Outside the Lines by Dani

She recorded this album at the tender age of 15 and has received tremendous positive feedback from the people that have purchased the album. Dani feels most at home when she is on stage performing. She has performed at a wide variety of venues including some in Europe and the White House. She performs regularly with her band in and around Memphis and all over the Southeastern part of the country..

Dani has performed with such artists as 38 Special, Sister Hazel, Chely Wright, Delbert McClinton, Sixwire, PinMonkey, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Steve Azar, Buddy Guy and Patti LaBelle. She released her debut CD at the end of 2003 in which she wrote all 12 songs on the CD.

Dani and her band are based out of Memphis, and they have that great Memphis Music vibe. Dani's favorite female performers growing up have ranged from Etta James to Bonnie Raitt (Who she got to meet recently in 2006), Norah Jones, Janis Joplin, Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi.

"Growing up I always loved the way Shania and Madonna energized their music by the way they move. I feel that your instrument as a singer isn't just your voice but it is your whole body. Etta James, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie and Norah sing with such passion that you feel they are a part of the song...That it is really coming from their heart."

"I love to sing and I love to perform, and I am thankful that God has given me the opportunity do these things. I can't think of anything more rewarding than to bring some joy and fun into other people's lives, and that is my main goal for my music."

Here are some quotes from some industry veterans about Dani:

"I've been working with promising new artists for 20 years in Nashville. Dani is the most complete package that I have ever come across. She has the looks, the moves, the vocals and the one thing you can't teach...She has definite Star Quality."

-- Jim Allison (Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, JDS Music)

“WE HAVE NEVER BOOKED AN ACT TO PLAY THE BAY DAYS FESTIVAL 2 YEARS IN A ROW IN THE 22 YEAR HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL. AFTER DANI’S PERFORMANCE LAST YEAR AS THE OPENING ACT FOR CHELY WRIGHT WE TOLD HER THEN WE WANTED TO BOOK HER AGAIN NEXT YEAR. DANI AND HER BAND ARE INCREDIBLE LIVE PERFORMERS AND WE HAVE BROKEN WITH TRADITION AND BOOKED HER AGAIN TO HEADLINE ON FRIDAY NIGHT & OPEN FOR BO DIDDLEY ON SATURDAY NIGHT”.

-- DAVE YARNS – ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR HAMPTON BAYDAYS FESTIVAL

"Our music review has been in operation for almost 30 years and I have auditioned thousands of singers every year for the Review. There have only been a handful that I have taken into my office and encouraged to pursue music as a career. Dani is one of the few that I have encouraged to do that. I also told her to stay away from the boys...They will ruin your career."

-- Johnny High (Johnny High Country Music Review)

"I have no doubt that Dani is going to be a Star one day. She just has that natural Star Quality that captivates you when you watch her perform."

-- Dana Key (DeGarmo and Key Recording Artist & Owner Ardent Records)

“Dani, you are a better stage performer than 99% of the female artists that are already signed to major record Labels. You will be a star in this industry.”

-- Tim Wipperman (Head of A&R, Equity Records Nashville)

“Dani has an incredible voice that is unique in sound as well as style. She has a natural Memphis Flavor that reflects a taste of Blues and Soul while reflecting traces of Rock and Country. She is a lot like Norah Jones in the sense that you can’t really categorize her music…It is just great music that you want to hear more of.”

-- Tom Faulkner (Singer, Songwriter & Producer – www.texico.com)

"Dani has what you can't teach. I've seen her perform twice and she has a gift that one can only be born with...She has star quality on and off the stage. Dani will be compared with Faith Hill and Shania Twain in the not too distant future."

-- Larry Willoughby (V.P. A&R Capitol Records)

"I helped discover an artist in North Carolina around 20 years ago when I worked for the N.Y. Mets organization. I quit the Mets to become her manager for a short period of time. I knew she would be a star when I first saw her perform at a small Carolina club. Her name was Patty Loveless and she has achieved all that I thought she would. Dani is the 1st artist that I have seen since Patty that I knew would one day become a star. I believe the sky is the limit for Dani. She is beautiful, a great singer and has that Star Quality that you just can't teach. "

-- John Alexander (General Manager, Jones Media Nashville)

This CD is really great. If you like Blues, Southern Rock or Country you will really love this CD. Dani and her band are touring the South, Southwest and Midwest so be on the lookout for her. You can view her schedule at http://www.danimc.com.

Here are some other artist and fan quotes about Dani:

Some Select Artist Quotes:

"Dani you are the real deal. I love your voice. Would you sing a couple of songs with me during my show?"

-- Delbert McClinton right after Dani came off stage in Hampton, Virginia where she opened up for Delbert.

“DANI…YOU ARE A BABY DOLL AND INCREDIBLE PERFORMER”.

-- BUDDY GUY, AFTER DANI’S SHOW WHEN SHE OPENED FOR HIM IN PENSACOLA, FL 2004

“DANI YOU HAVE A GREAT CAREER AHEAD OF YOU. GREAT SHOW”.

-- CHELY WRIGHT, AFTER DANI AND CHELY’S SHOWS, HAMPTON, VA 2004

“I TOLD MY GRANDAUGHTER TO GO OUT AND INVITE THAT YOUNG LADY OUT THERE PERFORMING TO COME AND VISIT WITH ME AFTER MY SHOW. I COULD NOT BELIEVE SHE WAS ONLY 17 WHEN I ASKED MY MANAGER HOW OLD SHE WAS.”

-- BO DIDDLEY (WAITING IN HIS DRESSING ROOM WHILE DANI WAS PERFORMING AS HIS OPENING ACT)

Some Fan Quotes:

DANI:

HAPPENED TO CATCH YOUR SHOW AT HANDY PARK ON NEW YEARS….WE WERE VISITING FROM TAMPA, FL AND HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST WHILE IN MEMPHIS….YOU ARE TRULY SOMEONE WHO I BELIEVE WE’LL BE HEARING A LOT ABOUT IN THE FUTURE….WE ACTUALLY WENT AHEAD AND BOUGHT YOUR CD “OUTSIDE THE LINES” AT TOWER RECORDS (WISHED I’D WAITED , SINCE WE PAYED A LOT MORE THAN YOU SELL IT FOR ON YOUR WEBSITE…..AND OURS ISN’T AUTOGRAPHED! OH WELL…)…HOPE TO CATCH ONE OF YOUR FUTURE APPEARANCES….ANY PLANS TO DO ANY SHOWS IN FLORIDA ?

-- ELLIOT CAZES, M.D.

TAMPA , FL …..

DANI,

WE TRAVELED DOWN TO MEMPHIS FROM CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS FOR YET ANOTHER NEW

YEARS EVE. THIS ONE WAS THE BEST - IT MAY BE HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT EVEN

BETTER THAN 1999 AND THE GREAT MILLEMIUM PARTY WITH B.B. KING PLAYING ON

THE SAME STAGE YOU DID LAST SATURDAY. YOU AND YOUR BAND WERE AWESOME -

TRULY THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE TRIP. OFF NOW TO YOUR FANTASTIC WEBSITE

(IT TOOK UNTIL TODAY TO GET YOUR NAME, BUT THAT'S ANOTHER STORY) TO BUY

YOUR CD. KEEP ROCKIN'!

-- ALAN AND KATHY

CARBONDALE, IL

DANI

MY BOYFRIEND AND I WERE ON BEALE STREET ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AND WE SAW YOUR CONCERT. I WAS TOTALLY AMAZED. I'VE BEEN SINGING AND STUDYING VOICE MOST OF MY LIFE. I GRADUATED FROM UNION UNIVERSITY WITH A VOCAL MUSIC DEGREE IN DECEMBER OF 2003, AND VERY LITTLE IN THE VOCAL ARENA IMPRESSES ME, BUT YOU DID. AS YOU WERE SINGING, I JUST FELT TRANSPORTED BY YOUR VOICE AND YOUR PASSION. MY DREAM IS TO PERFORM PROFESSIONALLY ONE DAY, AND AS I WATCHED YOU, I THOUGHT WOW, SHE'S LIVING THE DREAM! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS.

THANKS FOR BEING AN INSPIRATION!

-- NATALIE DEAN

DANI,

MY WIFE AND I SAW YOU ON TV ON NEW YEARS EVE. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW. BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

-- MICHAEL DESHAZAAR SR.

DANI,

I HAD THE FORTUNE OF SEEING YOU PERFORM SATURDAY NIGHT! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! UNFORTUNATELY LIVING IN FT WORTH I HAD NEVER HEARD OF YOU BUT AM HAPPY I WAS THERE. DON’T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER A GUY AT THE EDGE OF THE STAGE SNAPPING PICTURES OF YOU WITH HIS CAMERA PHONE? THAT WAS I.

HEY, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU & THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT NEW YEARS! DO YOU EVER PLAY IN TEXAS?

-- JEFF

HELLO DANI,

I JUST HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR MUSIC ON NEW YEAR'S EVE ON BEALE STREET WAS AWESOME. I FLEW OUT FROM CALIFORNIA TO WATCH THE LIBERTY BOWL GAME AND TO ATTEND THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON BEALE STREET. I JUST WANT TO WISH YOU LUCK ON YOUR CAREER PATH AS A VOCAL ARTIST AND I HOPE TO HEAR MORE SOUNDS FROM YOU IN SOME UP-COMING CD'S.

-- JAMES

FRESNO, CA

“I JUST WANTED TO SAY WE REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SHOW AT THE HAMPTON BAY DAYS ON SAT, 11 SEP. MY DAUGHTER, WHO IS 9, BOUGHT YOUR CD AND THEN HAD YOU SIGN HER POSTER. I WAS THE ONE WHO SAID "THIS IS HER FIRST POSTER THAT SHE HAS HAD SIGNED". SHE REALLY ENJOYED YOU MUSIC AND HAS LISTEN TO YOUR CD EVERYDAY NOW AND AT NIGHT.”

”MY 16 YEAR DAUGHTER, I THINK WAS IN AWE WITH YOU. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL CAREER AND I KNOW A LOT OF GIRLS ARE PROBABLY JEALOUS THAT YOU ARE SO WELL ROUNDED AND DOWN TO EARTH, AND SO VERY TALENTED.”

-- PJ SADOWSKI

MCDONALD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FORT EUSTIS VA

DANI,

”I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR CONCERT AT THE COORS STAGE AT HAMPTON BAY DAYS. MY HUSBAND AND I FEEL YOU HAVE A BETTER VOICE THAN LEIGH ANN RIMES. I BOUGHT YOUR CD AND LISTENED TO IT ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE CONCERT. YOU HAVE A GREAT VOICE SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.”

-- YOUR FAN MARGIE...

“HEY DANI ... I SAW YOU AND YOUR BAND AT BAY DAYS... YOU GUYS WERE REALLY AMAZING... I TOO PLAY AND HAVE BEEN DOING SO FOR ALMOST THIRTY YEARS AND I HAVE HEARD ALOT OF BANDS AND PLAYERS...SO IT TAKES ALOT TO KNOCK MY SOCKS OFF... BUT YOU GUYS GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT BIG ... ALL YOU NEED IS SOME LUCK AND GOOD TIMING TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR TALENT ...AND YOU'LL MAKE IT...I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD AND KEEP CHASING YOUR DREAM GIRL.”

-- GOD BLESS YOU... DAVID ZOE JAVIER

“DANI AND HER BAND HEADLINED OUR BLUES FESTIVAL IN 2004 HERE IN BIXBY, OK. SHE WAS AN UNKNOWN ARTIST AT THE TIME AND WE TOOK A CHANCE ON HER AN HER BAND AND WE WERE BLOWN AWAY. SHE HAS AN AMAZING VOCAL RANGE AND IS ELECTRIC ON STAGE. HER BAND IS SO ENTERTAINING AND COMPLIMENT HER TO A TEE. WE INVITED HER BACK THIS YEAR AND WE DIDN’T SEE HOW SHE COULD BE A LOT BETTER THAN SHE WAS BUT SHE WAS MORE INCREDIBLE THAN LAST YEAR. WE HAD A HUGE CROWD COME OUT FOR HER SHOW AND WE WANT HER BACK AGAIN NEXT YEAR. YOU CAN’T MISS BOOKING HER TO PERFORM”.

-- DR. JAY CRAIG – ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR, BIXBY BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL

2/17/06

I JUST SAW YOUR SHOW AT HEARTSONG FOR THE MEMPHIS MEETS THE BEATLES SHOWCASE! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCKED! YOU ARE AWESOME LIVE. I WAS SICK THE WHOLE DAY, BUT AFTER I HEARD YOU I THOUGHT YOUR VOIC WAS SO INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK YOU ARE AN EVEN MORE MORE AMAZING SINGER NOW AND BELIEVE ME I THOUGT A LOT BEFORE.

-- F. NAYAN

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