Philadelphia Inquirer Reviews Dan's Latest Release:
"Montgomery keeps it real - there are not a lot of happy endings here - but he makes the journey a richly rewarding one. Once again, everything is framed in superbly crafted arrangements that dip into country, folk, even gospel ("Working on a Building" plays off the standard of that title), and flat-out rock ("Wheels of Soul"). And, like Montgomery's often hangdog vocals, they're suffused with a deep soulfulness."
The Music
Musician, Singer & Songwriter Dan Montgomery
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Dan Montgomery Releases His Third Full Length Album
Memphis acclaimed Americana artist Dan Montgomery released his third full length album "You'll Never Be A Bird".
Following up on the acclaimed "Rosetta, please (a love story)"; Bird is Dan's most accomplished, varied and moving effort yet. With contributions from band mates Robert Mache(Continental Drifters, Steve Wynn) on Guitar, Mandolin & vocals, Louis Jay Meyers on Pedal Steel & Banjo, Andrew Simons on Upright Bass & vocals, Jesse Williams on Drums and Candace Mache on Harmony Vocals and other guests, this album offers a wide sonic palette. From the lilting title song, to the heavy sounds of "Wheels of Soul" with stops along the way like the slice of life "We Went To The Worlds Fair" and dreamy "Girl With A Broken Bell", This Bird covers a lot of ground. Songs about workers, strippers, jazz bassists, birds, the ghosts of friends & family long gone and the kind of story songs about users, losers & boozers that we've come to expect from Dan ever since his debut album "Man From Out of State".
Years of gigging, from large concert halls to intimate house concerts, have honed Dan's performance skills to make him a true must see artist. Along the way, he's shared the stage with such performers as; Amos Lee, Lucero, Cory Branan, Jason Isbell, David Wilcox , Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, Jack Ingram, Ben Vaughn, Slobberbone, Steve Forbert, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Colin Gilmore, Rosie Flores, and many more.
Whether hitting the boards with his always evolving band The Dan Montgomery 3+3(sometimes +4) or alone with his battered old Gibson acoustic, Dan brings it every night! No hum & strum singer songwriter, Dan Montgomery brings a rock music sensibility to the Americana genre, along with the ability to shine a strong light into some very dark corners.
REVIEWS, LYRICS, AND WHERE TO BUY YOU'LL NEVER BE A BIRD...
Thuursday February 23
8pm
8pm
Otherlands
Memphis, TN
Julie Christensen( CA -Leonard Cohen, Steve Wynn), Michael Weston King( UK - Good Sons), Amelia White(Nashville) and Robert & Candace Mache
Friday February 24
1am
1am
Folk Alliance Conference
Access Music Orange Room
Memphis, TN
Dan w/ Robert Mache
Sunday February 26
7pm
7pm
MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Birmingham, AL
Dan & Robert Mache opening for Michael Weston King
Friday March 16th
8pm
8pm
Otherlands
Memphis, TN
Full Band Show
Saturday April 6th
Kudzu's
Memphis, TN
Full Band Show
Saturday April 7th
6-10pm
6-10pm
Taylor Grocery
Taylor, MS
Dan solo
Saturday May 5th
6-10pm
6-10pm
Taylor Grocery
Taylor, MS
Dan solo
Wednesday June 6th
7pm
7pm
The Theater
Roanoke, VA
Dan w/ Robert Mache
Friday June 8th
8pm
8pm
Fergie's
Philadelphia, PA
Dan, Robert Mache and Full Band TWO SETS !!
Sarutday June 9th
8pm
8pm
Local 269
New York, NY
Dan, Robert Mache and Full Band with Heap !!
Sunday June 10th
7pm
7pm
Sleepy Hollow Folk Club
Falls Church, VA
Dan w/ Robert Mache
