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Danny Quinn

Singer/Songwriter can be found on youtube.com

About Me

Danny Quinn is a singer/songwriter who has now been in the business for over 34 fours. Starting with rock and roll at an early age he developed an interest in Irish music through the singing of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. At the age of 18 he formed a group with his brother Tim called the Mighty Quinn. They were then joined by Tom Cashman. They released two albums and worked together until 1982. Danny Quinn and Tom Cashman then formed a group called Stoutheart. They were sponsored by Guinness Stout and toured the U.S. and Canada. Stourtheart released one album called Irish Heroes. Danny then went on to work with Tommy Makem famed singer/songwriter who was a legend in Irish and American folk music. During this time Danny also formed his own band simply called the Danny Quinn Band. To this date Danny has released 8 albums of his own many combining his original music with the Irish and American folk music he loves. Danny hoasted five radio programs over the years spotlighting his favorite music. Danny now also tours with Tom Gardner in a duo called the Uncle Brothers. They are an award winning Children's music duo who have released four albums together including their most recent Christmas cd Mooseltoe. Danny's live shows are not to be missed. He performs throughout the U.S., Canada, England and Ireland. Each year Danny Runs musical trips to Ireland with his friend Liam Maguire. Form more information about the trips go to irishirelandtours.com.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/15/2008
Band Website: dannyquinn.com
Band Members: Danny's cds can be purchased on amazon.com and cdbaby.com You can download most of Danny's music on iTunes and most other services.
Influences: Tommy Makem, John Denver, James Taylor, Nanci Griffith, David Mallett, Bill Staines, Stan Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot, Bing Crosby, Liam Clancy
Sounds Like: John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Phil Ochs
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Requesting music from the band

  This was sent to me by my good friend Glen Allen.  He's one of the best drummers in NYC.  He's so good he's actually still gigging.  Loved it. How to Request a Song from the Band...
Posted by Danny Quinn on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:15:00 PST

Irish Ireland Tours

For those of you who like to enjoy Ireland in a safe and fun way here's an idea.  Join Liam Maguire and myself this year on our annual bus trip of Ireland.  Our trip this years starts on Nov...
Posted by Danny Quinn on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:30:00 PST

The Irish and drinking

There is no one more proud of his Irish heritage than me.  I have for the last 30 years performed wonderful Irish songs all over the world and it's been the best life I could imagine.  When ...
Posted by Danny Quinn on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:28:00 PST

Tommy Makem Tribute

Tommy Makem was a good friend.  He was a singer/songwriter from Armagh in the North of Ireland.  When I was in my late teens a friend lent me a Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem lp(remember th...
Posted by Danny Quinn on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:38:00 PST

Myspace

So there I was, two weeks ago friending away and enjoying every minute of it when my myspace suddenly went away.  I had collected over 5,700 "friends" and was truly having a great time.  Mys...
Posted by Danny Quinn on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:27:00 PST