Press Info

"Best guitar hero"... Nashville Scene Reader's Poll 2002

"A vision of music that is startling and brilliant"... Jason Davidson, Nashville Rage 2002

"There are probably more good guitar players per square yard in Nashville and John Danley is one of the best"... Brad Fischer, Nashville Music Guide 2002

"Danley is an accomplished player who shows off his many styles with grace and flair... Neil Fagan, Performing Songwriter 1998

"John Danley is one very good guitar player"...
Dirty Linen 1997

Bio

John Danley is an experimental, fingerstyle guitarist who composes and performs his own blend of acoustic, instrumental music. His exposure includes extensive airplay on syndicated radio stations focusing on folk, new age, acoustic, jazz, and world music. John is a regular contributor to NPR's "All Things Considered," a performing arts entertainer, and composer of music for film and television. He has performed at college universities, festivals, art galleries, and workshops, and has shared the stage with such artists as David Gray, Iris DeMent, Reese Wynans, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Recent nominations include The Nashville Scene's "Best Guitar Hero" 2002 critics choice, solo guitar album "Cemeteries, Missed Trains and Blue Skies" and solo guitar song "Hickory" of the year, 2004 JPFolks Music Award.