‘world renowned
British dulcimer player, guitarist and composer’
the Divine Art
Recordings Group
Over
three decades Dan Evans has built a niche career as
a world-class exponent on both the mountain dulcimer and acoustic guitar.
He accompanies his fine baritone voice with beautiful and original dulcimer and
guitar music. With five CD albums released to critical international acclaim
and eighteen international tours undertaken to date, Dan has won the hearts of audiences on both sides of
the Atlantic.
Last year
saw Dan perform at
Nashville’s prestigious Turner Hall and his latest album Au Vieux Moulin has
all but sold out in just three years. For this, his thirteenth visit to
Ealing Guitar Society, Dan
will bring new instruments, new tech and new music.
‘a highly individual and stylish guitarist, your
performance was very enthusiastically received and attracted a good-sized audience.’
The Barbican Arts
Centre, London
Programme
Dance Of The Falling Leaves ~ an original dulcimer piece on
the theme of nature
If I Were A Carpenter ~ a pretty little American folk
song with dulcimer accompaniment and a chorus
New Lang Syne ~ an original dulcimer piece inspired by the old
Scottish new year’s song
Le Ruisseau Du Moulin ~ an original and minimalist
dulcimer piece inspired by nature and the title track of Dan’s latest album
Let It Be Me ~ the famous Everly Brothers’ Song accompanied on
electric dulcimer
The Water Is Wide ~ the popular Scottish folk melody in several
arrangements on electric dulcimer with a variety of electronic effects
The Errand Boy ~ an original and medieval-sounding folk song with
guitar accompaniment in Open C tuning with some spooky electronic effects
She Moves Through The Fair ~ an old Irish air played with a
contemporary twist on guitar in open C tuning
One Star & Unicorns ~ the late Bill Caddick’s
beautiful song about the vulnerability of the environment with guitar
accompaniment ~ preceded by a an original prelude
Interval
Song For Loretta ~ an original instrumental requiem played on
electric dulcimer
The Streets Of London & Paved In Gold ~ Ralph McTell’s classic song
about the homeless with a chorus ~ followed by an original piece on electric
dulcimer
Rosemary’s Sister ~ a touching song about a girl
lost during the blitz of London with chorus
April Day ~ an original dulcimer piece on the theme of nature
~ spring is in the air
Bullet Train ~ an original and challenging dulcimer instrumental
about a modern Japanese train passing through medieval villages with
interesting electronic effects
Fast Train To Istanbul ~ an exciting guitar instrumental
with sweeping electronic effects
The Wild Mountain Thyme ~ a popular and classic folk song
with a chorus
The Garden Waltz ~ an original guitar duet played on a single guitar
using sampling.
