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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 3h

Looking forward to playing with The Champs in Nantwich as part of the ‘Words & Music Festival’ later this week…Excited to have our great mates The Dreaming Spires along too!! Tix still available so grab one and we’ll see you there!! 🚀😎❤️

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Looking For The Magic Records @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social · 3d

Our next Sunday Sessions is on Sunday October 26th folks!! We have some very big news coming that may make this one a pretty special day,…We’re thrilled to have The Ladles at this one too…Gonna be fun! It’s a pay what you can afford afternoon show as usual but do book tix to avoid missing out! 🙏❤️😎🚀

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 6d

These photos were taken by our great and very talented friend Simon Weller…Thanks so much for capturing it so perfectly mate 🙏📸❤️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 6d

It’s hard to put into words how special playing at Hammersmith Apollo last night was. In fact the last week opening for Gene has been wonderful. Huge thanks to the guys & team for their generosity & so much love & thanks to all the amazing folks who watched & listened…We had an absolute blast 🙏🚀😎❤️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 7d

Photos by our great mate Simon Weller 🚀🙏😎📸

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 7d

Hammersmith Apollo!! We’re Soundchecked and ready to hit this absolutely legendary stage at 7.30pm…Absolutely can’t wait to see you folks!! 🚀❤️😎

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 8d

On at 7.30pm..See ya there! 😎🙏

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 8d

Thankyou so much…that’s lovely to hear 🙏😎

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 8d

Had another wonderful time opening for Gene in Sheffield last night. Here’s a little snippet of the Grand Drive oldie, ‘Track 40’….Tomorrow night we get to play the legendary Hammersmith Odeon!! Huge thanks to the Gene guys and team for having us along 🙏❤️🚀

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 10d

Photo by my lovely mate Piers Bromley 📸🙏😎

Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 10d

Had an amazing night opening for Gene in Leeds on Sunday..Tomorrow we do it all over again in Sheffield & then on Saturday at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo…I’ve seen so many heroes there..will be a bit of a dream come true, so a huge thanks to the Gene guys for the invite..See you out there! 😎❤️🙏

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 12d

Ah great!!! Chuffed you like it 🙏😎✌️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 13d

Sound checked & ready to play our first show of three this week as special guests of Gene…We’re absolutely thrilled to be invited to be a small part of it…Tonight in Leeds, Thursday Sheffield & Saturday at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo!! Thanks so much for having us along guys! 🙏😎❤️🚀

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 18d

Day off Listening #2 More early 90s Neil…The stunning ‘Harvest Moon’ from 1992…One of his greatest collections of songs and up there with his very best albums…So many beautiful songs ❤️😎😎🚀

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 18d

Day off listening #1 An afternoon of early 90s Neil…’Ragged Glory’ from 1990…What an incredible album! So much melody and so many amazing guitar workouts…Up there with his very best for me 🔥😎❤️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you love The Flying Burrito Brothers, Dillard & Clark and Clarence White era Byrds then this is right up your street…Swampwater’s self titled album from 1971…They were Linda Ronstadt’s backing band and featured Gib Guilbeau & John Beland who both went on to join The Burritos…Great record! ❤️😎🚀✌️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 7

Continuing In a similar vein, Rob Galbraith’s ‘Nashville Dirt’ from 1970…Its a really lovely, gentle ‘Funky Country’ album…Bit Willis Allen Ramsey, bit Tony Joe White…❤️🤠😎

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 7

More influential brilliance with Bobbie Gentry’s classic ‘The Delta Sweete’ from 1968. She was just wonderful…such an incredible singer and songwriter…one of THE great record covers too ❤️😎🔥🤠

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 7

Linda Martell’s brilliant ‘Color Me Country’ from 1970…A wonderful, soulful and hugely influential record…one of a bunch of amazing new additions for me…❤️🚀😎🔥

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey folks! I’m playing an acoustic double bill show with my great mate Gabe Minnikin, who’s over from Canada, at my favourite pub in the world, The Betsey Trotwood on Wednesday 17th September…It’s going to be a really fun night so see ya there!! 🪕😎🍄✌️❤️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Was really lovely to revisit an old Grand Drive song (our second single from back in 1997 I think!) last night with my great friend John Bennett and his brilliant band ‘Luxury Holiday’…Thanks for having me jump up guys!!

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’m absolutely thrilled to be asked to open Gene’s sold out comeback shows this autumn! Gene were among the very first to champion & encourage Grand Drive in our early days so it’s extra special to be sharing a stage with them again! Huge thanks to the Gene guys for the invite…it means a lot! 🙏❤️😎

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thinking of Neal Casal today…A beautiful man and a great friend to so many folks…had so many lovely times together ❤️

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Huge thanks to The Long Road Festival and to the mighty Loose Records for having us this weekend!! We had an absolute blast!!! Saw so many great bands, caught up with old friends and made new friends…Loved it!! 🙏🌶️😎❤️🪕🚀

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ah thanks so much Stuart…we had a blast! 🙏🚀😎

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