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Daniel

danielburtsmusic

About Me

You can visit www.musicfarmrecords.com for more audio and info. Also, myspace.com/musicfarmrecords. Originally from Bakersfield CA, and relocated to Fresno CA., I'm a drummer and single dad first and foremost. I dabble in many areas of music. I'm an independent producer, and a publisher with BMI, and also have had the pleasure of touring Europe and parts of America with the blues band "The Mofo Party Band." Also working with Americana roots band "Richfield" featuring Ted Nunes, blues rockers "Cole Fonseca and the Rattlers," Americana Roots Rockers "J.D. Goodwin and the Peacemakers," eclectic rocker "Trey Tosh," and pop-reggae groovers "O.P. Stylee." The newest project is "Motel Drive" which is a country/rockabilly thing........................I teach drums, piano, some bass and guitar, and have about 50 students in private instruction..........................I've had the pleasure of touring and playing festivals on the same bill with many greats including BB King, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Cray, Los Lobos, Charlie Musslewhite, Johnny Lang, John Mayall, James Harmon, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Tommy Castro, Los Lobos, Johnny Dyer, The North Mississippi All Stars, Mavis Staples, Mark Hummel, Junior Watson, Magic Dick, The Edgar Winter Group, Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Little Feet, Humble Pie, Tommy James and the Shondells, Steel Pulse, The Untouchables, Eek a Mouse, Pato Banton, Wadi Gad & Jah Bandis, Isaac Halie Selassie, Lucky Dube, The Congos, .........................................

My Interests

music, producing, publishing, writing, performing, space, time, vintage drums, mountains, beaches, deserts,

I'd like to meet:

George Martin, Rick Rubin, John "Mutt" Lang, Sam Phillips, Roy Thomas Baker, Clive Davis, Sly n Robbie, Neil Peart, John Bonham, artists, musicians, creative people, The Reason and the One,

Music:

50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, Roots Blues, Reggae, Rock, Americana, Pop, old Country, Big Band, Jazz, Classical, World, Beatles, Beethoven, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Led Zeppelin, Rush, UFO, KISS, Van Halen, Cheap Trick, David Bowie, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Ted Nugent, The Stones, Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Wilco, Queen, ELO, ELP, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Genesis, Elton John, Green Day, The Band, The Who, The Moody Blues, The Clash, The Cult, The Cure, The Cars, Crowded House, The Police, Supertramp, Sting, 70's AM, The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, Herb Alpert, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Merle, The "Willies" (Nelson and Dixon), Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Gram Parsons, Buddy Rich, Louie Belson, Gene Krupa, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Vinnie Colauita, Terry Bozzio.

Movies:

my rockin' son Zachariah ..

Television:

music, crime drama, classics

Books:

music, philosophy, psychology

Heroes:

John Bonham, Neil Peart, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich, George Martin, Rick Rubin, John "Mutt" Lang --- and, my son. me - rockin' in the 80's

My Blog

It’s official - the new project has been dubbed "Motel Drive"

It's official - the new music project has been dubbed "Motel Drive" -- featuring JD Goodwin on guitars and vocals, Jake (Cobra) Finney on upright bass, Pat Kemble on pedal steel and dobro, and Daniel ...
Posted by Daniel on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:50:00 PST

in the spirit of Sam Phillips and the old Sun Records days......

in the spirit of Sam Phillips and the old Sun Records days, and using a few room mics and vintage gear, I've embarked on a really cool new musical journey. Featuring J.D. Goodwin on vocals and guitars...
Posted by Daniel on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:39:00 PST

Richfield reunites!

after a 2 year hiatus, the American Roots band "Richfield," featuring Ted Nunes will be reuniting for a handful of shows. Richfield is fronted by seasoned songwriter Ted Nunes, and backed by bassist ...
Posted by Daniel on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:15:00 PST

recording Trey Tosh at Music Farm Records

We've been adding new tracks to the new album by Trey Tosh -- expected to be mixed and mastered over the next few weeks. Key tracks are "Broken Road" and "Standing on Shakey Ground." Visit his myspa...
Posted by Daniel on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:31:00 PST

new tunes from Ted Nunes

We started recording a few new tunes by Ted Nunes. Just Ted and his acoustic guitar, a cracklin fire, a little red wine, and some condenser mics. It's already sounding sweet.
Posted by Daniel on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:22:00 PST

JD Goodwin record mastered and sounding sweet!

The album by JD Goodwin and the Peacemakers is finished, mastered, and sounding really sweet. Produced by Daniel Burt, JD Goodwin and his posse. The layout and packaging is being developed now. Expect...
Posted by Daniel on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:26:00 PST

music news

had a great summer touring with Mofo. Luxemburg, Belgium, Germany, and Poland. Big shows......good times.....see new photos if u wish. -- Finishing up killer new mixes for Americana rockers "J.D. ...
Posted by Daniel on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:58:00 PST

recording and other news

Recording an album with Cole Fonseca. His comeback -- after a year and a half of rehabilitation from a terrible auto accident. Featuring AC Myles on guitar, Phil Santieon on Bass, and myself on drum...
Posted by Daniel on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:24:00 PST