"Catch these guys on the road now and you can say you were there back when... These guys are going to be around awhile"
Stefani Scamardo
Evil Teen Records, Gov't Mule

"When I first heard Dangermuffin, it brought me back to the first time I heard The Grateful Dead, with the same free spirited jamming blues intensity. We have them booked to play at Wanee Festival"
Bert Holman
Manager, Allman Brothers Band

"Don't let the name fool you- Dangermuffin is not another run-of-the-mill, directionless jamband. Rather, it's a trio with immense talent and potential that has gifted songwriting and playing abilities in spades. Just like many a funny named band before them- Phish, The String Cheese Incident and Umphrey's McGee come to mind- Dangermuffin is likely to become synonymous with those fans who love bands that deliver something new and promising each show."
Josh Baron
Editor-in-Chief - Relix Magazine

"After hearing 'Moonscapes' once, I had to put it on Jam On right away. It sounds great on the air, and the audience seems to love it, too!"
Jess Besack
Format Manager - SiriusXM/Jam On

"This is an act that would have been perfect for Warner Brothers Records, when it was at its pinnacle."
Russ Titelman
Grammy Award-Winning Producer

"I want to steal this band because they could open for one of my arena acts"
Anonymous Manager

"Dangermuffin make endlessly listenable music, with ambitious chording and instrumentation and few boundaries in their musical exploration. They bring to mind the more disciplined moments of bands like Phish and the Grateful Dead, with tight arrangements, interesting rhythms, hooks for days and compelling themes. With influences from such various sources as blues, prog rock, improv, country, jam, bluegrass and jazz, they're tough to categorize but easy to hear. They just make me feel good."
Ray Waddell
Touring Editor - Billboard Magazine
Reporting on live music for 25 years

 

 

 

 

TEN WORD BIO
Organic, sand-blasted roots rock, with a sweet jam spread


HUNDRED WORD BIO
Post-roots trio Dangermuffin casts a fresh perspective on American roots music. Based in Folly Beach, SC, the group is anchored by the thought-provoking lyrical wit of songwriter Dan Lotti and framed by Nashville-veteran percussionist Steven Sandifer and fluid lead guitarist Mike Sivilli. Since 2010, SiriusXM radio has been proudly spinning tracks from 'Moonscapes' on their Jam On and Outlaw Country stations to all of USA and Canada. Dangermuffin brings a new level of groove to Americana music — a punchy, folk-jam pastry with a sweet-toothed soul of the South. 


LONG BIO
Sit a moment with Dangermuffin’s latest album, Moonscapes, and you’ll hear tales of rogue lawmen, forlorn lovers, and rolling waves. Based in Folly Beach, SC, the eclectic trio casts a fresh perspective on American roots music.

With the release of Moonscapes in 2010, Dangermuffin has exploded onto the national scene. They are embarking on coast-to-coast touring courtesy of booking agency New Frontier (The Avett Brothers, Darrell Scott) and distribution and promotion support from label Dualtone Music Group (Guy Clark, Brett Dennen). They are becoming a cornerstone on festival billings, including Virginia’s FloydFest, SummerCamp Festival in Illinois, Yonder Mountain's Harvest Fest in Arkansas, Jazz Aspen in Colorado and dozens more to come in 2011.

Setting Dangermuffin ahead of the pack are the refreshingly magnetic lyrics of Dan Lotti, winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2005 “New Writers Showcase.” Lotti’s strong, articulate vocals perfectly frame each song, creating a stout foundation for the tasteful poly-groove jams and improvisational passages. “The concepts of Moonscapes comes from when the tide goes out on the beach, leaving tidal pools that look like craters," says Lotti. "To me, that seemed like the notion of the sea of tranquility."

Dangermuffin’s rhythmic anchor lies in the creative beats of Steven Sandifer (Drew Emmitt Band, Adrienne Young), embellished by the thrilling, twangy guitar stylings of Mike Sivilli. The result of their pooled talents is an inventive, fresh sound that retains an organic Americana truthfulness.

SiriusXM satellite radio has been spreading the music of Dangermuffin by airing them regularly on Jam On and Outlaw Country. Last year, the band celebrated acclaim in Relix Magazine as the winners of the April 2009 “Jam Off” competition. Their fanbase grows exponentially with each new market and show, as evidenced by their skyrocketing ticket sales nationwide.

With two strong records already under their belt and a new flagship album simply taking off, 2010 will prove to be groundbreaking for Dangermuffin. Give Moonscapes a spin and experience the post-roots groove — a punchy, folk-jam pastry with a sweet-toothed soul of the south.