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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)
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Dan
Hayes & Juke Joint - California
Style:
Traditional Blues
Traditional,
Chicago-style blues transplanted to the California bay area.
Catalog
#4501 (Released 05/02/06)
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| Money, Love and Time |
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Flying Blind
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| One of a Kind |
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