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Dan McCoy
Acoustic / Americana / Roots Music

Singer, Songwriter, Guitar Stylist



NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/3/2009
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Member Since5/19/2007
Band Websitewww.danmccoymusic.com
Band MembersSolo....................

InfluencesBob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Ventures, Shadows, Tom McFarland aka Sonny Black, Gordon Lightfoot;
Sounds LikeDan McCoy................

Record LabelSkuttlebutt Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Dan McCoy
Dan McCoy is no stranger to the Texas Honky Tonks. As lead guitarist for the Clay Blaker Band for 12 years touring the great Southwest and Northern Europe in the 80-90’s. Now a solo artist Dan has performed at such notable venues a the Kerrville Folk Festival, Texas Music Festival, Anderson Fair, Nashville’s infamous Bluebird Café, the Frutigen Songwriter Festival (Switzerland) and the Matlock Festival (U.K) He has played such classic Honky Tonks as Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, The Broken Spoke in Austin and Gilley’s world known Honky Tonk. He is regular featured performer at New Braunfels’ Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas. Dan has worked on stages with and opened shows for George Strait, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Jerry Jeff Walker, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Hank Thompson, The Texas Playboys, Asleep At the Wheel and many, many more. Since 1998, Dan McCoy has been touring Europe extensively as a solo artist and has established himself as a hard working, dynamic, American original and is a favorite on the club and festival scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As well as performing his own original song, Dan draws from a well of musical influences and styles. He is an energetic and creative performer who loves to make good music, write good songs and meet good people. His current CD “Rhythm of the Road” is filled with 13 Honky-Tonking, two stepping tunes either written or co-written by Dan. Three of the songs were co-written by nationally known Texas songwriter Robert Earl Keen, Jr Als ein erfahrener Künstler und perfekter Gitarrist ist Dan McCoy ebenfalls bekannt als einer der führenden Sänger und Songwriter. Dan wurde in Oregon geboren und verbrachte seine ersten musikalischen Lebensjahre in Texas, Kalifornien, New Mexiko und Florida, bis er schließlich im Jahre 1975 seine neue Heimat in Texas fand. Die TEXAS HONKY TONK BAND ermöglichten Dan nach Europa zu kommen und durch Europa zu touren. Zwei seiner selbstgeschriebenen Country Songs „Rhythm Of The Road“ und „You Still Get To Me“ wurden vom Country Superstar George Strait aufgenommen. Dieses Album GEORG STRAIT 7 wurde zum Millionen Seller. Dan wurde für diese Erfolge mit Gold- und Platinalben ausgezeichnet. Im Jahr 1995 wurde ebenfalls ein Song von Dan McCoy in George Strait‘s „STRAIT OUT OF THE BOX“ aufgenommen. Mit dieser 4 CD Box wurden alle Rekorde von Country-Box Sets geschlagen. Hierfür erhielt Dan McCoy mehrere goldene und Platin uszeichnungen. Einen weiteren Erfolg konnte er mit dem von Clay Blaker interpretierten Titel „A Honky Tonk Heart And A Hillbilly Soul“ verbuchen. Die Aufnahme platzierte sich sowohl in den Billboard als auch in den Cashbox Musik Industrie Charts. Dan McCoy trat u.a. auf bekannten Veranstaltungen wie dem Kerrville Folk Festival, Texas Musik Festival, Fruitigen Festival und dem Matlock Festival (U.K.) auf. Auch in populären Honky Tonks und Dance Halls wie Billy Bob‘s, Gruene Hall, The Honky Spoke und Gilley‘s ist er Zuhause. Er stand mit Künstlern wie George Strait, Garth Brooks, Jerry Jeff Walker, Randy Travis, Robert Earl Keen, Jr., Ricky Skaggs, Townes Van Zandt, The Texas Playboys, Merle Haggard, Rosanne Cash, Asleep At The Wheel, und Rodney Crowell....... auf der Bühne. In seiner Live Show wird deutlich, dass verschiedene musikalische Einflüsse und Stilrichtungen seine Songs prägen. Er ist ein kreativer Künstler, der es liebt, gute Songs zu schreiben, sie zu singen, ein Künstler, der den Kontakt zum Publikum liebt, jemand, der sich gern mit netten Leuten trifft. Außer seinen Kompositionen greift Dan auf eine Fülle musikalischer Einflüsse und Stile zurück. Er ist ein kreativer, energiegeladener Musiker der voll für seine Musik lebt.

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andreas kuemmert





Apr 21 2009 9:05 AM

thanks for the friendship!
SILVIA STONE





Apr 19 2009 8:34 PM

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Rick Orozco





Apr 10 2009 3:55 AM


Myspace Comments, Thanks For The Add Comments at WishAFriend.com

THANKS FOR THE ADD! I appreciate your friendship and support. Let’s keep in touch! Take care and God bless, my friend.


Rick Orozco
Ulli Möhring





Apr 11 2009 6:06 PM

Hey Dan,
are you gonna be around between April 21 and 29 ? I'll be in Austin recording over at Bee Creek.
I'd love to come to New Braunfels and see you!

Happy easter holiday
your old buddy Ulli


MySpace Ulli Moehring
Andy Keinath





Apr 12 2009 8:44 AM

hey Dan,

love this "Badlands" Song....
See you at the next Messe (I hope so)


A
The Taliban Ripper





Apr 14 2009 8:46 AM

Cool stuff! That´s my taste. Greetings from Germany to TX. Go on like that!
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carol





Feb 13 2009 3:43 PM

HOPE YOU HAVE A ROCKIN VALENTINES DAY FILLED WITH LOVE AND MUSIC! CAROL
carol





Jan 25 2009 4:14 PM

hey dan, it is good to HEAR from you! i am lovin the riffs on badlands! great tracks. loved seeing you at the gristmill. continued success my friend.
luv&music, carol
SILVIA STONE





Dec 29 2008 8:10 PM

SILVIA STONE





Dec 19 2008 6:13 PM

DJ Rocking Earl Mike





Dec 2 2008 2:28 AM

Hello Dan,
thanks for accepting my friendship.
Greetings from Berlin, Germany.
Mike
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Ulli Möhring





Dec 6 2008 6:34 PM

Hi Dan,
Great seeing you again in Nuremberg. I'll be in Texas (hopefully) next year and we'll pop a cold one in New Braunfels.

Ulli
MySpace Ulli Moehring
Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ





Dec 1 2008 7:13 PM

Hi.....Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site for a visit.

Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.

Here's hoping you have a fantastic week.




Keep your eyes on our site for our new CD "MAGIC" out the week of Dec 8 through www. cdbaby. com
Texas Heat





Nov 13 2008 10:50 AM

Hey Dan,

thanks for the add! I'm just listening to your "Rhythm Of The Road" album... cool stuff! Just what I LOVE - Country Music, and nuthin' else!
See ya at the next Messe??? I sure hope so!

Take care,

Marty & the boys
COUNTRYMUSIK NET MAGAZIN





Nov 11 2008 1:02 PM

Hi Dan
nice to met you on CMM Nürnberg and made a great sound for your beautiful music. Hope we'll meet again
Achim /CMNet Team
Harley Dave





Nov 10 2008 4:05 PM

Thanks for the add, Dan.
Hope we can hook up for a cold one next time my boots hit Texas dirt.
'best
HD
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Nov 10 2008 2:33 PM

Hi Dan! Thanks for beeing friends in good ol myspaceland and hope to meet you again soon.
Dave & Guntmar

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Nov 8 2008 5:45 AM

Dan - Thanks for the add.

Best to you and Cheers.

Check my page out for some cool tunes.


Photos by Crawlin Kingsnake aka Dave Strickler
Sam Watkins





Oct 30 2008 5:38 PM

Hello, Just dropping by to say hello and see how you are doing. Drop by anytime and give me your feedback and comments.
Thanks and God Bless!
Sam
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Oct 16 2008 12:42 AM

Nice new page pic, Dannyboy!
Barry P. Foley





Sep 24 2008 8:48 AM

Wishing you a safe and successful European Tour 2008!

SILVIA STONE





Sep 27 2008 4:19 PM

HI DAN!
Kisses and hugs from AUSTRIA...I..m very happy to see and hear you soon in our Westernsaloon...Your Cowgirl Silvia
The Barry Sea Paradox





Sep 6 2008 3:32 PM

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CHRIS RIVERS





May 20 2008 2:38 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD DAN
HOPE ALLS WELL

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Apr 16 2008 7:45 PM

BEARIN' DOWN IN AUSTIN AND SAN MARCOS!


Matt Begley, Rhoades D'Ablo, Sonny Plummer, Nathan Ragsdale

With The TRASH ROCKETS on both nights......Hell yeah baby!

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