Dane Varese
Hometown: Madison, WI
Genre: Pop/Rock
http://www.myspace.com/danevarese

What is the Dane Varese Band? It is Dane’s voice and unique vocal delivery—exceptional by any measure. It is 100,000 plus MySpace views, over 110,000 song plays by fans around the world, and over 100,000 hits on the band’s initial press release. It is a young band, light years beyond its age in terms of musicianship and performance. It is the Official Song of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, as chosen by the city council. It is Dane’s magnetic on-stage charisma and an inspired live show that includes extensive crowd interaction, behind the head guitar solos, and feel-good, original songs that captivate audiences upon first listen. It is a new group on an exhilarating rise that has already garnered national attention. It is the Dane Varese Band.

The Dane Varese Band, a pop-rock quartet from Madison, Wisconsin, has played some of the best venues and festivals. From their home base in Madison to Oregon, Indiana, and Nashville, this band is making a move on the national scene. The band’s songs have received airplay on radio stations across the country, including on-air interviews from Madison to Tampa, Florida, and the debut CD is currently featured on KZUM in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Dane Varese Band has also appeared on Indy’s Music Channel and Fox 59’s morning show in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This band appeals to virtually every type of audience. From hard rock fans as openers for Rockstar INXS runner-up Marty Casey to sharing the stage with blues artist Mark David Group, the Dane Varese Band continues to reveal its versatility and talent. The band has gained appeal from diverse audiences at festivals such as the World’s Largest Bratfest and the Indiana State Fair.

A rare blend of talent, youth, professionalism, and humility, the Dane Varese Band has only just begun. Jamison, the agent for Club Annex, best describes this band: “The Dane Varese Band puts on the show of a major label act without the attitude.” Canadian music reviewer John Wirth echoes Jamison’s sentiment: “Dane has the sound of Jason Mraz, the delivery of Rob Thomas, and the soul of James Taylor.” After the band’s appearances in Indianapolis, 96.3 on-air personality Deacon shares that “I think those guys are VERY talented and will go FAR. Tell them never to stop!” Don’t you worry about that, Deacon. Finally, music producer Terence Thompson, whose “Heaven Can Wait” is featured on Michael Jackson’s “Invincible” CD, has strong feelings about this band. “No doubt, I would love to work with them. We could make some fire.”