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Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Label: Reigning Records
Website: www.cowswithguns.com
Sounds Like: Pete Seeger (USA), Jim Page, David Rovics, Johnny Cash, Bruce Coburn
Genre: Americana
Dana Lyons is the singer/songwriter best known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs “Cows With Guns,” “RV” and “Ride The Lawn.” A global radio and web hit, “Cows With Guns” was #1 for the year on Dr. Demento, #2 on the Australian Country charts, #1 in Seattle and spent six months on the Irish Top 40.
This Bellingham based singer-songwriter has been entertaining and enlightening audiences around the world for nearly 30 years. Music and storytelling connect people and events in powerful ways, and Dana's performances do so brilliantly. Whether his audience is a dozen children at a house party, hundreds of activists and dignitaries at the Elwha Dam removal ceremony, or thousands of music lovers attending Folklife, every performance is a celebration of life on earth, fueled by his infectious music, sharp wit, keen observation and warm heart.
Dana’s music style includes a bit of everything; his biggest radio hit, “Cows With Guns,” receives crossover radio play on country, rock, alternative, community, college and oldies radio stations worldwide. He has nine releases to date, including his latest, The Great Salish Sea, released in March 2014.
““A current-day Pete Seeger...””
The Bellingham Weekly
““Whether he's singing about prophetic RVs, revolutionary cows, or the power of wild places, Dana is a master at mixing playful humor with social and environmental activism. His voice is beautiful, his songs are funny, relevant, and thought provoking.”
Backbone Concert Series
““Leader of a moo-vement...Catapulted to cult status.””
The Portland Oregonian
““Your performances, as always, were incredible: simultaneously entertaining, hilarious, and educational. I appreciate the way your music conveys important messages in a fun and lighthearted manner and I am positive that the kids will never forget your catchy songs.””
Roots & Shoots USA, Jane Goodall Institute - Roots & Shoots USA, Jane Goodall Institute
““Every movement has its minstrel. The unions had Woody Guthrie. The peace movement had Phil Ochs. The environmental movement has Dana Lyons.””
Captain Paul Watson - Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
“Lyons’ like hasn’t been experienced since Tom Lehrer held forth exclusively in the 60s….Lyons’ talent, his travels around the world, his deep commitment to the environment…and a highly giving manner have produced more than a major entertainer. He’s one helluva human being.””
Bob Sanders - Whatcom Independent
““An out-of-control Johnny Cash.””
The Western Front, WWU, Bellingham, WA
““Play it once and watch the phones explode.””
Bob Rivers - Twisted Tunes, KZOK, Seattle
