Dan Hochhalter

Fiddle, Mandolin, and Banjo

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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 playing can be heard on Dierks' 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 music, I'm open to any and all styles. I'm looking forward to working on your next project!

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

136 Reviews - 31 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Keegan Ferrell
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    Great player, super tasteful and professional overall.

  2. Review by Jop P.
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    Great collaboration, thanks again Dan!

  3. Review by David G.
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    Dan is a great musician who does great work!

  4. Review by Ashley A.
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    Such an amazing player. Great instinct on the songs. Thank you!

  5. Review by David G.
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    If Dan Hochhalter is not the very best fiddle player in Nashville I would be very surprised. Another awesome job!

  6. Review by Zak K.
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    Dan is a magician with the fiddle. Absolutely gorgeous tracks that fit the vibe well every single time.

  7. Review by Garrett T.
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    As usual, Dan delivers great material. He's quick and willing to try my ideas. You can't go wrong.

  8. Review by Ashley A.
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    Great work on Banjo!!

  9. Review by Walter R.
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    Timely and tuneful. Another great fiddle addition.

  10. Review by Keegan Ferrell
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    Dan is great! He was highly professional and did a wonderful job at communicating with me to get the best result possible. I appreciate musicians who can follow my vision, but also be creative themselves and truly make it their own. Will definitely be coming back to Dan next time I'm in need of a world class fiddle!

  11. Review by Sven T.
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    Easy 5 stars! The guy is an absolute pro!

  12. Review by Romain
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    Great talent with the fiddle and banjo ! Recommended :)

  13. Review by Sven T.
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    Dan provided a really nice banjo part for my project! Really talented player ;)

  14. Review by Mason O.
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    Dan was very awesome to do this track. He was quick and it blew my mind how good it was when I first heard it. Will be coming back to him again.

  15. Review by Farah S.
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    Amazing fiddle player! Really was able to tie together the song and was very professional. Would definitely work with him again!

  16. Review by James M.
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    Dan is a virtuosic talent but serves the song. He has a great ear and was able to transform my somewhat vague ideas into a beautiful and melodic part. I will be back in the future!

  17. Review by Theis W.
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    As always, a great job with Dan. Third time, no revisions needed yet. Until next time, Dan.

  18. Review by Tim R.
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    It's been my pleasure working with Dan. Very professional!

  19. Review by JT Roach
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    Dan always does an amazing job. Got me just what I needed for the song!!

  20. Review by Garrett T.
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    Awesome and very timely job. I would recommend Dan and will use him again!

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  • FiddleAverage price - $100 per song
  • ViolinAverage price - $100 per song
  • MandolinAverage price - $100 per song
  • BanjoAverage price - $100 per song
Gear Highlights
  • Adam monitors
  • Apogee interface
  • Avalon 737 preamp
  • Pro Tools
  • Ableton Live
  • etc.
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