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Danny Click's sound is a refreshing return to smart, sassy blues-inflected rock and roll. Think Tom Petty crossed with John Mellencamp, spiced with the southern tradition of Lucinda Williams and John Hiatt. Add to that Click's searing guitar, reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Lindley, and you've got a winning mix. Yet Click doesn't just pay tribute to his musical heroes, he offers up his own emotionally compelling vision, one that puts him comfortably in their company.
Click grew up in a small town outside Indianapolis, the youngest of nine children in a working class family. One of his earliest memories is of listening to his mother play slide guitar using a butter knife while she held the guitar flat on her lap. Click first picked up his older brother's guitar when he was six and by the time he was in high school he was gigging around the area in his older sister's country band, covering tunes by Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson at VFW halls and other local venues.
During the '90s Click honed his skills in bands throughout the Midwest before discovering a love of the blues. After immersing himself in the musical traditions of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and other giants of southern blues, Click felt the pull of the Austin scene, which was bursting with the energy of Eric Johnson, Lucinda Williams, and the legend of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Not long after arriving in Austin, Click put together a three-piece blues-rock outfit known as Danny and the Hurricanes, which quickly built a devoted local following.
With three previous Internationally released albums to his credit, the fourth, 'Life Is A Good Place', out March 15, 2011, will resonate with all who value amazing song writing along side the resulting maturity of years on the road. 'Life Is A Good Place' places Click squarely in the upper echelon musically and lyrically. His songwriting continues in the tradition of the Texas greats. Wide open songs with a dose of hope for all the people who hear them. His singing and live performances are equally compelling, calling to mind Chris Whitley, Tom Petty and Jackson Browne. An eclectic mix to say the least.
'Life Is A Good Place', finds Click in top form, surrounded by stellar musicians including- Mark Goldenberg (Jackson Browne) on Hammond B3; Kevin McCormick (Jackson Browne) on bass; Mario Calire (OzoMatli, Wallflowers) on drums; Greg Leisz (Emmylou Harris, Bill Frisell) on Lap Steel and Pedal Steel Julieann Banks, Annie Burns and Tracy Grammer singing harmony. Mixed by Brian Scheuble (Sheryl Crow, John Mayer) and mastered by Joe Gastwirt (Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Patti Griffin), this record is a sonic gem.
This album is a heartfelt collection of songs of struggle and redemption. The stories lead us seamlessly through a range of emotions that closely follows the highs and lows of life itself. 'Life Is A Good Place' evokes both a profound sense of loss and the wonder of transformation. His songwriting continues in the tradition of the Texas greats. Wide open songs with a dose of hope for all who hear them.The new album puts Click squarely in the upper echelon musically and lyrically. From its radio perfect songs to the sparse stories taken from real life, it leaves you filled with hope and new respect for the human condition.
So put it on, sit back, and brace yourself. |
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