Danny McGaw

Danny McGaw is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and sound-engineer based in Ojai, California, currently touring with legendary Vocal Hall of Fame inductees, Three Dog Night.

Danny’s voice packs an emotional charge that commands any room. Whether it’s intimate acoustic ballads or explosive folk rock anthems, his incisive lyrics and emotional intensity leave an unforgettable impression.

Manchester, England born and bred, Danny’s first career as a professional soccer player was cut short due to injury. With pro soccer no longer occupying his time, Danny, moved to California on a wing and a prayer to follow his second passion, music. Having written songs from the age of 11, he took to the streets to put his efforts to the test and was spotted busking in Santa Monica by Terry Melcher, renowned producer of The Byrds, Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, and The Beach Boys. Terry came to serve as a valuable and enthusiastic mentor to Danny and that key relationship marked the beginning of Danny’s recording career.

Combining a practicing athlete’s approach with an eclectic taste for a wide array of musical styles, Danny has also benefitted from close relationships he developed with celebrated composer and producer, Greg Townley, (Black Hawk Down, Sideways) as well as being fortunate enough to have spent considerable time in the studio with legendary drummer/engineer/producer Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto, Mick Jagger).

Five well-received albums later, Danny’s latest record, “On The Outside,” was produced by Grammy Winner Tim V. Hutton, (Jimmy Cliff, Three Dog Night, Sugar Ray) and incorporates a lush sound inspired by the Britpop of Danny’s childhood — big hooks, guitars, harmonies, and a punk-like energy. The songs cover a stylistic range — from open-throated anthems to folkie pin-drop intimacy.

The title song on the album, “On The Outside,” was featured in the Panavision Spirit Award winner, “The Good Catholic.” (Danny Glover, Wrenn Schmidt, John C McGinley). Danny’s original compositions have also been heard on major networks including Netflix, VH1, and NBC. Not one to be limited by recordings, film and TV, Danny’s song “You and Me” was selected as a companion song for a book, as well — “Collusion” by New York Times best-selling author, Nomi Prins.

Danny has recently inked a new deal to record for indie label Santa Barbara Records.

Danny’s live show in which he’s joined by accomplished musicians such as Tim Arlon (produced by Glyn Johns), LA/London guitarist, Matt Cheadle; bassist, Tim Hutton; and drummer, Greg Weiser, is vivid and energized — which accounts for his ardent and loyal following. Danny’s live band is a notable and much sought-after Southern California favorite, delighting club audiences as well as appearing in many prestigious private engagements. Danny’s live performance animates these songs in a deeply emotional way — make it your goal to score tickets!