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Dan Crary

    Dan Crary, founder of the greatest era of the steel string guitar, is one of its most famous and distinguished artists. Since his concert career began in 1960, Dan has been principal artist on a dozen major recordings, performed in 25 countries, toured and recorded with some of the greatest traditional musicians in the world, and appeared in major label sessions and on film and television soundtracks.

His recent Sugar Hill recordings include Thunderation, winner of Naird's Indie award for "Best String Instrumental Album of 1992," and his acclaimed project Jammed If I Do, which included collaborations with guitarists Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Beppe Gambetta and Tony Rice.

    Dan Crary is well known for his adaptations of traditional music for the steel string guitar. He was the first guitarist to arrange and record many pieces now considered standards including "Red-Haired Boy," Bill Monroe's "Gold Rush," "The Dusty Miller," "Sweet Sunny South," "Devil's Dream," "Lady's Fancy," and many others. In addition, several of Dan's original compositions for guitar ("Andante in Steel," "Banderilla," and "West of the Moon,") appear on his award-winning Thunderation. Along with his extensive solo work, Dan has toured with other notable musicians and bands.

    He was a founding member of MCA artist Byron Berline & Sundance and most recently the award winning band California. Today Dan Crary's playing is at its pinnacle as he breaks new ground for steel string guitar. His live performances continue to be renowned nationally and internationally for their power and virtuosity.