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Dan Maines, bassist and founding member of the iconic hard rock band CLUTCH, is my guest this week! Dan and I connected just before Clutch's show at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola on May 12. We talk touring, family, record label changes & what keeps Clutch going after all these years. The band released its 13th full-length album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach on September 16, 2022. Dan describes the special bond he shares with the other three members of the band — all of whom met while attending Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, MD 35 years ago. The foursome have continuously recorded and toured since the release of their first independent EP Pitchfork in 1991. Clutch wraps up its April/May New World Samarai Tour on May 19 — then embarks on its first tour of Latin America on July 18! The band returns to North America for a September/October "Two-Headed Beast" co-headlining tour with Rival Sons. Dan plays the Fender Precision Bass, Rickenbacker 4003 & Gibson EB-3 Bass. Be sure to visit Clutch's web site for merch, tour & band news — and follow the band across the socials. You can find the limited edition Transnational Speedway League signed 12" LP; Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7" Box Set (Limited), CDs, apparel & more. www.clutchmerch.com @OfficialClutch - YouTube @clutchofficial - Instagram, X Clutch - Facebook Episode Art/Photo Credit: Dan Winters (@danwintersphoto) Very special thanks to Stefan Koster Songs appearing in this episode - used with permission: "WYSIWYG" (opening minutes of episode — appears on the album Blast Tyrant) "Hot Bottom Feeder" (20:56 mark — appears on the album Book of Bad Decisions) "Firebirds!" (outro of episode — appears on the album Psychic Warfare)
If you're looking to discover a new artist, you are in the right place! Madison, WI-based evo-folk artist Dana Perry is my guest this week! "Dana has been making music passionately for 30 years, with over 15 years of focus on playing guitar and songwriting. A thumping guitar style, combined with poignant lyrics and powerhouse vocals; her music resonates with anyone who recognizes that we are all on our own Journey." (www.danaperrymusic.com) Dana is a 15-time winner at the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Awards — including Acoustic Guitarist of the Year (2019), Folk/Americana Performer of the Year (2020) and Best Female Vocalist (2021). Her 2021 release Tunes on the Battlefield won the 2021 MAMA award for Folk/Americana Album of the Year. Dana also teaches songwriting & guitar workshops, is a guitar teacher/band coach for Girls Rock Camp Madison and music coordinator at Cargo Coffee East. Follow Dana Perry on Facebook & Instagram — @dana_makes_music On this episode, you'll hear previews of her songs "The Invitation," "The Great Alone," the collaboration "All Come Outta This" and "This Year" (episode outro). Photo Credit: Denny Egstad Email me at dantimepod@gmail.com
At long last, Taylor Cook — husband to Emily Hanes Cook (guest from Ep. 19) — makes his Dan Time appearance! Taylor & Emily are parents to three children, including Dani Liv! Taylor shares stories about growing up, hockey, football, a little bit about his career in silicone metal sales, some favorite cities you wouldn't suspect, how he & Emily fell in love - and we just scratch the surface on his guitar playing (which, of course, means we will have to have a follow-up episode in the near future)! Head to the YouTube channel - @dantimepod - to see the unedited video version of this episode! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod across Instagram, X & Facebook
Bassist, Producer, YouTuber & Author — Travis Dykes is my very special guest this week! Based in Nashville, Travis has been a full-time touring and studio musician for over a decade. His greatest enjoyment comes from teaching others the joy of learning the bass guitar. Travis' YouTube channel has grown to over 156K subscribers. He talks in this episode about a chance run-in with one of those followers at a Guitar Center and what the experience signaled to him. Travis has toured and recorded with numerous artists, including: CeCe Winans, Charity Gayle, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood, Riley Clemons, Eric Paslay & many more. We cover his church performances, what led him to teach bass & guitar lessons, experiences on the road & performing live and handling life's setbacks. You're going to love Travis' perspective on life, his laughter and his wisdom. As you know, "Dan Time" features guest from inside and outside of the Daniverse. And it helps that Travis is Trey Williams' younger brother — plus he shares a name with MY younger brother! Be sure to follow Travis Dykes across the socials. YouTube - @travisdykes Instagram - @tdykes www.travisdykesmusic.com