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Welcome to the online home of Willoughby, OH musician Dan McCoy. Tool around a bit and check out where he'll be playing, what projects he's up to and other kind of mischief he may be into.

 

SOLD OUT! 

The poster says it all. THANK YOU to everyone that bought tickets & made our debut at the Geauga Theater a sell out!!!

 

New EP, Snapshots, Out Now! 

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.

 

Third Single Drops Friday, Feb. 17 

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!

 

New Single, Snapshots, Drops Friday, 2.3.23 

The lead single from the new EP (both titled Snapshots) will drop on all digital platforms this Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Stream it, download it, buy it, tell your friends about it, put it on playlists!

 

New EP Release Date & Show Announced 

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 https://www.geauga.theater/schedule.html. Doors open at 6pm & our good buddy Kevin Conaway will be playing an opening set at 7pm. Get your tix now while supplies last!

 

 

Pre-Release Downloads Sent 

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. 

 

Promo Video (Quickie) For New Album 

I threw a quick little promo video together for the new album & it includes samples of a few rough mixes. Check it out below!

 

 

                                                               

 

 

Boston Recording Update 

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! 

 

Previous events

Dan McCoy St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Extravaganza

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Mullarkey's Irish Pub, 4110 Erie St., Willoughby, OH 44094

Shenanigans & festive times had by all. Join me on an 8 hour musical excursion where I'll play every song I know, probably twice. There will be sing-alongs, dancing, nudity, debauchery, arrests, laughing, juggling, fire eating, toasts (both inappropriate & appropriate), special guests, bagpipes, American people talking in really shi- -y Irish accents that will probably sound more Scottish & a whole lot more! statements can't be guaranteed, verified or believed.

Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future 2x4

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Cleveland Rocks Shop, 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44119

Our FREE Music Workshops and 2x4s return next month and we're ready to announce the first one! These monthly workshops take place on the the third Monday of every month with one hour dedicated to discussion on a topic related to the music industry, followed by our 2x4 songwriter showcase featuring 4 artists performing two songs each.

For February, we welcome Ty Craemer, co-owner of Wax Mage Records, to chat with David Kennedy about making vinyl records. Wax Mage is a specialty manufacturer of limited edition artistic vinyl records and record label.

February's 2x4 Artists include James Douglas, Justin Allyn, Lauren Brabson and Dan McCoy.

Join on Monday, February 19th from 7-9pm at the Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd).

Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.

POSTPONED!!! Due to illness & inclement weather, this show has been postponed. A new date has not been determined yet but when it is this site will be updated.

2nd Annual TACA Spectacular. See the flyer for the list of artists. Not sure exactly what we'll be playing that night but I'm sure it will be...interesting. :)

$20