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Dan McNay

Dan McNay

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4.67 
(3 reviews)
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Banjo Player
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • Contact for rates
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Three Original songs from San Mateo County Fair
Dan McNay - Singer and songwriter
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Overview

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


3 Reviews

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Jezelle D. • August 3, 2022

Best Banjo Player West of the Mississippi!

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!!!

Hired as:
Banjo Player
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George L. • December 12, 2016

A real performer

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.

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Banjo Player
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Jennifer L. • November 1, 2016

Amazing!!

Dan joined us last minute for a Halloween party. He played wonderfully and was an excellent addition !!

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Banjo Player
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Response from Dan McNay:

Thanks so much. It was a great party!
Call me anytime!
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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to Expect

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.

About

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.

Additional Booking Notes

I can perform acoustically or with a small amplifier for intimate venues. I have a full sound system for larger settings.

Services Offered

Banjo Player Folk Singer

Past Booked Events

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

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Set List

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

Influences & Inspiration

Pete Seeger

Setup Requirements

None

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