Biography

Dan Crawford grew up in Flint, Michigan, where he trained vocally from the age of 4. He took up guitar at 12, then later keyboards, bass, and harmonica. He was a very successful local musician before moving to Florida in 1977. There he continued to perform as a solo artist as well as form the band Overture in 1980. Dan has opened shows for Gregg Allman, Firefall, and the Coasters. Dan has been composing for over 30 years and has recorded 3 CDs (Present Tense, Frame of Mind, and Chasing Days) all containing Dan's original work. He has received numerous awards for his compositions, including "Welcome to the Real World" and many others. He is currently a popular performer at each and nightspots throughout Florida, including Le Barge Party Boat, which sets out to the Sarasota Bay most nights.