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Reviews, Interviews, and general happenings...
Recent News: Recently completed is a CD Dan has been recording ( as vocalist) with a band from Pennsylvania called Simon Apple. David Leonard ( Paul, McCartney, Bare Naked Ladies, Rush, Tony Bennett) mixed the CD, and the project features. some very special guests including: Steve Rodby ( Pat Metheny), Tony Levin ( Peter Gabriel) John Helliwell ( Supertramp) Check out www.simonapple.com to learn more about this band and find out how to get the CD
TV Land: In 2003, Dan composed and recorded the theme song and a vast amount of instrumental music for the regional gardening TV show " People, Places and Plants." This show is broadcast on many east coast ABC, NBC and CBS network affiliates as well as WB, UPN and Fox stations. His original music was nominated for an Emmy. Check out www.ppplants.com to find your local broadcast information about the show.
under the song tree... Take three great Maine singer songwriters, mix 'em together, and what would you get... and where would they meet if you did? How about under the song tree! Dan performs with veteran maine singer songwriters; Anni Clark and Lynn Deeves, for this project. It's great 3 part harmonies backed with acoutsic guitars, flute, slide guitar, harmonica, hand drums and a good sense of humor to the equation. Look for community concerts and festival shows throughout the summer of 2004.Check www.underthesongtree.com for concert dates Under the song tree has a LIVE CD, which features 16 tracks and 3 new songs from Dan.
Here's a pic of UST playing at WSKI TV at Sugarloaf , USA:
other news of interest:
In 2001 Dan co-wrote and produced a CD for Maine songwriter Tom Cornwell, It's called "Destination Known" and is available at www.klaritymusic.com ( Dan also played and sang on this CD)
Any talk radio listeners out there?- They've taken a shine to Revolution on Dr. Laura's nationally syndicated radio show. They continue playing tidbits from several cuts on Revolution during her show, and their music director Dan Mandis wrote us " This guy is awesome. I love the acoustic sound, tempo, and especially the lyrical content.
PAST INTERVIEWS & REVIEWS:
- Maine Things Considered-Maine Public Radio
- Dawn Patrol NBC/WCSH Channel 6
- Face Magazine- Live review of the Dan Merrill Band
- The Performing Songwriter- Top 12 Independent Recordings chose Revolution in it's Top 12 Independent recordings, saying .."They were picked from the hundreds submitted as being top-notch recordings, and we highly recommend them for your collection.".
REVOLUTION ALBUM REVIEWS
Bennie Green, Editor, FACE Magazine: "...Revolution,
a record of uncommonly good songs infused with feelings so genuine you'll
wonder why you're listening to anything else."
Neil Fagan, The Performing Songwriter. "Buoyant acoustic
rock"
Steve Lea, Reviewer, Disk Frisk : "This album really
moved me. (the lyrics are) Truth with a capital "T"."
Mary Beth Lapin, Freelance Writer, Casco Bay Weekly-: "Merrill's
upbeat songs about family, relationships, and social change set him squarely
in the new acoustic pop or folk rock genre of perfomers like John Gorka
and Jonatha Brooke. His lyrics are optimistic, and his melodies are catchy
enough to make the playlist on any " adult contemporary" station."
Lucky Clarke, Central Maine Newspapers-: " ..those empowering
and affirming lyrics are backed by some pretty catchy musical hooks."