Songs tell stories. Songs paint pictures. For as long as he can remember, Dan Strauss has been filled with, & guided by, songs. On his third CD, Rocking Chair, Dan finds his way through life's puzzles with his wistful songwriting, evoking the rich musical styles he grew up on from The Beatles to Elvis Costello, Simon & Garfunkle, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, & the Pretenders. The songs are melodic & lyrical, vivid, & pure- strengthened by a rich palette of music history & the rhythms of rock & roll, country, folk, & jazz.
Dan started writing music when he picked up the guitar at age 17 upon realizing that a piano was too heavy to carry around. Original songs started emerging as soon as three chords were learned. Over the years, through much collaboration, a writing style began to evolve. His songs, steeped in melody & lush hooks, pen tales about life & relationships with a Dylan-esque insight, Springsteen sincerity & classical music sensitivity. Whatever the message, each song is charmingly delivered through the engaging, untainted voice & mature musical renderings of this Brooklyn-based rock artist.