CMA Award-winning fiddle, mandolin, and banjo player. Recording and/or live performance credits include Dierks Bentley, John Fogerty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and more.
I am a professional session/touring multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. I have more than twenty years experience and have toured and/or recorded with a wide array of artists. For the past thirteen years, I have been a member of Dierks Bentley's band, playing fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and serving as bandleader. My fiddle and/or banjo playing can be heard on several Dierks Bentley albums including Riser, The Mountain, and his latest release, Gravel and Gold.
In 2016 and again in 2022, I was honored to be named the CMA Touring Musician of the Year. Although my background is rooted in country and Americana music, I'm open to any and all styles. I'm looking forward to working on your next project!
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
197 Reviews - 42 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedAs always, he's a pleasure to work with, and the parts he laid down were great. Couldn't ask for anything better!
check_circleVerifiedKiller work from Dan. Always plays exactly what the song needs, and is just a super tasteful player. Love his work every time!
check_circleVerifiedGreat work, as always. Dan has excellent communication and always does his best to go above and beyond with the task. Will definitely use again!
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Quick turnaround, beautifully played and perfectly recorded. Makes it really fun and exciting to open up what he sends… puts a smile on my face every time!
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Dan is an unbelievable talent. He's put fiddle down on many of my tracks now and I'm floored every time. Unreal playing and soul behind it.
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Working with Dan is an absolute BREEZE!!! He Got the project knocked out super quickly, and I’m absolutely in love with the fiddle and banjo parts that he came up with! He’s a total stud, I’m definitely going to be using him again in the near future! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
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Great work as always!
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To me, the difference between good playing and great playing is empathy… connecting emotionally with the song. It’s beyond technique. The only thing I asked of Dan was that he bring his heart to the work, and play something he’d be proud of. What I got back was impeccable taste and tone, and an understated elegance that can’t be taught… pure empathy expressed in music. As it should be. Something wonderful!
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Quick and on-the spot fiddle and mandolin parts. Another pro job. Thanks.
check_circleVerifiedEasy communication, fast delivery and I couldn't be happier with the files I got sent! Can't wait to work again with Dan!
check_circleVerifiedAwesome job, as always!
check_circleVerifiedI’m beyond happy with the fiddle recordings Dan delivered! His talent is incredible. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedWhen you work with the best, you get the best work in return. I couldn't be happier to have worked with Dan on another fiddle track.
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Great player, great communicator, awesome experience. Hire Dan!
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Awesome work as always!
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Great player, and very communicative. all around awesome!
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Great work on my project. Can't wait to work with Dan again!
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The consummate professional. Dan responded quickly with a sketch and then took on my suggestions, first time, to produce the perfect take. A truly expressive player. Philip von Bison
check_circleVerifiedDan created a lovely fiddle part . Very quick and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone . Beautiful playing . Thank you Dan .
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I know someone has probably already said this in these comments, but DAN IS THE MAN! I had a tight deadline for a song that needed some fiddle and he literally got me all the tracks/options I needed in 24 hours. He's such a pro and I feel extremely fortunate to have found him on SB. Would definitely work with Dan again. First rate musician! Thanks Dan!
