Event: Interview with Actor/Singer JEFF DANIELS
Place: "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" Radio Show
Dates/Times: (Live) Monday January 8st 4pm-8pm (NYC Time)
WVOF 88.5 FM in Fairfield, CT www.wvof.org

(Reairing) Wed. January 10th thru Fri. January 12th
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When you think of “grassroots” and “down to earth”, you don’t normally think of a movie
star. You especially don’t think of a movie star the caliber of Jeff Daniels. Yet that is
exactly what Jeff has accomplished with his second CD release, “Grandfather’s Hat”.
With the follow-up album to “Live and Unplugged,” Daniels has proven that he is not an
actor who sings, but an accomplished singer/songwriter who’s musical talent does not
require the support of his acting. The CD is available at www.jeffdaniels.com .

Further proof of his talent is supported by the musicians Daniels has performed with over
the last couple of years. Although it took him some time to feel comfortable on stage
behind his guitar, Daniels’ confidence has matured with his songwriting, being invited
onstage to perform a few songs with legends Lyle Lovett, John Haitt, and Guy Clark,
during their rare “Songwriters” tour. Having his pal Keb Mo’ join Jeff on stage was equally
rewarding (Jeff calls it a “free guitar lesson”). From time to time he’s also been fortunate
to expand his shows to sold out venues outside of Michigan.

“Grandfather’s Hat” showcases Daniels’ range as a songwriter, from the laugh out loud
humor of “Have a Good Life (Then Die)” to the quiet poignant lyrics of “Middle Of The
Night”. His honest, sincere and relatable approach to the songs on the CD remind us of
our own lives, hopes and dreams.

A Michigan native, Daniels never forgets his roots. The rowdy rendition of “Detroit Train”
with guest artist, Alto Reed, saxophonist with Bob Seger’s “Silver Bullet Band,” is a fun,
energetic, rock and roll tribute to the city that bares its name; On the first CD, “The
Lifelong Tiger Fan Blues,” was a lament to the team with the second worst season in
baseball history. On this CD, Jeff had the rare opportunity to rewrite the lyrics (“The Life
Long Tiger Fan Blues, Revisted”) as an ode to the almost-World-Series-Champion team
reinforcing again his love of all things Michigan.

Fans of Jeff’s popular original stage play, and independent feature film, “Escanaba In
Da Moonlight,” have eagerly awaited the musical tribute to the subject, and he delivers
with, “The Ballad of The Buckless Yooper”. Teaming up with the energetic foursome,
“Steppin’ In It”, he spins the folk tale of Ruben Soady, the only man in Michigan’s Upper
Pennsula never to bag a buck.

“Grandfather’s Hat” is an evolution of a career in motion. What started out as a means
of raising money for the equity theatre he founded (The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea,
Michigan) has become a back road journey that taps into the storyteller’s head. But now
it has a melody, as well as a story to tell. And if you happen to find your foot tapping
along, then that would be just fine.

Proceeds of the sale of “Grandfather’s Hat,” benefit the Purple Rose Theatre.

The "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" radio show has been on the air since 1982. The program is featured on radio, internet and television. Besides its live Monday WVOF broadcast, the show can be heard 24/7 online at www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer PRINCE featured the "Upper Room" on his official web site www.npgmusicclub.com. This was the first radio show to receive this honor.
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I heard him singing on a radio talk show. He was actually okay, kind of funny, had a storytelling vibe to his music.

He had a funny song about being killed by Clint Eastwood