Genre: Listen for Dan's new single "Light My Soul on Fire", on Hot AC radio across Canada from the upcoming EP Staring With My Eyes Closed. Produced by John Webster.

Official site: http://www.danpolitano.com

News & Events: Dan's upcoming EP. Staring With My Eyes Closed will be available across Canada or on the website www.danpolitano.com July 19.

Year founded: 2004

Record Label: Independent

It was great having his experience in the room explains Dan, beaming about producer John Webster. A one time in-demand session player on keyboards, and a Juno Award winner, Johns name can be found on legendary recordings by Aerosmith, The Cult and other rock superstars. John, now an in-demand producer, has his name associated with successful recordings by Tom Cochrane, Kim Mitchell, Bif Naked and now, Dan Politano.

Literally playing all the instruments and self-producing his debut, Back Where I Started, Dan was not only relieved to have John Websters experience to call on this time around, but the producer brought along a trio of top notch veteran players: Randall Stoll, (Tom Cochrane, kd Lang); Tony Marriot (Jeff Buckley) and Lanny Hussey (Ginger, Winston) all adding their professional touch. Yeah, you could say it was a little intimidating walking in the room with all these experienced names says Dan, but these guys were great, it didnt take long before the nerves were gone and all that was left in the studio was an awesome energy.

With four new, rock powered tracks ready to crack mainstream radio, Dan is more than eager to continue building where his debut left off. 43 college radio stations in Canada alone enthusiastically supported Back Where I Started. Internet radio outlets became fans and countries as far away as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, and the US found Dans music irresistible.

A pleasant bonus on the new CD is a lush, dreamy remake of Dans lament for a distant girlfriend, a song titled New Zealand that comes complete with a symphony-like sound-scape created on keyboard by producer John Webster. Dan, as he does throughout, sings in his now familiar powerful, soulful rasp, reminiscent of a youthful Bryan Adams.

Staring With My Eyes Closed will be the inaugural release on Dans own label, Solo Records.

July 19 at Rose and Crown in Banff, AB
Other Info: Show 9pm - no cover
July 17 at Art Space in Prince George, BC
Other Info: Doors 8pm - Advance tickets available Books $ Co. for $5.
March 24 at Steamers Pub in Victoria, BC
Other Info: CD Release Party! Doors 9pm - Cover $5. With guest Carmen Hillary.
July 18 at Little Fernwood in Victoria, BC with: K.C. Hingley & Josh S.,
Other Info: Doors 8pm cover $5
May 30 at The Lucky Bar in Victoria, BC with: Carmen Hillary,
Other Info: Early Show! Doors at 7pm cover $5.
May 23 at The Lamplighter in Vancouver, BC
Other Info: Apart of New Music West 9:30 - 10pm. Wrist bands available through ticketmaster.
October 01 at Vancouver Rowing Club in Vancouver, BC with: To be announced,
Other Info: A charity show called "Just Singin Around". Local artists playing acoustically.
August 24 at Outdoor Festival in Cobble Hill, BC
Other Info: Opening for That '70s Band. Email for info.