Dan May, Tom Hampton, Heather Fili, Alan Sheltzer, Mike Kurman, Dennis Rambo, Anthony Newett, Tommy Geddes, Mike Beeson, Abe Speller, Benny Benn, Peter Trezzi, David Henry
Singer-songwriter Dan May’s career path has taken more twists and turns than a corkscrew in a hurricane. He has worked as a grave-digger, television cameraman, short-order cook, nuclear missile security guard, gas station attendant, sold clothing in a big and tall store, driven an ice cream truck, coached track, delivered furniture, wrote feature stories for a daily newspaper, unloaded trucks at an amusement park and labored in a greenhouse; all before the age of 25.
While studying music composition in college, he inadvertently stumbled upon an opera career that would see him singing with opera companies across the United States as well as Canada, and leaving a promising future as a songwriter behind. Cut to 15 years later, and after a vocal chord surgery that left him no longer able to meet the demands of opera, Dan returned to doing what he does best; writing and performing his own songs.
Since his cross-over from classical to popular music, Dan has hit the ground running. With two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt, The Long Road Home, is an impressive follow-up that will almost certainly be embraced by fans and critics alike. Produced by GRAMMY-Award winning producer and engineer Glenn Barratt (Melody Gardot, Lizanne Knott, Amos Lee, Jill Scott), The Long Road Home is a seamless tapestry of unforgettable melodies and clever, engaging lyrics; all delivered in a rich and soulful voice that speaks to both the head and the heart. From the haunting introduction of “Water Under the Bridge” to the lonesome longing of “Nightbird” and the heart-breaking waltz of “Irene,” listeners are taken on a musical journey of genres and emotions that will leave them wanting more.
Great write-up in The Alternate Root! I agree with you about albums and CDs; I like hearing the whole AND the parts, and the liner notes and pictures and physicality of the CD are things I'd miss if artists went download-only. I have two of your albums on CD and enjoy having and listening to each!
Also interesting to hear that Tom is a good schmoozer because of his Southern drawl. I need to work on my fake Southern accent :-D
Thanks Dan for your kind visit! We are doing well; saddened about MJ, but thankful for the gifts he gave us. Isn't the power of music just magical? Best wishes to you Dan.
Hi Dan , Miss you ! Im on Facebook also now and I display your music on my page . I didnt find you on there but I make sure to share you with everyone, lol ! Love you , Sandi LUSTYPROFILES.COM
My friend. I hope your concert at Nixon Park went well.Been so busy being neighborhood mom that I barely have time to eat.Hope this weekend finds you well and wanted you to know I was thinking about you.Love from Ohio to P.A. write me sometime
Hi Dan, stopping by to say hello and take a listen once more to your wonderful music on your profile. I hope you are having a good June my friend. XJenny
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