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Welcome!
Welcome to the official web page for Dan Van Vechten and my music projects! I am a local singer/songwriter who grew up listening to folk and country music, then returned to it to find my sound after being influenced by the folk music I heard when I moved to Cincinnati. A few years ago I started writing songs, and then I started inviting local musician friends to join me while I played them. We will often play songs written by local folk bands out of tribute to their influence. Performances range from solo sets for coffeehouses or smaller spaces to a folk trio with bass, banjo, and sometimes more. My sound is always described as warm an soulful - although I can and do play some bigger stages, my best fit is often a restaurant, patio, or parties where enjoying each other is as important as the music.
My go-to duo partner for the past 5 years ago has been Henry "Hank" Becker on banjo. He knows my songs and has been a part of all three of my EP/LP releases. We love our folk and bluegrass, but we stray from the norm enough times that you'll probably hear some songs you know in one interpretation or another. In December 2022 we celebrated 100 live performances together and we do not plan on slowing down anytime soon! Also in 2022, Hank and I teamed up with Elia Burhart on bass and several local friends to record and release my third studio project titled “Stringtown Sessions”, which can be found on Spotify here.
Recent
CincyMusic review
Stringtown Sessons EP Release!
new song!
Photos from the Get Right CD release at SGHR
Get Right CD release is almost here!
Check out our entry for NPR's Tiny Desk contest!
New pics posted on CincyGroove.com
The Simply Dan String Band joins Jerry Springer at the Folk School Coffee Parlor
Simply Dan String Band to be featured on CincyMusic Spotlight
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Previous events
The Beer Garden is open. Eli's Barbecue is open. I'll bring the tunes. Hank Becker will join me on the banjer.
Inside or on the patio, Covington Coffee is a nice little spot to drop in after work and relax.
On a bar crawl through Main Street OTR? Drop in for a beer and a slice and my tunes.
Bring your appetite and try the menu at Wurst Bar in the Square! I'll bring you the tunes.
Join me at my neighborhood folk mecca this June! I'll be on tap every Thursday with a different lineup of friends every time.
Join me at my neighborhood folk mecca this June! I'll be on tap every Thursday with a different lineup of friends every time.
Join me at my neighborhood folk mecca this June! I'll be on tap every Thursday with a different lineup of friends every time.
Join me at my neighborhood folk mecca this June! I'll be on tap every Thursday with a different lineup of friends every time.
First time at the Wurst Bar! Come join me and make it a big ol' crowd.
This is my favorite gig to play. We'll make it especially good this time by scheduling it on my birthday :)
The Littlefield has a divine menu - bring your appetite or just have a drink at the bar. Once the weather is warm the shows may get moved out to the patio!
It's summertime! Hang out on the patio while we play some summer tunes for you.
I'll be joining Sleepy Andy Tracy for an evening of music!