Daniel Blank - Fiddle, Vocals

In 1995 he moved to Nashville and had the opportunity to play with such artists as Tanya Tucker, Johnny Paycheck and Jeannie C. Riley. He also performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage many times with a variety of artists including Trick Pony, who he joined in 1998. During that time. Daniel appeared in their videos on CMT and on nationally broadcast shows such as CBS' The Early Show and CNN Headline 'News In The Front Row. 

Daniel's travels have taken him to nearly every state in the Union and internationally to Japan and Canada. Traveling across this planet of ours is one of the most exhilarating experiences he's had. The beauty of this world is so inspiring and also so serene. Although he enjoys playing country and pop music, Daniel remains most deeply connected to classical music, his first love, and jazz. With original compositions, he has created a style that combines those influences with New Age music and Eastern philosophy. His first CD was released in 2002, under the name Sunset Beach, is titled Time and Again.