:35Z

Hello Folk,

Big news in life and music. First, on Tuesday August 3rd I'll be singing the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game with my good friends from the Respite Center, Mike Mullins and Arva Fergurson. It is quite a treat for Mike to be singing there and I'm really looking forward to helping him. The Paw Sox are also playing the Yankees minor league team for extra drama!
Second, the band that I'm playing in just got a show at the Middle East as the opening band on August 30th. This is a very important club for the rock scene and it'd be great to see people there. The band's song "Countdown" is also being played during the local musis time slots on WBCN and WFNX the two biggest rock radio stations in Boston! Call in support if you want and check out www.coreyheaslip.com.
Third, I've got tons of solo shows coming up from all over the place. Here they are:

August 17th at the Skybar in Cambridge at 8:00 (time might change)

September 3rd at the Starbucks in Marlboro, which is put on by Steve Howard

September 10th at the Java Hut in Worcester MA at 9:30.

October 14th at the Starbucks in Framingham at 6:00 with John Gerard

Phewwwww.... that's a lot of new stuff. It's fun being busy with music!

blessings,

-Dan

Folk and Summer Nights

2004-07-27T01:54:49Z

Hello Folk,

I've had a great few weeks of playing folk shows/rock shows/open mics/hiking mountains. The show last Thursday night at the Starbucks in Framingham went so well they asked us to come back on October 14th. I shared the stage with the great John Gerard (www.johngerardmusic.com) and here's the set list

Set 1

When You Love
Jeremiah
Alarm Clock
Bonfire
Kinneret
Africa

Set 2

Rain in Atlantic City
Steal My Car
Jerusalem
Not Good Enough
Windshield Wipers

(The next paragraph contains pointless Dan music lectures) ... If you ever take the time to read all my set lists you will realize that when I play a set of music the same songs seem to be grouped with each other. The first set from this list is some of my Open D songs (minus Africa), while the second is the Open G songs. You'll never see Jeremiah next to Jerusalem because it takes 5 minutes to retune the guitar. This forces me to consistantly play the same songs next to each other. (exciting wasn't it)

There are also a bunch of upcoming shows in the near future.

July 30th - Cape Show with Band

August 17th - Solo Show at Skybar in Cambridge
This is quite and important show since I get paid if more then 10 people show up!!!!

October 14th - Solo Show at Starbucks in Framingham

That's all for now, but there should be lots of shows for the fall as I'm finally beginning to book for myself.

blessings,

-Dan

Shows Shows Shows

2004-07-10T15:06:08Z

Hello Folk,

It's been a while, but I had a blast over seas. To quote Mr. Dylan, "I've been to London and I've been to gay Paris" I played a fun show last night in Sharon for Modified Ministries. There were ten acts and people seemed to like my music. Here's the setlist,

Alarm Clock
Jeremiah
Africa
Kinneret
When You Love

In other news, there are a bunch of shows coming up in later this month. The two solo shows are July 22nd at the Starbucks in Framingham with John Gerard and July 30th someplace in Taunton. The two band shows are July 24th in Somerville and July 31st on the Cape. It's fun to have this many shows. Kinda makes me feel like a musician.

blessings,

-Dan