Bio

      Danny grew up in Albuquerque, NM where he began playing drums at the age of 12 and began playing professionally at age 18.  In 1989, Danny journeyed to New York City completing the certificate program at the Drummers Collective School of Music with primary focus of study in Latin Rhythms for the drum set and Studio drumming. Returning to New Mexico, he began playing jingle and session dates as well as performing with latin salsa band Las Amigas (opening for such musical luminaries as Airto and Rueben Blades). In 1991 Danny moved to Nashville, TN where for three years he did session work as well as performed with a variety of artists from Phil Keaggy to nationally known reggae group Freedom of Expression. Moving to Michigan in '94, Danny maintained a private drum teaching position for the past 25 years while playing with various artists in concert as well as the studio. Danny currently resides in Nashville, TN continuing to play and teach professionally. Discovering music from a different angle (composing with guitar and recording) has kept music ever fresh and has opened a new outlet for musical expression. Danny is working on a collection of new songs that will hopefully be available soon, so til then, stay tuned.   

Schooling:   

Graduate of Certificate Program, Drummers Collective School of Music, NYC 1989 

 

Television: 

"Sparks" CBS Movie- Las Amigas Band 

"Nashville Morning Show" from Opryland- Tim Watson and Black Creek Band 

 

Recordings (among others): 

"Lucy", from the album Angels Running After - Cheryl Bliss  w/ Phil Keaggy 

Third Times a Charm- Rochelle & The Sidewinders

Raw; Lady; Lion - BrieAnna Z

This Right Here - Jordyn Osborn

Howsweethowcruel - Josh Schicker

Thanksgiving Christmas - Grooters & Beal Band

"Entertaining Angels", from the album Gale Force Winds - John Pisciotta 

"Victim of Love", from the album Water from the Moon - George Gesner 

Various songs, from the album Apples of Gold- Betty Huizenga 

Various songs, from the album The World isn't Rotating- Todd and Amanda 

Various songs, from the album The Choice- Chris Jackman 

Various songs, from the album Rock Vespers Captured- Grooters and Beal 

Various songs, from the album No Shame- Grooters and Beal 

"Macon County Jail" from the album Miles of Nowhere- Dave Hardin 

"Small Change" from the album Faith, the Poor & Politics- Josh Schicker 

 

Jingles :

Express Airport parking 

Trombino's Restaurant 

Fool's Paradise 

Quality Pontiac 

Creamland 

 

Musical Productions: 

Cajun Country Show- Opryland, Nashville, TN 

Showstoppers- Opryland, Nashville, TN 

Rock Vespers- Welsh Auditorium, Grand Rapids, MI 

Phantasm- Welsh Auditorium, Grand Rapids, MI 

 

Tours: 

Whitefield Band- Australia 1990 

Freedom of Expression- East Coast, USA 1993 

Randy Bouwer- Netherlands,Germany 1998