Danny Knicely
Danny Knicely | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Shane Knicely |
| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) |
| Origin | Rockingham County, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Bluegrass Country |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Mapleshade Records |
| Website | dannyknicely |
Daniel Shane Knicely, known as Danny Knicely, (born 1975 in Rockingham County, Virginia) is an American country and bluegrass musician. In addition to singing, he plays guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. His album releases include: The Evenin' News, Chop, Shred & Split, Waltz for Aimee, The Melody Lingers, Roots and Branches, and Murders, Drownings and Lost Loves (2006) — which he recorded with Will Lee.
He is musical director for the Mountain Music Project, a nonprofit supporting traditional musicians around the world, and played a major role in the film“The Mountain Music Project” which documents a journey Tara Linhardt and he took through the Himalayas of Nepal and the mountains of Virginia exploring the connections between these two mountain cultures (and their music).