Dan Rio
Who is Dan Rio? Singer, Songwriter guitar player extraordinaire. His wide variety of styles and his philosophical writings lend itself to make you want to hear more. His vocals evoke emotion. Diversity and talent show through as a performing artist fronting the band or working with national artist on various recording projects such as Clarence Clemens, Billy Squire Band, Duke Williams and The Extremes and The James Montgomery Band. Although several influences can be heard throughout Dan Rioâs â Listen To The Rain â the Title Track â Listen To The Rain â âœReally Stands out and hits you between the earsâ. His current and first album for Figleaf Records was produced at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pa. Dan can also be heard doing lead vocals on the title track on Kingfishâs album âœSundown on the Forrestâ on Phoenix Records.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have beeen playing since I was 6 years old
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I play solo gigs and also I sit in with a few different bands. I have had a lot of special moments but playing with the late and great Tony Williams world renowned drummer really stands out. Also when I played with the James montgomery band I ahd the opportunity to play with some other great musicians like Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Johnny Johnson drummer for Chuck Berry,Jack Cassidy and Jorma from Hot Tuna and Clarence Clemons.
Your musical influences
Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Jeff Beck, Motown,Soul,Blues, Rock
What equipment do you use?
I Fender and martin guitars, I also had a beautiful Buscarino strat that was stolen.
Anything else?
I am writing new material for a new record I hope to record real soon.
