Daryl Wayne Dasher is a Tennessee based singer/songwriter who brings a fresh and organic approach to Country and Folk music. His lyrics often revolve around social consciousness, the great outdoors, personal conflict, and love. His enthusiasm for his craft is infectious and his live shows are guaranteed to leave you with a more positive attitude.
In 2019, Daryl Wayne Dasher released his third and most stylistic album to date, “Reinkarmation.” The spelling is an intentional conglomerate, as many of the songs share the common themes of reincarnation and karma. “Elvis Blues” tells the story of Elvis Presley reincarnating his way back to Graceland, just to find he couldn’t afford to pay the steep entrance and parking fees. “Love Song for Old Souls” is about a chance encounter with a lover from a past life. The album starts off with a song called “I’m in Morning”, a reflection on starting a new chapter in this life-time. The album was recorded in Nashville by the award-winning producer/artist/songwriter Thomm Jutz and boasts a roster of incredible talent. The main “band” is comprised of Dasher, Jutz, Mark Fain, Lynn Anderson, and Scotty Sanders, and includes guest performances by the Grammy Award-Winning Bluegrass fiddler Tammy Rogers (The Steeldrivers) and even an oboe solo from Nashville’s well-known Avant Garde artist/musician/composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger. Dasher will tour starting in April in support of the new album, and also celebrating 10 years since his first album, “Long Road Now”.
In 2008 Dasher was involved in a musical movement spearheaded by Brigitte London called “Spirit of the Outlaws” in Nashville. The artists involved were recording tracks with legendary producer Jerry "Jigger" Bridges (Waylon Jennings, Paul Anka) at Bridges' studio in Golden, Mississippi for a supporting album of the same title. The doors did not open for the release of that compilation album, which featured a band of legendary musicians (Richie Albright, Jerry Bridges, Fred Newell, and Eugene Moles). For Dasher, however, this opportunity led to the release of his debut album, “Long Road Now” in April of 2009. The album featured 10 songs including 5 self-penned songs, a cover of the late Marty Robbins’ “Devil Woman”, and a Bluegrass/Gospel tune (“I Saw the Master”) he recorded with members of his family at Sweetwater Sound in Ft. Wayne, IN.
In 2010, Dasher shifted his focus toward developing his abilities as a serious writer and began co-writing with other artists/writers like Pam Belford, Brigitte London, Brook Faulk, and Jeff Keith (Tesla), whom Dasher also played in a band with called CMF. He attributes the shift to attending a house concert featuring Larry Jon Wilson and to discovering the music of Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. It was then he began working on the songs for his second solo album, “Great Big Sky”, which was released while on tour in Switzerland in 2013 and included his most popular song to date, “Mountains of Montana”. The album showcases 10 songs written by Dasher himself and one song called "Follow Me", written by Roger Alan Wade (previously unreleased). "Great Big Sky" was a raw, experimental album, recorded mostly on a handheld device called the Zoom H4N. Most importantly, "Great Big Sky" creates the foundation for the musical, lyrical, and artistic approach Dasher would take towards developing his own signature sound.
Dasher is a day-one member of the national roots music movement “The Last Honky Tonk Music Series,” which was started in March of 2014 in honor of the late singer/songwriter Wayne Mills. The series is comprised of artists, venues, retailers, community leaders and more scattered across the US and working together to create a new way to move forward in the music industry. Along-side their sponsors, especially D.A.T. Sauce out of Morgan City, Louisiana, they also strive to help the communities that they live in and visit while touring. They are also very active in honoring and helping our wounded veterans through their “Concerts of Light”, and working with organizations like the R&DA Military Assistance Program out of Hopewell, VA. Last Honky Tonk Music Series shows often take artists to small towns that one may never have heard of or would have thought to pass through. These small towns and unique venues, like the Hitching Post in Darrtown, OH, or the beautiful Jacoby Theater in Alton, IL, have been a large part of Dasher’s tour schedule for the last several years. Through touring the US in his hand-me-down ’92 Buick, often alone, sometimes with other artists like Outlaw Country legend Billy Don Burns, Dasher has learned to fine tune his craft to reflect his true self without the textbook molding or support of a major record label.
In 2020, Dasher was forced to cancel most of his live shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but found a way to keep moving forward during the quarantine. He started playing a livestream show via his Facebook page every week called “Friday Night Quarantunes” and has amassed thousands of views and many new fans because of this. The free-will donations from these shows helped to finance a new studio album, engineered by Zach Kasic at Wild Feather Recordings in Hendersonville, TN with an astounding cast of musicians (mostly recorded remotely as per safety protocols) The album includes mostly songs that he has written and co-written since the quarantine began. The album is yet untitled but is slated to be released on June 25th, 2021.
Daryl Wayne Dasher is an artist who sincerely cares about his craft and about the people who listen to it. His passion for music and for humanity sweats out of him during every single performance. In a new world where people have virtually limitless choices of music, art, and entertainment, it is important to find a way to stand out. In a statement from Outlaw Magazine.com, music critic Richard Deihn wrote that "Daryl Dasher's unique rolling baritone slides into the listener's soul and takes up residence. A dynamic, commanding and uninhibited performer, Dasher's star power lies in his ability to truly connect."
I'm excited to say that Zach Kasic (recording engineer, co-producer) and I have almost finished recording all of the tracks for the upcoming album! I've still got to go in an do all of the vocals but we've already got the mixes almost set in stone. The track listing is changing daily right now, but I'll fill you in on that soon!
We now have a release date set with iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and brick & mortar record stores for June 25th, 2021!
In November, 2018, Daryl Dasher will begin tracking an album of all new original songs. The album is currently being titled "Reinkarmation" (A play on the words karma and reincarnation), due to the fact that several of the songs unintentionally carry a karmic theme. "Reinkarmation" will be engineered by the acclaimed Germain born and Nashville based producer/writer/guitarist/artist Thomm Jutz. Fans will be able to pre-order the album, allong with some extra goodies via the Kickstarter campain launching soon!
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
THE FORT
215 N. Water St.
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
USA
(419) 286-3678
Annual Hometown Show!
Doors: 2 PM EST, Show: 3 PM EST
With very special guests: THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL BOYS!
Black Swamp Nature Center
753 Rd. 132 Paulding OH 45879 USA
Price: Free Will Donations @ Door (THANK YOU!)
TO RESERVE SEATS: please email verldasher@windstream.net
6:15 PM CST
Family Music Center Outdoor Stage
1740 Hillsboro Blvd Manchester TN 37355 USA 931-954-0727
Price: FREE!
Main Street House Concert Series
DARYL WAYNE DASHER w/Rodney Russell, and BROOK FAULK (Live Acoustic Show) - 7:00 PM
Main St. Westerville OH 43081 USA
Price: Free Will Donations @ Door (THANK YOU!)
Silver Maple House Concert Series
DARYL WAYNE DASHER w/Rodney Russell and BROOK FAULK (Live Under the Silver Maple) - 6:00 PM
New Eagle PA USA
Price: Free Will Donations @ Door (THANK YOU!)
Silver Maple House Concert Series
DARYL WAYNE DASHER w/Rodney Russell and BROOK FAULK (Live Under the Silver Maple) - 6:00 PM
New Eagle PA USA
Price: Free Will Donations @ Door (THANK YOU!)
Last Honky Tonk Songwriters Round - tba
17401 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola / Orange Beach AL 32507 US
251-980-5118
The Fillin' Station
Performing Writer - 7:00 PM
385 N. Main St. Kingston Springs TN Uni 615-952-2100
Price: Free Will Donations (THANK YOU!)
215 N. Water St. Ft. Jennings, OH 45844
307 Main St. North Creek, NY 12853
307 Main St, North Creek, NY
703 Clifton St, New Eagle, PA 15067
603 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN
3475 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
383 W. Main St. Clarksville, OH 45113
Fayetteville, TX
April 25th 11:00am to Midnight. Tickets will be $15 in advance, $18 at the gate.
Last Honky Tonk Music Series: "Honor those who came before you, pave the way for those who will come after you.."
Billy Joe Shaver is Hero to all of us. It has been amazing to see all of the press he is getting with his recent album Long In The Tooth, his recent appearance on Late Show with David Letterman w/ Willie Nelson & all of the fantastic reviews. At age 75, he is still kicking' ass and stealing hearts. There are hundreds (yes, hundreds) of covers of Billy Joe Shaver songs. Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley and Kris Kristofferson are just a handful on that list.
Beyond his brilliance, why he is so very special to us is that he still doing it. Out there living his music in the honky tonks every day. The Original Honky Tonk Hero. After all, he wrote the song, he lived it and still lives it to this day.
To have Billy Joe Shaver as a Living Legends Featured Artist on the Last Honky Tonk Music Series is a dream come true for all of the Artists and entire Community of the Series. We are still confirming the full line-up for the Fest. Confirmed so far: Dallas Moore Band, Brigitte London, Kyle Wilson , Jill Kinsey, Chris MoonDawg Hall, Jeff Hopson Music Page, Teri Joyce and the Tagalongs, Craig Gerdes Music, Daryl Wayne Dasher & Brook Faulk, Matt Mathis Music. More TBA.
Some of our artists will share a set together as is traditional with Series shows. LHTMS Lone Oak Fest will be Hosted by Gordon Ames of Big G's Texas Roadshow & Sponsored by Dat Sauce. If you are interested in becoming a Vendor or sponsor of this event, please contact lhtsavc@gmail.com. Tickets will be on sale shortly at American Live Music - AmericanLiveMusic.com. Pivo's Ice House is an amazing venue run by wonderful people who truly support live music. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is one of community and friendship. The Fest will be held on the Outdoor Stage and we will have information on camping and lodging for those traveling in from out of town. Stay tuned for more details.
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The Last Honky Tonk Music Series is an unprecedented & historic Roots Music Series taking place all across America in select venues featuring outstanding national touring artists/songwriters in the Honky Tonk, Outlaw Country, Roots Country (Ameripolitan), Bluegrass, Folk, Southern Rock, Blues, Country-Blues genres. Venues are selected by their dedication to Live Music.
The Series is named in honor of Wayne Mills. Visit WayneMillsBand.com for information on the man and his music.
215 N. Water St.
Ft. Jennings, OH
Mackinaw, IL
Spring Valley, IL
St. Louis, IL
Manchester, OH
Westerville, OH
New Eagle, PA
New Eagle, PA
Nashville, TN
French Lick, IN
French Lick, IN
Ottoville, OH
Prattville, AL
Oxford, OH
Evansville, IN
Clarksville, OH
Galloway, OH
Columbus, OH
New Eagle, PA
New Eagle, PA
Kingston Springs, TN
Special "Daryl Wayne Dasher & Friends" program!
Louisville, KY
North Creek, NY
NASHVILLE IN NORTH CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL
North Creek, NY
NASHVILLE IN NORTH CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oxford/Darrtown, OH
Clarksville, OH
Clarksville, OH
1200 Pin Oak Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
USA
(618)985-4834
121 S. Main Ave.
Minier, IL 61759
USA
(309)392-9123
Uncle Stewy's Roadhouse
225 E. St. Paul St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
- See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 313-7103
Hitching Post
4319 Hamilton Richmond Rd.
Oxford, OH 45056
USA
5135242660
- See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
6000 W County Rd. 250 N
French Lick, IN
USA
(812) 936-9199 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
383 W Main St
Clarksville, OH 45113
United States
9372893443 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
1028 16th Ave S.
Nashville, TN 37212
USA
(615) 726-0446 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
215 N. Water St.
Ft. Jennings, OH 45844
United States
(419) 286-3678 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
152 2nd Ave North
Nashville, TN 37201
616/256-2727 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.djbSZNzt.dpuf
16615 Rd 48
Grover Hill, OH 45849
USA
(419) 587-3400
542 S Jeff Davis Pkwy
New Orleans, LA 70119
USA
(504) 304-5757 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.1eS1T5t9.dpuf
615 Brashear Ave
Morgan City, LA 70380
USA
(985) 330-3003
12 CR-290
Oxford, MS
(662) 801-0546
3979 Bell Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
USA
(615) 866-8850 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.1eS1T5t9.dpuf
Westerville, OH
RSVP for information. email booking@dwdasher.com
New Eagle, PA
RSVP for information. Message Deb Cheplic @
https://www.facebook.com/SilverMapleHouseConcerts/?fref=ts
New Eagle, PA
RSVP for more information. Message Deb Cheplic @
https://www.facebook.com/SilverMapleHouseConcerts/?fref=ts
6000 W County Road 250 N
French Lick, IN 47469
USA
(812) 936-9199 -RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
225 E St. Paul St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
USA
(815) 878-8684 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.1eS1T5t9.dpuf
8285 State Rd. J
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
USA
(844) 733-6274 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.1eS1T5t9.dpuf
1028 16th Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37212
USA
Dogwood Cats: Linda McRae, Daryl Dasher, Daniel Seymour
225 State St
New Albany, Indiana 47150
Featuring Brigitte London, Daryl Wayne Dasher, and Brook Faulk!
Lebanon, TN
DOGWOOD CATS: Featuring Linda McCrae, Daryl Dasher, Daniel Seymour
RSVP for more information and to reserve seats
Contact through: hillbillyhaiku.net
DMac's Bar & Grill
Acadiana Grill
The Grouse Room
Texas National Outfitters
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3224 - See more at: http://dwdasher.com/tour_dates/#sthash.1eS1T5t9.dpuf
Schroon Lake, NY
WAYNESTOCK IX
North Creek, NY
USA
More info and set time coming soon
4319 Hamilton Richmond Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
USA
(513) 524-2660
383 W Main St
Clarksville, OH 45113
United States
(937)289-3443
Clarksville, OH
more info coming soon
8285 State Rd. J
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
Info to be released soon
1199 N Beck St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, United States
Douglas Corner
2106 Eighth Ave S.
Nashville, TN 37204
1 Degaulle Square Lafayette, LA 70508 USA 337.981.8085
Morgan City, LA (Various shows and location) See festival schedule March 25 through March 28.
Queensbury, NY
210 Main St Hudson Falls, New York (518) 832-3484 [map]
Daryl Wayne Dasher: PA Reinkarmation Pre-Release Show
Silver Maple House Concert Series
703 Clifton St.
New Eagle, PA
(724) 258-5336 [map]
Daryl Wayne Dasher: PA Reinkarmation Pre-Release Show
Silver Maple House Concert Series
703 Clifton St.
New Eagle, PA
(724) 258-5336 [map]
Dinner @ 6pm, Show @ 7pm
Address: 157 E High St, Hicksville, OH 43526
Phone: (419) 542-9553
112 2nd Ave NE Decatur, AL USA (256) 340-1778
DARYL DASHER: LIVE with a FULL BAND!
Fountain Park Summer Music Series
Main St. and Jefferson St.
Van Wert, OH
USA
Daryl Wayne Dasher: Live / Acoustic
Bucky's Casino
1500 E. State Route 69
Prescott, AZ 86301
(800) 756-8744
Daryl Wayne Dasher: Live / Acoustic
Bucky's Casino
1500 E. State Route 69
Prescott, AZ 86301
(800) 756-8744
Daryl Wayne Dasher: Live / Acoustic
Windy Hills Winery
1346 S 38th Ct
Ridgefield, WA
(360) 727-2200
Daryl Wayne Dasher: Live / Acoustic
3Peaks Public House & Taproom
24415 NE 10th Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States
(360) 887-3157
Daryl Wayne Dasher
Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival
Fairgrounds Drive
Paulding, OH 45879