tag:mccoymusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=5Latest News2024-03-04T06:18:14-05:00Dan McCoyfalsetag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/73613122024-03-04T06:18:14-05:002024-03-04T06:18:14-05:00New Video - Little Walks<p>Here's another silly, trippy video for my new single, Little Walks.</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="F9CDE0PfNmg" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F9CDE0PfNmg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/73542132024-02-20T11:37:56-05:002024-02-20T11:37:56-05:00New Video <p>The new album, Instrumentals, drops this Friday, Feb. 23. A link to the silly, ridiculous video for the first single, Funk Thing, is below. Give it a whirl!</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="BvNvlB-qoCY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BvNvlB-qoCY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/73517572024-02-15T13:11:11-05:002024-02-15T13:11:12-05:00New Album Out 2.23.24!<a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/38yQ4BoOvfo?feature=share" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/0d4b4254c561c3051f88e79d501b6f81956d4663/original/instrumental-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/38yQ4BoOvfo?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/38yQ4BoOvfo?feature=share</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/73359202024-01-18T09:32:56-05:002024-01-18T10:34:14-05:00New Album!<p>I've been keeping this news on the down low but I feel now is the time to announce that I'll be releasing a new album in the not too distant future. I don't have an exact date just yet but I'm shooting for mid-February. The mixing process is completed so all that's left is the mastering & uploading for distribution. This album is a bit of a departure as it consists of 10 instrumental tracks. There are no vocals, no other musicians & no outside producer. I wanted to challenge myself to see if I had the chops to produce an album completely on my own from my home. I feel good enough about the end result to release it into the wild so I feel like my mission was accomplished. A quick (& admittedly hasty) promo video is below. Stay tuned for further updates! <br><br>Press release below video.</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="DEuJE45jKNI" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DEuJE45jKNI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><span> </span></p><p>PRESS RELEASE:</p><p><span> In February 2023, Dan McCoy released the beautifully crafted Snapshots EP. He followed that up a few months later with the acoustic, rootsy single Sittin’ on a Bench. In a surprise move, early 2024 finds the northeast Ohio native ready to release his 13<sup>th</sup> album/EP entitled Instrumentals. The release is a collection of 10 instrumental pieces McCoy has compiled over the past few years. “There have been song ideas I started forming but never found proper lyrics for them. As placeholders for lyrics, I’ll sometimes either sing gibberish or create guitar solos.”, says the Standing 8s front man. He continues, “In the case of most of these songs, I left them as they were because I felt they sounded pretty cool as instrumental pieces.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span> Dan went on to tell the story behind the album. “Growing up in the 80s & 90s I was exposed to a lot of television & movies. There are so many great theme songs from both mediums going back to classic 50s sitcoms, 60s Bond movies right through the 70s, 80s & some 90s shows and films. They were more than just 60 seconds of filler at the top of each program. If you give a good listen, you’ll hear some incredible musicianship happening. Shows like Taxi, Barney Miller, Sanford & Son, Cheers, Hill Street Blues, Night Court and even the Fat Albert theme had some real depth. They weren’t just banged out on a synthesizer & drum machine. There were real composers & players on those songs giving true soul to the each one. Several were so popular that they were almost like characters themselves. I’m also a big fan of 60s & 70s funk music. Not disco but Sly & the Family Stone type funk. I have a few compilations of regional bands from that era that contain some of the most low-down grooves one has ever heard. In addition to all that, I have an affinity for lounge-type jazz, like what you might hear as “bumper music” (the music heard when B-roll footage is shown between scenes) on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee show. I used to watch the tv show Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe & loved those little stingers and bumpers of slide guitar, etc. between the scenes.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span> “One last influential component to this project was the work of one of my all-time favorite guitarists, the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan. His guitar playing is obviously well known & when his name is spoken most people will gravitate towards his more popular songs like Pride & Joy, Couldn’t Stand the Weather, The House is Rockin’ and his take on Hendrix’s Voodoo Chile (Slight Return). The stuff that’s really moved me, though, has been his instrumental work. Songs like Stang’s Swang, Chitlins Con Carne, Gone Home, Travis Walk, Lenny…I could go on and on. I think I’m drawn to those songs more because the formula was different. It wasn’t “sing, solo, sing, solo, sing, solo.” There was a bit more sophistication to the works that didn’t have any lyrics. I feel like those songs get overlooked when his catalog is talked about. I will NEVER be on the level of SRV nor will I ever be considered any kind of guitar virtuoso. I may never sound like any of my guitar heroes. That doesn’t mean I’m not any less influenced by their work. It just presents itself in a different way.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span> McCoy took all the above & mixed it into a bluesy stew with light seasonings of jazz & a couple splashes of funk. The outcome is a 34-minute gumbo perfect for late night driving, background music while working or cleaning the house or even just hanging by the fire pit ingesting a small number of edibles. “I have no intention of playing this album or any of the songs live but I wouldn’t be surprised if a couple end up in a Standing 8s set.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Dan is shooting for a mid-February release.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/73356702024-01-17T18:50:11-05:002024-01-17T18:50:11-05:00St. Patrick's Day 2024 Special Edition Shirts Available Now<p>Happy New Year to ya'! For St. Patrick's Day this year I decided to add a little extra to the 8 hour marathon (11 if you count the 3 hour set I'll be playing the night before at the same venue). A limited, special edition short sleeve t-shirt is now available for pre-order. Turn around time will be about 7-10 days for folks in the Northeast Ohio area. To order yours follow the link below.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://mccoymusic.com/store?fbclid=IwAR1ts5bXQnmOR0vPI-LLMKx0v70s64Vjcltx7jekOGo5xgZVFNM5KRrk_AI" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://mccoymusic.com/store?fbclid=IwAR1ts5bXQnmOR0vPI-LLMKx0v70s64Vjcltx7jekOGo5xgZVFNM5KRrk_AI</a></p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://mccoymusic.com/store?fbclid=IwAR1ts5bXQnmOR0vPI-LLMKx0v70s64Vjcltx7jekOGo5xgZVFNM5KRrk_AI" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/0b3d1c5a3a3da4e8fed27aee9dc4a3be0a2ca909/original/2024-st-patricks-day-shirt.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/72868312023-10-12T14:18:19-04:002023-10-16T10:47:33-04:00Dan McCoy & 2/8s Promo Video<p>Here's a little promo video for the trio. </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="L3n4FQP6-L0" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L3n4FQP6-L0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/72765552023-09-21T06:49:51-04:002023-09-21T06:49:51-04:00And The Winner Is...<p>Well, it wasn't me but man, I'll tell ya', taking a bronze medal in the Cleveland Scene Magazine Best of Cleveland - Singer/Songwriter category is a pretty cool deal! A huge THANK YOU to everyone that voted! The support is greatly appreciated & it's nice to be recognized for my little contributions to the music world. I have a lot of new songs in the works & hoping to get the full band out and about more in 2024. Stay tuned & cheers to all the #dansfans out there!</p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/eb075af416f75d58f413ecb8b9477e41400895c8/original/scene-magazine-best-of-2023-3rd-place.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/72503142023-08-01T05:42:59-04:002023-08-01T06:08:03-04:00Vote for Dan McCoy!<p>I have been nominated as a finalist in the Singer/Songwriter category in the Cleveland Scene Magazine Best of Cleveland! If you'd like to throw a vote my way you can do so by following the link below. Thank you in advance!</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vote.clevescene.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-singer-songwriter" data-link-type="url">https://vote.clevescene.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-singer-songwriter</a></p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/9e8c38a1e57f0bfbdbbce40f1642ccd338dea3ee/original/scene-magazine-nominee.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/72482322023-07-27T08:40:34-04:002023-07-27T08:40:34-04:00New Single, Sittin' on a Bench, Out Now!<p>On July 13, 2023 I posted a lyric video for my new single, Sittin' on a Bench (link below). That song is now available on all digital platforms. Go stream the hell out of it so I can make a few pennies & start recording the next album or single!</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="29TMqrh_qjk" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/29TMqrh_qjk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/72091152023-05-15T09:25:25-04:002023-05-16T07:08:45-04:00DTW Rib Burn Off & NEW MERCH!<p>Double duty coming up this weekend. Info for the shows are below & be sure to check out the merch section for some new swag!</p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/0f15b98ecb40a8b98657baafc2873fd06e15764a/original/rib-burn-off-social-1200x630-this-weekend-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71984982023-04-28T05:59:49-04:002023-04-28T05:59:50-04:00New Video From The Geauga Theater Show<p>A new video for Old Blue Jeans has been posted to our YouTube channel. Check it out!</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="3TyD6F3h6bw" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3TyD6F3h6bw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71718242023-03-15T06:10:48-04:002023-03-15T06:10:48-04:00SOLD OUT!<p>The poster says it all. THANK YOU to everyone that bought tickets & made our debut at the Geauga Theater a sell out!!!</p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/d296c4a795c2f09822baeeb8e04ef1abbc54b1dc/original/in-person-sold-out-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71628362023-03-01T08:04:34-05:002023-03-01T08:08:37-05:00New EP, Snapshots, Out Now!<p>After a long journey that started way back in February of 2021 the new EP, Snapshots, is now available on all digital platforms! A Deluxe CD version will be available soon with the 3 bonus tracks. The 3 tracks are the singles Believe, Everything I Don't Want to Be & Young as I am Today. Those songs have been available as singles in the digital world & will now be available for folks still kicking it old school(ish). You can hear the new album, check out new videos & purchase tickets to the big release show on April 22 at the Geauga Theater in Chardon by clicking on the link/photo below.</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://linktr.ee/danmccoy" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/8eb1eb926be82b7d55580860bd514970c593e3e1/original/snapshots-cover-alt-3b.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71536282023-02-14T11:17:08-05:002023-02-14T11:17:49-05:00Third Single Drops Friday, Feb. 17<p>Dance With You, the third single from the new EP will be dropping this Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Check out the acoustic video version by clicking on the image below!</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/MxYZOVSUP2Q" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/155658/68043cfb37030a3b80cac7d0179cb10c5dd226aa/original/dance-with-you-single-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71499212023-02-07T08:02:41-05:002023-02-07T08:04:21-05:00Second Single Dropping This Friday, 2.10.23<p>The second single from the upcoming Snapshots EP will be dropping on all digital platforms this coming Friday, 2.10.23. A solo acoustic version can be found here...</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/27b6dad3df2c449095d2c516bfec297dbc35313c/original/snapshots-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71412142023-01-21T17:49:50-05:002023-01-21T17:49:50-05:00New EP Release Date & Show Announced<p>The time has come & I can finally announce that Feb. 24 is set as the official release date for the new EP! It's been a long time coming and it's nice that this project is finally seeing the light of day (no pun intended ;}). In addition to the release date I'm excited for the additional announcement that the release party show will be held April 22, 2023 at the historic Geauga Theater in downtown Chardon, OH! This will be unlike any Standing 8s show you've seen up to this point. We'll be playing all the songs from this album as well as gems from the previous 8s albums, Rambler 454 records & some other surprises. Tickets are $15 each & on sale at <a contents="https://www.geauga.theater/schedule.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.geauga.theater/schedule.html" target="_blank">https://www.geauga.theater/schedule.html</a>. Doors open at 6pm & our good buddy Kevin Conaway will be playing an opening set at 7pm. Get your tix now while supplies last!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/77380e6c262cb9bb21cfba0801112b110e04ca08/original/geauga-theater-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/71397022023-01-18T11:25:59-05:002023-01-18T11:25:59-05:00Pre-Release Downloads Sent<p>If you donated to the crowdfunding campaign for the new album then be sure to check your inbox today (Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023) at or after 1PM. Your download should be attached to the email. If there is any issue with the download then shoot an email to dan@mccoymusic.com & we'll get the issue worked out for you. The tentative official release date is February 24, 2023. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/8eb1eb926be82b7d55580860bd514970c593e3e1/original/snapshots-cover-alt-3b.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/70859942022-10-21T11:31:05-04:002022-10-21T11:31:46-04:00Promo Video (Quickie) For New Album<p>I threw a quick little promo video together for the new album & it includes samples of a few rough mixes. Check it out below!</p>
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<p> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/70297362022-08-03T06:52:20-04:002022-08-03T06:52:20-04:00Boston Recording Update<p>I finally got to Boston this past weekend to get the bulk of the new recordings done! It was a great trip & I got to work with some highly talented folks at Plaid Dog Recording. A couple more things need to be recorded then we mix everything down. It's been a LONG journey but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/8c264459e5634a75fdfcd58ee42efaaa16a84310/original/recording-vocals-in-boston.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/70032762022-06-28T08:34:06-04:002022-06-28T08:34:06-04:00The Debut of "Silver Flowers"<p>The Standing 8s & I will be throwing our hat into the "Tribute" arena with the debut of Silver Flowers this Friday, July 1, 2022 at Red Hawk Grille in Concord, OH. Silver Flowers is a combination tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers as well as Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band (The name is derived from Seger's band & Petty's Wallflowers album). The idea hit me a while back when I was trying to decide in which direction to take the 8s on a local level. We did 2 nights of Seger's Live Bullet album in it's entirety with great success & the trio did a night of Petty with equal success. I noticed the absence of a Seger tribute band in the Cleveland area & thought that may be a cool thing to do once in a while. Being BS&SBB are one of my all time faves & we pulled off "...Bullet" already, why not do a tribute on occasion. The other part of the decision to do this was spurred by the seemingly endless Petty covers we toss around at rehearsals. One person will start a song & the rest fall in line. TP&TH area also one of my all time faves and although there is already a prominent tribute to them in the Cleveland area I thought adding our own would be fun. The Silver Flowers set will have songs bouncing between each artist; Seger then Petty, Seger then Petty, etc. It's going to be a fun display & tribute to 2 American music icons so come on out if you can!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9979e54f3f2ccf3ca89c119146bf8292d46d3069/original/silver-flowers-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/69514652022-04-19T06:48:53-04:002022-04-19T06:48:53-04:00Boston Recording Dates Confirmed<p>After many setbacks, postponements, etc., dates have finally been set for me to head to Plaid Dog Recording in Boston to put my parts down for the new EP. I'll be out yonder July 29-Aug.1. Happy to keep this project moving along. :)</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/69514642022-04-19T06:47:05-04:002022-04-19T06:47:05-04:00Headed Back to Pittsburgh!<p>I'll be playing Caesar's Alehouse in Pittsburgh on Saturday, May 21 from 4pm-4:30pm as part of the Millvale Music Festival. If you'll be in the area stop by & say hi.</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.millvalemusic.org/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/cd8c92da0836328cd9e3000ee46e6b96af85a117/original/millvale-music-festival-2022a.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/68665162022-01-12T08:16:19-05:002022-01-12T08:16:19-05:00New Dates for 2022 & Recording Update<p>New dates for 2022 are now up on the "Shows" page. I'll be adding more as the bookings continue. There are some 8s gigs, a Rambler gig as well as solo & trio shows lined up throughout the year. </p>
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<p>Pre-Production for the new album was completed a few weeks back. Initial recording starts on Feb. 4. with the bass & drum tracks being laid down in Boston while I will do some remote recording from my place. More updates will follow as the sessions mover ahead. </p>
<p>Hope everyone had a great holiday season & 2022 is a great one for all of y'all!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/5c9b693eac5153338972df68abac092118c03827/original/nashville-cmhof.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/68042182021-11-10T07:32:49-05:002021-11-10T07:32:49-05:00THIS FRIDAY!!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/248f35cc9768cb50e36a23899bb022de10916dcc/original/2-8s-play-petty.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/67863002021-10-25T14:10:22-04:002021-10-25T14:10:22-04:00Dan & 2/8s Play Petty<p>Our monthly residency at Spirits in Willoughby will be extra special in November. On the 12th we'll be doing a whole night of Tom Petty songs! We'll be throwing down tons of hits, forgotten gems & deep cuts. Should be a blast! Get there early to claim your spot as seating will be limited.</p>
<p>Illustration by Kim Kennedy. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/571c1ab25a68acbb478aeef3bf3cec5c2ba2bff8/original/kim-kennedy-petty.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/67266132021-08-25T09:43:18-04:002021-08-25T09:43:18-04:00New Album/EP Crowdfunding Campaign Begins!<p>Today is launch day for a crowdfunding campaign for my new album. The plan is to get to Plaid Dog Studio in Boston to record a new 4 song EP. To cover the cost of everything I'm asking for help from my friends, family & #dansfans everywhere. I have a bunch of cool perks available including a custom t-shirt, deluxe CD version, personal video performances, etc. Click on the photo below & follow the link to check out the demo version of the new single, Change of Venue, as well as the promo video for the project. Thank you in advance! Cheers!</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/dan-mccoys-studio-album?fbclid=IwAR2OW9reIACbThXhzLBsASJkG4GYVY10jEnb1ODCm1tWJQ9t2kHNcCVP09U" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/6d21c1d0e16a1ed03b01f77ad7db2c3ce887c15e/original/new-music.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/66599052021-06-15T08:26:31-04:002021-06-15T08:26:31-04:00Join the Mailing List!<p>I'll be heading out to Boston later this year to record some new songs. To be kept up to date on the happenings follow the link below & get added to the mailing list. If you sign up I may even send you a free early-bird download of the album!<br><br><a contents="https://mailchi.mp/mccoymusic.com/c9wvb9uve3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/YITWCjRMoWCnqW64YiR6Ktl?domain=mailchi.mp" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/mccoymusic.com/c9wvb9uve3</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mailchi.mp/mccoymusic.com/c9wvb9uve3" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/ac238251435a6ba437fed4f8f5b7647762020f16/original/mailing-list-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/66149952021-04-27T10:12:18-04:002021-04-28T10:44:42-04:00Donation Season<p>It's getting to be that time of the year where I'll be out on my bicycle riding to raise money for a few really great causes. In addition to that I have a crowd funding opportunity on the horizon for anyone interested in helping me get another EP recorded. More on that in the not too distant future. Check out the links below if you'd like to donate to fight cancer & MS.</p>
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<p><a contents="https://give.velosano.org/fundraiser/3166306" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://give.velosano.org/fundraiser/3166306" target="_blank">https://give.velosano.org/fundraiser/3166306</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" target="_blank">https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&amp;participantID=43452" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43452" target="_blank">https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43452</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2928d84e1d6f530b2127e3db061f5f43658e3756/original/velosano-2015.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/66080662021-04-19T09:22:10-04:002021-04-19T09:22:10-04:00Change of Plan at Spirits in June<p>Russell, Kevin & I are NOT playing Spirits in Willoughby on June 11. I will be playing solo that night at Beerhead in Concord. We will be making up the Spirits date on June 18. I can't change the time & date on the website. The way I have the calendar set up makes it difficult to change the one date without changing all the other Spirits dates. My apologies for any confusion. </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/65425522021-02-08T07:23:38-05:002021-02-08T07:23:38-05:00Memorial Day Weekend 3 Night Stand on Middle Bass Island<p>I'll be kicking off the Lake Erie boating season with a 3 night stand at the legendary J.F. Walleye's on Middle Bass Island. There will be plenty of sing alongs, beverages, great food, a cool pool (that rhymes!) & shenanigans! If you're looking for a weekend get away this is the place for you! Lodging information can be found here...<a contents="https://www.jfwalleyes.net/Default.aspx" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jfwalleyes.net/Default.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.jfwalleyes.net/Default.aspx</a>. Come on out!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/b9eb261297425c13f3288b93516b7da99637c733/original/live-at-walleyes.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/65361482021-02-01T06:22:53-05:002021-02-01T06:22:53-05:00Refried Audio Hour<p>On Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 I played some songs & did an interview on the Refried Audio Hour program. You can check out the whole show by following the link below.</p>
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<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/gX5v7Z_jR88" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/gX5v7Z_jR88" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gX5v7Z_jR88</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/65239912021-01-18T10:30:46-05:002021-01-18T11:40:07-05:00New Year, New Single<p>Happy New Year everyone! Hope 2021 is starting off better for you than where you left off in 2020. My new single, Young As I Am Today will be available Friday, January 22, 2021 on all digital platforms. The song is a collaboration between my long time writing partner & Rambler 454 band mate Tim Brennan (no, not the guy from Dropkick Murphys). I recorded the song at the Earnest Tube in Brisol, VA with Dave Polster & Clint Holley doing the recording, mixing & mastering. I worked with Dave in the past on the Live & Alone album, Believe single, My Love single and Clint on the Journeyman album. Enjoy!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2d46524e3035f04d15e2df69d347ac357803d038/original/young-as-i-am-today-cover.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/64610742020-10-22T09:19:47-04:002021-01-05T03:25:32-05:00Missing Falls Brewery Celebrates 2 Years<p>A high school friend opened up a brewery in Akron a couple years ago & asked if I'd play as part of the anniversary celebration. Of course I said yes!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/b809da271ff8aee59d8c1308cf836e49210e6bf2/original/missing-falls-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/64185412020-08-27T13:32:18-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00Review of the song Introductions<p>Jon Wright of radioairplay.com had this to say about our song Introductions...</p>
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<p>Overall Impression: <br>Danny McCoy artfully implements soulful Rock energies in a sonic exploration of new interactions with his original song, Introductions! Lyrically capturing the thrill of hopeful possibility that motivates so many of us to venture out into the weekend social scene, McCoy's Roots Rock sound brings the essence of the experience to full life, with passionate vocals and bright sax work making Introductions an engaging and surprisingly reflective track! </p>
<p>Strongest Point(s): <br>The totality of McCoy's sound hearkens back to other legends of the Roots Rock sound, masterfully blending the bold and bright energies of the style with a realistic tone of awareness. Lyrically, Introductions nails the ethos of the bar scene - from the narrator's perspective of seeking a connection to the reflection upon various categories and characteristics of the humans present. Well-mixed and written from a place of experience and enthusiasm and clever observation, Introductions is and instant classic! </p>
<p>Target Audience Appeal: <br>Any person with experience in the wilds of social scenes will resonate deeply with Danny McCoy's lyrical wit while the tone and style of Introductions stands to connect with fans of that fully classic, deeply engaging Roots Rock sound - making the track a great candidate for pre-game playlists and live dive venues alike! - Jon W. </p>
<p>Artist target suggestions: <br>Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Uncle Tupelo, Rod Stewart, Joe Walsh, Steve Earle, Drive-By Truckers, Blue Mountain, Patterson Hood, Counting Crows </p>
<p>About the Reviewer: </p>
<p>Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.<br><br>Check out the song here...</p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/Oaj2gG-ktU8" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Oaj2gG-ktU8" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Oaj2gG-ktU8<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9cfc902124616ee0598fb999eec8090acea9d169/original/ecs-cd-front-cover.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/63736222020-07-02T12:00:30-04:002020-10-11T10:04:58-04:00Americana Highways Livestream<p>On Wednesday July 1, 2020 I did a 30 minute set for Americana Highways on their Facebook page. If you happened to miss it you can check it right here...<br><br><a contents="https://youtu.be/0r8v3ejpxr4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/0r8v3ejpxr4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/0r8v3ejpxr4</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/63698592020-06-29T07:18:35-04:002020-10-11T09:24:23-04:00Every Crowded Street available now!<p>The new EP is here! It's also available on all digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). The CD version can be purchased in the Music or Store section of the website. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9cfc902124616ee0598fb999eec8090acea9d169/original/ecs-cd-front-cover.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/63395992020-06-02T15:09:45-04:002021-01-07T01:35:48-05:00Release Date for Every Crowded Street<p>The projected drop date for the new album, Every Crowded Street, is June 26. That will be subject to change but the 26th is the target. CD, digital & streaming versions will be available. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9cfc902124616ee0598fb999eec8090acea9d169/original/ecs-cd-front-cover.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/63078372020-05-07T11:44:50-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00Lake County (OH) News-Herald Article<p>I did an interview in regards to the benefit I'm playing Saturday. Check it out here...</p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.news-herald.com/entertainment/music/willoughby-musician-dan-mccoy-to-stream-fundraiser-for-mullarkey-s-staff/article_edc39fd0-8fe9-11ea-a869-232aee5be76b.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.news-herald.com/entertainment/music/willoughby-musician-dan-mccoy-to-stream-fundraiser-for-mullarkey-s-staff/article_edc39fd0-8fe9-11ea-a869-232aee5be76b.html" target="_blank">https://www.news-herald.com/entertainment/music/willoughby-musician-dan-mccoy-to-stream-fundraiser-for-mullarkey-s-staff/article_edc39fd0-8fe9-11ea-a869-232aee5be76b.html</a></p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.news-herald.com/entertainment/music/willoughby-musician-dan-mccoy-to-stream-fundraiser-for-mullarkey-s-staff/article_edc39fd0-8fe9-11ea-a869-232aee5be76b.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/70bda3db1fc1fa60708c778a2e690bda636db2eb/original/rro-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/62985892020-04-29T11:15:36-04:002020-10-20T09:18:33-04:00Mullarkey's Workers Relief Fund<p>Mullarkey's Irish Pub in downtown Willoughby, OH has been my "home base" for music the last 17 or 18 years. Like a lot of people the owners & workers were hit very hard financially when the state of Ohio was shut down. PPP funds are currently unavailable so in an effort to help those that have helped me over the years I will be doing a Facebook live stream fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 at 7pm. Send me a friend request on Facebook or like my page (Dan McCoy-Singer/Songwriter) to tune in. A GoFundMe page has been set up so if you'd like to donate you can do so by following the link below. Thank you in advance!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/f/mullarkeys-workers-relief-fund" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/mullarkeys-workers-relief-fund" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/mullarkeys-workers-relief-fund</a></p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/mullarkeys-workers-relief-fund" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/fe6652ef62e566b54809f48e1203fbe0b291fac7/original/mullarkeys-logo.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/62969062020-04-28T09:55:54-04:002020-11-15T03:23:00-05:00Dan on the Quarantine Cafe Podcast<p>I did an interview a couple weeks ago for the Quarantine Cafe podcast. Check it out here...</p>
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<p><a contents="https://qcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/949393/3530887-episode-9-daniel-mccoy-of-willoughby-oh" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://qcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/949393/3530887-episode-9-daniel-mccoy-of-willoughby-oh" target="_blank">https://qcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/949393/3530887-episode-9-daniel-mccoy-of-willoughby-oh</a></p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://qcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/949393/3530887-episode-9-daniel-mccoy-of-willoughby-oh" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/e7c95a7cf8a1f61c9ebf12a3f3763876b3666410/original/quarantine-cafe.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/60961562020-01-13T15:14:00-05:002021-01-04T03:22:25-05:002 New Short Videos<p>On 1.12.20 I played a mini-set at the Harriet Tubman Movement benefit concert in Willoughby Hills, OH. A couple short videos were taken & are available below. Enjoy!</p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="kMrn96__mrE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/kMrn96__mrE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kMrn96__mrE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Fy5Cu0ayNf8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Fy5Cu0ayNf8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fy5Cu0ayNf8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/59973372019-12-09T08:38:09-05:002019-12-09T08:38:09-05:00Special Songwriter's Show in Pittsburgh<p>I'm traveling back to my home away from home, Pittsburgh, PA, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 to participate in a songwriter's showcase at the Speakeasy above NOLA in Market Square. If you'll be in the area that night come on down & check out the songs and stories behind some of them. I'm on from 7:15pm-8:15pm. Also on the bill is the very talented Sophia Blake. She is on at 6:15pm. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/b9e24c386d6636236b691119829bb65446bbf39d/original/speakeasy-above-nola-facebook-dates-subject-to-change.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/59680042019-11-21T07:26:08-05:002019-11-21T07:26:08-05:00On the Radio<p>On Nov. 11, 2019 I did an interview & performed some songs on Lake Effect Radio. You can check out that video here. </p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Jb-tuBh79Yg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Jb-tuBh79Yg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jb-tuBh79Yg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/Jb-tuBh79Yg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Jb-tuBh79Yg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Jb-tuBh79Yg</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/59439052019-10-30T11:49:01-04:002019-10-30T11:49:01-04:00Crowdfunding for the new EP<p>After a lot of deliberation & consideration I have decided to give the crowdfunding thing a go for the new EP. I'm looking at March 6, 2020 as the official release date but that is subject to change. You can pre-order the new EP by following the link below. Tons of gratitude in advance for everyone that is willing to help out!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://mccoymusic.com/pre-order" data-link-label="Pre-Order" data-link-type="page" href="/pre-order">https://mccoymusic.com/pre-order</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/f5c22416e0332d7241f94ec9fbe0d56ce9d2a5e1/original/ecs.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/58995232019-09-20T14:18:00-04:002019-09-20T14:18:01-04:00Believe<p>The new single, "Believe," is now up on YouTube & will be available at digital outlets very soon! Click the picture below...</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFLpilXjCGo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/1ff9d9b949b2c1df84912d056d3be006d728fa85/original/believe-cover.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/58963552019-09-18T07:19:15-04:002021-01-06T08:30:05-05:00New Single<p>I'm excited to announce my new single, Believe, has been delivered from the mastering plant & will be available on digital formats in the very near future! The song was recorded at Closed Studios in Willoughby, OH by Jerome Cylin with Ned Rieke on drums, Rick Pflueger on bass & yours truly on the guitars & vocals. Additional recording was done at my home studio. A photo shoot is being set up for the cover art work & once that's all done and agreed upon the song will be sent to digital platforms with a release date announced soon there after. </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/57292232019-04-23T10:23:51-04:002020-10-11T10:24:28-04:00New Music on the Horizon<p>As you may or may not know the Standing 8s & I are in the midst of recording a new album. It will be a 6 song EP & I'm hoping to have it available in the fall. A couple weeks ago I was in Bristol, VA to record 3 songs direct to vinyl at the Earnest Tube. Not sure what I'll be doing with those recordings but they will be available soon in digital format. After Bristol I headed to Nashville where I had the honor of sitting in with Ken Pengal's band at the legendary Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Broadway. Having only met the musicians the second I walked on stage I had to call out songs that were somewhat universal so Night Moves & American Girl it was. HAHA. Videos for both are below as well as a shot of me recording to vinyl. Enjoy!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfYBGvhZepw" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfYBGvhZepw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfYBGvhZepw</a></p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kjs1mM_KmU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kjs1mM_KmU" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kjs1mM_KmU</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/7a1031f70d4471c7492a1ccfa5720a1caccf79d8/original/earnest-tube1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/57024362019-04-01T11:35:38-04:002019-04-01T11:35:38-04:00A Riding I Will Go<p>For those interested in donating to good causes & giving me more excuses to ride my bike(s), below are the 3 fundraisers I'll be participating in this summer. Feel free to donate to any or all. Each of these causes are near & dear to my heart. </p>
<p>June - <a contents="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" target="_blank">https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy</a> </p>
<p>July - <a contents="https://give.ccf.org/fundraiser/1826442" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://give.ccf.org/fundraiser/1826442" target="_blank">https://give.ccf.org/fundraiser/1826442</a> </p>
<p>August - <a contents="https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/OHABikeEvents?px=17489511&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=30227" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/OHABikeEvents?px=17489511&pg=personal&fr_id=30227" target="_blank">https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/OHABikeEvents?px=17489511&pg=personal&fr_id=30227</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/d077db8f24454b8f720549b9c69922862dfe0beb/original/cycle-guy.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/56695332019-03-05T10:07:26-05:002019-03-05T10:07:26-05:00New Feature - Artist Friends<p>I've added a new feature to the site here. It's listed as Friends & contains links to my artist friends. The link is below so go check out what these wonderful folks are doing!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://mccoymusic.com/friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mccoymusic.com/friends" target="_blank">https://mccoymusic.com/friends</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/56601162019-02-26T11:49:25-05:002020-01-21T05:04:39-05:00Recording for the New Album "Every Crowded Street" has Begun!<p>On Saturday, Feb. 23, the Standing 8s & I entered Venue Studios in Euclid, Ohio to start recording our new album, Every Crowded Street. The goal is to have the 6 song EP out by the end of the summer. Check back here for updates!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/19d621bb177da56ddf5f94b98be2cda1757fa4f5/original/day-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/55572902018-12-17T09:35:46-05:002018-12-17T09:38:49-05:00New Video <p>Check out the video montage from our Sept. 22, 2018 show by following the link below...</p>
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<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/2aFUVZ_OGPs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/2aFUVZ_OGPs" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2aFUVZ_OGPs</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/49fac517250a35f3aca34e123583a5a0a093befb/original/42421092-1148982755270297-2603898380753043456-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/55407142018-12-05T11:51:22-05:002018-12-05T11:51:22-05:00A Helping Hand<p>Earlier this year my dear friend, Holly, got a breast cancer diagnosis. She has had surgery & although they got all the cancer out she has had some setbacks with her insurance/doctor. I started a GoFundMe page to help her out & if you would like to donate please follow the link below. I thank you in advance & know Holly & her family GREATLY appreciate the support!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/tamuv-helping-holly?sharetype=teams&amp;member=304284&amp;rcid=r01-154402792713-244c6f22f89f4e82&amp;pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/tamuv-helping-holly?sharetype=teams&member=304284&rcid=r01-154402792713-244c6f22f89f4e82&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/tamuv-helping-holly?sharetype=teams&member=304284&rcid=r01-154402792713-244c6f22f89f4e82&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2d6120285674e3c8965a05fd2a13fb9ff354ee60/original/holly2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/54442322018-09-26T07:52:46-04:002018-09-26T07:59:35-04:00Standing 8s T-shirts<p>A first run of Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s t-shirts are now available. Sizes range from Small to 2XL. To order send an email to <a contents="dan@mccoymusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:dan@mccoymusic.com">dan@mccoymusic.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/297cc0269f519609aa4792439b782804edf73dc3/original/8s-shirts.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/54173632018-09-06T10:32:15-04:002020-10-11T09:59:25-04:00Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s to play Seger's "Live Bullet"<p>Sept. 22 is fast approaching & you may say to yourself, "So what? That day has no significance." Oh, but it does my friend. That is the night the lads in the 8s & I will be playing Bob Seger's classic "Live Bullet" album in its entirety! It's going to be a great night of rock & roll that you won't want to miss. The locale is Beal's Pickles & Pints in Willoughby, OH. I'm also excited to announce we have an opener for that show. Parker Rieke will be doing a half hour solo acoustic set. Get there early & see what this young man is bringing to the table. Come on out!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/04867e44d37cc990f2a9eba25e075fd016383a54/original/sept-22-revised.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/53580702018-07-23T06:45:10-04:002018-07-23T06:45:10-04:00Thank you to my supporters for fighting cancer!<p>I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that donated to my Velosano ride (that happened this past Saturday). This year I rode in honor of my dear friend Holly Suchland who will be having surgery this Friday. Thanks to your generosity I was able to raise $1500 for cancer research at the Cleveland Clinic. Lots of love & appreciation to the following folks... </p>
<p>Melissa Burkett, Dan King & Sally King, Renee Bedenk, Kathy Beda, Ryan Chambers, Margaret Beder Skinder, Eric Hanson, Tom Federico, Ray Webb, Michael O'Brien, Russell Bickert, Christina Harrington, Diane M. Beatty, Joe Levstik & Melissa Levstik, Dan Budreo, Sarah Bloom Anderson, me mum Bonnie Leskovac, James Curtis Smith, Alli Milburn, Jennifer Ersek, Rich Harmon & Brittney Elizabeth. </p>
<p>Donations are still be accepted through October so if you'd like to throw a few more bucks towards the cause shoot me a message & I'll send you the link. My goal is/was to raise $2000 & every little bit helps. 100% of the money goes to finding a cure. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT!!!</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/52907362018-06-12T07:28:41-04:002018-06-12T07:29:11-04:00Velosano Update<p>I'm $325 away from my minimum goal. Please feel free to donate to a great cause! </p>
<p><a contents="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1722" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722" target="_blank">http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9c4961d43d988717799c333c996b6f7493a1d247/original/velosano-2016.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/52833092018-06-08T08:46:43-04:002018-06-08T08:46:43-04:00New Video<p>Howdy! As you may or may not know the Standing 8s & I will be playing Bob Seger’s Live Bullet album on Sept. 22 at Beal's Pickles n Pints in Willoughby, OH. Last night was our first practice for that show. Here’s a sneak peak...</p>
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<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/PWmy_iK3cYs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/PWmy_iK3cYs" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/PWmy_iK3cYs</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/7dfe950c5cacc0a06b5c8e622d4179fd60ec3a17/original/standing-8s-sept-22.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/52113842018-05-01T09:14:09-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00DTW Songwriter Showcase #3<p>The DTW Songwriter Showcases are quickly becoming a hit! This month's guests are Kevin Conaway & Seth Ohm. Here's the scoop...</p>
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<p>Kevin Conaway is an ASCAP-registered singer/songwriter with several hours-worth of original material. Kevin draws a lot of influence from alternative rock bands and artists such as Toad the Wet Sprocket, Oasis, Jimmy Eat World, Howie Day, and Guster, along with just a touch of classic and progressive rock influence from bands like Pink Floyd and Porcupine Tree. With a combination of intelligent lyrics, strong melodies, and infectious hooks, Kevin crafts songs that are bound to be stuck in your head long after hearing them.</p>
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<p>Seth Ohm Band is story telling at its finest. North East Ohio raised, Seth spins stories of the journey of life, love and finding oneself. He bears all he is thinking and feeling, yet leaves room for interpretation. There are two versions of the band. The southern rock band (Seth Ohm Band, SOB) and the acoustic band (Seth Ohm Band Acoustic Experience, SOBae).</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/cf4d8e1bdf211dbb8ffd36bdadb603a405dfc243/original/songwriter-showcase-may.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/51396882018-03-21T10:55:58-04:002018-03-21T10:55:58-04:00Dan Rides Again<p>I will be playing a solo show this Saturday, March 24, at the Ridgewood (formerly the Beach Club) in Concord, OH. Show time is 9pm. All money that goes into my tip jar that night will be put towards my Velosano campaign. If you'd like to donate online to fight cancer you can do so by following the link below. Come on out! </p>
<p><a contents="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1722" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="I%20will%20be%20playing%20a%20solo%20show%20this%20Saturday,%20March%2024,%20at%20the%20Ridgewood%20(formerly%20the%20Beach%20Club)%20in%20Concord,%20OH.%20Show%20time%20is%209pm.%20All%20money%20that%20goes%20into%20my%20tip%20jar%20that%20night%20will%20be%20put%20towards%20my%20Velosano%20campaign.%20If%20you'd%20like%20to%20donate%20online%20to%20fight%20cancer%20you%20can%20do%20so%20by%20following%20the%20link%20below.%20Come%20on%20out!%20%20http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722" target="_blank">http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/9c4961d43d988717799c333c996b6f7493a1d247/original/velosano-2016.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/51295822018-03-15T07:22:08-04:002018-03-15T07:22:08-04:00St. Patrick's Day Shenanigans<p>I'll be doing 3 sets for St. Patrick's Day this year. Set #1: Mullarkey's Irish Pub, downtown Willoughby, OH - 10am-12:30pm. Set #2: BRIM, downtown Willoughby, OH - 2pm-5pm. Set #3: Mullarkey's Irish Pub, downtown Willoughby, OH - 7pm or 8pm (depending on how antsy I get) - 11pm or Midnight. If you're in the area stop by!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/1a3a0798e941b43fcd2802c976abcd46f0fd5793/original/st-pats-2018-poster.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/51155442018-03-07T06:53:20-05:002018-03-13T14:25:38-04:00New Video - Rescue Rock Off Performance<p>Hey! Here is a video of our (the Standing 8s) performance from the 2018 Rescue Rock Off at Willoughby Brew Co. in Willoughby, OH. Dig it!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/qPJgUEGtTEQ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/qPJgUEGtTEQ" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/qPJgUEGtTEQ</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/17bcf4be28e60e874f7855bfe09430f584c4eaab/original/rock-off-18.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50887972018-02-20T06:14:37-05:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00DTW Songwriter Showcase #1<p>Mark your calendars! March 29, 2018 will be the inaugural DTW Songwriter Showcase featuring Ryan Manthey & Boo Lee Crosser, hosted by Dan McCoy. This will be going down at Corks Wine Bar located in historic (& quite beautiful) downtown Willoughby, OH. Show time is 7pm. Get there early, grab a glass (or bottle) of wine & enjoy some great storytelling from these find lads! HUGE shout out to my man Mike Mattocks at Mattocks Design for the incredibly groovy poster!</p>
<p>#mattocksdesign #dansfans</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/fdcd4405d964d2e23d8f90eca498c2104a624cb7/original/songwriter-showcase-march.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50873662018-02-19T11:31:30-05:002018-02-19T11:31:31-05:00Riding to Fight Cancer!<p>In July I'll be saddling up on the old Secteur (my road bicycle) to raise money in the fight against cancer. I'll be participating in Velosano for the 3rd time riding in the 50 mile ride. If you'd like to donate money to a great cause you can do so by clicking the link below. I thank you in advance!</p>
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<p>#velosano #dansfans</p>
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<p><a contents="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1722" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722" target="_blank">http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1722</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/64817d294fea40901e85b943c696d3ab50959023/original/velosano-2016.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50873582018-02-19T11:25:45-05:002018-02-19T11:25:45-05:00Pledge Money to WJCU.org!<p>My friends Jason & Eric, of the show NEORocks which airs Mondays from 8pm-10pm on wjcu.org, are asking for money. I mean not them personally but for the radio station. They are raising funds to keep the station up & running and for their show to remain on the air. Why is their show important you may ask? They play nothing but local northeast Ohio (hence the name of the show) artists. Head on over to www.wjcu.org & drop a few dollars in the virtual till. Thank you in advance!</p>
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<p>#sustaintheflameneorocks #dansfans</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50808702018-02-15T06:49:44-05:002020-01-21T00:33:55-05:00New Live Video For "Everything I Don't Want To Be"<p>Dear Y'all, Here is a video of the song Everything I Don't Want to Be from the Buffalo Sofar Sounds show I played on Nov. 22, 2017 at the Buffalo Distillery. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Click on the link or photo below!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Yqwg7PXKSMQ" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/ad1acbd2a1f9d83b233622777815e42d75faeaf7/original/335a.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/Yqwg7PXKSMQ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Yqwg7PXKSMQ" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Yqwg7PXKSMQ</a></p>
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<p> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50747762018-02-12T10:30:33-05:002018-02-12T10:30:33-05:00Dan to Host DTW Songwriter's Showcase<p>Starting March 29 I will be hosting a monthly songwriter's showcase at Corks Wine Bar in downtown Willoughby. The event will take place the last Thursday of each month & will feature 2 songwriters in addition to my performance. I'm very excited about bringing original music to Lake County & the opportunity to work with the kind folks at Corks. This should be a great time & I encourage everyone to come on out & support not only live music but ORIGINAL music!</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/50068142018-01-04T13:07:01-05:002018-01-04T13:07:01-05:00Happy 2018 - New Stuff!<p>Happy New Year to ya'. Hope everyone had a great holiday season & all that. We here at mccoymusic.com (we = me) have all kinds of stuff being cooked up. A new single will be released in the not too distant future, gigs are lining up & the 8s will hopefully be in the studio in the latter half of the year. Keep checking back for updates! Here's a video of Other Than That shot this past November in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy!</p>
<p> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4Vugc8_5YoE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4Vugc8_5YoE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Vugc8_5YoE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/49319672017-11-14T10:52:30-05:002017-11-14T10:52:30-05:00Buffalo, NY Sofar Sounds Show<p>I've been invited to play one of those secret Sofar Sounds shows. This one is in Buffalo, NY the night before Thanksgiving. If interested in attending shoot me a message at dan@mccoymusic.com & I'll get you the details. ;)</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/48575512017-09-20T06:26:22-04:002017-09-20T06:26:59-04:00Cleveland Scene Magazine Band of the Week<p>Nice little write up...</p>
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<p><a contents="https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/band-of-the-week-dan-mccoy/Content?oid=10338900" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/band-of-the-week-dan-mccoy/Content?oid=10338900" target="_blank">https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/band-of-the-week-dan-mccoy/Content?oid=10338900</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/3c0b45c80bac7b4597601c9f0d08e4ac719d0c7e/original/fairport2.jpg?1505903176" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/48550562017-09-18T13:10:02-04:002017-09-18T13:10:03-04:00CD Release Party Sept. 22, 2017<p>Friday Sept. 22 is the big CD release party for the "Live & Alone" album. Show time is 8pm. Come on out for fun times, sing alongs, drinks, food & shenanigans! The whole affair goes down at Beal's Pickles & Pints in Willoughby, OH where the album was recorded.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/f2154f5b8bab1b87c21c2ca7202da787df2d7f43/original/l-a2.jpg?1502724736" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/48328532017-08-31T10:44:09-04:002017-08-31T10:44:09-04:00Homemade Sin (minus Dan Baird) To Play Willoughby 9.7.17!<p>What does that headline have to do with me? Who are Homemade Sin & Dan Baird? What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Ok, I can't answer that last one but the first two I can. I'll answer the second question first. Homemade Sin is a band comprised of Dan Baird, former lead singer & guitarist for the Georgia Satellites, Warner Hodges, guitarist for Jason & the Scorchers and formerly of Drivin' & Cryin'. Mr. Baird will not be in attendance the night of the show due to some health issues he's working through (he's going to be just fine) but they have enlisted a couple of great musicians to fill in so all will be right with the world. to answer the first question, Russell (Standing 8s drummer) & I will be running sound for the band that night! </p>
<p>The show is a warm up for their tour that starts the next night & will be held at Beal's Pickles & Pints. Start time is 8pm & I believe they will be doing 2 sets. If you're into good old fashioned no frills rock & roll then you won't want to miss this show. There is no cover charge so get there early, grab some great food (that's the only kind of food they have there) & get ready for a fun night!</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/48204782017-08-21T09:45:07-04:002019-08-27T10:18:43-04:00Live & Alone - The Album<p>The digital release for the new live album Live & Alone is now available at select digital outlets (listed below) as well as this site in the music section. The album will be added to more sites & services very soon so keep checking them out if you haven't seen it yet. The CDs themselves should be available by Sept. 22 which will be the release show at Beal's Pickles & Pints in Willoughby, OH, the location the album was recorded. Hope you dig the album & thank you all for your continued support!</p>
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<p><a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-alone/id1272291586" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-alone/id1272291586" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-alone/id1272291586</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://open.spotify.com/album/1JdDtfO9IqAijZtA2QhExE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1JdDtfO9IqAijZtA2QhExE" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/1JdDtfO9IqAijZtA2QhExE</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.amazon.com/Live-Alone-Explicit-Dan-McCoy/dp/B074VD3PKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503322241&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dan+mccoy+live+%26+alone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Live-Alone-Explicit-Dan-McCoy/dp/B074VD3PKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503322241&sr=8-1&keywords=dan+mccoy+live+%26+alone" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Live-Alone-Explicit-Dan-McCoy/dp/B074VD3PKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503322241&sr=8-1&keywords=dan+mccoy+live+%26+alone</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/48135052017-08-14T11:38:17-04:002017-08-14T11:56:23-04:00Dan McCoy - Live & Alone...the album<p>It's just about here folks!!!! The live album I recorded back in November will be available on most digital outlets within the next 48 hours (right now it's Monday, August 14, 2017, 11:26am EST) & the physical CDs should be available September 22. I did a short run of 200 cds for now. If they sell out then I'll order more. The name of the album is Live & Alone and was recorded at Beal's Pickles & Pints on November 12, 2016. I'm pretty excited about this record as I feel it's a good representation of what you would hear at one of my shows. This is a warts & all type of album. By that I mean there are a few missed chords & messed up lyrics but that's part of the fun. I could have very easily pulled a KISS Alive & dubbed in corrections but that's not being real is it? My shows aren't flawless & neither is this recording. What you WILL get with this, though, is an hour's worth (or so) of fun acoustic music presented in a bar/pub setting. This is the real deal y'all! I will post another update once the digital version is available. Thank you to everyone for all the support over the years & making this album possible!</p>
<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>-ddmc</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/976913d37739dae8459b1e5adf48b25aebe979a2/original/my-love-single-photo3.jpg?1496330809" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/47150582017-05-19T08:33:12-04:002017-05-19T08:33:12-04:00New Single to be Released Week of 5.22.17<p>Over the past few months I've been working on a few different projects & many new songs. One of those songs, "My Love", will be released next week (5.22.17) as part of a promotional push for my appearance at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Fest. I don't have the exact day that it will be available but when it is I will make another announcement. You will be able to purchase the download from this site as well as iTunes, Amazon, etc. A demo version of the song is available on this site here...<a contents="https://mccoymusic.com/track/1166589/my-love-demo-version?autostart=true" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mccoymusic.com/track/1166589/my-love-demo-version?autostart=true" target="_blank">https://mccoymusic.com/track/1166589/my-love-demo-version?autostart=true</a> & on my SoundCloud page which you can navigate to following this link...<a contents="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/my-love-single-version" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/my-love-single-version">https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/my-love-single-version</a> </p>
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<p>Thank you for your continued support. The live album will (hopefully) be ready for release around July or August & I have a few more surprises for my fans in the next few months. Stay tuned! </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/46934622017-05-02T10:54:52-04:002017-05-02T10:54:52-04:00Website UpdatesI have updated the website by adding 2 separate press kits, one for folks looking to book me as an original act & one for those looking to book me as a covers act. Follow the links below for what you're looking for.<br><br><a contents="Original Press Kit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mccoymusic.com/originals-press-kit" target="_blank">Original Press Kit</a><br><br><a contents="Covers Press Kit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mccoymusic.com/originals-press-kit" target="_blank">Covers Press Kit</a>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/46841182017-04-25T10:08:25-04:002017-04-27T14:52:11-04:003 Rivers Arts FestI am extremely excited to announce that I've FINALLY been accepted to play the 3 Rivers Arts Fest in Pittsburgh! I will be performing from noon-1pm on June 2 on the acoustic stage. If you've never experienced this festival I highly recommend you do so. It has everything & is an absolute great time! If you'll be in the area or want to be in the area stop on by!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/bafdfa50e73c8a9ed18a550af7e0a2b9aa02b372/original/3-rivers-arts-fest-logo.jpg?1493129297" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> <p><a contents="http://traf.trustarts.org/events/1359" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://traf.trustarts.org/events/1359" target="_blank">http://traf.trustarts.org/events/1359</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/46559252017-04-03T11:49:14-04:002017-04-03T11:49:14-04:00Riding to Fight Kids' CancerI will be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge again this June. My goal is to ride my bicycle 100 miles in the month of June to raise funds to fight kids' cancer. If you are interested in donating to this terrific cause you can follow the link below. I thank you in advance!<br> <p><a contents="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy" target="_blank">https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DanielMcCoy</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/64817d294fea40901e85b943c696d3ab50959023/original/velosano-2016.jpg?1491234520" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/46558602017-04-03T11:06:57-04:002017-04-03T11:06:57-04:00New Demo Added To SoundCloud PageFrom time to time I add demos that I'm working on to my SoundCloud page. I've done so again & you can check it out by following this link...<br> <p><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/the-goodbye-song-demo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/the-goodbye-song-demo" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/the-goodbye-song-demo</a><br><br><br>Enjoy!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/6a9ed6864c2c100079b41f3cf0651d900fd7f078/original/instruments.jpg?1491232007" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/45544222017-01-18T08:36:44-05:002017-01-18T08:36:44-05:00"Live" Recordings & Demos Available NowIn early November I recorded a live album & we will start mixing it next month. In the meantime I've added a bunch of live recordings (& a couple demos of new songs) to the Music page. You can get there from here...<p><a contents="https://mccoymusic.com/music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mccoymusic.com/music" target="_blank">https://mccoymusic.com/music</a><br><br>Head on over & check out the songs! While you're there have a listen to the rest of my catalog!</p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/45515792017-01-16T07:18:39-05:002017-01-16T07:18:39-05:00Rambler 454 Returns This SummerWe (Rambler 454) have 2 shows lined up for this summer. Friday, July 14 we will be splitting the night with our friends Loudmouth. That show is happening at the Diamondback in Eastlake, OH. The other show is Saturday, August 5 when we will be playing the annual Burn the Boat Bash in Jefferson, OH. Make your plans now to attend one or both shows!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/45426472017-01-09T11:51:10-05:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00Available For HireIf you're looking for a solo acoustic musician for your next party then look no further, you've found your guy! In addition to all the original music I also play a wide range of covers. If you're interested in booking me for an event you can check out my information here...<br> <p><a contents="https://www.gigsalad.com/dan_mccoy_willoughby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gigsalad.com/dan_mccoy_willoughby" target="_blank">https://www.gigsalad.com/dan_mccoy_willoughby</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/45168492016-12-19T06:46:56-05:002016-12-19T06:46:56-05:00More New Videos From The Bluebird & Standing Rock BenefitI've posted a bunch of new videos to my YouTube channel as well as this website. All 5 songs I performed at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville are up as well as my full mini-set from the Cleveland Rocks for Standing Rock benefit. There is also a clip of Working Band from that same benefit shot from the audience point of view (thank you mother!). So head over to the video page or to my YouTube page & check them out!<br> <p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/user/ddmc13/videos" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ddmc13/videos" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/ddmc13/videos</a><br><br><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44968222016-12-05T09:51:17-05:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00Another New VideoOn my little trip to Tennessee last week I stopped off for a night in Louisville, KY & recorded a video in my hotel room of my new song (& title song for my upcoming album) Snapshots. You can check it out here.....<br> <p><a contents="https://youtu.be/uUlRc_Liuz4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/uUlRc_Liuz4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/uUlRc_Liuz4</a><br><br><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44771522016-11-21T08:47:39-05:002016-11-21T08:47:39-05:002 New VideosHey Gang! I have 2 more videos posted in the video section & on my YouTube channel. <br><br>The first one is a clip of a new song called Introductions & can be seen here...<br> <p><a contents="httpR2cScs://youtu.be/3_eTSU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/3_eTSUR2cSc" target="_blank">httpR2cScs://youtu.be/3_eTSU</a><br><br>The second is a clip of me covering the Lee Brice song Hard to Love. That can be seen here...<br><br><br><a contents="https://youtu.be/Uo6cjYyFf2w" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Uo6cjYyFf2w" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Uo6cjYyFf2w</a><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/b0a205f314602d192a33ed6874ebeee9cf3ec3e2/original/intro.jpg?1479736048" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44657872016-11-14T12:09:48-05:002016-11-14T12:09:48-05:00New Video - Wedding BellsThere is a new video posted on my YouTube page (as well as the video page on this site) of me doing an impromptu version of Hank Williams' Wedding Bells. You can check it out here....<br> <p><a contents="https://youtu.be/TYZHyW56WZY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/TYZHyW56WZY" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TYZHyW56WZY</a><br><br>or go to the video page & watch it there. <br><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44589482016-11-09T08:54:02-05:002020-10-10T11:35:24-04:00Live Album RecordingSaturday, November 12, 2016 I will be recording about 17 songs for a live album. If you'll be in the Willoughby, OH area stop by Beal's Pickles & Pints around 9pm or so. The first set will be all original songs & after that I'll get to requests & anything else I feel like playing. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2b8805406a9bfc536ebf5c8e2e4a7a55d584d138/original/wilberts-9-6-16.jpg?1473774413" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44260032016-10-19T07:26:08-04:002017-01-16T09:17:13-05:00Nashville!I'm very excited to announce that on November 30 I will be playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe as part of a songwriter's in the round hosted by my friend Jim Mann. If you'll be in the area please try to stop by! In addition to Jim & I, Stephen Wilson & Ragan Rae will be on the bill. The show will run from 6pm - 8pm & information can be found here...<a contents="http://bluebirdcafe.com/event.cfm?id=250687&amp;cart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluebirdcafe.com/event.cfm?id=250687&cart" target="_blank">http://bluebirdcafe.com/event.cfm?id=250687&cart<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/568614eb9f742d221ced182c2167f8f07e463180/original/bluebird.jpg?1476876359" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/44121082016-10-10T07:52:35-04:002016-11-09T21:56:13-05:00Live Album I've decided it's about time for me to record a live album. The tentative date is Nov. 12 at Beal's Pickles & Pints in Willoughby, OH. The bar is waiting to see what time the Ohio State football game will be that day before we set everything in stone. Once confirmation is made I will be posting it here. The details for the recording are like this...The first set will be all original songs spanning my catalog from the Block days to new songs I've written that haven't been played in front of an audience yet. After that I'll be doing the request/cover material. The whole night should be a fun party though so bring lots of people & lets pack the place!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/43697712016-09-13T09:44:30-04:002017-01-16T09:17:13-05:00New MusicTonight, September 13, 2016, I am going back into the studio to resume recording on an album we started a few years back. The title of the album is Snapshots & although there is no time table set for release I am hoping to finish recording it by the end of the year. I'm very excited about finally getting this album & these songs out. I'm assembling a nice cast of characters for this album & although it will be released under my name the Standing 8s will be on most of the tracks. <br><br>In addition to this album I am about 80% finished writing a separate album entitled Every Crowded Street. That album is a loose concept album based around what/who I see at my shows. The album follows an over confident character on his journey through a night on the town. It's deeper than that but will still be a fun record. I'm not sure when we'll start recording that but my hope is spring 2017. <br><br>If that weren't enough (& I'm sure it is), I'm also putting together a live album. This one will be pretty cool as it will consist of Rambler, 8s & even Block songs but the arrangements are a bit different & it's just me on acoustic, harmonica, stompbox & vocals. No band, no overdubs, one take, rough & tumble. Again, not sure of a release date but hopefully that will be ready to go around January if not before. <br><br>That's the scoop! Be on the lookout for videos of the recording process & updates as I move along with everything. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2b8805406a9bfc536ebf5c8e2e4a7a55d584d138/original/wilberts-9-6-16.jpg?1473774413" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/43625212016-09-08T11:15:29-04:002017-01-16T09:17:13-05:00New VideoI've added a video of my 9.6.16 set from Wilbert's Food & Music. I opened for Val & The Southern Line and their set is part of the video. If you haven't checked them out I highly recommend you do so. They are wonderful people & very talented musicians! Click the link or photo below.<br> <p><a contents="https://youtu.be/6tWkpbdUYnc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/6tWkpbdUYnc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/6tWkpbdUYnc</a><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/6tWkpbdUYnc" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/4d43ad1623f759801e9c4b9f791d425e19a7ee6a/original/val.jpg?1473347696" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/43624552016-09-08T10:57:57-04:002016-09-08T10:57:57-04:00We Say Goodbye To A BelovedHey Y'all. I'm sad to announce that original Standing 8 member Rick Pflueger has decided to step away from the Standing 8s/Turnpikes. There was no "artistic differences" or angry words between us. He just has a lot on his plate & something had to give. Unfortunately for us that something was this band. We will be moving forward as I am returning to the studio next week to resume recording of an album we started a few years back. I also have an additional album just about written & will hopefully be recording that soon. There are a couple other surprises I have up my sleeve that will hopefully come to fruition in the coming months so stay tuned for that. As for the live version of the band the goal is to add a second guitarist & possibly a keyboard player. For now though I am focusing on writing & recording. Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/43111712016-08-05T06:59:36-04:002016-08-05T06:59:36-04:00New Video Up On The YouTube ChannelI posted a new video for the Rambler 454 song Red Wine & Whiskey. You can find it on YouTube (& in the video section on this site) right here...<br> <p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2THLSr-0r4&amp;feature=youtu.be" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2THLSr-0r4&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2THLSr-0r4&feature=youtu.be</a><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/42328402016-06-16T06:50:29-04:002016-06-16T06:50:29-04:00Rambler 454 is back at PPITP!Rambler 454 will be back at Painseville's Party in the Park on July 17th. The format will be a little different this year. Instead of having 2 stages side by side there will be one main stage & a side stage. We will be doing 2 half hour sets on the side stage. Set 1 will be from 3:30pm-4pm & set 2 will be from 5pm-5:30pm. This is always an incredibly fun event so come on out & bring the family!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/42170592016-06-07T07:14:17-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00Press Section UpdatedI've added a bunch of links in the Press section of the website. More will be coming soon but for now check out what's there!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/41781372016-05-12T15:21:10-04:002017-01-16T09:17:13-05:00Another New Demo Added To SoundCloud & The Music PageI've added another home demo of a song, Change of Venue,I originally recorded with my band Block back in 1999. I've revamped the song a bit & when it ends up on the new album it will sound a bit more different but you'll still dig it. I promise! Click the pic for the sounds...<br><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/change-of-venue-home-demo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/2c9ed8bd234cd8265b037a83612f048a1b7394c5/original/rescue-rock-off-16.jpg?1463080851" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/41750982016-05-11T06:40:08-04:002017-01-16T09:17:13-05:00New Demo Added To SoundCloud Page & Music PageHey everyone! Just a heads up that I've added a new demo to my SoundCloud page. The song is called Friends of Mine & is part of a collection of new songs that will end up being my new album whenever I get around to recording it. You can check out the song here...<br> <p><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/friends-of-mine-with-lyrics-home-demo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/friends-of-mine-with-lyrics-home-demo" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/friends-of-mine-with-lyrics-home-demo</a><br><br>If, for some reason, you can't check out the song over at SoundCloud you can find it on the Music page on this website under the "iPhone & Home Recordings" album which is at the bottom of the Music page...or by clicking here...<a contents="http://mccoymusic.com/track/1022184/friends-of-mine-home-demo?feature_id=170113" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mccoymusic.com/track/1022184/friends-of-mine-home-demo?feature_id=170113" target="_blank">http://mccoymusic.com/track/1022184/friends-of-mine-home-demo?feature_id=170113</a> Hope you enjoy the song!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/friends-of-mine-with-lyrics-home-demo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/69d69927ac0dc286d2d9af95656bb67f9c41f969/original/soundcloud-logo.jpg?1462963186" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/41555332016-04-27T06:36:19-04:002020-10-11T09:15:26-04:00New Video for Moving DayI finally did one of those "sit around at home & record yourself with your iPad" videos. It's on my YouTube channel which you can get to by either following the link below or clicking on the YouTube link to the right. This video is an acoustic version of Moving Day. Check it out, like it, hate it, share it, laugh at it...whatever. Hope you enjoy it!<br> <p><a contents="https://youtu.be/L_b2L2x8OQ0" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/L_b2L2x8OQ0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/L_b2L2x8OQ0</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/fa6d3c6613c92e06a587cc52cd42c223381cacc7/original/moving-day-picture.jpg?1461753342" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/41452622016-04-20T10:18:50-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00The Concrete Cowboy PodcastHey Friends & Neighbors! My good buddy Clint Holley (AKA the Concrete Cowboy) does a podcast where he interviews Cleveland area songwriters & has them play a few songs. I had the privelage of being a part of episode 4 and am sharing it with you folks right here...<br> <p><a contents="http://concretecowboy71.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-18T13_25_15-07_00" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://concretecowboy71.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-18T13_25_15-07_00" target="_blank">http://concretecowboy71.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-18T13_25_15-07_00</a><br><br>Hope you folks enjoy! While you're there check out the other podcasts on his website. There's some really great stuff from some really great folks! Really!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/88cf8e4530ddc4c6ef1fd4b23411b05e5af0bbdc/original/ribs-2015-b-w-300x300-11367624.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/40816042016-03-10T07:28:44-05:002020-10-11T10:18:39-04:00Riding For Cancer ResearchLast July I participated in Velosano, a Cleveland Clinic sponsored bicycle ride to raise money for cancer research. There are a number of courses to ride ranging from 12 miles to 206. I did the 50 mile course & am doing it again this July. My goal is to raise at least $1000 if not more. If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause please follow the link below. I thank you in advance!<br> <p><a contents="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1651" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1651" target="_blank">http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&pg=personal&fr_id=1651</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/f803b5f75b585e0cead760005301aa4b7ce06a07/original/velosano-logo.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/40535182016-02-22T09:31:59-05:002016-02-22T09:31:59-05:00Pre-Springsteen Show With Swamps of JerseySorry this is last minute but I'll be sitting in with local Cleveland Springsteen cover band Swamps of Jersey tomorrow night before the actual Bruce show. Show time is 5pm-7pm at Wilbert's which is right next to the Q. We have a great set & it will be a wonderful way to prep for the real show! Come on out! Follow the link for the Facebook event. <p> </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/189049264790587/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/189049264790587/">https://www.facebook.com/events/189049264790587/</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/40099732016-01-27T06:54:23-05:002016-01-27T06:54:23-05:00Lake Humane Society Donation PageFor those who can't make it to the March 6 Rescue Rock Off show (a benefit for the Lake County (OH) Humane Society) but would still like to donate you can do so by following the link below. On behalf of LHS THANK YOU!<br> <p><a contents="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/dan-mccoy/lake-humane-societys-rescue-rock-off-2016" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/dan-mccoy/lake-humane-societys-rescue-rock-off-2016">http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/dan-mccoy/lake-humane-societys-rescue-rock-off-2016</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/40002982016-01-21T12:00:24-05:002017-01-16T09:17:12-05:00We're Going to the Dogs (& other fur ball friends)!I'm stoked to announce that we (Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s) will be playing the 6th annual Lake Humane Society Rescue Rock Off! This event has emerged over the past few years as one of the premiere events the shelter puts on & we're planning on it being another stellar show. All the bands that played last year will be returning so if you missed it in '15 you can catch a reprise this year. Sunday, March 6 is the date with the action kicking off at noon & ending at 5pm. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door with all the proceeds going to the shelter. There will be raffles & food & MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Something for everyone! The bands donating their time & talent this year are Horsefeathers, Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s, The Shizz, Route 86 & Collage (in that order). As an added bonus for folks who can't make it that day but would like to donate we will have a pledge page set up soon. Details for the show can be found here...<p><a contents="http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html">http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html</a> <br><br>Hope to see y'all there!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/cd242a81b6063160737ed04bac8c293f728dce3e/original/rro.jpg?1453395610" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/39879572016-01-14T07:59:20-05:002016-01-14T07:59:20-05:00Welcome to 2016Howdy all! Happy New Year & all that good stuff. It's looking like I will be releasing SOMETHING this year! Yes, I COULD be more vague but I won't. I have a slew of songs that I've been working on over the past year or so & have enough for 2 full albums with lots of leftovers ready to go for a couple more. At the very least I plan on getting a single out & about for your listening pleasure. In the meantime I give you this link to my set from last night (January 13) at the 10x3 Songwriter's Showcase held at Brother's Lounge in Lakewood, Ohio. Enjoy & git yourselves to a show soon!<br>Cheers,<br>-ddmc<br> <p><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/10x3-11316-10x3-songwriters-night-january-13-2016" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/10x3-11316-10x3-songwriters-night-january-13-2016" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/mccoymusic/10x3-11316-10x3-songwriters-night-january-13-2016</a></p>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/39671752015-12-23T07:21:48-05:002015-12-23T07:21:48-05:00Thank You, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year...I just want to give a quick THANK YOU to everyone that came out to the shows this year, bought/downloaded the music & supported the bands & I. It is greatly appreciated & I think you folks are fantastic folks! New music will be here in 2016 as I have a slew of songs I'm in the process of writing. Have a safe & fun holiday season & I will see y'all in the new year.<br>-ddmcDan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/37382092015-06-11T17:13:35-04:002015-06-11T17:13:35-04:00New Gigs & New SongsHey All! I've been away from this site for way too long & I apologize for that. I've added some new shows/venues & will be adding some more MP3s soon as well. Be sure to check out the "Shows" page for the gigs & I'll post again when the new music is up.Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/36350512015-03-31T19:44:13-04:002020-10-11T09:52:20-04:00Hear the WJCU/NEORocks Interview & See The FOX8 PerformancesIn case you didn't (or didn't want to) tune in on March 16 for the WJCU NEORocks interview (Thank you Jason Meyers & Eric Simna) I did promoting the Rambler 454 show you can do so here...<a contents="http://www.neorocks.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/2015-03-16_Rambler454.mp3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.neorocks.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/2015-03-16_Rambler454.mp3" target="_blank">http://www.neorocks.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/2015-03-16_Rambler454.mp3</a>. You can also check out our performances from FOX8 News in the Morning from March 20 here...<a contents="http://fox8.com/2015/03/20/fox-8-jukebox-rambler-454/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fox8.com/2015/03/20/fox-8-jukebox-rambler-454/" target="_blank"><font color="#0072c6">http://fox8.com/2015/03/20/fox-8-jukebox-rambler-454/</font></a>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/36190142015-03-23T18:34:31-04:002021-04-21T13:05:17-04:00I'm Going For A Ride...A LONG RideNow that I'm done bugging you about all the shows I had last week, I want to let you know about a little adventure I'll be embarking on in July. It's a bike (bicycle, not motorized) ride to raise money for cancer research. It's called Velosano (velosano.org) & is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic. I respect everyone's opinion about the Clinic, good or bad, and for those that don't think favorably about the organization I ask that you refrain from any negative comments. If this ride were held by UH I would still do it because I believe in the cause which is to help raise money for cancer research & beat this thing! Yes, I am asking for donations! I have a page set up where you can contribute. There are a few different rides & I have decided to do the 50 mile course (which apparently has a lot of hills). If you would like to donate you can do so here...<a contents="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&amp;fr_id=1550&amp;pg=personal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&fr_id=1550&pg=personal" target="_blank">http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR?px=2956982&fr_id=1550&pg=personal</a> My goal is $1000 & any amount, no matter how small or large, is GREATLY appreciated! I'm sure we all know somone who has been touched by cancer in some form whether it be a family member or friend. I know plenty of people that have fought & beaten it while I also know many that have not. I'm just trying to do what I can to help everyone beat it. Thank you for taking the time to read this long winded, inarticulate mess of words and thank you in advance for any contributions you folks may make!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/36097612015-03-18T15:30:27-04:002017-01-16T09:17:12-05:00Rambler 454 Album Release Party Is Just Days Away!I don't know about you folks but I'm pretty damn excited about the release party show on Friday! Teasebox, Lords of the Highway & Rambler 454 is the makings of a ridiculously fun night of roots, rock & mayhem. Information for the show can be found in the "Shows" section of the website here. If you haven't picked up our new album, Wire & Wood, you can do that on this website as well. If you live in the Cleveland area be sure to check out FOX 8 News in the Morning on Friday the 20th between 7:45AM-9AM as we will be throwing down some live tunes. Hope to see you all very soon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/b8bc25fc8e2ebdf7bae060e7d32a5522477972c4/original/rambler-release-party-flyer.jpg?1426707014" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/35993112015-03-13T21:51:38-04:002015-03-13T22:15:48-04:00Rescue Rock Off = Success!A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that came out Sunday, March 8 for the Lake Humane Society's Rescue Rock Off! This was our most successful year to date with almost 450 people & over $12,000 raised! I thank LHS for having faith in me to put together the lineup & run the stage &, from the bottom of my heart, I thank the bands (Horsefeathers, Standing 8s, The Shizz, Route 86 & Collage) for donating their time, Alan the sound guy, Willoughby Brewing Company staff, and the wives & boyfriend (Samantha's) for letting your fellas (& woman) jam! Looking forward to next year's event! A special thank you to Eric Hanson for shooting photos & this here video...<a contents="http://youtu.be/B7Nc7qQFRl4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/B7Nc7qQFRl4" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/B7Nc7qQFRl4</a>Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/35382132015-02-17T20:34:35-05:002017-01-16T09:17:11-05:00Dan & the 8s Will Be Back at Lake Humane Rescue Rock OffThat's right, the Standing 8s & I will be back at the Lake Humane Society's Rescue Rock Off benefit on Sunday, March 8! We will be on at 1PM but you do NOT want to miss any of the 5 bands that are on this bill! In order of appearance...Horsefeathers, Dan McCoy & The Standing 8s, The Shizz, Route 86, Collage. This is a family friendly event & all proceeds go to the Lake County Humane Society so please spread the word & bring as many people as possible! Our furry friends need our help! Information on the event can be found here...<a contents="http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html" target="_blank">http://lakehumane.org/rescuerockoff.html</a>.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/155658/37c83d795ba2e19611aa7c8b1fa14f3996e83868/original/rescue-rock-off-14-poster.jpg?1424223262" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/35381662015-02-17T20:24:42-05:002015-02-17T20:24:42-05:00Shows Updated & FREE Music AddedA few more shows are now on the books so head on over to see where I'll be playing. If you want to see me in your neck of the woods then drop me a line & a place or two to play and I'll see if I can work that out.<br><br>In another bit of exciting news, in addition to all the music that is already available on the Music page there are now a bunch of FREE mp3 downloads available! Go to the album iPhone & Home Recordings & download whatever the heck you want!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/34756682015-01-20T08:45:11-05:002015-01-22T11:50:04-05:00A Video Gem From August 11, 2013Here's a little gem of me sitting in with Cleveland, OH Springsteen tribute band Swamps of Jersey doing Rosalita. Enjoy! <br><br><br><a contents="Rosalita" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/GNGOFO-toiQ" target="_blank">Rosalita</a><br><br><br> Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/34526022015-01-05T17:01:32-05:002015-01-05T17:05:19-05:00Happy 2015 & Rambler Gets Reviewed...Welcome to the new year everyone! Thanks for stopping by the old website here. With a new year comes new things (obviously) & the first new thing is a review of the latest Rambler 454 album, Wire & Wood. Check it out for yourself right here...<a contents="http://buzzardtracks.blogspot.com/2015/01/rambler-454-wire-wood.html?m=1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://buzzardtracks.blogspot.com/2015/01/rambler-454-wire-wood.html?m=1" target="_blank">http://buzzardtracks.blogspot.com/2015/01/rambler-454-wire-wood.html?m=1</a><br><br>Be sure to check back to the site frequently for gig updates & FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS! That's right FREE!!! I'll be posting home recordings periodically for you to have in your personal music library. I'm hoping to have the first one up in the next couple weeks.Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/34429702014-12-28T13:34:18-05:002014-12-28T13:34:18-05:00Rambler 454 Album Release Party Announced!So we (Rambler 454) put out our fourth album in October & finally decided on a date for the big party. It's Friday, March 20 at the Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern. We don't have all the details yet but as soon as we get them they will be posted on our Facebook page as well as on this here site. Mark your calendars & set aside some bail money!Dan McCoytag:mccoymusic.com,2005:Post/33447772014-11-30T23:17:20-05:002014-11-30T23:17:20-05:00"The Journeyman" release article.This is just a link to an article about the release of The Journeyman...http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20100108/rambler-454-hasnt-broken-up-but-willoughbys-dan-mccoy-is-going-solo-for-the-time-beingDan McCoy