Breaking News, Dan has just won Albun of the year and the prestigious Artist of the year 2025 new music awards. He was up for song of the year, album of the year, folk song of the year, artist of the year and folk Artist of the Year.
Dan is a multi talented artist who writes and plays all instruments on his current project.
In 1996 Dan performed original music on the Toronto television shows Breakfast TV and Lunch TV. One of the songs performed was co written with his band The Barrel of Monkeys as a theme song for Muchmusic and a TV museum located in Toronto. Dan built a following through relentless touring and dedication to his songwriting. He moved on to his next band First Tripp in 1997 which became well know in southern Ontario on the strength of there ferocious live shows eventually opening on a regular basis for such bands as Three Days Grace.
Throughout the 2000's Dan has been performing live acoustic shows showcasing originally written songs which have finished in the top 10 of world wide song writing contests. He is currently writing strong new songs which can be found on all streaming sites worldwide with exceptional videos to complete his visions for this new material which can be found on his YouTube channel.
Dan's song Villains and Heroes reached #1 on the top 40 chart on ptbo indie rock radio. Sauble Beach Tan reached #1 on Sept 1/24. The Stars Tonight hit #1 Dec 1/25. June 1/25 All My leaves went #1 for a 5th week! 4 weeks in a row!
After years of TV performances and gigs at every club in Toronto and surrounding areas including iconic clubs such as The Rivoli and the El Mocambo, Dan realized the best way to evolve as a songwriter was to move back to his home town of Peterborough Ontario. Over the next few years, Dan logged several gigs — with the occasional festival appearance — in cities across Ontario. This timing has proved crucial in shaping his sound with success in numerous songwriting competitions.
Dan packed up his gear for an extended 2025 summer tour in support of his award winning album of the year, Musicians and UFO'S. Dan's set list will prominently feature the new music but also dove into favorites from previous releases. Dan is also busy doing tv shows, interviews and recent podcasts from Connecticut and North Carolina. Contact Dan for booking or to see when he will be playing in a town near you. Shhhh... exciting news soon to be released about "Armour Hill "
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Dan has performed for many classrooms over the years with interactive and educational music.
Dan has been the opening act on many occasions for bands such as Three Days Grace and collaborated on music with hip hop Juno award winning artist B-Kool.
Dan has taught many songwriting classes in elementary schools in Peterborough.
Dan has played many summer festivals with multiple bands while playing numerous instruments.
Dan is also a well established D.J. in the Kawarthas and surrounding areas know for keeping the dance floor packed all night.
Dan has also performed live on National TVs Breakfast TV and Lunch TV from the Muchmusic Studio
