Danny Carter: Vocals, Guitars
As a youngster Danny was influenced musically in many different directions. From the big band sounds and poetry that he heard on his fathers daily radio shows to the intricate chord patterns and unusual harmonies of the Beatles. Always fascinated by rhythms, he began drum lessons at the age of 10 until he was 15 years old. About that time he switched full time to playing guitar. Danny was totally blown away the first time that he heard the heavy celtic-folk-rock-blues stylings of Led Zeppelins Jimmy Page, which still influences him to this day. Eric Claptons smooth confident playing and sweet growling vocals were also influential in his early development as a guitarist-vocalist. Of course growing up in the hills of North Carolina Danny was always exposed to the Appalachian strains of bluegrass music that has always been so prominent there. Later on he would come to appreciate the acoustic guitar playing of Doc Watson, Clarence White and many others that came out of the hills of Appalachia. "You know, after awhile I began to discover that all this music that I loved so much was basically the blues textured in different formats...I think Bill Monroe was one of the best blues writers of all time". Danny played in various blues-rock bands in the South before finally teaming up with Tim in the late 70’s. It was clearly evident that Danny’s hard driving style coupled with Tim’s acoustic-folk style that this was not going to be just another N.C. bluegrass band.

As a writer Danny composes in the style of a storyteller. "Its mostly fiction stuff with undertones into my personal life" says Dan. "I like to keep the lyrics a bit edgy and thought provoking while using interesting chord patterns". Danny currently has a publishing agreement with Dreamworks in Nashville. About all this he says "I feel so blessed to spend my life writing and performing along with Tim. I have the utmost respect and love for him...as a musician and a friend". "I look forward to what we will do together in the future". The journey continues...

For recording and performing Danny plays a vintage Rickenbacker 12 string, custom Fender Stratocaster, Martin and Takamine guitars. For the electrics he uses Marshall and Fender amplification. For the acoustics he goes directly to the main console.