Michigan singer-songwriter Dan Vaillancourt has been called a natural storyteller, a virtuostic guitarist, and even the Jimi Hendrix of folk and has been performing his 'funktified folk' at concerts around the country for most of the 21st century, to date he has performed in hundreds of venues in twenty-nine states and counting. He has received radio airplay on hundreds of stations in nearly every state.

Vaillancourt has penned many hundreds of songs and recently become involved with the international songwriting challenge community. He completed FAWM (February Album Writing Month) in 2008 and 2009 and was also one of only 41 participants to complete the 50/90 songwriting challenge 2008, writing over 50 songs in 90 days.

For his newest album, Lovely Distractions, Vaillancourt garnered the help of Grammy-nominated producer Ric Hordinski (Monk, Ellery, David Wilcox, Phil Keaggy). They worked together to bring the musical vision of the album to life.

Press Quotes

"...Truly one of the eclectic original and iconic wordsmiths writing songs today. The songs are those of the natural born storyteller put to some idiosyncratic music that will constantly keep the listener on edge for what or where the next jog in the musical road is going to occur..." "
- Bob Gottlieb, F.A.M.E. (Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange) (Mar 17, 2009)

"...a man who knows how to make his guitar do anything he wants."
- Craig Clarke, Greenman Reviews (Dec 07, 2003)

"...The most talented musician/performer I have ever seen, and I've seen a bunch!"
- Linda Z. Smith, Founder of The Creative Spirit Center in Midland, MI

"It is a shame a major label has not picked him up yet..."
- John Hardy, WYCE 88.1FM Music Journal (Mar 01, 2009)

"Irresistibly catchy and amazingly unique!"
- Cassie Irwin , Fan

"Dan Vaillancourt's Lovely Distractions boasts crisp production and unique folk-rock twists."
- Chip Withrow, Muse's Muse (Mar 15, 2009)

"I'm extremely impressed with Vaillancourt's acoustic technique and creative approach -- the man can do more than strum."
- J. Turner, Indie-Music.com (Mar 14, 2009)

"Has the ring of early Todd Snider..." [Vaillancourt was featured as 'One to Watch Feb. 2006' on the nationally syndicated radio show.]
- Rob Reinhart, Acoustic Café Radio Host

"He is like a one-man band hopped up on Ki-Ora with an ADD that's spilt over into the red. He skips from genre to genre, song to song and verse to verse showing as much regard for convention as a butterfly for the flower."
- David Cowling, www.americana-uk.com (Feb 16, 2006)

"Melodic Snapshots is a mature work that deserves all the airplay accorded to Jack Johnson and all the gushing press received by the likes of Devendra Banhart. If you like either of those artists, you owe it to yourself to give Dan Vaillancourt a listen."
- Gina Morris, Evolution of Media

"I think the funky stuff is amazing--two of Dan's big strengths as a performer are his non-stop positive energy and rhythmic virtuosity."
- Pat Wictor, Singer-Songwriter

"Dan Vaillancourt reminds me of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and oddly enough, Iggy Pop with dose of groove that's hard to believe from a musician so young."
- Trish Lewis, Host/Producer WUCX-FM Eclectic Chair

"Funky folk or folky funk? Take your pick. Vaillancourt chooses to let his lone acoustic guitar and vocals speak for his talent and skill. No doubting it's uniqueness in delivery and the hybrid never sounds forced."
- Kevin Mathews , www.fufkin.com

"Dan is a terrific interview. We had a great time playing songs, chatting about what inspired them and about stories from the road. We've gotten positive feedback from listeners. I will love having him back."
- Christie James, WECR-FM, Boone, NC

"Dan Vaillancourt's music deserves not to be compared to others, it is an entity all its own."
- Yvonne Glasgow , Music Revue Magazine (May 01, 2002)

"...an ear of maturity and a knack for entertaining folks with his funky folk style."
- Smother.net

"Dan's lyrics are totally original and completely inspired by his own life. Some of these songs might make you laugh, some might make you a little mad right along with the singer, and some will just have you shaking your head in agreement."
- Music Shopper

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