Dan Britton is a dynamic singer-songwriter with an amazing power in live performance.

He blends US West Coast, hints of celtic and country, roots and rock into his own unique style. Go and see Dan perform solo, with his band, in duo with Chris Conway or with the traditional Irish band Govannen, you'll come out a fan.

He has played guitar for Jackie Leven, Bob Cheevers and Cathy Lesurf ('The best guitarist I've worked with since Simon Nicol.') He has released several nationally acclaimed albums.

A passionate performer, his powerful voice and stage presence immediately attracts attention.

Turn the Stars Upside Down
1. The Return of Crazy Horse
2. One Morning
3. Song For Eric
4. Just Can't See Any Way (To Be With You)
5. Turn The Stars Upside Down
6. Leonard
7. Some Other Place
8. Can't Get Over You
9. Edge of Town

Journey To Love
1. These Days
2. Through Your Eyes
3. Where's It All Gone
4. I Wanna Go Home
5. It's Over
6. Beautiful Face
7. The Field Road
8. Free
9. Gone #2
10. Journey To Love
11. One Thing Still Remains

Cathy Bonner - Same Blood
Robbie Murphy - Emerald Blue
Steve Cartwright - At The Break Of Dawn
Steve Cartwright - Dog Eat Dog
Dave Kirk - Keeping the Spirit Alive
Dave Kirk - Along the Way
Dave Kirk - Mayfly
Roger Pugh - Orchestra of Wishes
Wallace - Taking the Piece
Wallace - Pack Away Your Dreams
Jim Harwood & Friends - Tightropewalkin
Dave Wyatt - China on Paper Planes
Andy Griffiths - Strawberry Girl
Kym - A Woman's Journey
Katy Lied - Late Arrival

compilations
Sunflower Album - LOROS Compilation
Rideout - Compilation
Chimpstock - Monkey World Charity 2001
NSI - Singer Songwriters Top Twenty - Vol. 1
Monkey/Love - Monkey World Charity CD 2004
Keltika magazine coverdisk
Etnica & World Music magazine coverdisk
Spiritual Woman
Concert for the Door of Hope

January 1st 2009
1. Dan on the Radio -
Dan was on BBC Radio 2 again with the 2nd single from the Katy Lied project was aired on Bob Harris's Show along with a specfially recorded jingle the band recorded for Bob's show.

2. Dan in the papers
Dan had a great article about him in the Rutland Times last year, now available online - check it out here

3. Dan in the Studio
Dan was in the studio at the end of last year recording an album with Govannen with Celtic harper France Ellul. The album - Spirits of the Forest - is produced by Chris Conway for the Paradise Music label and should be released early 2009.

4. Dan on Camera
Photos from some top 2008 gigs are now in the photo section below

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October 1st 2008
1. Dan on the Radio - you've perhaps in the Uk caught Dan's vocals with the Katy Lied band whose single made the BBC Radio 2 playlist for 4 weeks and was played often nationally. Hear some here.

2. Musician Records
Dan has a number of gigs with other artists on the Musician Records label as a promotion tour for the label. See Dan's myspace for gig dates.

3. Gigs
Dan completed another trip to the Edinmburgh Fringe playing with American buddy Bob Cheevers. He appeared at a rather soggy but very groovy Weyfest with Chris Conway and Vikki Clayton. The crowd danced in the rain - well spome of them.

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July 2008

A new live album by Govannen - "Live - Sniff the Pony" - is pretty is very close to being officially released. It is available now on a - if you want one I'll print you a copy - basis until a proper run is made.

Recorded live at the wonderful Christmas concert at Kirby Twins Acoustic Club in December last year, it features a 4 piece Govannen including Neil Rabjohn on cajon drum which gives the proceedings a bit of oomph.

The curious title Sniff the Pony" came from a "misspeak" I made at the concert when introducing the title of a tune Saddle the Pony. The album includes some regular live favourites including a couple of popular songs we play at functions but also some "art" as there is a nice suite of pieces including a magical improv we had at the end of a set of tunes.

Hear soundclips here

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Old News
June 2008

1. Dan played on former Govannen member Bridget McMahon's new CD - Celtic Woman - produced by Chris Conway and Govannen members all appear on the album. It's an album of mostly traditional Irish songs but with a new twist.

2. Dan receieved an award for his services to music in Melton Mowbray at a ceremony in Melton Theatre in May.

Feb 2008

Moo-sic in the Cowshed
Dan is organising a new regular acoustic event at Northfield Farm, Cold Overton, near Melton called "Moo-sic int he Cowshed. The 1st event will feature Chris & Dan, Dave Kirk, Smallbear and Irene Rae.

Katy Lied
Dan has sung lead vocal ina new band project called Katy Lied - check out their myspace and hear some songs.

Chris Conway new songs album - near complete
Christo has a new album of "lost songs" nearing completion - Dam features on bodhran and other cohorts like Neil Segrott and Bridget McMahon.


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January 1st 2008
Hey Dan, how was 2007 for you...?

..Thanks for asking! 2007 was pretty cool overall. My first year as a pro musician - 130 gigs, some good, some shite - all better than standing in a shop for hours, days, weeks, months, years...

HIGHLIGHTS; Edinburgh Festival gigs with Bob Cheevers, getting into Todd Snider and Bill Hicks, singing a Van Morrison song in Florence Town Hall for my friend's wedding, spending 3 days pissed in Germany with my lovely friend Michael Hullsman, watching my lttle girl Emily growing up, gig at The Musician with 3 school bands that Kev Reverb and I work with, getting good reviews for my new cd, working in Liverpool with top producer and great human being Nigel Stonier for Katy Lied album, having my song 'Leonard' as a guest track on Jackie Leven's new album (he's a hero of mine = great honour), running 3 Weekend Warrior programmes, Jim White gig in Nottingham, Waterboys gig on my birthday, sitting in a pub at lunchtime when I used to be standing in a shop.....(best of the lot!)

Anyway, if you've read this far, I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - God bless us all....!

Dan x

PS Forgot to mention my 'showbiz wife' Chris Conway - we're like Eric and Ernie (or maybe more like Bert and Ernie) - love you man.

Leicester Mercury - 03 May 2007

BRITTON DRAWS ON AMERICAN INSPIRATION
Dan Britton “Turn the Stars Upside Down” (Musician 2007)

Dan Britton's first trip to the United States has given him plenty of inspiration for his new album.The Leicester singer-songwriter visited Nashville and Memphis, as well as pursuing his interest in the history of native American Indians. Two songs - The Return of Crazy Horse and Leonard (about Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist) have made it on to the album, Turn the Stars Upside Down, which is out now on Leicester label Musician Records.

Britton told The Week: "I had got other songs about their situation which didn't make it on to the album, so I guess the trip did influence me."Also, as you get older you move away from writing love songs to other stuff which you read that interests you. "That's how I heard about Leonard Peltier. There is a big campaign in the USA to free him after claims he was wrongly jailed for the murder of two FBI agents. In fact, Peltier's defence committee are putting together a compilation album to promote the cause and it looks like my song might appear on it."

Britton has not totally shied away from songs of love and longing. Two of the songs on the album, Can't Get Over You and Just Can't See Anyway (To Be With You) are cases in point, but he admits: "I'm a happily married man so I don't have those kind of issues anymore but I still like to write about them."

The album, co-produced in the city with Neil Segrott, is Britton's starkest record to date. "I usually use Chris Conway on keys but I've made a conscious decision to strip it down to a Neil Young 1970s sound, and I'm really pleased with the outcome," he said."The album's getting some decent reviews and, as well as the City Blues Festival at De Montfort Hall this weekend, I've got a lot of other stuff coming up including a double bill with (Nashville storyteller) Bob Cheevers at the Edinburgh Fringe."

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Americana UK
Heavy and heartfelt set of songs reminiscent of The Waterboys at their finest

“We need leaders/Not self-serving fools/Hanging out with rock stars/To make them look cool.” So begins the apocalyptic opener “The Return Of Crazy Horse” on Leicester music scene stalwart Dan Britton’s latest album. As warning calls of impending doom go it’s one of the best, as Britton spits venom and righteous anger over a huge and heavy sound that’s reminiscent of The Waterboys at their finest. Things don’t lighten up much with the next track, a cover of Gillian Welch’s “One Morning” which is much louder, more doom-laden and urgent than her take. A quieter moment follows though with “Song for Eric”, a thoughtful and heartfelt piece dedicated to Britton’s friend, the late great Eric Roche, but normal service is resumed with “Just Can’t See Any Way (To Be With You)” and the title song, before slowing down once more for the remaining four tracks. The album is shot through with Native American imagery, but, it’s important to say, not in a laughable Ian Astbury style. From the cover art via lines “carve my face in the sacred rock” to songs like “Leonard” (dedicated to the legendary Leonard Peltier) there’s a real sensitivity and empathy with that oft-overused and abused culture. The album’s one jarring note is the final hidden track, a lads having fun in the studio song that’s entertaining enough but rather detracts from the overall feel and power of what’s gone before. But that’s really the only downside on what is an excellent album that deserves to have Britton’s name mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Mike Scott.
Jeremy Searle -

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Americana UK
Journey to Love CD 7/10
Superior British singer-songwriter fare. Dan Britton is yet another performer from the seemingly inexhaustible supply of excellent singer-songwriters coming out of Leicester at the moment. “Journey to Love” is his second album and a fine thing it is too. Beautifully produced, the album features great keyboards from Chris Conway as well as good work from the remainder of the four piece band. But its Britton’s acoustic work and vocals that are at the heart of the music and the forefront of the mix, and mighty things they are.
He’s an admirer of The Waterboys, and there’s more than a hint of Mike Scott in his lyrics and vocals – he has the same soul. In fact if you ignore its origin “Journey To Love” could easily be described as Celtic Soul. While there are some propulsive rockers like opener “These Days” and “I Wanna Go Home”, the bulk of the songs are more contemplative pieces like “It’s Over” and “Through Your Eyes”. Occasionally his lyrics can seem a trifle obvious, for example on the title track, but it doesn’t happen often and when it does but his performance and intensity carry him through.
The best things here are a pair of tracks about starting and finishing relationships. The aforementioned “It’s Over”, a nakedly honest assessment of a ended relationship comes first, and is immediately followed by “Beautiful Face”, where Britton’s emotional delivery is at it’s best and married to a perfectly judged delicate yet intense backing from the band. I suspect that good as this album is, Britton is at his best live, and so, while I can recommend this album wholeheartedly I would recommend more seeking out one of his infrequent gigs
Jeremy Searle -

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Maverick Magazine
Dan Britton - Journey To Love CD
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The good things in life often require perseverance. The full charms of Mr Britton's new CD didn't hit me immediately but, after listening to 'Journey To Love' for the better part of a week, the songs are now leaving an indelible mark on me.

Based in Leicester, Dan is an excellent musician and superior singer-songwriter. This second solo outing is a huge artistic leap forward from his debut CD. The eleven self-penned songs are meticulously crafted and performed with verve by Dan and the four-piece band. The production is crisp, the songs thoughtfully arranged. At the heart of these tunes is Dan's rhythmic acoustic guitar playing while the band adds colour without overpowering him.

The propulsive 'These Days' is a strong, catchy opening number with fiery guitar playing and subtle organ colouring. Neil Segrott, a wonderful bass player, provides the explosive guitar solo. 'Through Your Eyes' is a more reflective ballad with atmospheric electric piano from Chris Conway.

'I Wanna Go Home', with it's distinctive guitar riff, is a powerful rocker with a melody not dissimilar to Gene Clark's 'No Other'. By contrast, the pace is brought down for the acoustic 'It's Over', a reflective ballad about loss. 'You can trash the place, or smash my face but still you can't hide the fact that it's over'.

Song-writers are influenced by artists they admire, Dan Britton is no different. For 'Beautiful Face' he plays a Gibson Dove, once owned by Gram Parsons, and kindly loaned to him by Jenny Grech the widow of Gram's pal Rik. It is a beautiful song with a catchy chorus and layered ooohs. The addition of banjo adds an authentic charm.

The theme of lost love rears it's head again in 'The Field Road', a surging rocker. By contrast 'Gone #2' mines folk territory with its lone banjo. The attractive 'One Thing Still Remains' ends this fine set of songs.

Beautifully packaged, this thought provoking CD deserves to garner Dan Britton a wider audience. Worth repeated listens.

John Brindle

Dan with Bob Cheevers

Chris Conway & Dan Britton