Danny Burton was the 2006 runner up in the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society 'Blues player of the year competition' with the winner being Nick Charles.
Danny released his 1st album 'Take A Step Back' at the end of 2005 which is available at musicplug.net and select leading Edge stores.
The album includes 3 other great musicians being Les Oldman on drums, Paul Gadsby on Bass guitar and Chris 'darkie' Wilson on keyboards. Chris also engineered and produced the album.
Danny is currently performing as a solo act building a strong presence in the roots and blues scene.
He has been sharing festival bills with the likes of Chris Wilson, Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Collards Greens and Gravy and Shane Howard to name a few.
Danny blends acoustic guitar, lapsteel, stompbox and a strong vocal to produce a strong solo sound.
Several tracks off 'Take A Step Back' also received votes at the 2006 Vic/Tas blues awards held in Melbourne.
The 1st track,'Run Home To Mumma' is to be featured on the current Bar Promotions compilation C.D. which will be promoted internationally to over 350 radio stations spanning from the U.S.A. to France.
Danny performs his original songs at shows as well as some favourite blues and roots tunes. Keep an eye out for Danny's shows and be sure to go along and check him out!
'Take A Step Back' is available at www.musicplug.net
Hey Danny, Great to hear from you! Glen and I have caught up a couple of times and did a radio show with him last week... I've been on the road a lot not much time to just hang out, but hey thats Rock "N" Roll... I hope all is good with you and have a GREAT week... Your friend always, MC
Hey mate, School term is back, so I am once again employed and working on the beer fund. I am doing a few shows here and there but nothing really to write home about. Did you catch Damian and Shane Howard at the Old Drouin Butter Factory last week? It was a good show. It was a full house, they had them packed into the aisles as well! How are you doing? Playing around much?
Hey danny, i cant believe i didnt look you up and add you.. Im good, you? Playing down here anytime soon? I was going to come out to bunyip and se you but i didnt make it James
Wow, two earthquakes!? Did you have any damage? I bet that scared the family a bit?? Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Take care of your self bro! Best wishes, Magisty
Yo Danny, how are ya mate? How's it going in OZ? Things are good here, keeping busy as always. We are supposed to be in spring here but it just snowed, that's right SNOW!! lol, hope your feeling better big-guy. Tell the family I said hello. Take it easy, Magisty
