Hailing from Hamtramck, Michigan, Danny “D” literally grew up in the center of Detroit Rock City. Playing his own music since a young age, Danny has matured with the inspiration of his Rock ’n’ Roll roots and the insight that comes from age and experience.
Danny D’s music has been a vital outlet for his personal expression since age seven, when he was diagnosed with Tourette ’s syndrome, which is characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations. “It’s like having someone else in your body doing these things and you can’t control it,” explains Danny. Danny D’s singing and performing became more important when he noticed how his symptoms decreased dramatically, or did not appear at all. He became even more determined to be successful and to become the best musician he could be by taking piano and vocal lessons, music theory, and writing and recording his own songs.
After spending over 20 years creating a successful vending business here in Detroit, Danny has decided to share his inspiration once again, forming a band with some of Detroit’s talented performers and creating a new CD “One Sunny Day” – of recently-written songs.
Danny explains his reason for getting back into music professionally, “My goal is to win a Grammy and be a motivator for kids to encourage them to go for their dreams, regardless if they have Tourette’s or any other problems.”
Danny “D” has opened for some very big name artist’s such as:
Mitch Ryder, David Lee Roth, Bad Company, The Tubes, Air Supply, and for The Romantics (at the 2007 Summerfest in St. Clair). Further, for the past five years Danny “D” has made it a Thanksgiving tradition opening for Detroit’s own Uncle Kracker at the Emerald Theatre.
Danny’s latest venture is a Tribute to Rod Stewart Show. Not only does Danny look like Rod Stewart, he sounds just like him. His show has been getting rave reviews all over the metro area. Performing in private shows, nightclubs and even in the Michigan State Fair. This show is definitely qualified for Las Vegas. Danny most recently was on Fox 2 news promoting the Rod Stewart concert in Clarkston, MI. At the concert Rod Stewart himself called Danny up on stage with him to close out the show together!!
“I wouldn’t change my life one bit-I believe everything happens for a good reason. I know God has a purpose for me and I have a feeling its helping people through my music,” Danny D says with his usual excitement and passion that is so prominent in his words and music. “See you at the Grammy’s!”
WE WERE SRO WEDNESDAY NIGHT (7/8/09)! Now a night out in NY to see a show at a VERY AFFORDABLE price! Joan Crowe started this Wednesday night series. Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper have now put their OWN spin on it and are now hosting this weekly variety show in NYC at The Iguana VIP Lounge (http://www.iguananyc.com) in the heart of NYC (240 West 54th Street 8-11PM/with an intermission). WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA! What they are doing is NOT being done anywhere else! Each week will showcase 5 entertainers. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits/this is done by lottery! AND each are joined by Barry Levitt on keyboard and Saadi Zain on bass.Each week will be different. The price is ONLY $10.00 with NO food or drink minimum (although the food at The Iguana is top notch). This is a nice night out with the family! The show will also be done with class and elegance. A "throw back" to the variety shows we grew up with. For more info, please call 845-365-0720 or visit www.RichardSkipper.com. RESERVATIONS A MUST!!!!!!!!! 845-365-0720. No one admitted before 7:30.
NEXT WEDNESDAY’S (July 15th) guests include: Suzannah Bowling, Diana LeBlanc, Michael Hopewell, Mitch Kahn, and Kim Schultz Improv Group... and a few other surprises as well! Remember $10.00 Cover/No food or drink minimum!
July 22nd: Michael Austin, Jonathan Long, Sue Matsuki, Maria Ottavia, and Felicia Strassman AND Sharon McNight
July 29th: 2009 Bistro Award Winner for Outstanding Debut: Deb Burman, Kristopher Monroe, Marcus Simeone, Maureen Taylor, and Susan Winter.
August 5th: Sandi Durell, Bobbie Horowitz, Carolyn Ohlbaum, Brent Winborn, and Yaffa
August 12th: Arianna, Barbara Gurskey, Barbara Porteus, Rachel Stone and Leslie Orofino confirmed
Saturday June 20th at The Outer Limits we are playing one night only and will be shooting 3 camera angles for our upcoming video for "Whole Lotta Waitress".
Not only do we need to make sure this bar is wall to wall packed for the good of the video, but also to show the owners that we can pack their club.
Click the link above for directions to the bar via google maps. The Outer Limits is located at:
FAREWELL CONCERT OF "CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER!" BOB EGAN ENTERTAINMENT in association with ELEGANT DIAMOND PRODUCTIONS presents CAROL CHANNING: A CELEBRATION Starring Richard Skipper! Musical Direction by Jon Webber, with a five piece band and back-up singers (Rocco Arrigo, Michael Hopewell, and Kristopher Monroe). In this intimate evening with one of Broadway s greatest treasures, Skipper takes his audience back to a time of clean wholesome entertainment, featuring highlights from two of Channing' s greatest hits, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello Dolly! One performance only, July 5th, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Tim McLoone s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ. Reservations: (732) 774-1155.
ey danny! hows it going brother~ any word back from amg?? i'm shceduled to play at a gig in paducha kentucky from the people who set me up in chicago other than that nothing new here.
Greetings From Detroit ....Thanx For The Add ! Make Sure To Check Out The Song's And Video's Stop By And Say Hi Sometime ! Be Strange BUT ....... Dont Be A STRANGER XXX Vic Wayne
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