Danny James Atlantis CD

If I were a painter, I'd only draw stick people. But musically, I can flesh out the bones with my producers help.

Just listen to my songs and I think you will find some interesting stories Danny's music has roots in the San Francisco bay area, where he was raised. During his high school years, he sang in Gilbert and Sullivan musicals and also played the French Horn, Sax, and Tympani just for fun. Danny's father owned a "voice of velvet" and his mother, as Danny puts it, "Couldn't carry a tune in a bucket." Still, she encouraged Danny to be a part of music and bought him his first guitar -- a Sears Airline, when he was 13.

Soon after Danny's teenage band was formed, the bass player left. The remaining members scrambled to fill the new bass player spot. They agreed that whoever was able to bring a bass and amp to practice would win that spot. Danny was first!His lifelong friend Gary Davis says, "Danny wasn't just a bass player. He was always focused on the music. He learned all the songs, and then he taught us our parts. Danny arranged the harmonies, and even though Danny wasn't a great drummer, he sometimes had to help me learn the drumbeats. He also plays guitar and keyboards, writes the songs, and sings them with that wonderful voice." Danny's younger years brought him the opportunity to listen to many of the soon-to-be legendary bands that played around the San Francisco bay area. At that time, many of those bands were just breaking into the rock music scene. It was here when Danny actually began his musical career. A few years later, Southern California found Danny as a bass player, lyricist and singer for "Wildfire" -- a powerful rock band that touched the hearts of many people around the world. "Wildfire" opened for ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Allman Brothers, Lee Michaels, and numerous other well known artists who were up-and-coming at that time.

Danny's next major step was as a bass player, lyricist and singer with "The Blitz Brothers" -- a premiere San Diego band that opened local concert performances for such name acts as Cheap Trick, Judas Priest, Jeff Beck and many others. One night, when opening for Tina Turner, Danny was surprised when Tina asked him to talk with her backstage. Tina asked Danny, "Where did you learn to sing like that?" Danny replied, "Listening to you and Aretha, of course." Tina smiled. Danny immediately sensed the opportunity of that special moment with Tina. He then asked her, "What do you think is your biggest contribution to music?" Tina laughed this time and then replied, "Well, honey, I taught women how to dance in high heels!" Needless to say, Tina is Danny's favorite! In 2007, Danny joined forces with Black Rose Productions. His "Atlantis" CD was produced and recorded by John Pandolfo at Night Flight Music Productions in New York, and Danny says, "John is the best producer/engineer and friend any musician could have." Danny's thanks go out to all the wonderful people who helped make his "Atlantis" debut CD possible: Tito Batista - President / CEO / Artist Management - Black Rose Productions, Inc.

Roger (Bulldog) Evans - Bulldog RecordsJohn Pandolfo - Bass / Producer / EngineerChris Carbery - GuitarsAndy Witt - DrumsKarl Schwartz - KeyboardsChuck Foell - TrumpetChris Done - Tenor SaxTim Cassera - TromboneChris Hand - WebmasterNikki Frediani - GraphicsTierney and Tierney - Attorneys at LawFred Batista - Exec. for BRPICarrie Frasca - Executive Assistant V.P.Daniel Batista - CinematographyBuy the Danny James "Atlantis" CD and a portion of the profits will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association."Watch for the video of "Hot Ma

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