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Dan and Leland

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The Rush of Sights and Sounds
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Dan and Leland are an eclectic-rock duo who blend ferocious guitar playing with pop sensibility and top-shelf songwriting to create a sound that is both distinct and immediately endearing. Friends and collaborators since high school, Dan Franklin and Leland Jackness went their separate ways as musicians, playing with a variety of artists from Leann Rimes to Brett Dennen. When they reunited in Los Angeles two years ago, the ensuing creative reaction resulted in the acclaimed release of their debut acoustic album, New Directions. After returning from their West coast tour in June, Dan and Leland enlisted drummer Nate Morton (CBS’s Rockstar, Vanessa Carlton, BT) and began recording their sophomore effort, The Rush of Sights and Sounds. The album, which veers from hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll to smart pop while still acknowledging their acoustic roots, marks a solidification of their sound into a unique amalgam of broad influences and experiences. Refined by two solid years of writing, recording, and gigging, Dan and Leland are excited to bring this innovative sound to the world.

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Member Since: 3/1/2006
Band Members: Dan Franklin plays

Leland Jackness plays

Fruitless Obsession at the Ukiah Brewery 5/24/08 CD Release Party Clips, 12/07/07

Influences: Dan is influenced by: Elvis Costello, Radiohead, Sting, Kenny Greenburg, GNR, Bad Religion, Dave Matthews, Dann Huff, Billy Idol, Alison Krauss, Jonatha Brooke, BT, Julian Bream, Pixies, Social Distortion, S.R.V., Tom Petty, 311, Dire Straits, Paul McCartney, old Chili Peppers, old Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam (but only 'ten')

Leland is under the influence of: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, CSNY, Foo Fighters, Paul Simon, Wilco, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, John Coltrane, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Trey Anastasio, Jerry Garcia, Ween, Led Zepplin, Miles Davis, The Flying Burrito Bros, The Band, Dave Rawlings, Joni Mitchell, and of course, The Beatles.
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My Blog

New Live Album, Tour News

* NEWS * New Album! By popular demand, we've just finished a LIVE Album! If the Moon was Full showcases w...
Posted by Dan and Leland on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:54:00 PST

2 amazing photographers

We’re proud to have some new shots up from two great artists, Nico Ammann and Moonie. Click below to check out more work from them http://nicoammann.com http://inomistudios.com/...
Posted by Dan and Leland on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:17:00 PST

Gear list for you guitar nerds out there...

THE RUSH OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS GEAR LIST GUITARS:ELECTRIC:1966 Fender Mustang2002 Fender Stratocaster (American)2004 Gibson Les Paul Limited Edition1998 Paul Reed Smith McCarty198? Chandler Telepathic1...
Posted by Dan and Leland on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:04:00 PST

Fan Foto blog! - Vol. 1

Yes, the much anticipated fan foto blog is here. Feel free to send us your Dan and Leland shot from shows, appearances or our anywhere else you might bump into us, and we'll put 'em up! This volumes w...
Posted by Dan and Leland on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:16:00 PST