A Worcester, Massachusetts based (and Vermont native) multi-intrumentalist, Dan can be found performing a diverse repertoire of music at venues throughout the region.   A long-time teacher of English, history, and music to refugees, newcomers, and high schoolers in the urban public and residential school settings, for 25 years he's also provided instrumental  (piano, guitar, bass, accordion) lessons to students of all ages and experience levels in the Boston and Worcester areas. He continues to remain an active solo performer, recording artist, accompanist,  and band member of ensembles in all genres (Niki Luparelli, Ric Porter, Chuck and Mud, Zonkaraz, Highway Kind, Stomp n' Holler, Skampaphrodites (VT), The Andersons among many others).  A musician difficult to categorize, Daniel can currently be found at a solo show squeezing, strumming and tickling punk rock, international folk songs, boogie woogie, ragtime, klezmer, and minimalist melodies on his accordion, piano, banjo and guitars at  venues around New England and beyond, or as a duo with his indie pop singing daughter, Imogene. A four time nominee (and loser!) of the Worcester Music Awards and recipient of numerous cultural council, academic, educational and municipal grants and awards, Daniel brings world music and folk programs for all ages throughout New England.  An active church and wedding musician, Dan and his daughter provide music to assisted living and eldercare facilities in Greater Worcester and Boston.  He's currently Director of Chorus and piano/guitar instructor at South High Community School in Worcester where he lives with his wife and three kids.  No dog (yet).  Contact stomptheguru@gmail.com to book.

 

Available for lessons, recording sessions, church services, weddings, funerals, cocktail hours, breweries, clubs, and private parties.
 

Seven Hills Suite

Daniel Gay

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Songs inspired by Worcester, Massachusetts. The music is influenced by the immigrant diasporas of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Levant, East and West Africa present in our Worcester community. The album was recorded Read more

Songs inspired by Worcester, Massachusetts. The music is influenced by the immigrant diasporas of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Levant, East and West Africa present in our Worcester community. The album was recorded at the Prior Center for the Performing Arts, College of the Holy Cross, 7/15-19 2024. Thanks to Brian Saia for engineering, mixing and mastering the recording and the Worcester Cultural Coalition for supporting my residency here.

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    Accordion Crime on Highland 0:58
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    Ho Chi Minh in Addis Center 2:13
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    I'd Rather Have Roses 3:04
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    Levantine Boogie 1:59
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    Newton Hill (For the Kids) 2:06
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    Quinsigamond Village 2:49
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“Incredible piano…and such a nice person.” WABE, Atlanta, GA (NPR)

“A gift for melody.” - Welly, Artcore Magazine

“Gorgeous guitar work.” - Worcester Magazine

“…an incredible assortment of music from around the world, from originals to Lungfish.” - Montague Recorder

“Every song upbeat….piano, guitar, and accordion melded brilliantly.” - Ware River News

“Randy Newman meets Billy Bragg….he's angry about the right things.” - Tom Cheshire (West End Motel, Tom Cheshire Band)