Bluegrass / roots musician, vocalist, composer, and conductor
Had a great show last night in Philly at the Tin Angel.
What a great show last night! This was my first big show with Man About A Horse, and I was pleased to reunite with Damn Tall Buildings for a killer double bill!…
Posted by Dan Whitener on Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Dave Massey Photo got some great pictures of Sparrow Brian’s wedding, including the following shots of the band:
Posted by Dave Massey Photo on Sunday, June 28, 2015
Posted by Dave Massey Photo on Sunday, June 28, 2015
Posted by Dave Massey Photo on Sunday, June 28, 2015
As one more Sparrow gets married, the band reunites for one weekend on the Cape.And we all agree it's been too long.
Posted by The Sparrows on Saturday, June 27, 2015
Thanks to my webadmin, I have a sidebar calendar working again!
To celebrate, here are my known upcoming shows, sorted both by date and band for your convenience. Keep an eye on the calendar for more shows as they are announced!
Fri, June 5, 8pm – 11pm (NO COVER; ENJOY THEIR EATS AND DRINKS!)
Vesper, 223 South Sydenham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Sat, June 6, 2:00pm – 3:30pm (FREE!)
Wall Township Municipal Complex, Wall, NJ
Sat, June 6, 7:30pm – 8:30pm ($5 at the door!)
Albert Hall, Waretown, NJ
3 Sails Jazz Festival
Saturday, Jun 13, 1:00pm – 1:45pm (1-Day Adult Pass: $60; 1-Day Student Pass: $18 (Must present valid student ID at Box Office); 1-Day Young Adult Pass: $12 (ages 13-17, under 12 free with a paying adult). 2-day packages also available.)
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754
Friday, Jul 10, 9:00pm – ?? ($12 advance / $15 day of show)
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
2635 Welton St
Denver, CO 80205
Facebook event
Sunday, Jul 19, 8:00pm – ?? ($15)
The Purple Fiddle
21 East Avenue
Thomas, WV 26292
Facebook event
I’ve started playing some shows with Philly’s own folk/bluegrass sensation, Man about a Horse. Not only are these guys fantastic people, but also they’re phenomenal musicians. It’s a treat to play with them!
Check them out on Facebook or download their EP!
We’re playing again this Friday (June 5th) at Vesper from 8-11.
This is happening right now at Vesper! 'Man About A Horse' killing it on stage and the evening is still very young! Come join us and get your dance on!
Posted by Derm Farrell on Saturday, May 16, 2015
I’ve partnered with the fantastic Monmouth County SPCA on an exciting new project:
If you are near the Central NJ area and have been thinking of adding some pets to your family, these furry friends are bluegrass-approved!
Check out this great write-up from NPR’s Ann Powers and, while you’re there, watch the debut of our newest video.
This “Banks of the Ohio” is sung in a soulful guest turn by Alexa Dirks of the Canadian band Chic Gamine. With a woman as its murderous protagonist, “Banks of the Ohio” feels personal again — not just another incident of victimizing misogyny, but a desperate account of possessive desire.
Photo courtesy of Jamie Leslie.
And it’s Prime-friendly! Have it by Tuesday if you want.
Once you have your album, write your review! Looking for inspiration? Check out the excerpt from a fan review below!
American Music
5 out of 5 stars: Gangstagrass is on FIRE, May 4, 2015
By Em K.… A personal favorite of mine is this fresh take on “John Henry.” The song begins with a powerful, mechanical drum beat evocative of the tireless steam drill. In contrast, the lively banjo and other bluegrass instruments enter soon after, introducing the urgency of this traditional machine vs. man challenge. Soul Khan humanizes and contextualizes this larger-than-life folk hero with his quick, witty rap. Meanwhile, Dan Whitener brings his powerful, resonant voice to the traditional side of this tune….