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Angela Barnes and Dan Raza

About Me

Dan Raza is a 23-year old English singer who has been captivating audiences since first bringing his own brand of roots music to the stage in late 2006.Dan joined forces with fellow singer songwriter Angela Barnes for their shared love of folk and country music in 2005.Angela has recently toured Canada, opening for Tyler Hilton, from Walk the Line and is no stranger to the stage, as is Dan, who has opened up for Joan Armatrading on her European tour and played throughout the UK, sharing the stage with artists such as Mary Gauthier, Badly Drawn Boy, Cara Dillon, Peter Case and The Sadies, as well as playing to large crowds at festivals like The Secret Garden Party and Bedrock. He has also recorded several live BBC radio sessions.Dan's song, 'Every Little Dog,' charted his response to the 7th July bombings and has been heavily featured on Neil Young's 'Living With War' website.Angela and Dan will be playing a host of London gigs this year as well as a trip to Angela's home town, Donegal, in Ireland for a few gigs.They are currently working on a new album.

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Member Since: 10/23/2007
Band Members: Angela Barnes - Vocals/Guitar/Songwriter Dan Raza - Guitar/Banjo/Harmonica/Songwriter
Influences: The Be Good Tanyas, The Po Gilrs, Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Neil Young, Sarah McLachlin, Emmy Lou Harris, Ryan Adams, Mary Black, Francis Black, Tom Waites, Jeff Buckley, Gillian Welch, Suzanne Vega, Ryan Adams, Lene Marlin, John Martyn, Rory Gallagher, The Pogues, Leadbelly, Martin Carthy, Steve Earle, Van Morrison, Bert Jansch, Bob Geldof, The Lemonheads, Lonnie Donegan, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, Ewan MacColl, Kate Rusby
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None