Member Since: 10/20/2006
Band Website: grandvistamusic.com
Band Members: David Mastran
Chairman,Paul Carrol Binkley
President,Elizabeth Deem
Office Manager/Production Manager,Walt Wilson
Marketing Director,Valerie Nelson
Marketing Manager,Kyle Jordan
Marketing Manager,Eddie Bedford
Studio Manager,Mary Moffet
Graphics Manager,Chris Cowley
IT Manager,Shelean Newman
Singer/Songwriter,Perry Danos
Singer/Songwriter,
Influences: PERRY DANOS SIGNS A DEAL WITH GRANDVISTA MUSIC!!!
Perry Danos has recently signed an artist development and multi-release deal with the Nashville-based music company. Perry Danos, who has worked with a variety of artists and musicians, is a highly respected artist throughout the entertainment industry.
"I have been taken by Perry Danos' talent and versatility for years. It is thrilling to be able to work so closely with him now that GrandVista has given him a home!" says GrandVista President Paul Carrol Binkley. Danos is the fifth addition to the roster, which includes Shelean Newman, the GVRO, Mr. Quaver and Orchestra Mastrangelo
“I am excited about joining the talent at GrandVista Music. I am being challenged to grow as an artist, and embrace my creativity,†says Perry Danos. “All of it brings a new energy to my career. I am looking forward to working with so many gifted people.†Danos’ first album, a compilation of standards, is forthcoming.
For more information about Perry Danos or GrandVista Music, visit grandvistamusic.com. Or join the GV Family for email updates about Perry and other GrandVista artists.
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Sounds Like: PERRY DANOS BIOGRAPHYPerry Danos isn't just an artist; he is an entertainer. His voice is a blend of Tony Bennett and Rod Stewart and his audience immediately falls in love with his enchanting style, charming smile, and natural wit. Perry established himself very quickly as a talented artist in Nashville. His accomplishments on stage include performing with the Tracy Lawrence, Martina McBride, Leon Russell, Eddie Rabbit, Charlie Daniels, Three Dog Night, and the Pat Patrick Orchestra and Show Band. He has also had the privilege to perform for political figures including George Bush, Bill Clinton and Al Gore.
Perry's diversity in talents has afforded him the opportunity to appear in music videos for popular artists like Shania Twain, Randy Travis and Gretchen Wilson. In addition, he has also had success doing voice-overs for national television and radio advertisements for companies such as Toyota, Coke, Southwest Airlines, Kodak, Ford, Disney, Wendy's, Coors, and Budweiser. Perry worked for Gaylord Entertainment on the General Jackson Showboat for four years before joining GrandVista Music.SHELEAN NEWMAN BIOGRAPHY
Shelean Newman is no stranger to the stage, having performed professionally for over 20 years. She started singing and dancing on the stages of Opryland U.S.A. in Nashville, TN. and continued her career while cruising the Atlantic and Pacific. She returned home to begin a 15-year relationship with one of the leading regional theatres in the country, the Tennessee Repertory Theatre. It was there that she quickly became a familiar face to Nashville audiences starring in dozens of performances, and originating countless roles.Outside of theater, Shelean has performed across the country for various corporations including Amway, Optimists International, Saab, and Kool-Aid. Additionally, she has shared the stage with numerous artists including Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Steve Allen, Mike Reid, Dennis DeYoung and the prestigious Nashville Symphony.ORCHESTRA MASTRANGELO is a 19-piece touring orchestra that plays original music with a classical feel and a modern touch. The fully orchestrated pieces have been brought to life by some of the industry's top arrangers. The music, both in concert and on CD, has a cinematic feel and offers a hopeful outlook. The sound is orchestral and inspiring.For concerts, Orchestra Mastrangelo performs original music, along with medleys of other popular tunes - songs from famous American operas and Broadway musicals. Each musical performance is accompanied by a dynamic visual show that is projected on large screens throughout the theater. The combination of the fully orchestrated music and the visual imagery enhances the entire experience of the audience.The Orchestra Mastrangelo concert is exciting and uplifting! If you would like to remember that experience, or if you are unable to attend a concert, GrandVista Music will shortly be releasing Orchestra Mastrangelo Opus 1.THE GRANDVISTA RECORDING ORCHESTRA is a non-touring orchestra that produces beautiful music in our studio. The members represent the uniquely diverse and accomplished talent pool found only in Nashville, Tennessee. The unique aspect of the GVRO is that the musicians themselves help with the arrangements in collaboration with one another. All of these musicians, arrangers, producers and engineers - many recognizable in their own right - have also been responsible for great recordings and performances by some of the best known artists of our time: Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Barbara Mandrell, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Michael W. Smith, Larry Carlton, Martina McBride, Allison Krauss, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Kirk Whalum, Leon Russell, Alabama, the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, the Nashville Symphony, and more!Jeff Taylor
Mark Douthit
Larry Hanson
Jim Ferguson
Joe Murphy
David Angell
Chris Walters
Jim Ferguson
Jim White
David Davidson
Kris Wilkinson
Monisa Angell
Anthony LaMarchina
Sarighani Reist
Kirsten Cassel
Jim Hoke
Doug Moffet
Beth Beeson
Jennifer Kummer
Erin Horner
Jeff Bailey
Mike Haynes
Barry Green
Paul Carrol Binkley
Jerry Krahn
and more!CHRIS WALTERS Chris Walters, the pianist and co-producer, is the creative force behind "How Sweet the Sound". What started as a vision for a jazz combo recording slowly manifested into a fully orchestrated treatment of these timeless hymns. A New Orleans born pianist, Chris Walters has an innate jazzy style. His successes include serving as the music director and bandleader for the great Barbara Mandrell through 1997, when she retired, working with the Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, the talented Peter Mayer, and the country music band Alabama.KEVIN MADILL Kevin made the move to Nashville in 1981 after attending Ball State University, and quickly discovered that music was his calling. Kevin is an accomplished musician, arranger, and producer who has played on over 3,000 recordings. His talent and versatility have contributed to the careers of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, The Spinners, Lee Greenwood, Leon Russell, The Lettermen, Pat Boone and countless others. His diverse sets of musical abilities make it a privilege to have Kevin as a member of the GrandVista team.TIM POWELL Tim Powell, arranger and producer for many of GrandVista's recordings, has achieved widespread success. His work spans from the Macy's Day Parade to the NBA All-Star Weekend; he has arranged for Warner Bros. Entertainment, Gaylord Entertainment, and Celebrity Cruise Lines. Tim served as Staff Music Director for both the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville and the Alabama Theatre in South Carolina and has also arranged music for great artists like Pam Tillis, Lee Greenwood, and Louise Mandrell.BOB MATER Bob Mater is the visionary behind the "Twilight Theme Collection". Bob has been a musician all his life. He began playing the piano when he was 4 years old. He didn't start playing the drums until he turned 13, but quickly became established as a drummer who could play, interpret, and understand many styles. He is an award winning musician who has recorded with Chet Atkins, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Ray Price, New Grass Revival, Sandi Patti, and Boots Randolph to name a few.PAUL CARROL BINKLEY Paul Carrol Binkley has been playing the guitar and composing his own music since he was nine years old. He trained at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Austin Peay State University, and the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. Paul's music has been heard everywhere from the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, to the Lincoln Center in New York; from CMT to NPR; from Holland to Japan. He has written and produced music for symphony orchestras, jazz bands, theatrical productions, dance companies, film scores and country music stars. Paul is thrilled to have the opportunity to help bring so much of GrandVista's music to life.
Record Label: GRAND VISTA MUSIC 1706 Grand Avenue Nashville,TN
Type of Label: Indie