Daniel, from Pembroke, the newest member of The Coolerators,  honed his drumming skills through study with Chris Rivelli (The Chris Fitz Band, The Matt Stubbs Band).  

Much of Daniel’s original inspiration came through listening to the jazz and Blues music of BB King, Sandy Nelson, Buddy Rich, Ringo Star, Phil Collins and Gene Krupa and he continues to be inspired by Chris Rivelli. 

Daniel has played with and continues to play with numerous bands. 

He was special guest on Letterman’s Late Show and performed with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra

He played a benefit at Berklee alongside drummers John Blackwell Jr., (Prince), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and world-renowned Horacio El Negro Hernandez.  

Daniel has also appeared with Toni Lynn Washington – Shirley King (BB King) - Janiva Magness – Ronnie Earl – The Fat City Band – David Maxwell – Monster Mike Welch – James Montgomery – Ricky “King” Russell – Duke Robillard – The Chris Fitz Band to name a few!. 

In addition to playing with The Coolerators, Daniel has his own band,  The Moondance Blues Band.

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