John Danley is an experimental, fingerstyle guitarist who composes and performs his own blend of acoustic, instrumental music. His exposure includes extensive airplay on syndicated radio stations focusing on folk, new age, acoustic, jazz, and world music. Durable Americana represents his 6th solo release. John is a regular contributor to National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” a performing arts entertainer, and composer of music for film and television. He has performed at college universities, festivals, art galleries, workshops, and has shared the stage with such artists as David Gray, Iris DeMent, Reese Wynans, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Recent accolades include The Nashville Scene’s 2002 “Best Guitar Hero” award as well as nominations for the 2004 JPFolks Music Award’s annual best solo guitar album and song (for his cd Cemeteries, Missed Trains and Blue Skies and the song “Hickory” off of the same album).
*John has developed a unique style of guitar playing by using a paintbrush to add percussive sounds to the instrument while simultaneously creating colorful harmonies and distinctive melodic hooks.
For additional information: www.johndanley.com
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