happy new year!

January 22nd, 2012
It has been a long time! So I am going to get right to it. 

I have created a new entity named bad.land. This isn’t just a name; bad.land. is a community of musicians, artists, dancer, and other soul-enriching spirits coming together to embark on a journey and instill a sense of connection.    

The frist to be featured in the bad.land. community is my good friend and amazing musician, Fiddle Dave. Our track, 
Cosmic Reset, is super gritty and grooving.  Check it out here, and share it around! 

In the coming year, I am super excited about my brother and talented video artist, Jake Durrett, moving to San Francisco to join the bad.land. cause. And, I am still working with Nick Davio and hypermodal cross-country as well, we recently finished a new track titled A Little Fail that you can hear as well.  


And last, but not least, I am still writing songs and playing guitar. This is of course where all of this began. I have been looking to scale back a bit and focus on recording some more intimate and emotional sounds. Here is my first attempt, A Message to Me.  


I hope the new year is treating you well. You inspire me. 

 

a message to me

December 11th, 2011

A demo of a new song.

a message to me by Daniel Durrett

i didn’t mean to say all the things i said
i didn’t mean to end it so we can’t remember when we began
skipping lightly through the winter breeze
i didn’t mean to break out
i didn’t mean to scream
i didn’t mean to make you feel like you couldn’t be
i didn’t mean to shout
i didn’t mean to cry
i didn’t mean to make you feel like you had to lie
but i know
despite how dark it’s been
the sun will shine on you again

poison ivy doesn’t start to itch
until it’s been a while since you’ve come in contact with it
poison ivy lurks beneath our kiss
only because
i’m missing it

i didn’t mean to question your courage and intent
i didn’t mean to crush you with all the evidence
shattering
what little time we had left
i didn’t mean to scare you
i wish i could have spared you
from all the intense feelings of regret
but i know
despite where you’ve been
it’s good to see your face again

DD Remix

October 3rd, 2011

All Tomorrows Deals (Daniel Durrett Remix) by Anomalie & The Speakeasy Earth

Listen and download the track for free right now!

Cover Art

realizing

July 28th, 2011

as i was packing my bags for my upcoming trip to chicago to play a show with hypermodal, i realized that i am a fucking musician and i am traveling around playing gigs. this makes me happy.

get ready for some sick drops, chicago.

The Anti-Fair Street Fair

June 6th, 2011


The Haight Ashbury Street fair is a mighty fine event. But, to be booked to play the occasion, one must either be in the in-crowd or do a battle of the bands that is pay-to-play.

I say fuck that.

I am hosting my own show out of my garage right on the corner of Cole and Haight. Music, drinks, love, happiness, and the street fair right next door.

Come enjoy live sets by DD at 2:30 (http://www.danieldurrett.com/) and Kate Kilbane at 1:00 (http://www.katekilbane.com/).

After the live music, we will unwind to some chill dance music provided by DD.

Dolor (in the new)

May 11th, 2011

An (old) new song – drop down.

Latest tracks by Daniel Durrett

Berlin

April 7th, 2011

Live at The Roxy

January 27th, 2011

Thanks to Jake Durrett for this beautiful footage from The Roxy in West Hollywood.

Thank You!

January 7th, 2011

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Shure Give It Voice contest. I made the cut and am moving on to the next round in L.A. at The Roxy on the 19th of this month. I will be joined by The Internet and Captions. Stay tuned for more details about the show!

Two Shows This Weekend: Both For Great Causes

November 17th, 2010

Hello Party People,

This weekend is gearing up to be top notch.

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

I am playing a fundraiser for the Haight Ashbury Community Nursery School at The Skylark on 16th and Valencia in the Mission.
Time: 6:30pm.
Admission: $5.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Address: 3089 16th Street.
Venue phone: (415) 621-9294.
With Bias Tape: http://www.biastapemusic.com and Comedian Alex Koll: http://www.alexkoll.com. There will be loads of drink specials, good people, and a lucha libra wrestling photobooth – with real pro wrestlers!

Check the evite here: http://bit.ly/cuoIt3

Sunday, November 21, 2010

I am playing a Fundraiser to Benefit Pakistani Flood Victims.
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Set Time: 2:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 610 Old Mason Street.
Join the Purusha community to help raise funds for the Pakistani flood victims. You will receive 10% off ANY purchase in Sports Basement and 10% of that purchase will be donated by Sports Basement to the flood victims. The organization we are working (Khushhaal Pakistan) with has literally no overhead so 100% of your money will go directly to the people in Pakistan. Oh and there will be free food and drinks and merry-making. (some yoga and live music as well!)
Schedule of events: 11:00 am: Yoga 12:01 pm: Kids Yoga 1:00 pm: Kate Kilbane Band (http://katekilbane.com/) 2:00 pm: Daniel Durrett 3:00 pm: Closing
Please feel free to donate directly as well if you are unable to come: http://www.khushaalpakistan.com/contribute.html

Check the Facebook invite here: http://on.fb.me/bVhKmE

AES and FREE Show at The Red Victorian Hotel on Haight Street

October 30th, 2010

This coming Week is the 129th Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco. I am excited to see all my old friends from the Pro Audio world!

And, luckily for me, I have a FREE show on Friday night here in San Francisco. Check the details below and I hope to catch you there!

Shrader Block Party

October 15th, 2010

This Sunday, October 17th, I will be performing at the Shrader Street Block Party in San Francisco. I will be debuting a new addition to the set! Come on by between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. for food, music, drinks, games and pure SF fun!

Kestral Sound Review V.2 – Battle Of The One Man Bands

September 28th, 2010

This is going to be sweet!