Dan Mcguinness
Blue Diamond Revival
© 2003 Sedona Records LLC (827836000789)
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Rock and roll/country, americana/folk-blues; happy good time music mixed with sentimental life experiences.
tracks
- 1 Tim Ottiff's Blues Bar
- 2 Listen To The Night
- 3 Blue Diamond Revival
- 4 That Girl Could Kiss
- 5 Glendale Moon
- 6 Desert Dancer
- 7 Fast Freight Train
- 8 Years Are Yesterdays
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DAN MCGUINNESS BIO
Raised in Palos Park, Illinois. A quiet, naturesque, south suburb of Chicago. Multi-sport athlete turned musician, Dan started playing guitar and writing songs shortly after high school in 1996/97 after being inspired by the rock n roll/country sounds of the bayou created by Creedence Clearwater Revival/John Fogerty in the late 60's.
Further inspirations, you will notice in his songwriting, are combinations of the stylings of John Denver and Neil Diamond.
" Beautiful and brilliant songwriting " - St. Ita's Radio (Dublin, Ireland)
" Dan's music is both innovative and inspiring " - Randee Floyd (KFLX Radio, Flagstaff, AZ)
His clever, positive, often humorous outlook on life, combined with his love for people and nature, is very much in tune with his songwriting and performance. He touches audiences wherever he performs.
Dan later moved to Sedona, Arizona at the turn of the millennium, (where he has also been working as a D-J for local KAZM Radio). A new beginning! "I wanted to play for different people every night", he says. "Sedona is tourist town getting close to five million visitors a year. What a great way to be seen and fine tune the show".
In 2002 Dan met "Uncle Marc", A&R/Producer, (Michelle Branch original recordings, also co-manager of 'What is This', predecessor band for 'Red Hot Chili Peppers'). Their close friendship inspired the making and release of Dan's 2004 debut CD "Blue Diamond Revival".
His beautiful, powerful voice along with his lovable, energetic, passion for performing stage presence makes him a crowd favorite anywhere he takes the stage. Dan received two standing ovations and an encore while opening up for 'Texas-Gypsy Song Man', Jerry Jeff Walker at the Sedona Cultural Park in August of 2003.
"Captivating and funny performance", - (fan quoted April 26th, Phoenix AZ)
" Dan's music is good time music and about time, ... I think Dan McGuinness is on the right track for success " - John Townsend (Bitchin' Entertainment, www.johntown.com)
Having taken his music all over America, Dublin, Ireland and elsewhere, music lovers have shared the joy, happiness, imagination and the love Dan McGuinness continues to create in his singing and songwriting. "I'm literally addicted to live performing", says Dan ... and it shows!
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Awesome! Americana music has a new star- this album proves it!
author: Bjorn FlornGreat rockers, great ballads, all delivered with a powerhouse voice. Good musicianship throughout.
Very Unique
author: Tracy BenkowskiDan's music is very unique, not just the same old hard rock or noise that most neighborhood, hometown bads are playing now-a-days. It's "feel-good" music. Great job Dan! Can't wait to come out and see you again!
Rocks your socks off
author: MicheleThis album has a little bit of everything it exemplifies all that is good about music and style. This is a great blend of country-influenced rock-tinged music and the mood ranges from toe tapping Mardi Gras dance numbers to ballads laid so far back it feels like it might topple over. When you hear this music there is no way you can just sit your body wants to move. More than very highly recommended this is just an essential purchase for any music lover. Crank this one up and let it charm you!
Dan's music is original and easy listening
author: Loyal fanChampagne Breezes is a great song to sit back, have a drink and remember good times in your own life! Listen for, 'That girl could kiss', a personal favorite!! Keep it up, Dan!! please ghod.
Never thought there would be music like this again!
author: Steve JohnsonDan's "Blue Diamond Revival" displays the type of music that just makes you feel deep down good. From the great rocking of "Tim Ottiff's Blues Bar", to the smooth mellow tone of "Glendale Moon" or "Listen to the Night", "Blue Diamond Revival" will have a song to fit your mood, whatever it may be.
DAN TOUCHES THE HEART
author: AMY GARNERLISTEN TO THE NIGHT AND GLENDALE MOON ARE PERSONAL FAVORITES OF MINE...THE MUSIC REACHES YOUR SOUL...
Excellent musician
author: Sharon HarperThe music is very impressive.
Very soothing, I was surprised.
author: Akila KhepriI found this cd to be very interesting. The rhythm and beats are very mellow and lovely to listen too.
Yeah, I Like it too!
author: Tim OttiffI personally like the first song the best. :-)
Music and experiences everyone can relate to...
author: Heather KubisiakThis young and talented musician hits home with the stories told by his music. His cleverly crafted lyrics and melodies compare to those of rock and blues mixed together with country stylings of past classic guitar players. Great music for the heart.
great music
author: Jose Claudiogreat music
One of the BEST new artists in a long time.
author: Linda ChoateThe music seems to come naturally and every song has experiences that almost everyone can relate to. Great music by the artist and can't wait for the next cd. My kids can't wait either, they love it!