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Dan's love of gospel music, and southern gospel in particular, has led him
to the point recently where he wants to share this with others. The
release recently of "Changed", Dan's first gospel
album has begun to open doors in churches and Christian centres alike. And
the self-penned "Bring What You Have" taken from this CD
reached No.1 in the European NCM Country Gospel Chart and has led to Dan
winning a Radio Mike Award at the New Christian Music Awards Weekend (see
pictures below).
"My
first introduction to what I now know as Southern Gospel Music came as a
child listening to my dad's extensive Elvis Presley record collection. We
had all four of Elvis' gospel albums, and they were without question my
favourite of all the LPs we had. Well it doesn't get any better than
listening to the King singing about the King" says Dan. Elvis was
joined on these records, as always, by the Jordanaires and later the
Stamps and from that moment Dan's love of gospel quartet harmonies was
born. Further gospel LPs by the Statler Brothers and Vance Greek became
equal favourites in Dan's early years.
You will hear on the CD the essential
ingredient of those four part harmonies. "My absolute favourite job
would be to sing in a southern gospel quartet. To sing those harmonies
with three other talented singers would be the ultimate dream.
Unfortunately I don't have the luxury of those kind of people round here
so I have to record all the parts myself, though I am very grateful for
the assistance of fellow Twangmeister artiste David Broadley on this album
who came in and sang some of the bass parts. He can get down and reach
notes that I can't. Well, not unless I've got a soar throat"
Quality southern gospel artistes are
extremely few and far between here in the UK, despite there clearly being
a large audience who love this music. Witness the recent packed houses in
Belfast, Glasgow and London for the Gaither Music tour.
If you would like to book Dan for a Gospel
show or an event at your church, or would like more information, then
please call 07711 502 829 or email
dan@danwesley.co.uk
And don't forget to check out the CD
on the store page.
How about reading this fabulous review of
the album:
| CD Review |
DAN WESLEY
CHANGED
TWANGMEISER RECORDS
10 out of 10, highly recommended, this young clear-voiced, modern
country-gospel Brit has a mellow-rich vocal sound that captures
attention immediately. This Gaitheresque repertoire is a fresh
departure in the UK that works exceedingly well. It was recorded in
Grimsby with John Permenter (fiddle) and the outstanding David
Broadley on backing vocals. Dan himself is at the helm and all other
instruments. As a solo-act of considerable promise, Dan communicates
very well. Delivered with passion, his gentle voice has a simple
charm that warms one to the story-telling sentiments being
expressed. All his song-lyrics are engaging and catchy and work
well, married to his competent backing. Indeed, there’s many radio
pick-outs here performed in a chart-country-style. The
quality-sounding sessions blend into an edifying mood-inspiring
production of top credit, moments to treasure. Brilliant!
PAUL DAVIS
www.pauldavisauthor.com
www.newchristianmusic.co.uk
www.ukcma.org |
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