Dan Webb
| Dan Webb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 August 1989 |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboard, guitar, piano, organ, keytar |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Misdemeanor Records, MGM Distribution |
| Website | http://danwebbmusic.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| 1960s-era Wurlitzer 200 | |
Dan Webb (born 13 August 1989), is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer.
Career
Webb has garnered much attention for his spontaneous and energetic live shows.[1] One of Webb's most notable stage antics involves him playing his keyboard behind his back, in a style similar to Jimi Hendrix.[2] He headlined an east coast tour of Australia in support of his 'Hyperspace Clearance' EP in September/October 2010. It was around this time that he added horn players Ari Farrar and Kieran Conrau from The Cat Empire to his regular band lineup. In 2011 he played five shows in a UK tour, played two sets at St Kilda Festival and supported Conway Savage.
In February 2012 Webb performed with Kylie Auldist for the first time and toured New Zealand.[2] His performance at Newtown Festival in Wellington featured Barrett Hocking from The Black Seeds on trumpet.
Webb released demos of twelve original songs for free download from his official website in 2013. The first track to be released, "Departure" featured Auldist on co-vocals[3] and debuted on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC Radio 6 Music on 26 January 2013.[4] Webb played seven shows in January and February 2013 on his most extensive Australian tour to date, before announcing a 32-month moritorium from live music performance to conclude on 15 October 2015.[5]
His first full-length album 'Sandstorm' was released in May 2014.[6] The first single "Sleep" featured Logie Award nominated actress Ashleigh Cummings on co-vocals in her recording debut.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Sandstorm – Misdemeanor Records/MGM Distribution (May 2014)
EPs
- Capitulation – Independent (March 2009)
- Hyperspace Clearance – Independent/MGM Distribution (September 2010)
- Sailing – Misdemeanor Records (October 2015)
Singles
- Sleep (feat. Ashleigh Cummings) – Misdemeanor Records/MGM Distribution (February 2014)
- Coming Up Roses – Misdemeanor Records/MGM Distribution (June 2014)
References
- ↑ Beat Magazine – Dan Webb
- 1 2 Webb and Auldist: A Force To Be Reckoned With | Luna Digital
- ↑ Dan Webb Announces First Single Featuring Kylie Auldist From 12 Songs, 12 Months & 2013 Tour on Tone Deaf
- ↑ BBC Radio 6 Music – The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, 26/01/2013
- ↑ A Chat With…Dan Webb | Mismatch.tv
- ↑ The 2014 Aussie Release Schedule | Home & Hosed – New Australian Music | triple j
- ↑ Exclusive Single Premiere: Dan Webb ft. Ashleigh Cummings "Sleep" (2014) | the AU review