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Singer/songwriter Danny Santos melds the inspiration of his Tejano heritage, a musical legacy ranging from Hank Williams to the Beatles, and a Texas-sized determination to create a unique mix of country/folk tinged with bluegrass and the blues. His songs illuminate the joys of true love, the woes of love lost, and the weary longing of those still searching for love. It's a style forged from maturity, grit and drive. Danny Possesses a strong expressive voice and a compelling on stage presence, whether appearing solo or fronting his all-acoustic band, Los Bluegrass Vatos. Born in South Texas, Danny began playing the guitar at age thirteen. Singing and songwriting seemed to naturally follow soon after. Heavily influenced by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark & that whole Texas singer/songwriter genre, he continues to create his own brand of quality Texas music.

"As a whole, Done Gone Got Lucky, is a pleasant listen,.." Jim Caligiuri, Austin Chronicle

"...Done Gone Got Lucky, a plainly fantastic CD." Holly Moors, Moorsmagazine.com, the Netherlands

"His second CD, Headaches & Heartaches...is powerful & convincing from beginning to end...a singer of incredible presence from a production that could hardly be of greater intensity." Deiter Muehlena, No Fences Country Magazine, Germany

"...in short his Americana-repertoire is fairly addicting.... (he) writes smoothly & playfully.." Alt Country NL, The Netherlands

" In my opinion he is an artist who deserves being recognized to the standard of the more interesting singer/songwriters from the Lone Star state.... Remo Ricaldone, Planet Country, Italy

"..a very expressive voice....and writes lyrics that you're glad to take the time to read...." Benny Metten, Ctrl Altcountry, Belgium

“.....Someone like Danny Santos is a gift of the acoustic Gods!” Erik Bruhlmann, Die Vorstadt, Switzerland

"His songs are lyrical and smart ... reflective, engaging and easy on the ears."
Jay Hardwig, The Austin Chronicle

"His true strength is his songwriting ... his song Desperado puts the Eagles' song to Shame."
Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican

"...his storytelling is straight out of the Guy Clark & Townes Van Zandt school of songwriting."
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News

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Discography

Recorded and released five CDs:

Caution to the Wind '95 (Staman Records)
Sinners & Saints '99 (Staman Records)
Sinners &Saints '01 (Brambus Records)
Headaches & Heartaches '03 (Brambus Records)
Done Gone Got Lucky '04 (Wind River Records)

Also included in three compilation CDs

Misty in The Country '96 (Misty Int.)
Live at thetAll You Can Eat Texas Music Cafe '98 (E Cleff Records)
KXCI Presents -2002 Tucson Folk Festival

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Performance History and Accomplishments

Accomplishments:

In 1997, 1998 and 1999 was a regional songwriter selected by the Kerrville Folk Festival to open the Ballad Tree as part of the annual New Folk Contest.

Award winning songwriter, Austin Songwriter's Group, Bare bones contest 1998.

Named one of the top ten Best Folk Acts 2000-2001 Austin Chronicle's Music Poll.

Shared the stage with such notable songwriters such as:

Guy Clark
Fred Eaglesmith
Slaid Cleaves.

Toured extensively through the Southwest, Midwest & Northeast U.S., as well as Europe.

Festival Participation:

Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville TX
Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson AZ
South Texas Music Festival, Mercedes TX
Austin Fine Arts Festival, Austin TX
Sam Houston Folk Festival, Huntsville TX
Thirsty Ear Music Festival, Santa Fe NM
Chaimizal Border Folk Festival, El Paso TX
Old Settlers Acoustic Music Festival, Dripping Springs TX
New Braunfels Folk Festival, New Braunfels TX
Zilker Park Bluegrass Festival, Austin TX
Phoenix Folk Festival, Phoenix AZ
Sioux River Folk Festival, Canton SD
Montreaux Music Festival, Montreaux Switzerland
Hausruck Country Music Festival, Haag Austria
Over Easy Bluegrass Festival, Schafffiausen Switzerland
Country Friends Music Festival, Kotz Germany
Frutigen Music Festival, Frutigen Switzerland
Rhe'mwald Open Air Festival, Splugen, Switzerland
Locamo American Music Festival, Locarno Italy
Neusudende Music Festival, Neuburg Germany
Inseli Bluegrass Festival, Thun Switzerland

A Sampling of U.S. & European Venues where Danny has played:

Cactus Cafe, Austin TX
Postcrypt Coffee House, NYC
Gruene Hall, Gruene TX
Club Passim, Boston MA
Bluebird Cafe, Nashville TN
Mahogany Hall, Bem Switzerland
Cafe Hahn, Koblenz Germany
S'Gwolb Music Club, Regensdorf Switzerland
Zurich Folk Club, Zurich Switzerland
All American Music Club, Linz Austria
Pisek Cultural Center, Pisek Czech Republic

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danny@dannysantosmusic.com

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Press Quotes

Discography

Performance History and Accomplishments

Accomplishments:

Festival Participation:

A Sampling of U.S. & European Venues where Danny has played:

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