John Danley
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Post-Apocalyptic Acoustic Fingerstyle
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Taking a complete and unpredictably creative approach to his songwriting and compositions, Nashville-based fingerstyle guitarist John Danley has recently completed his second CD, entitled Defeating The Elements. A follow up to 1997's "Postponing The Worm", the mostly instrumental release features distinct 6- and 12-string guitar work which has been likened to that of Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges. Danley also throws a few vocal cuts onto his CDs and into his live performances as an attention getting device, taking stabs at contemporary pop music with humor and a dab of cynicism. His acoustic guitar work deserves the attention however, a truly one-of-a-kind blend of American fingerstyle, blues, neo-bluegrass, bottleneck, jazz -- everything but opera and goth-rock. Catch a Danley live performance in the Nashville area if you can, otherwise, be sure to pick up one or both of his CDs.
John is a native of Alabama and has spent over 15 years performing in clubs, workshops, festivals and competitions throughout the United States. This exposure includes extensive airplay on syndicated radio stations focusing on folk, acoustic, jazz and world music. John recently completed a soundtrack for Alabama Public Television.
Danley is currently seeking artist management or label interest to promote exposure to fingerstyle compositions and alternative songwriting. He is also looking to continue his involvement with festivals, soundtrack opportunities in film and television, and other creative music projects.
Contact Information
John Danley
2704 Belmont Boulevard
Second Floor
Nashville, TN 37212
United States
Web site:
members.tripod.com/JohnDanley
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Paul Fenton
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Exploring The Outer Reaches Of Slide Guitar
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Red-hot slide? Hooky blues? Doors-y electric reinterpretations? Worldwide Slide, the latest CD from veteran guitarist Paul Fenton will fit the bill. Consisting of 11 tracks of slide-drenched, slide-dominated songs, the new release captures the essence of Fenton's single-minded goal to push the slide guitar into the forefront. The CD also features two acoustic 12-string Stella slide guitar blues numbers: a cover of Muddy Waters' "Gypsy Woman" and Memphis Minnie's "Crazy Crying Blues". The contrast between the ultra-dry vocals and the winsome, faraway sound of Fenton's slide work was a bit pronounced at first listen, but his talents on the guitar makes repeated playback a refreshing journey into the world of the bottleneck sound.
Paul has been playing guitar for over 20 years, attempting to satisfy a complete obsession with the possibilities of the slide guitar (electric and acoustic) in original blues and rock music. Blues-rooted but fired with hard-driving rock and roll energy and modern production and effects, his daring guitar solos show why he's been called "the most exciting and dangerous unsigned guitarist in the world" and praised by the likes of Johnny Winter, Mick Taylor, George Thorogood and others. His discography dates back to 1977, including stints with The Action, The Fentons and The Bleedin' Hearts.
Fenton plans to gig in support of his new CD, both in Canada and in the United States, with dates scheduled in 1999 for Maine, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Contact Information
Tony McLean
119 McCurdy Drive
Kanata, ON K2L 3W5
Canada
Web site:
www.newforce.ca/paulfenton
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