Former world-touring performer and session player Richard Dance has a musical life that spans thirty years and six continents. He's opened for BB King, Tina Turner, and the Fifth Dimension. He's shared the stage or studio with players from the bands of Lyle Lovett, Count Basie, Stevie Nicks, Dionne Warwick, & Dr. John. He can point his creative abilities in multiple directions: rock, soul, funk, country, blues, jazz, reggae, world/ethnic, ambient...virtually any style or instrumentation you need.


CRITIQUES
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“Richard Dance provides scores and compositions for our all high profile projects. His keen ear, professionalism, and talent have added a sophistication to our productions, bringing us statewide and national acclaim.”

Kate Hoy, Multi-Media Producer
State of Arizona
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"Mr. Crawdaddy, I dig your style. It's like Memphis, New Orleans, and Muscle Shoals all livin' in the same man!"

Albert Collins
Legendary Blues Guitarist
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“Deft handling of American Roots Music.”

Danger Dog Review, Philadelphia, PA
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"I find The Crawdaddy’s cool, swampy arrangements and hooky lines living in my head for weeks after our sessions. His musical style and playing are not modern or manufactured but tap a deeper level of emotion, drawing the listener into what is real and not created by false motive."

Dave Shirk, Sonorous Mastering Lab
Tempe, Arizona
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"Richard Dance shows amazing skill & total ease moving across a broad territory of blues, funk, & rock."

Metallus Music Review, Milano, Italy
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“My man Crawdaddy has been bringing the funk around my ‘hood for years. Lots of energy, humor and creativity to share with all! He’s a deep well for sure.”

Chuck Hall, Former Head of Product Development
Fender Musical Instruments
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