Quotes: "There are basically four main qualities that a musical entertainer can and should strive to possess. These are singing ability, proficiency on their instrument, writing ability, and the charismatic capacity to entertain. Many people get by with being good at a couple of these. But when you are, for instance like the Beatles were, great at all four, there is no stopping you. That is what I come away thinking about Daniel Lee." - A judge in the prestigious Eddie's Attic Shootout Competition for Performing Songwriters (which Daniel won, joining a roster of names like John Mayer and Dayna Kurtz). "Difficult to categorize, Daniel Lee's brand of soulful pop goes down as one of the best indie performances you ever heard; his vocalizations and incredible guitar work will absolutely MESMERIZE you live!! An amazing guy with such an intimate knowledge of his guitar that it's almost suspect." - The Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC "Lee combines the laid-back yet unquestionably aware vocals of Ben Harper with a funk-guitar style reminiscent of John Mayer." - Editor's Pick, WashingtonPost.com Daniel Lee's voice takes center stage with its warmth, character and five-octave range. He pairs that with powerful, percussive, sophisticated guitar work, but played in a way that people can cling to. The lyrics of this English major are refreshing and quirky and fill your mind with pictures. Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Daniel Lee began the study of classical guitar at age 7, has been composing music since his teens, and taught high school senior English prior to dedicating himself full time to creating and performing music. Daniel's music and lyrics are fresh and new, but he is not shy to integrate the healthy influences of artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Joni Mitchell to Sting as well as incorporating the New Orleans jazz, blues, and Creole musical traditions of his roots. Daniel Lee has shared stages with Shawn Mullins, Better Than Ezra, David Garza, John Mayer, Ian Moore, Cowboy Mouth, Michelle Malone, and Matthew Kahler, among others. He has won the prestigious Eddie's Attic Shootout for Performing Songwriters (Atlanta), joining prior winners like John Mayer and Dana Kurtz. He is a national winner of the 2005 NewSong Contest sponsored by Performing Songwriter Magazine. He also has won the Ziegler Guitar Wars. Daniel Lee is currently an Artist in Residence at Strathmore Music Center in the Washington, DC area. Other albums are Superfish Illumination (2002), Eight Sides of Love (2003),and Missage Is a Mirror, Hold Your Breath (2004).