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Dan Weir
Pop / Americana / Lyrical

		"New Orphan Town tracks coming soon!!" SAN FRANCISCO, California United States Profile Views: 19579 Last Login: 11/18/2008
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Dan Weir: General Info

Member Since	1/24/2008
Band Website	myspace.com/weirsongs
Band Members	See above.
Influences	Tin Pan Alley, post-war country, early Rock 'n Roll, The Brill Building, The British Invasion, 60s soul, 70s punk, and the picture show.
Sounds Like	Americans aping Britons aping Americans.
Record Label	None
Type of Label	Major

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Reasons to Love Kim Deal, No. 66 (view more)

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About Dan Weir

Click to buy Orphan Town tracks from iTunes or Amazon !!!

Dan Weir is a songwriter hailing from West Chester, the garden spot of Chester County, PA. He is one of six boys and has a twin. Dan did his book learning in Pittsburgh, then moved to San Francisco. He lives there still with his lovely wife and their antic sons, Ross and Chandler.

He writes and records with the powerpop/Americana outfit Town & Country, whose debut "My Blue Heaven" is available on iTunes, Amazon, etc. He also helms the studio project, Orphan Town.

Apart from music Dan has made several obscure films, one of which is viewable here. A writer by day, he does an occasional blog segment called The Lightning Round "...in which artists I admire answer fan mail about their process."

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Bryan Arcand	Nov 9 2008 6:32 PM Thanks for stopping by dan I'm glad you liked what you heard Stop back in the next week or so, there should be a re-vamping and one or two new tracks. all the best
JP	Oct 23 2008 6:15 PM Thanks for the add Dan. JP
Richard Brooke	Oct 22 2008 5:33 PM Greetings Dan! Hope all is well with you. Thought I'd drop by and let you know I have just uploaded a new acoustic demo called Scream And Shout. Hope you like it. Have a listen anyway, see what you think.... Peace Richard
DON FENCETON	Oct 7 2008 1:24 PM Elia Kazan; what a beautiful song. Hey I recently watched Kazan's PANIC IN THE STREETS (again). Been on a noir kick. Dan, I've just posted a new page with a Christmas song and video. www. myspace. com/myspecialchristmasstar I'd love to have you take a look and be among the first new friends. All the best always, Don
Steve Chaggaris	Oct 6 2008 11:42 AM Dan, Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words - this means a lot to me coming from an artist like you. Right back at you my friend. Great stuff!! Very much appreciated! Very best to you from Boston, Steve
Lynn Stokes & Sol Surfers	Oct 3 2008 11:12 PM Thanks for the Add. Please come to our show this Saturday night!
Panda Kopanda	Sep 22 2008 8:37 PM Hey Dan, thanks for listening. give us a shout when the mixing's done and dusted! gavin
Happy Ending	Sep 22 2008 4:37 AM Hey Dan, We hope you are doing well! Thanks for the positive feedback! We recently put up a link in the biography section that takes you to the Amazon page to buy a hard copy of the CD. You can also buy the tunes from iTunes under "Happy Ending Songs" Take care and stay in touch!
Blue Beat & Tumblin Donkeys	Sep 14 2008 8:23 PM Hey there! I'd like to invite anyone to listen to 4 tracks from the new BB&TD album on my profile. If you really like what you hear, I'd like to make you a special offer for pre-order. Please contact me for more information. Thanks for looking into my music! Beat -- BB&TD
Tom Leach	Sep 8 2008 10:49 PM sounds good
Matthew Lee Knowles	Sep 7 2008 12:41 PM Hey! thanks for being a friend!!! Very sweet of you :) loads more stuff on the ol’ profile. Check it out and chat to me :)
Skeleton Staff	Sep 2 2008 11:55 PM oi PG! thanks for the comment on the last toon. how sweet you are m'friend! mucho amore Stanton
the Maladroits	Aug 29 2008 4:02 PM heyho, great sound. thx for adding us! the Maladroits
The Bullets	Aug 28 2008 8:56 AM Thanks & greetings from Thessaloniki, Greece
PEACH RHINO	Aug 27 2008 3:57 PM BIG Hi To You Dan Great Sounds BIG Thanks For Adding Us PEACH RHINO Will Love You Forever
Drink to me	Aug 27 2008 1:29 PM hi! how didi you find us??? where? anyway, see you in SF or in italy f.
Kodiak Soul	Aug 21 2008 7:07 AM Thanks for the ad . . .I like your stuff
Dexateens	Aug 19 2008 1:03 AM thanks for being a friend. the dexateens
T.v. coahran	Aug 18 2008 6:24 PM I like you man. sounds like elvis costello with r. stevie moore singing on the first 2
68Fastback	Aug 16 2008 9:18 AM Cheers for the add mate, dig the tunes. Thanks for the interest in 68!
DON FENCETON	Aug 16 2008 2:21 AM Thanks Dan, for being in touch. Just got back from L.A. where I once lived and plan soon to return. Say what's your relation to Kim Fowley? I don't know him but we had the same attorney - Walter Hurst - back in the early 70's. Luvvin' your FOOLS OF US ALL! Do I hear a little Link Wray influence there? Yes, I'm definitely into film and video making - film noir being my biggest influence. Again, thanks for tuning in to my page.. Later, Don
Marck Angel	Aug 16 2008 12:42 AM Thanks for the add Mr. Weir! Please stay in touch! Live & Love. mA
Tickled to Death	Aug 14 2008 2:40 PM Kazan is nice. I like the 'more than anything' vocal and key mix simple and lovely. Did you rat out your commie friends? Is that why they are leaving. I'm sorry. Love his movies!
Plamo	Aug 14 2008 2:06 AM thank you dan! great tunes!
Keith Burke	Aug 13 2008 5:40 PM There is great energy in ur Track I'm listening to as I type. Good ballsy drums and keyboards. Cool. I can see the Rocky Horror influence.
You don't necessarily need a Shrink...	Aug 13 2008 9:51 AM Hi Dan ! So sorry for the late reply... I've been away from computers for a while... Thanks a lot for your great comment ! Man, I love your songs ! Really ! It's so refreshing, all those splendid Organs and guitars sounds... and, by the way, fantastic melodies ! I specially love the energy of "Get it Got it Good", that's a hit ! Elia Kazan, Buster Keaton, Bunuel... think I'm gonna take a look at your obscure films too ! Au plaisir, Damien
G.M.Bruno	Aug 13 2008 9:45 AM tnx for rqst!!! Good guitar tone!
Morning Blue	Aug 12 2008 11:51 PM Yeah, I can hear that it's steel now that I know. Just having a proper listen to your songs.... I really do genuinely like your stuff! Very much my kinda thing. My bed is calling me now though... it's very late over here
Morning Blue	Aug 12 2008 11:25 PM Sorry for taking so long to approve your request, I've not been on MySpace much lately. Really do like your stuff though, great guitars.. and was that a theremin? Stuart
Redd Stewart Tribute	Aug 12 2008 8:10 PM Thanks for joining our circle of friends, and thanks for helping to keep Redd's legacy alive! Billy & Sharon (Stewart) www.reddstewart.com (Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys) *Please spread the word!
Brenda Carol	Aug 12 2008 4:32 PM Hey Dan: Thanks for the friendship and hope all is great in Cali? We are having an awesome summer here in Canada! All the best with your music. Sin, b
Lombego Surfers	Aug 12 2008 3:28 PM Aloha from Basel & Cheers! The Lombegos
PURPLE HAZE Album Sefyu dans les bacs!!!!!	Aug 11 2008 7:27 PM THANKS FOR THE ADD - MERCI POUR L'AJOUT
Dave Hawkins	Aug 11 2008 6:46 PM Great songs, Dan. I am immediately engaged. Furthermore, any friend of Buster Keaton is a friend of mine. Dave "Hawkman" Hawkins
Jason Wilber	Aug 11 2008 5:54 PM hi dan,thanks for the add!you have a wide range of tunes and they are certainly masterful...love the way you're playing with genre and style...i'ma brinsley schwartz fan and i love your sound! you can get a free cd at www.jasonwilber.net
Cooper	Aug 10 2008 7:40 PM Hey Dan1 Thanks for adding us!!
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