Sweet Spot
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Record Label: Marshmellow Records
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In 1963 Danny Weis co-founded classic rock group Iron Butterfly in San Diego, California. On his first solo album, Danny lays down his signature funky guitar licks over original smooth jazz and R&B instrumental compositions. Recorded with care at Phase One Studios in Toronto, Sweet Spot delivers a dynamic and compelling musical listening experience.
SWEET SPOT, featuring 16 tracks, is a guitar based instrumental album showcasing the sweet guitar of Danny Weis. Danny was taught guitar by his dad Johnny, a well known country jazz guitarist who performed with Grand Ole Opry stars Johnny Cash and Tex Ritter. At home, renowned jazz guitar legend Barney Kessel was a frequent visitor as he and Danny's dad would jam together. These early influences formed the foundation of Danny's unique, funky, rhythmic style.
Danny has played and recorded with The Everly Brothers, Burton Cummings, The Rascals, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Melissa Manchester and more. In 1979 he appeared as Bette Midler's guitarist in the film "The Rose" , based on the life of Janis Joplin. As bandleader and guitarist for the movie's soundtrack, he received a platinum album award.
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author: Vince DeLucia
I am a fan of two of Rock's most under rated but stellar guitarists: Moby Grape's Jerry Miller and Rhinoceros' Danny Weis. I first heard Danny while he was a member of one of my all time fave Rock bands, Rhinoceros. I saw him at the Fillmore East in 1969 with Rhinoceros and I have been a fan ever since. I had just bought the lp back in '69 when I saw they were booked at the Fillmore and I high-tailed it down to the box office to get my ticket. Danny is a funky, smooth and lyrical guitarist. You could hum his solos and I often do. As a guitarist myself I am very much a fan of his lean but substantial style. "Sweet Spot" is not so much in the "direct in your face" style of Rhinoceros but those roots show through in his playing. His tonality is very much the same as it was back then but it has blossomed quite a bit...although fans of Rhinoceros will remember his jazz forays with "Satin Dolls" and his formidable 'chicken pickin'" with "SugarFoot Rag".
I have waited a long time for follow up from all of the former members of Rhinoceros. After all they are on my top Five List of the Greatest Rock Bands Ever....and I mean that....
Vince Lucie, CT. USA
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sweet spot
author: azara
i really the enjoyed the cd with the nice variety of guitar pieces. this is my first cd by this artist.
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sweet spot
author: chip filbry
I work @ Tom Anderson Guitarworks. Danny plays our guitars and I'm proud that he is. I started playing drums to Iron Butterfly albums in 1968. I've been playing guitar on our church worship team and Danny has inspired me again. Thanks.
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Great recording
author: Mike Evans
I remember Danny Weis from Rhinoceros days and have always admired his guitar playing. This recording shows he has continued to develop significantly as a musician and is comfortable with a wide variety of styles. Impressive recording, I like it!
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