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An Intimate Serenade

Give your loved one the gift of an intimate serenade
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Imagine a candle-lit dinner for two. The wine is poured and the smell of the food is enticing. You ask your partner to have a seat at the table, “eyes closed”, a little something special — a wonderful surprise.

The delightful sound of guitar chords strumming sounds just like a live performer in the next room, and then you say, “Surprise!”

The music is live, Daniel steps into the room to perform a brief and intimate concert of two or three original love songs in your home.

The songs finish. Daniel quietly lets himself out. This simple acoustic performance was just for the two of you. A warm unique experience to touch your hearts.

For $50 you can give your loved one the gift of an intimate serenade! Perfect for Valentines Day, anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasion.

Running Out of Boxes

Ever feel boxed in? Pigeon-holed? Join Daniel in this exploration of memories and relationships. Is there a song in every box?
Daniel_eyesopenIn 2011 Daniel created his latest performance - a collection of songs expressed through exploration of boxes. This is an enhanced concert and live performance presentation of Daniel's songs called, “RUNNING OUT OF BOXES”. Daniel and friends find themselves clearing out his mothers attic. Surrounded by boxes, crates and trunks, they find themselves discovering all kinds of memories, perspectives, poetry and songs. RUNNING OUT OF BOXES opened at the Rogue Festival in Fresno, 2011.
FORMAT: RUNNING OUT OF BOXES is a 50 minute acoustic performance with no intermission.
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Home Concert

Easy as Throwing A Party!
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Can you host a house concert? House concerts are wonderfully intimate shows that you help set up in your living room, your backyard, or anywhere your guests can relax and enjoy a truly great show!

For example: A host may set up a space with folding chairs for their music-loving guests who donate $10 - 25 each to attend the performance. I set up my guitars and play my original music for everyone. After the concert I hang out with everyone and sign CDs for people if they want!

A home concert is a great way to pull a party together. The event can be as informal or as formal as you like. A home concert can reflect your style as a host.
You can serve refreshments any which way - or even have a potluck. The amount of preparation is up to you. All you really need is a room, some chairs - oh, and some friends who would like to hear some intimate original acoustic music. Leave the entertainment up to Daniel. All of my home concerts have started out with the spark of this idea - some hosts have used their homes while others have found nearby restaurants or art galleries to provide the space. Do you know some folks who throw great parties? Pass this on... they’ll love it! If you think this is an interesting idea call now for more information to find out how to set up a performance!

Setting the Date

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You just pick a date — usually at least a month out — confirm that Daniel is available (click on a picture to send me an email to find out more)— and then send out emails to all your friends announcing the party!

Brave Open Love

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In 2006 Daniel worked with Nancy Spanier and Paul Oertel in SouthWestern France to develop his latest one-man show. This is a special live performance presentation of Daniel's songs called, “Brave Open Love”. This show has been described as a hybrid between a concert of songs and a one man play. Brave Open Love has been performed in Oakland, San Francisco and in Boulder, Colorado at the 2007 International Boulder Fringe Festival.
FORMAT: Brave Open Love is a one hour acoustic performance with no intermission.

Corporate Party Concert

Do you own a small business? Are you on a planning committee for your department? Are you looking for a way to say 'Thank You' to your team for all their hard work?

A Corporate Party Concert can be a unique and memorable event that is easy to plan.
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One advantage to planning corporate events is that the venue spaces can be the same places where you hold meetings - or (as pictured here) you can choose from local restaurants as an example to provide the right atmosphere. The focus is on the music and providing the team, the department, the employees with a great time. To find out more about how this can work for you and your team - click HERE to send a request!

Special Request

Do you see what your looking for above? If not - please contact me with any special requests. I am very interesting in exploring alternative venues. I have performed at restaurants, fund raising events, and art galleries. I am very interested in sharing performance opportunities or opening for another artist. If you have an idea and you're not sure if it is a good fit, please give me a call and let's talk it through! Some events call for specific presentation of music and I am willing to work with the sponsors and coordinators to maintain the intention of the gathering.