Danny Burns' Defectors Grace & Mercy CD

Led by the 26 year old Danny Burns on vocals, guitar, (a product of a working musician's family in Northwest of Ireland), Danny has been on the road as a full-time musician since leaving home at the age of 17. Pulling from as many different styles and influences as there are musical tastes in the Defectors, while conjuring up every bit of road and dirt that DBD has rolled in or passed over since first setting out from home. Danny's voice and the Defectors style have drawn the comparisons of Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Richard Thompson, Steve Earle, and Ryan Adams. What Danny describes as "just roots music" contains elements of rock, alt-country, folk and funk. On Grace & Mercy, Danny and his Defectors let the listener ride shotgun while taking them on a journey through New York, Nashville and New Orleans, throughout Europe, the U.K. and Ireland, some roads recognizable others unfamiliar. As each mile marker passes, the Defectors create musical imagery that compliments Danny's thick and "aged" Irish accent, as he weaves tales of struggle, loss and hope. Danny was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary "The Fairytale of New York", about Irish living-legend singer/songwriter Shane McGowan (Pogues) which is aired regularly on Irish National Television. Several years of extensive touring throughout Europe and the United States have allowed for the pleasure of sharing the stage with such greats as Damien Dempsey, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, The Greencards and Gary Og as well as playing the legendary 'Writers Night 'at the Bluebird Cafe Nashville-home to the greats such as Townes Van Zant, Guy Clark, Emmy Lou Harris... Danny Burns' Defectors are currently performing throughout the Midwest. Plans call for a nationwide tour beginning in Spring 2008. What people are saying about Danny Burns' Defectors... "Danny Burns songs can uplift, inspire, and scare the crap out of you, while his voice literally paints the landscape of his homeland. As far as I'm concerned THIS IS Irish music." - John Ginty - Grammy winning organist and producer "Danny is one of the Hottest new songwriters on the scene, with a guitar & a voice that can cripple you..you cant miss this guy!!" - The Zodiac Sessions - Dublin "I was intrigued when I found Danny Burns' Defectors, a rootsy, folky, rockin' kind of band with an Irish front man currently living in the US. Their CD, "Grace and Mercy," is filled with an endless variety of soulful, acoustic based and lyrically rich songs that I enjoyed listening to. Burns' words are strong, colorful, and full of imagery ..." - Listeners Generation "The next generation of balladeers. One to watch!" - Home & Away NYC "Great songs and voice..." - Carol Young - The Greencards (2008 Grammy Nominee)