Local Quips - Dan Dyer
By John Laird • Jul 14th, 2008 • Category: News •Artist: Dan Dyer
Label: Fat Caddy Records
Genre: Pop
During the summer it’s sort of difficult to stray away from the upbeat pop and indie rock that’s so readily available, easy to enjoy and appropriate for the heat, but every now and again it’s nice to slow it down with artists like Dan Dyer, who walk hand in hand with the more sultry side of life.
It’s a bit unlikely that all of you are going to appreciate Dan’s crooning and/or his penchant for melding soul, blues and pop together, but if you’re willing to slow down for a second, kick back and think like the Roots (who apparently are big fans) then I guarantee you’ll quickly find yourself having a good time. Dan’s new self titled record will be out on August 26th.
Dan is the man. Great voice. Those who were around for the mid to late 90’s Austin music scene may recognize Dan as the former lead singer of the now defunct Breedlove. I used to go see them down at Steamboat 1874 on 6th when I was in high school and college along with Vallejo, Steamroller, and Ian Moore. Glad to see Dan back in Austin.