Local musician, concert promoter and arts advocate Danny Bell has been a collaborator on countless projects. Finally it's his turn to conduct things of his very own.
He's been behind the scenes and active on the drum kit and assorted other musical contributions for groups like alt-rock band Black Spruce Bog and the current modern folk group Folky Strum Strum.
Now he steps into the role of title character for a new group, Danny Bell & His Disappointments. Their debut album comes out tonight at a CD launch concert.
The nine-song album is called Good Timin' Man. Each tune is written by Bell and features his many musical friends from around the Prince George music scene like Naomi Kavka, Saltwater Hank, Brin Porter, and Amy Blanding.
Bell rang up his reputation on playing drums, but it is his melodic talents that drive this project forward.
He plays accordion and sings for this new project, and his personal talents are supported by some talented bandmates with strong reputations of their own like Jeremy Pahl (mandolin/vocals), Chloe Nakahara (fiddle), Naomi Kavka (cello/vocals), Amy Blanding (vocals), Brin Porter (upright bass), and Harry Tudor (drums). Those are His Disappointments.
For more information on the event, the album, and the artist, visit his website at dannybell.org.
The event tonight will have a strong supporting act as well. Saltwater Hank will be opening the evening with some of his original tunes.
Cover charge is $10 to see both concerts. Music starts at 9 p.m. It happens at the Prince George Legion.
