As one of the few musicians in the world actively composing and performing on the rare harp guitar, Dan LaVoie brings a unique sound and texture to fans of acoustic music.
After playing the six-string guitar for several years, Dan picked up the harp guitar in 2001 and has since composed solely for this instrument. Bridge Guitar Reviews said Dan's self-titled 2003 debut album contained "... a soulful atmosphere and a skilled and
progressive approach to music. The music Dan produces has deep basses and well-executed melody lines." Bob Makin of Relic's Magazine writes "Dan's
soaring execution will drop the jaws of unsuspecting acoustic music fans and
impress those familiar with this young man's chops!" Reminiscent of the
work of Michael Hedges and Richie Havens, Dan's music is sophisticated and
compelling, and his live performances are a special experience visually and
aurally.
In the short time that he has been working with the harp guitar, Dan has developed a keen relationship with the instrument, coaxing out harmonies and grooves impossible on lesser-stringed instruments. Combined with his passionate singing and creative use of a loop station, Dan inspires and impresses audiences everywhere he performs.
Dan tours over 100 dates a year extensively throughout the U.S., as well as internationally, with stops in the United Kingdom. He is also an annual performer at the Harp Guitar Gathering, a concert series featuring the world's finest harp guitarists. Dan has opened for and shared the stage with Vance Gilbert, Steve Forbert, Brooks Williams, Peppino D'Agostino, The Dave Brubek Quartet, Andy Mckee, Bill Miller, Muriel Anderson, Stephen Bennett, Vinx, Cliff Eberhardt, Dickey Betts, Levon Helm and many more. Dan is endorsed by Dean Markley Strings, Sunrise Pickups, and K&K Pickups.
2009 will see the release of Dan's second CD entitled "Cause and Effect". A new song entitled "Long Distance Call" has already been featured on the new compilation album "Harp Guitar Dreams" released in 2009 and also "Nostalgic Memories: Acoustic Breath VI", released in Japan, to much critical acclaim.
My Dear Dan LaVoie, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up Dan LaVoie. B PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU AS MY NEW MYSPACE FRIEND... I FIND YOUR MYSPACE PAGE, YOUR TALENT AND YOUR ENTHUSIASIUM FOR MUSIC PLEASON’ TO MANY... I WELCOME YOU’RE OTHER MYSPACE FRIENDS TO VISIT MY MYSPACE PAGE THAT I’VE DEDICATED TO MY ADMIRATION OF MANY TALENTED GUITAR PLAYING MUSCIANS OF MANY STYLES... STOP BY CHECK IT OUT AND LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE… THANKS KEN...
Thanks for being our friend! We're heading into to studio in the next few weeks so stay tuned for new songs/upcoming shows and give us a comment back if you would please :)
Wasup Dan, how are you doing? Thanks so so much for the friendship. I am so glad it is almost Friday!! stop in and let us know what you think. your friend, Bobby of Paper Black Sky
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