Dan on "The OK Show" podcast - with the Current's Andrea Swensson

http://blog.thecurrent.org/2015/12/the-o-k-show-episode-10-rock-n-roll-dreamer-dan-israel-comes-to-terms-with-his-divorce-and-his-health/

Dan Israel video links

Here are links to a bunch of my videos on YouTube - enjoy!

Dan Israel - Ain't Gonna Let the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkQAbr3O9G4

Dan Israel - Be With Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2GiBVlVe3M

Dan Israel - Live On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vlAZRtkg8

Dan Israel plays the San Francisco Bay Blues (at a show opening for Ramblin' Jack Elliott at the Cedar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhTo5Q4nVYE&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=12

Dan Israel featured on MN Original "Artist Day Jobs"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_7UycGRH10&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=27

Dan Israel (joined by violinist Scarlet Rivera) plays Dylan's "Isis" at the annual Bob Dylan tribute show in St. Louis Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZIDf0vXwg&list=LLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=10

Dan Israel plays Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" in front of the Bob Dylan mural in downtown Minneapolis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNKEzN8qokc&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=22

Dan Israel plays Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" at the annual Bob Dylan tribute show in St. Louis Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5XEILbQIwU&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=17

Dan Israel plays Dylan's "Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" at the annual Bob Dylan tribute show in St. Louis Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJ8rvcyVU0&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=18

Dan Israel plays Dylan's "Neighborhood Bully" at the annual Bob Dylan tribute show in St. Louis Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USpGVpJUf-Y&index=20&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng

Dan Israel featured on Jason Fladager's "Fladcast"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6hfH11txY0&list=FLyhaIaQx0BR86_xBUMb2Yng&index=16

Review quotes for my 13th studio album "Dan"

Here are some nice things people are saying (so far) about my 13th studio album, "Dan"

“Dan is an album that plays up Israel’s strengths, his lyrics turning in unexpected and insightful directions, carried aloft by infectious melodies and an ever-exuberant band.” – Paste Magazine, Eric Swedlund

 

“Dan Israel deserves far more recognition that he’s attained thus far. Exceedingly heartfelt and clearly soaked in sentiment, his music avoids the usual maudlin touches that often plague others scouring in similar terrain.... Dan is both fresh and vital, a rousing encounter that substitutes mirth for melancholia” – No Depression, Lee Zimmerman

 

“The songs have the architectural integrity of a small-town schoolhouse or chapel, and like those structures they’re all about time: the encroachment of the northern cold, domestic comings and goings, the ashes of bygone love ready to be swept away.” – Minnesota Monthly, Quinton Skinner

 

“There’s plenty of gold at album’s end, though, plus lots of sharp hooks and some of Israel’s richest song arrangements yet, with key support from pianist James Tyler O’Neill and guest vocalists such as Katie Gearty, Bethany Larson and Andra Suchy.” – StarTribune, Chris Riemenschneider

 

"The best part of "Dan," though, is the music, some of Israel's strongest. His divorce informs most of the songs, but they're often surprisingly upbeat musically, particularly the insanely catchy "You Don't Love Me Anymore," featuring the Honeydogs' Adam Levy on guitar and additional vocals from Bethany Larson.” – St. Paul Pioneer Press, Ross Raihala

 

“Though he’s never become a household name, Minnesota native Dan Israel has carved out a successful — and prolific — career for himself. As frontman for Americana outfit The Cultivators and a solo performer, Israel has churned out quality album after quality album. Latest effort “Dan” is his 13^th studio effort and finds him on top of his game....If you have yet to discover this talented artist, here’s a chance to get to know the music of Dan Israel. You won’t regret it.” Pittsburgh in Tune, Jeffrey Sisk
 

 “But the cool thing is: the album is so full of great songs (if the horn-tinged “Be With Me” isn’t your favorite song of the day I will literally eat my hat) that you can take it just at that level too. Meaning: it’s fun at the same time it’s sad. Great stuff. And proving again that Dan definitely belongs where he is ascending to: the upper echelon of Minneapolis musicians.” – L’Etoile magazine, Jon Hunt

 

“Israel's sound falls into the roots rock territory, with hints of Tom Petty, The Jayhawks and Paul Westerberg. This is a poppier, more straight-ahead collection and tracks like "Be With Me", "Can't Believe It" and "You Don't Love Me Anymore" boast excellent melodies and hooks. If you're new to Dan, start here and the dive back into his vast catalog.” – Absolute Powerpop blog

 

“You Don’t Love Me Anymore” is a radio-ready rocker of romance-gone-wrong featuring Adam Levy (Honeydogs) on guitar and Bethany Larson on vocals. The 12-string electric-guitar jangle goodness of “Can’t Believe It” and “Lonely Too” play out like lost Wilco tunes, and overall the quality of songs is pretty consistent. Dan’s been playing for a while (this is his 13th album) and he’s definitely an artist who deserves to be heard.” – Powerpopaholic blog