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October 13, 2009
As a radio promoter, and a lover of music, I'm frequently asked for my impressions of and comments about artists and musicians. With regard to Dan Mason, I've had the opportunity to listen to his studio work, and completed recordings. Dan is a gifted songwriter and performer producing straight forward lyrics and catchy melodies delivered with his signature country style.
Dan has enormous support among both his cross-Canada fans and his peers. His original songs are heartfelt, intensely compelling and often humorous. This is a unique and sophisticated talent with a promising future who will continue to reward and delight his fans.
Kimberly Sinclair
Owner
SpinCount Music & Promotions - Spin Count Music & Promotion
Discography
2008: Debut self titled.
2009: One of the Girls
Dan's Website: www.danmasoncountry.com
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Bio
Dan Mason
Singer/Songwriter
“Singing has always been a passion for me and country music has always been my genre of choice."
Dan Mason was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and raised in nearby Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County. The people of this rural area prefer their music country style and this upbringing formed the basis for Dan’s love and respect for Country Music.
Dan's road to music has been a meandering one... he spent a few years working as a Nurse and he holds a B.Sc. (Health Education) from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. But through it all, he has always managed to keep playing music and writing his own songs.
Well respected radio tracker/promoter, Kimberly Sinclair of Spincount Music & Promotion had this to say about Dan's abilities, " Dan is a gifted songwriter and performer producing straight forward lyrics and catchy melodies delivered with his signature country style." She goes on to say," Dan has enormous support among both his cross-Canada fans and his peers. His original songs are heartfelt, intensely compelling and often humorous. This is a unique and sophisticated talent with a promising future who will continue to reward and delight his fans".
Influences:
Bands: The Eagles and Blue Rodeo...I know they're not Country but their good!
Country Acts: George Strait, Alan Jackson
New Country Act: Jamey Johnson, Luke Bryan
Trailblazer Acts: George Jones, Merle Haggard or Hank Williams Sr to name just a few.
Highlights from '08-'10:
Played Riverside Speedway in front of 10,000 fans
Played Stanfest '09
Featured artist on Today's Best Country in Moncton (XL 96.9 FM)
Featured artist of East Coast Rising on 101.5 FM The Hawk
Music played on CBC Radio's, Weekend Mornings, with Stan Carew.
Music played on CJFX, The Hawk and The Eagle plus Melbourne, Australia!!
Trip to Nashville in October '08 where he received rave reviews for his voice and songwriting abilities from WSM radio, the flagship Country Music radio station.
Meeting producer Tim Feswick and recording a new CD at Feswick Productions in Liverpool, NS
Working with musicians and vocalists the calibre of J.P. Cormier, Andre Surette, Bob MacDonald, Cameron Dexter, Lacy Huntley
Release of first single off the new CD to radio, "One of the Girls" album
Preparing for first Video Shoot!! Hooray!! "One of the Girls" will be the tune...should be done by the end of July '10
TV interview with EastLink... goin' live across the Maritimes July 4th... Independence Day!!!
CD release parties...everywhere, including Wal-Mart with a BBQ on August 7th!!
Friendships/Fellow Musicians/Songwriters:
Tim Feswick, Brent Collins, Greg Favaro, Garth Wilson, Blair & Nicole McDonald, Rik Reese of Neon Highway, Steve Wright, Jessica Favaro + Luca, Lenny Mason, The Elliot Family Band, Urban Breen, Paul Brow, Molly Thomason, Ray Murphy, Lionel Benoit, Greg Melchin, Betsy MacDonald, Jan MacKay, Terri Mason MacDonald, Lisa Hallett, Rod McMullin, Ron Hull, and many, many others.
Stay tuned... Dan's ON THE RADIO!
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