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Dan Hayes

Dan Hayes



     Dan Hayes was born and raised in Marin County, California during the 50s and 60’s. He became a professional Musician in the mid 60s and soon formed the Dan Hayes Group, and the Dan Hayes Blues Band, which opened for such acts as Charlie Mussellwhite, the Ford Brothers, and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. He became a well respected figure in the Bay Area music scene, and could even be found on recordings with Huey Lewis in the 70s.

     The mid 70s found Dan moving to Nashville to become a songwriter. Here he was exposed to a wide array of country music, which inspired him greatly. Upon moving back to Marin later in the year, he began playing country music, eventually joining the Band Bravo in 1984, a country band that opened for such acts as Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Skaggs, Johnny Lee, and Dottie West.

     In the recent years Dan has returned to his blues roots, but at the same time not forgotten his country influences. His style is best described as “Blues/Country,” and sounds like a hybrid of Lightnin’ Hopkins and Merle Haggard. Outside of seeking song placements in Nashville and in the media, he can be heard on his most recent album “California,” and is expected to release another album later in 2006.

Quotes

“…a chilled-out, Charles Brown-like air…” -E.H. (Living Blues – July/August ’06)

“Nice and tasty guitar work and fine understated harmonica fills” -Dave Drury (Blues Matters – Issue #33, Aug/Sept ’06)

"..a sleeping giant who has never gotten the recognition he deserves." -Ed Ivey (Blues Revue)

“..typifies what great blues is all about.” –Herb Barbee (Roots Music Report)

"This is a surprisingly fine release" -Norman Darwen (Blues & Rhythm Magazine)


Click here for the Dan Hayes press kit (PDF Format)

Dan Hayes California Dan Hayes & Juke Joint - California 
Style: Traditional Blues

Traditional, Chicago-style blues transplanted to the California bay area.


Catalog #4501 (Released 05/02/06)


$12.95

Audio Samples:
Money, Love and Time
[MP3]
Flying Blind
[MP3]
One of a Kind
[MP3]


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