Danny Flowers may be best known for having penned the classic, “Tulsa Time” (Don Williams, Eric Clapton), or as author of such soulful cuts as, “Before Believing” (title cut for Emmylou Harris’s Pieces Of The Sky) and “Gulf Coast Highway” (Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, Evangeline), among others, but as a solo artist, his bluesy blend of raw emotion combined with a heartfelt yearning will speak to your very soul. Danny’s instrumentality has also earned him a high level of notoriety in the industry.
Having paid his dues on the road with artists such as Don Williams, Nanci Griffith, Vince Gill, Marshall Chapman, Dobie Gray and Russell Smith, his debut release: MCA Records’ The Scratch Band Featuring Danny Flowers, earned him a Country Music Awards (CMA) nomination. Danny is currently touring in support of his latest release, Forbidden Fruits and Vegetables.
Flowers’ writing credits span several genres and his flexibility as a guitarist and wordsmith is well-known. He penned “Tulsa Time” for Eric Clapton, which Don Williams also cut. Williams then had hits with “Back In My Younger Days,” “Senorita,” and “To Be Your Man.” Emmylou Harris recorded “Before Believing” as the title cut for her Pieces Of The Sky album. “Gulf Coast Highway” was recorded by Emmylou and Willie Nelson as well as by Nanci Griffith and Evangeline.
With all this under his belt, Flowers still manages to maintain the poise and humility of a Zen master while tossing off riffs with incredible taste and feeling. His current band, Danny Flowers and the Arrangements, is a tightly-knit rock outfit that is reminiscent of Ry Cooder’s gospel-like grooves with the slide guitar virtuosity and delicate upper-register vocal vibratos of David Lindley. His live performances are throw-down rock n’ roll parties that shouldn’t be missed. With a comfortable command of his band’s dynamics, he can whip the music into a frenzy with a searing slide solo only to slam it down into a hushed R&B shuffle.
Merry Christmas, Danny. I think the last time I wished you a Merry Christmas we were sitting on the front step of Wolfgang's in Va. Beach. You had given me a semi-hollow bodied electric you no longer wanted because you were headed to NC to hang on some tobacco farm. Wow, where have the years gone? May the new year bring you the peace of mind and spirit that paves the path to true happiness.
Man O man there Danny, this album sure reaches way deep down into ones soul. It takes me to places I aint been for along time ....ya know what I mean? I'm blessed ...thanks! Cheyenne
"Tulsa Time" is on the new DVD set of EC's 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival. Jerry Douglas jams slide on a Tele style lap steel. I was disappointed Jerry never really plays the main slide riff of the song.
Not from Nashville?! From Nashville, but you couldn't get reservations to see Danny at the Bluebird Cafe?! You can still see Danny play live at the Bluebird Cafe on the web in Second Life! Just head over to www.bluebirdcafesl.com for more details!
Whoo Hoo man! My Wife just let me order your new CD Danny and I'm stoked!! She has me on a $5 a week allowance and I told her to use three weeks of it and let me get the new CD....How can I view your recent Blue Bird show online???? Man, come to Montana!!!! Taks Care my friend and many Blessings to you. Cheyenne Allen Flathead Lake Montana
If you were unable to get reservations to see Danny play the Bluebird October 5th or you don't live in Nashville.. you can still watch the show live online in Second Life. Just head over to www.bluebirdcafesl.com!
Man, I love your stuff ther Danny my man!! Talk about homemade bisquits n mama's killer breakfast gravy!!! No circut boards with Danny, he'a all point to point made one cell at a time! Blessings Bro' Cheyenne Allen
Hey Danny, I'm loving the new stuff you've got going. Thanks for the great tunes and inspiration! I'm only 22 but I'm glad I discovered you early in life. Whenever it looks like my friends need to dance I bust out some Danny Flowers on my guitar!
Danny has been a huge inspiration to me as a guitarist since his days with Don Williams. His two solo CD's are very special, "Tools For The Soul" is absolutely beautiful. Love the new CD, all the best Danny.
Danny, I have admired you since you were with Don Williams, I remember going to see you & Don in Augusta GA and going up to the stage and you talked to me about your effects set up. I am so glad I found you cause I did not know if you were still playing, I still have my Scratch Band Album!! :-) Your friend BEN
Hi Danny!
I was just stopping by to have a listen, I saw your name on this months Bluebird Cafe Newsletter.Hope you're doing well and I hope you have a great Easter!
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Hi Danny. Love your music. Loved seeing you and Ricky Ray live at Puckett's last summer. We need to get that boy a MySpace music page. Thanks for the add. Fine Company.
