
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 eight 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, The Mountain. In 2017, 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!
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124 Reviews - 26 Repeat Clients
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Dan provided a really nice banjo part for my project! Really talented player ;)
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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.
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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!
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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!
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As always, a great job with Dan. Third time, no revisions needed yet. Until next time, Dan.
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It's been my pleasure working with Dan. Very professional!
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Dan always does an amazing job. Got me just what I needed for the song!!
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Awesome and very timely job. I would recommend Dan and will use him again!
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Dan was easy to work with and delivered an outstanding performance for us. Highly recommended!
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Can’t say enough good things about Dan. Tracks are always spot on and tasteful. Timely, responsive… if you truly want to Sound Better Dan is the man to call. Thanks again
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Exactly what we were looking for! Thanks Dan.
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Another great experience working with Dan. Tasteful parts and great playing. A total pro. Thanks Dan!
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First time using a service like this and couldn't be happier with the fiddle track Dan provided. With very little direction from us, he just got it. We have several other songs we can now hear a fiddle part that would fit right in. We'll be back...
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Sent over a chart and some notes, Dan sent me back a beautifully recorded fiddle track. His parts really tied the whole thing together for me. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing fiddle on a recording.
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Dan is incredible. He just hits the nail on the head every single time. Extremely talented, communicative, timely and on and on.
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Dan's a super pro. He worked with me to find the right sound and executed direction efficiently. I'm grateful for the skill, creativity, and attention he gave to my project.
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Two jobs. Two on-the-mark fiddle parts in a flash. What more can you ask for?
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Dan did a great job performing fiddle on two of my songs. His parts were tasteful/supportive and musicianship top tier. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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Dan did an incredible job. I sent him some basic ideas, he sent me back an awesome track. Easy to communicate and work with, now I just need to write another song that needs a fiddle!
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Dan has a great ear for what the track needs without just filling space. Killer player and great engineering.