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ABOUT DANIEL CHRISTIAN
Out of Lincoln, Nebraska—the state that shared Matthew Sweet, 311, and Connor Oberst—comes a singer-songwriter who blends jam-band trends with Revolver-esque pop/rock sensibilities. Daniel Christian is a contemporary power pop/rock artist with folk roots. He weaves hooky, stick-in-your-head melodies backed by big harmonies with thought-provoking lyrical content. The result is a style of art and entertainment that audiences have dubbed “thought rock,” which, according to fans, “sounds like cinnamon rolls taste!”
Nashville recording artist Daniel Christian (BMI) has toured the nation in a number of performing groups, allowing him to share his music in many great U. S. cities including:
Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Phoenix, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and lots more!
Daniel has entertained large audiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Knott’s Berry Farm, the Warner Brothers cruise line, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival, several Comstock Windmill and Harvest Festivals, and in the Bahamas and Mexico. He has performed for sold-out crowds in Atlanta’s famed Eddie’s Attic and Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café. His diverse experience with a variety of music projects has allowed him to open shows for many internationally acclaimed acts such as: The Fixx, Gary Allan, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Chris Cagle, Andy Griggs, Martina McBride, and Sawyer Brown!
Daniel is quite a miscellaneous kind of guy; he was awarded 1st place in the "Miscellaneous" category at the 32nd Annual National Country Music Festival, where he was also 1/3 of the festival's Best Vocal Group. Daniel is a founding member of Nebraska’s chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and recently composed the school song for newly formed high school Johnson County Central in his hometown of Tecumseh, NE. The Lincoln Journal-Star says that the new school song creates "a unity between the school and its community of patrons. The lyrics pay homage to what had been but also focuses on what is now — and what will be. It focuses on unity, loyalty and pride in the new school."
ABOUT THE CD
On his album, i am merely sand, Daniel can be heard singing (of course), and drumming (his first love), as well as playing guitars, percussion, and keyboard instruments. He is joined on guitar by Nashville session player Pat Bergeson, protégé of legendary guitarist Chet Atkins. Formerly with Alison Krauss and Kenny Rogers, Bergeson has been heard with JoDee Messina, Roy Clark, Dolly Parton, and most recently with Annie Sellick, Lyle Lovett, and Randy Travis.
Another session professional, Charlie Chadwick, performs bass guitar responsibilities, and engineers the album. Chadwick, who has been heard with Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, Steve Earle, John Jorgenson, and David Lee Roth (to name a few), has just earned his second Grammy® Award for his work on Peter Frampton’s Fingerprints project.
Daniel Christian’s i am merely sand is available now at CD Baby and on iTunes.
HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DANIEL CHRISTIAN!
“This gem reminds me of a cross between James Taylor and Todd Herfindal of The Meadows, and if that sounds intriguing to you, give his disc a listen. Christian is a quality singer-songwriter.” --Absolute Powerpop
“The band soars with great piano and guitar!" --Americana UK
“Daniel Christian delivers… You’ll definitely be a fan!” --Awaken Music
“Daniel Christian is a songwriter whose compositions are strong on melody, with intelligent lyrics that challenge the listener. He is a gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist too, playing drums, guitar and keyboards on his new CD. He sings and plays his songs with an intensity and passion that are beyond his years. In a musical landscape where there are so many posers and manufactured artists, Daniel stands out as the real deal.” -- two-time Grammy winner, Charlie Chadwick, Nashville session musician and recording engineer
"An exciting, unique performer whose songs lift you up when you hear them. Daniel is a great talent that we are lucky to have here in Nebraska!" --Robert Debusk, Nebraska Coordinator of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
"Truly wonderful songs written by a gifted singer." --Laurie McClain, Nashville Singer/Songwriter
"Refreshing...adventurous...Keep [these songs] away from anything too flammable" --Nebraska City News-Press
“Daniel Christian is what might happen if we merged the Beatles, Son Volt, The Vigilantes of Love, and Bob Dylan is his Memphis blues stage. A solid listen!” --James Morovich, The Phantom Tollbooth
“There are no boundaries around Daniel’s ability to WOW an audience! This singer-songwriter-multifaceted musician is IT! From screaming teen-agers, to admiring twenty-thirty-forty-somethings, and beyond, he doesn’t let anyone down! His tenacious focus and star-power will put Nebraska on the entertainment map!” --Mike & Sharon Schilling- Owners, SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery, Pawnee City, Nebraska (makers of Git’R’Done Lager)
"Daniel Christian has appeared on the B-107.3 morning show and his talent and professionalism are top notch. Not to mention he's very charismatic and a really nice guy! His song ‘New Sun Rising’ was great when he performed it acoustically on the air, but the studio version on his CD is even better. I'm still listening to the CD in my car!” --Joe Skare (“Joe & Timmo” – 92.9 The Eagle / “Gina & Joe in the Morning” – B-107.3 FM)
“Christian is so well-versed that his lyrics never cease to be poetic and meaningful.” –-Stereo Subversion
“Daniel Christian has a smooth, clear pop voice that is an absolute pleasure to listen to. Thought provoking songs that are as marketable as they are substantial. There is significant substance in the songwriting here that is reminiscent of some of the best songwriters in pop/rock music.” –-Wildy’s World
"A very solid album." --L. Kent Wolgamott, Lincoln Journal-Star, Ground Zer0
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