Rooted in Funk, rock, and psychedelic blues, Danny Mayer's guitar playing blends creative rhythm playing with soulful lead lines - always bringing something unique to each musical situation.
As the guitarist for On The Spot Trio, the Alan Evans Trio, Star Kitchen, the Eric Krasno Band, the Danny Mayer Trio, and others, Danny Mayer has toured nationally for the last 15+ years.
He’s shared the stage with members of the Grateful Dead, Lettuce, Marcus King, Snarky Puppy, The New Mastersounds, Trey Anastasio Band, Ryan Montbleau, Turkuaz, Kung Fu and many more in countless collaborations.
I want to share a great quote from Danny from an interview with Live For Live Music (condensed a bit below), as a lot of us think we have to try to play and sound like our hero's, instead of figuring out our own sound and what we do best.
You have to be genuine and honest with your self about who you are as a person and as a musician. I went from trying to sound like Grant Green and John Scofield to realizing that who I am is much more blues based and simple than that! I had to realize that instead of trying to fake being a jazz guy, I could get real with myself and connect with audiences on a much deeper level by just being myself – a psychedelic blues / rock guy. That feels way better and comes way more natural to me. That mentality is also much closer to who I am as a person!
Key Gear:
- Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Recommended albums to check out:
On The Spot Trio - “Straight Out The Garden”
Alan Evans Trio - “The Wild Root”
Danny Mayer - “Beginner’s Mind”
