I am a singer songwriter who does traditional folk banjo and songs I've written as well as covers of popular songs. I might even be able to write something to match the occasion or take your words and add music to them.
I'm also an ordained minister of The Universal Life Church and can perform weddings and act in that capacity for other ceremonies
We hired Dan McNay without much knowledge of his background, as a Banjo Player his profile just seemed to fit the theme of our party. He was prompt arriving early and even brought a friend (no extra charge) to play guitar with him. Not only a player but a singer. He stuck to our 70's themed requested music and provided just the experience we wanted to create. I've thrown parties over the years and this one far exceeded all the others & we owe it to Mr. McNay and his talents!!!
Dan did a great job this last weekend during a Gardening Party. He sang many songs we enjoyed and most importantly he was not phased by the fact that everyone was working around him. He was a trooper.
Dan joined us last minute for a Halloween party. He played wonderfully and was an excellent addition !!
Response from Dan McNay:
Thanks so much. It was a great party!
Call me anytime!
Dan McNay
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
A serious yet fun loving act. Very professional attitude and I want to make my customers happy. I have set lists of over forty songs, popular hits from the last decade, bluegrass and traditional folk tunes and originals.
I have lived and worked in Los Angeles for the last 30 years, most of that time I've worked for USC as a Purchasing Agent and Business Manager. I have one Cd available on CDBaby "Dan McNay Banjo Stories" and a second coming out in 2017. I'm an author and have published two novels. I'm also an artist- my work can be seen on RedBubble. My books are available from Amazon.
I can perform acoustically or with a small amplifier for intimate venues. I have a full sound system for larger settings.
| July 30, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Retirement Party |
| July 13, 2019 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| May 19, 2018–May 20, 2018 • 11:30pm - 12:30am | Dinner Party |
| December 10, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| October 31, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| September 04, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| February 21, 2015 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
Playlist:
Dooley –The Dillards
Caroline-Old Crow Medicine Show
Fishing In The Dark- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Going Down That Road Felling Bad- Traditional
Long Hot Summer Day-John Hartford
Going Back To Georgia- Counting Crows
Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight- Emmylou Harris
Long Time Gone- The Dixie Chicks
When Annie Took Me Home- Tom Paxton
One Morning In May- Traditional
Dirt- Georgia Florida Line
Where Are You Going- Dan McNay
The End Of The Line- The Traveling Wilburys
I Walk the Line- Johnny Cash
All I Want Is You- from Juno
Sweet Amarillo- Old Crow Medicine Show
Look Out Mama- Hurray For The RiffRaff
Catfish John- Allison Krauss
Faces In The Rain- Dan McNay
After The Storm- Mumford & Son
In January- Avett Brothers
Stealin’ – Jug Band Original
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain- Hank Williams
He’ll Have To Go- Jim Reeves
Iron Mountain Baby- Steve Martin & Edie Bricknell
Are You Tired of Me My Darling- Traditional
Bells of Harlem- Dave Rawlins Machine
Banks Of The Ohio- Traditional
Back Home Again- John Denver
Bury Me Beneath The Willows- Traditional
Grampa Was A Carpenter- John Prine
Gulf Coast Highway- Nanci Griffith
Handsome Molly- Bill Morrissey
Balloon Man- Richard Shindell
This Little Light of Mine- Traditional
Making Bubbles- Dan McNay
The Jaguar- Dan McNay
I’ve Got The Morning Blues- Dave Macon
Country Roads- John Denver
Dirty Old Town- The Pogues
Man Came Up From Town- Michael Murphey
Don’t Let Your Dog- Craig Rogers
Who’s Going To Feed Them Hogs- Tom T. Hall
Waiting For The Hurricane- Dan McNay
A Simple Thing As Love- John Hartford
Be In My Heart- The Lumineers
For My Lost Daughter- Dan McNay
From Clare To Here- Ralph McTell
Give Me One Reason- Tracy Chapman
He Never Returned- Dan McNay
How Long Has It Been- Dan McNay
Home I’ll Never Be- Jack Kerouac
I’ll Be You Mirror- Lou Reed
The Man That Rode The Mule Around The World- Charlie Poole
If You See Her- Dan McNay
Marge & Charlie- Dan McNay
Kiss The Girl- From The Little Mermaid
Killing The Blues- Robert Plant & Allison Krauss
Laying Floor- Dan McNay
Little Sister- Dan McNay
Listen To The Mocking Bird- Dan McNay
Fair & Tender Ladies- Traditional
Wide Open Spaces- The Dixie Chicks
May I Sleep In Your Barn- Charlie Poole
Morning & An Oldsmoble- Judy Mayhem
Play Me Some Mountain Music- Alabama
Rainy Night In Georgia- Tony Joe White
The Women Across The River- David Olney
Passing Afternoon- Iron & Wine
Motorcycle Ride To The Quarry- Dan McNay
One Too Many Mornings- Bob Dylan
Summer’s Gone- The Steep Canyon Rangers
Friend of The Devil- Grateful Dead
The 33rd of August- Mickey Newberry
The Little Ones- Dan McNay
The Old Man- Dan McNay
Maple Leaves- Dan McNay
Wabash Revisted- Dan McNay
This Land Is Your Land- Woody Guthrie
Sitting On Top Of The World- Traditional
We Out Grew It- Dan McNay
Pallet On Your Floor- Traditional
Wagon Wheel- Old Crow Medicine Show
Waltz About Whiskey- Mandolin Orange
Where The Time Goes- Sandy Denny
Jambalaya- Hank Williams
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