The mid-tempo groove draws the listener in, and the catchy melody, tight picking and Troy Boone’s emotive lead vocal make the grim lyrics a surprising counterpoint. The band’s signature harmonies ensure that the track, written by Josh Manning and produced by Tim Surrett, is an addictive listen.
Thunder Dan is a fighter, a lone outsider
If you cross him he’ll bring you down
Four dogs, five hogs, and a house made of logs
He lives 30 miles out of town, Thunder Dan (J. Manning)
Group spokesman and banjoist Steve Dilling notes, “I think it’s a great representation of our sound. It’s fun to play, the vocal tags at the end of each verse are really interesting, and the audience response at our last few gigs has been fantastic.”
The group can expect even more positive feedback at shows this month:
2/2/18 – Ann Arbor, MI -The Ark
2/3/18 – Clay City, KY – Kentucky Friends Of Bluegrass Music Club
2/9/18 – Blairstown, NJ – Roy’s Hall
2/10/18 – York, PA – Goodwill Fire Company
2/16/18 – Asheville, NC – Bluegrass First Class
2/23/18 – Garner, NC – Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music
2/24/18 – Mt. Sterling, OH – Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree