New Orleans Dan the Man

Story

Born and bred in a city of culture, food and music. Coming from a father who played saxophone, Dan picked up quick at an early age the concept and rhythms of this thing we call music. His life was surrounded by the culture of not only local bands and artists, but expanded across genres and decades. Growing up around his father in bands, he sang along to songs from the 50's to the 80's. Dan played saxophone through school. Around the age of 16, he got into DJing in a local teen club. From there he DJed in an adult club, then the radio. Dan now produces trance music under his real name. He also produces breakbeat music under the alias Tears of Technology.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Life

What is your music dream?

Living it.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

No more lying......

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

So many to choose from. It's like asking me my favorite toy!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I listen to a wide range of music. Janis, John Lennon, Marilyn Manson, Hopsin, Kyper......I am all over the place.

What inspires you to make music?

I just have a desire to create. We are born creators. Look around at the world we have created. It's what we do. I believe in free expression. I believe every artist has a message.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

That we can change the world.......

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Alive

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Artists, bands, producers, original content creators need a bill of rights. A guaranteed living wage. Smaller percentages that are allowed to be taken from an artist. As it stands now, everyone has their hand out and no one wants to pay much.

What do you think of Drooble?

I love it!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Lack of opportunity and exposure for indies.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, I listen and see shows. I used to own a local music website also.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Heart.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Alchemy, Atmosphere