Album Notes

BIO

Daniel Makins was born into a very musical family in 1978. His parents perform Traditional Cowboy Music and he is a relative of famed “Ballad Hunter,” John A. Lomax. Piano and drums preceded the guitar in the early years, and he is still in demand as a session/side man, working with many great artists including: Dana Cooper, Suzan Gibson, Jeff Plankenhorn, Gordy Quist, Dave Teichrobe, Austin Collins, Graham Webber, and others. This history as a multi-instrumentalist is evident in Daniel’s unique, rhythmic guitar style and original melody construction.

In 2004, Daniel started his concert series in San Angelo that is fast becoming “the place to play” in Texas, regularly drawing 200 people for internationally known songwriters.

Daniel follows in the tradition of great, West-Texas; people-watching writers with genuine stories, humor, and insights audiences find fresh and personal yet familiar. Genre boundaries and labels lose meaning as a wide variety of influences meld song to song. The music is delivered with a grateful smile. –Anna Kate Monroe, freelance writer, Gunnison CO

PRESS

-Winner: Gig Harbor Folk Festival song contest.
-Official Showcase Performer: ’06 Southwest Folk Alliance
-Regional New Folk finalist ’05, ‘06: Kerrville Folk Festival
“A concert with wit and sincerity you will remember long after…” -Lynn Forres Underground House Concerts
“One of the top five new artists most likely to be seen on Austin City Limits. “ –The Daily Texan
“A sound in the camp of James Taylor & David Wilcox with songs exhibiting potential that may blossom into something substantial…” -The Austin Chronicle
“Makins is a nimble guitarist capable of producing a cascade of notes. Especially noteworthy are small town stories, which call upon memories of a West Texas childhood. He clearly is a promising songwriter destined to command bookings.” -Patrick Nichols This is Texas Music

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