Besides Daniel

Besides Daniel is an independent eclectic folk band based around its front man and creative force Danny Brewer. An ever changing line up includes a rotating cast of musicians who accompany with an array of gadgets including sax, cello, violin, melodica, tambourine, banjo, accordion, casio keyboard pots and pans, spoons, stings attached to cans, glockenspiels, digital whatnots, organ, and whatever else is close at hand. Danny crafts unique folk style songs about friendships, faith, daydreams, romance, and pain. Influences of the band are songwriters like Bob Dylan, A.A. Bondy, Jonsi, Ray LaMontagne, Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Elliott Smith, Conor Oberst, and Samuel Beam (Iron & Wine), as well as bands like Sigur Ros, Radiohead, MeWithoutYou, and Arcade Fire.