Dan Gruve - That Canadian Guy, Eh. Solid professional solo act, instrumental/vocal. Backtracks.

Performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. Power supply close to staging area. Up to 2 parking spaces.

Address of venue, load in information, hours of performance requirement, contact information.

We provide our own PA and lighting depending on venue provisions and requirements.

WE provide break music before after and between sets. Music is pertinent to the style or era of the music we perform, or to specific requests of the client.

Many theater and festival type gigs performed. Beacon Park Festival in Sydney, BC is a yearly highlight gig. Up to 20,000 people in attendance.

Prefer performing at venues with a dance floor, but festivals are always a blast for great atmosphere.

Started out with a local high school band, expanded outward, acquired a Hollywood recording contract, and toured mainly in the Pacific Northwest. Later across Canada, also did gigs in Europe, and mainly the Canary Islands.

Currently my set list features Canadian artists. Pop, rock, folk, country. I also write and include my own funny parodies in my shows. Paul McCartney comes the closet to whom I emulate with my style of playing and singing. Hey Jude is a favorite and certainly one of the greatest pop songs of all time.

Performance times vary from daytime gigs to evening gigs, and virtually anything can be accomodated with advance warning and preparation. 2 hour prep for set-up is preferred. 2 or 3 X 45 minute sets, Or: 2 X 1 hour sets, or shows, suit my audiences.

Outside performances are welcome. I would ask for shade, a flat level surface and with power supply close to staging area.

Currently I am focusing on a Canadian artist repertoire but can accomodate requests in advance.

High energy, entertaining, engaging, funny, danceable shows.

I have been influenced by many musical styles and artists from Eric Clapton to Gordon lightfoot, and can play virtually any style of music requested.

Showcasing the songs and talents of Canadian singer/songwriters, especially because of the current political climate. Clients are amazed at thow many well-known popular songs emulate from Canada. Especially mixed in with my Canadian originals.

My setlist includes songs of varying styles and tempos. Adaptable dynamics would be the key elements, depending on the venue and audience. A cabaret audience compared to a pub audience would require adaptable variety, and that certainly is part of my vast experience entertaining people over many years in the performing arts.