Fat Danny: News

The answer is simple.

It's easy for a musician to get tunnel vision and just focus on their own amp or instrument.

A long time ago we realized that from the audience's perspective, the total sound of the band depends on the amplification and mix of the voices and individual instruments.

We try to keep from playing too loud and one way to do that is to have accurate stage monitoring for the musicians.

This winter we have made a sizable investment in a Yamaha professional Sound Reinforcement system with 1000 watts of stereo amplification, 2 separate sophisticated effects engines, 15" 2-way Club V speakers, self powered Electro Voice stage monitors, and a variety of specialized microphones designed to accurately capture our instrumental and vocal sounds.

This system didn't come cheap, and it's way beyond the commitment of your average "week-end warrior" bar band.

We appreciate the loyalty of our fans. If you make the effort to come to one of our gigs, it's the least we can do to give you the best entertainment experience possible.

After over 18 months of hard work, Fat Danny's long awaited CD, “Hoochie Mama”, is released.

“Hoochie” takes us on a voyage of discovery into the mind and life of Fat Danny. From a reminiscence of Danny's first guitar to a scathing commentary on our current uncertain economic times, nothing escapes the bull’s-eye of Danny's worldview and guitar.


“Hoochie Mama” is the 4th CD from the prolific pen of Fat Danny. Guest artists include Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, the beautiful voices of Black Cadence, ace saxman Jeff Ackerman, and the 88 ivories of Chicago's Grooveyard Letchinger.

David Williams of Melrose Music Studios returns to lend his considerable expertise to record, mix, and master this new release.

“Hoochie Mama” is on Jack’s Blues Shack Records and is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/fdhardtymz2 or at gigs

If you liked “Life Behind the 8 Ball”, we think you’re going to love Hoochie Mama. It’s more of the unique Fat Danny take on the Blues with a couple of interesting twists. If you like an adult portion (warning Adult lyrics!) of the Blues with a good dose of bad-a** attitude, this CD is for you.

Fat Danny and Hard Tymz paid a long overdue visit to dedicated supporter of the Blues and popular Blues DJ, Ann the Raven, at her studio at KSCN 88.5.

Ann is having a Birthday Blues Bash (no we won't say which birthday) at the Revo Cafe (http://www.revocoffee.com/) on Saturday, July 14th. This is going to be an outstanding party and you are invited. We are going on stage around 10pm but feel free to come earlier. If you love the Blues, this is the place to be.

The Revo is located at:
1022 E. Chevy Chase Drive, #A,
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: 818.549.0809