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Dan Rockett
Rock / Roots Music / Lyrical

"YES! That's my real last name!!!"

Venice Beach, California
United States

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Last Login:  6/28/2008
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   Dan Rockett: General Info
Member Since8/17/2005
Band Websitedanrockett.com
Band Members THE LIVE BAND: Dan Rockett - Guitar, Vox / Dorian Heartsong - Drums, Percusion, Vox / Alex Howland - Piano, Hammond Organ, Synths, Vox / Mark Brunner - Bass, Vox ............................................................................................................................................I have finished recording a new concept album called, Songs From The Black Market. The studio band includes: Myself - Guitar and Vox / Deantoni Parks(The Mars Volta, Kudu) - Drums / Dan Rothchild(Beck, Fiona Apple) - Bass / Les Hall(Trey Anastasio, Crossfade) - Keys and various noises / Avi Sills(Naked Rhythm)-Percussion / Alan Sovory(Lenny Kravitz)-Background Vox / Kandace Lindsey(Marc Anthony)-Background Vox / Adrienne Woods-Cello / Chris Woods-Violin / Bob “Boo” Bernstein(Freddie Fender) - Pedal Steel Guitar / Eddie Baytos(Cesar Rosas, The Neville Bros.)- Accordian/ Aalok Nehta- Sitar/ Anisha Nagarajan- Indian Vocals
InfluencesMy influences as a songwriter are: Neil Young, Roger Waters, Bob Marley, Blind Willie Mctell, Joni Mitchell, Ozzy(Sabbath days), JT, Son House, Robert Johnson, Dylan!?!?!, Page and Plant, Bernie Taupin, Jerry and Robert Hunter, Tool, Tom Waits, Paul Simon's Rhythm of The Saints, and.......Women! My musical influences are: Dorian Heartsong, Mike Powers, Alex Howland, Pink Floyd, Neil, Led Zeppelin, Wes Wehmiller, Les Hall, Herbie Hancock, Tool, Jaco Pastorius, The Wailers, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bill Frisell, Beatles, Blind Willie Mctell, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Jane's Addiction, Alpha Ya-ya Diallo, Manu D'bango, Steve Gadd, Frank Zappa, and that mexican cat with no arms who plays the guitar with his feet!!!
Sounds LikeDan Rockett
Record LabelHunch Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2008 10:00P
The Roxy Hollywood, California
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
The Walnut Room Denver, Colorado

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   About Dan Rockett
Dan's first solid head rush was aquired while spinning in circles in the basement of his childhood home, listening to "Sugar Mountain" by Neil Young, and "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles. By the time he hit the ground for the first time he was completely sold on the concept of music. The pots and pans were raided on a regular basis, and painfully beat into submission with a wooden spoon, much to the dismay of his parental units. Dan left his home in Rhode Island and moved to Boston to read a book. It was good! He read another, and another....... After four years of this someone gave him a piece of paper that said he didn't have to read books anymore. So, he decided to put all of that reading to practical use, and did the only logical thing that he could think to do.....he became a full time musician. It's fun! Since his move to California, Dan has been fortunate enough to meet and play with some incredible musicians. He has a stand-out track on the Tupac Shakur album, THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE. The song, "Sometimes I Cry", is an acoustic ballad that Dan wrote and performed using Tupac's poem as the lyrical foundation. He also had the incredible honor of learning the art of songwriting from one of Rock's greatest producers, Bob Ezrin(Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Kiss, Lou Reed, Jane's Addiction....). The month's spent with Ezrin helped Dan realize the importance of every word chosen and every note that goes into telling the story behind the song. You can also find Dan's guitar work on the new Macy Gray Album, produced by Justin Timberlake and Will.I.Am. Dan is currently putting together a new band to support his newly recorded concept album SONGS FROM THE BLACK MARKET. Though the album has yet to be mastered, a few songs have been added to his myspace playlist. Please check them out, and enjoy the music!

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Seth that is called Seth





Jul 2 2008 4:44 AM

Much props to you Dan, for being on the LASC friends list!

Hey, ever thought of putting concert video on your space? I would love it! I have seen it time and time again, and brother, you project your message physically almost as well as you sing it. Just a thought.
James





Jun 16 2008 11:39 AM

Hey Dan,
It was great seeing you the other day at the Improv...What a surpise!
Too bad we couldn't hang out more.
Let me know if you get back east anytime soon!
Peace
Anita Suhanin





Jun 8 2008 7:24 AM

just a hello :)
Monte Warden





Jun 8 2008 4:04 AM

GET YO ASS HERE!!!!!!
Marla Worley





Jun 5 2008 6:01 AM

Thank you! Keep the music flowing my new friend...
Always and Forever,
Marla Worley
PHYSALIA





Jun 4 2008 3:50 AM

BRAVO POUR VOTRE TRAVAIL ET MERCI POUR L'ADD.

LE NOUVEL ALBUM DE PHYSALIA "l'écume des nuits" SORTIRA MI JUIN EN VENTE EN LIGNE.

BIENVENUE DANS LA MACHINE...

BIENVENUE DANS PHYSALIA!!!
ZEN THESIS





May 27 2008 10:14 AM

Nice profile Pic!!!

One Love!
-the merry zensters
Timothy Grove





May 25 2008 8:49 PM

Miss ya, dude! Let's do a hang sometime soon!
mooncycle





May 23 2008 11:02 PM

had a great time hanging out today brother!!

peace!
Mrs. Reed





May 19 2008 7:16 PM

i love your rockin picture dan the man... bet you never heard that one:) xox
RobG





May 12 2008 9:54 AM

Dan my brother things are going well on the East coast. Living on the DZ 40 minutes from Boston. Skydiving for a living and enjoying my life. I hope things are well with you. The West still beckons...talk to you soon...
Felicity


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Apr 28 2008 5:54 AM

thanks foe shareing that with me...itis nice to hear he was so thrilled to hang out with me...he is a talented cat
Mundo’s Crazy Circus





Apr 11 2008 5:09 PM

hey Dan! how are ya man i'm in town from boston going to the ascap expo... and damn i wish you were playing... would of been great to hear you and alex

peace bro

mundo
Lantz Lazwell





Apr 7 2008 6:07 PM

What up man..... thankz for looking me up..... Do u remember playing at the Cabaret on 3rd st. with me? We should set up a show together...... KIT
Lantz
Charlotte





Mar 31 2008 1:07 PM

As Usual...amazing, inspiring music!!
Chad Weis





Mar 29 2008 8:30 PM

Thanks for sharing the music.
Honey Pie





Mar 27 2008 5:37 PM

you sound nice. :)

xo
candygirl





Mar 27 2008 4:19 PM

was just listening to your music, you have a beautiful voice!!
Niccolò Paganini





Mar 27 2008 1:53 AM

thank you
Mike Dazé





Mar 25 2008 5:18 PM

Yo Dan!!! Still ROCKIN!
how goes it?
Sarah Morgan





Mar 21 2008 11:22 AM

howdy do!!
ZEN THESIS





Mar 20 2008 11:17 PM

mad love for one of the most soulful and sincere singers on the planet. you RULE brother!!

-the merry zensters
Seth that is called Seth





Mar 17 2008 11:46 PM

Dan you are the KING! Can't wait to see you again soon buddy!
CROSSBOW





Mar 13 2008 6:18 AM

Thanks for your friendship and support Dan!
Great songs,Great VIBE!!!

All the best,

Daniel
Don Peyote





Mar 10 2008 9:41 PM

hello Dan,

Thanks for the request and for being my new friend ,
I enjoyed checking out your music...cool tunes!

light & peace!

DP
Alie





Mar 5 2008 10:00 PM

Got a player with your stuff open man.... Just hanging the short time we did, hearing your stuff, even if once..... Prodigal Son still does it for me. Well done sir.....
Meghan Kabir





Mar 1 2008 10:48 AM

Thanks for finding my page! Cool music! I really dig it! Hope all's great with you!!! :)
Giselle Claudino





Feb 21 2008 10:30 PM

babeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. sorry i didnt make it to your show tonight!! I really wanna to go... but today it was very hard to leave home.. when is gonna be the next one??
sovni





Feb 20 2008 7:21 AM

All the best for the show tonight !
The Dimes





Feb 11 2008 9:27 AM

Great melodies!

jake
♥ BEEZ ♥





Feb 5 2008 4:27 PM

Missin Dan Rockett....
Sarah Ingraham





Jan 29 2008 9:26 AM

Hey droppin by to show some love! Enjoying your page!
Sarah
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Jan 23 2008 7:18 PM

thanks for the add!!!
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Jan 21 2008 2:52 PM

Hey Dan keep up the good work!
much love from Boston

Peace,
Mundo
Gina





Jan 19 2008 11:52 PM

Happy Sunday!
~ G ~
x0x's
RobG





Jan 19 2008 3:07 PM

Mr. Rockett...I trust 2008 is going well for you. I am in Boston on a job...think I am going to stay for a while...I dig it here.
Jan Kurtis Skugstad





Jan 19 2008 10:59 AM

The Alumni of Ballard High School in Seattle, WA have given a finacial donation and a plaque to the schools music department in the name of Jan Kurtis Skugstad for his contribution to the music industry as a drummer, manager, engineer and producer. March 8TH Jan will be featured in concert with the Ballard High Jazz Band. Ballard High was Jan's high school. " I am very honored " Jan.
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Jan 19 2008 12:28 AM

If I was in your shoes, I would be...LEAVING, WHAT A GOOD IDEA!
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Jan 18 2008 8:18 PM

Mister...Mister Blutarsky.....ZERO POI