Biographies
Dan Wetzel
A skilled songwriter in his own right, Dan Wetzel, guitar, vocals, has collaborated with Kristen Grainger on multiple songs and recording projects.
In addition to performing as a duo with Kristen, Dan provides direction and creative leadership for Oregon alternative-bluegrass band True North, and also sings and plays mandolin and guitar with the band. He earned considerable recognition touring nationally as a solo artist. Dan has shared the stage with the likes of David Grisman, Bryan Bowers and John Lowell of Kane’s River and Growling Old Men, and his talents are frequently tapped for various recording projects and live performances.
Critics have recently shared the following about Dan Wetzel:
- Also to be noted, Wetzel sings vocals on three tracks and does an amazing job. Samantha Sturm independent music reviewer, myspace.com September 2006
- … their originals such as… Wetzel’s “Fool Myself” display fine melodic sensibilities. Stephen Stone Vintage Guitar Magazine April 2005
- Dan Wetzel contributes a smooth guitar and mandolin, as well as well-delivered lead vocals. Bob Hall nwbluegrass@yahoogroups.com February 2005
- Dan Wetzel wrote “Fool Myself” on a cold, wet, Oregon winter day when the gloomy weather brought back the sting of a broken heart. Dan does a nice emotional job vocalizing his feelings. Joe Ross Talent On Display February 2005
- Other tracks worthy of note are… guitarist Dan Wetzel’s original “Fool Myself,” which to these ears is slightly reminiscent of classic Buckingham and Nicks. Dustin Daniel Salem Monthly February 2005