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Review: Danny Vaughn – Myths, Legends & Lies

Vaughnsongs (June 14th 2019)

Reviewer: Grant Foster

I’ve always admired Mr Vaughn. A real honest, down to earth, friendly guy. And it goes without saying, a first class vocalist. Frontman of Tyketto, who’s first release, the classy AOR of ‘Don’t Come Easy’, is always welcome on my stereo / Iphone / cd player.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this release as DV’s solo releases have run the gamut of styles from hard rock to acoustic overtones. But DV hasn’t disappointed here! He has brought an album that is so intimate, so close, so full of joy, earthy, organic and warm.

It’s perfect for warm summer nights, or long drives in the countryside, or parties with good friends. There’s Irish country jigs (The Shadow Of King John), country pickers (Man or Machine, Last Ride of the Sunset Men), blues (Something I Picked Up Along The Way) acoustic (What You Left Behind) and a whole lot more besides.

DV’s voice is warm, rich and smooth. The performances here are of the highest order and the production is bright. If you think DV is a one card trick, then think again. This album is a sheer joy. It would be nothing of course, without good songs and it has plenty of those, amongst the 14 tracks on offer.

‘Myths Legends & Lies‘ – probably the most surprising album of the year for me so far, but, one of the best yet.

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Like many an epic quest, Danny Vaughn’s journey to make his masterwork ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ has been beset by obstacles and ordeals, But today  -Friday 14th June  – Danny is proud to give the story a happy ending as the album hits its eagerly-anticipated release date.

A man who values his fans. Danny has just uploaded a special thank-you video for all the belief and support his friends, family and fans have shown bringing this project to reality: his first solo release album in eleven years .

It’s one that Danny managed to bring to release, despite serious problems that came to light with the PledgeMusic platform he was using. And it’s a testimony to Danny’s vision and commitment – plus the loyalty of Danny’s fans and his close relationship with them,  that the project triumphed over those setbacks. 

‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ is the solo album Danny Vaughn has always wanted to make. Though best-known as the frontman of Tyketto, Danny’s solo project showcases his range and talents as singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller.

Creatively, ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ is what Danny describes as “the music I make when left to my own devices.“

“It’s an album I’ve been talking about making for over fourteen years,” Danny explains, “A bunch of songs I call my orphans: they’re a group of numbers, collected over decades, that I never found a proper home for.”

And so, despite all the obstacles and pitfalls it faced, ‘Myths, Legends & Lies‘ has kept on track for its promised release date. Recorded, engineered and mixed by Tim Hamill at Sonic One Studios, Llangennech, Wales, the mastering was completed by Sean Magee [Deep Purple, John Lennon, The Ramones, and The Beatles] at Abbey Road Studios. Now, this impressive album is fully released via Townsend Music. Judge for yourself and enjoy!

UK Live Dates:

July 11: Bannermans in Edinburgh, UK

July 12: Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, UK

July 19: Queen’s Hall, Nuneaton

July 20: Tivoli, Buckley

Aug 16: The Dreadnought in Bathgate, UK

Aug 17: The Diamond Rock Bar in Ballymena, N. Ireland

Aug 22: The Black Heart, London

Aug 23: The Cluny, Newcastle

Aug 29: Eleven, Stoke On Trent

Aug 30: The Asylum, Birmingham

Listen to the album here:

iTunes

Spotify

Amazon

Deezer

And of course the Townsend Music store where you can get some great bundles!

Official Website

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Danny Vaughn has completed the solo album he always wanted to make. Bringing ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ to its climax, completion and release has formed an epic quest in its own right for the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller.

The 14-track album draws together many years of influences and inspiration, has had to overcome some serious obstacles along the way, and it’s a testimony to Danny’s commitment to his vision and his fans (& vice versa) that has given the story — to  coin a phrase — a  happy ending! ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ will be released via Townsend Music on 7th June, 2019. 

Danny is recognized worldwide for his melodic, powerful & emotional vocals, To lovers of rock, Danny Vaughn is best-known for his involvement with Waysted (1985-1987) and famed for his flourishing voice-work with melodic rockers Tyketto. 

Now, this talented vocalist and experienced multi-instrumentalist is about to launch his latest solo album: his first in eleven years. “It’s an album I’ve been talking about making for over fourteen years,” Danny explains, “A bunch of songs I call my orphans: they’re a group of numbers, collected over decades, that I never found a proper home for.”

“This is the music I make when left to my own devices. When there is no schedule to satisfy and no target audience to audition for. “’Myths, Legends and Lies‘

is an album whose roots lie in Danny’s musical influences and passions and in his love of storytelling. As Danny himself explains: “As songwriters and musicians grow older they are continually exposed to different forms of music, types of instruments, sounds and timbres. There is so much out there to excite and inspire us. 

 ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ is a result of that and also of having been brought up in a family with a strong storytelling tradition. As a child my parents read to me almost every night. Greek mythology, The Lord of the Rings, The Stories of the Monkey King and Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes: all resound inside of me with the sound of my parents’ voices. They allowed me to paint my own mental pictures and that’s what I hope these songs will do for the listener.”

Thus in ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ you’ll find songs populated by gods and heroes, kings and derelicts, gunslingers and card sharps, cyborgs and sailors: all telling their tales of life, injustice, love & murder.

Not all stories run smoothly, or have happy endings, and thanks to one particular obstacle, ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ almost didn’t get made.

“I became a victim of the PledgeMusic difficulties,” admits Danny, but he reflects, “Looking back, perhaps the headache caused by PledgeMusic was actually a blessing. It gave me the push & impulse I probably needed to get the job done and it also made me realize, more than anything, that the fans are on my side and they are indispensable and significant. And if you have fans on your side, nothing is impossible.”

The proof of that is that despite the obstacles and pitfalls it faced, ‘Myths, Legends and Lies‘ kept on track for its planned release date. Recorded, engineered and mixed by Tim Hamill at Sonic One Studios, Llangennech, Wales, the mastering was completed by Sean Magee [Deep Purple, John Lennon, The Ramones, and The Beatles] at Abbey Road Studios and the album will be released on 7th June 2019.

Danny is also proud to announce new UK tour dates. See his website for full details of dates and venues: a wonderful opportunity to hear this talented and already-respected singer-songwriter in the UK.

Tracklisting:
1. The Shadow Of King John
2. Man Or Machine
3. The Missouri Kid
4. The Good Life
5. The Last Ride Of The Sunset Men
6. Black Crow
7. Monkeys With Money And Guns
8. Point The Way
9. Deep Water
10. Kelly’s Gone
11. Something I picked Up Along The Way
12. Time Out Of Mind
13. Seven Bells
14. What You Left Behind

UK Live Dates

May 30: Yardbirds in Grimsby, UK

July 11: Bannermans in Edinburgh, UK

July 12: Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, UK

July 19: Queen’s Hall, Nuneaton

July 20: Tivoli, Buckley

Aug 16: The Dreadnought in Bathgate, UK

Aug 17: The Diamond Rock Bar in Ballymena, N. Ireland

Aug 22: The Black Heart, London

Aug 23: The Cluny, Newcastle

Aug 29: Eleven, Stoke On Trent

Aug 30: The Asylum, Birmingham

Official Website

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Review: Snake Oil and Harmony

Borderline London March 3rd 2018

Reviewer: Dan Mann

The Snake Oil and Harmony Tour is now on it’s third outing, with messers Danny Vaughn (Tyketto) and Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network) presenting an intimate, stripped back experience stretched over two hours.

After experiencing Snake Oil and Harmony for the first time, my immediate reaction was why only two hours!

I was so drawn into not only the music itself, played on acoustic guitars, which covered songs from across DV & DR’s wide and varied careers, but also the stories, some of them quite personal, and the general banter between the two performers and the audience.

It was pretty obvious the audience were made up of Tyketto and Dan Reed Network etc fans, who sang along with much gusto to the delight of DV & DR. All of which just added to the overall experience.

One things for certain, I’ll be buying tickets again at the earliest opportunity.

 

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting a list of twenty albums each member of the staff think you should have in your music collection.

First up are Peter Scallan’s suggestions:

Alaska -The Pack

Alaska – The Pack

Be Bop Deluxe – Futurama

Be Bop Deluxe – Futurama

Camel - Stationary Traveller

Camel – Stationary Traveller

Code Of Silence - Dark Skies Over Babylon

Code of Silence – Dark Skies Over Babylon

Furyon - Gravitas

Furyon – Gravitas

Grand Prix – There For None to See

Grand Prix – There For None to See

Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam – Coming Up For Air

Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam – Coming Up For Air

Lion - Dangerous Attraction

Lion – Dangerous Attraction

Phil Mogg and the Sign of Four – Dancing With St Peter

Phil Mogg and the Sign of Four – Dancing With St Peter

Montrose - Jump On It

Montrose  – Jump On It

The Power Station – Living in Fear

The Power Station – Living in Fear

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Rock Drill

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Rock Drill

Stone Gods – Silver Spoons and Broken Bones

Stone Gods – Silver Spoons and Broken Bones

Temple Of The Dog - Temple Of The Dog

Temple of the Dog – Temple of the Dog

The Tygers of Pan Tang – Burning in the Shade

The Tygers of Pan Tang – Burning in the Shade

Vaughn - Fearless

Danny Vaughn – Fearless

Virginia Wolf - Push

Virginia Wolf – Push

Chris Whitley - Living With The Law

Chris Whitley – Living With the Law

Wildfire – Summer Lightning

Wildfire – Summer Lightning

Wild Horses – The First Album

Wild Horses – The First Album