A Big thanks to Dan for taking the time to let us get to know him a bit better!
Introducing Dan Hardin...
What aspect of making music excites you the most and discourages you the most?
"What excites me most is writing and performing original music: Discourages, none. It's better than breaking big rocks with little rocks".
Music-wise, what are you up to now? (current or upcoming recordings, tours, top-secret projects...).
"I'm writing with multiple artist as well as pitching songs to a new publishing co. in Nashville. I've also done a lot of work for local studios and artist."
How did you first get involved with Bo Bice?
"I met Bo when we lived in the same apartment complex. That's when we got together and started writing and performing."
"Only Words" is a song you co-wrote with Bo. It will be featured on Bo's upcoming CD "See The Light".
Can you share the story behind the song? How it came about? The co-writing process?
"Only Words" was one of the first of several songs we co-wrote together.
We sat up in my apartment recording on an old Fostex 8-track he got off Gary Nichols. The details of the song are left to the listener to explore and use in their own experiences."
Have the places you've lived affected the music you create or your taste in music?
"I'd like to think so. I grew up on front porches all across the south with a large family full of musicians. Sweet tea and 6 strings. That should sum it up."
How would you describe your musical style? Was it deliberate or did it just sort of emerge on its own?
"I think trying to force or copy a style is wasteful. I aim to let something greater write and perform through me while leaving room for a taste of my favorite inspirations to shine through."
Who are your main influences musically?
"That's a tough one. It ranges from Little Feat to James Taylor to country to rock."
Favorite group?
"There is just to many to list."
Favorite singer?
"Right now I'm really into Robert Palmer and Delbert McClinton."
Favorite song?
"One of my favorites is " Gone To Carolina" by James Taylor."
What's the most unusual place you've ever played a show, made a recording or wrote a song?
"An old songwriting partner and I once recorded songs in a cave that came out really cool."
When did you write your first song? Tell us about it.
"My folks say I wrote my first song at age 5 sitting at an old upright piano."
Was there an individual who influenced your decision to be a musician/songwriter?
"Everyone I grew up with influenced me in some way or a another."
Who was it and what did they do?
"The main thing I was always told was if I turn that guitar right side up it would be easier, but I never did."
Were your parents supportive of your music?
"Sure they were."
What instruments do you play?
"Guitar, bass, keys, mandolin, and some dobro."
When did you begin playing an instrument and What was it that attracted you to it?
"I can't remember a time I wasn't trying to play some form of instrument."
If you could accomplish one thing through your career, what would it be?
"To be able to write and perform the music I love and make a good enough living to travel with my family."
What’s the hardest or most challenging thing about being a musician/songwriter?
"When it becomes a job not a love, and once this happens, how to bring that love back to life."
What is a "successful musician/songwriter" to you? Is it mainly someone who makes a lot of money, or are there other ways you think about success?
"It's someone that makes enough money to support their family doing what they love."
What's the magic formula for success?
"As long as you never lose sight of what's pure and true, and keep your faith strong, you won't need magic."
What really drives/motivates you?
"My family and the great friendships I've developed over the years in this business."
If you could go back in time, is there anything you would do differently?
"No. It's made me who I am, the good and the bad."
I'm good at...
"Only what I do best."
I'm very bad at...
"Anything else."
A common misperception of me is....
"I really don't know......I don't pay much attention to what people think or say about me so....."
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