Artist description The musical inspiration derives from a variety of sources. One recent arrangement, "Talk to Angels"was written right after seeing Mark Knopfler play Montserrat with Clapton. Brothers in Arms, baby!Another was written during a Clapton Unpulgged kick. Older stuff like "Stupid"or "Miss Know it All" sound a little Ramonesy.Hopefully there's something here for everyone.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Ramones, Clapton

Similar Artists Dire Straits, Clapton, Ramones...so diverse!

Artist History Simply Put is the product of the writing and recording of Dan Surman.All tracks are programmed or performed by Dan so far though he's hoping to get a little collaberation going in the near future.Dan has played with a number of small Toronto bands over the years including JANUS and North of Nowhere, both from YORK University.

Group Members Just Dan, so far.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Boss DR-7 Drum Machine, a little Keys

Albums Terminal Optimist

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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