Biography

Biography

Dana Gaynor is a lead/slide guitarist and entertainer par excellence. Well known among the best musicians in both the New York and San Francisco Bay areas, her work is respected internationally. The list of musicians she has performed with includes:

Vassar Clements, Dan Hicks,
John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service),
Keith and Donna Godcheaux (Grateful Dead),
Paul Smith (Bill Withers, Ike and Tina Turner),
Arkansas Larry Davis, Paul Oscher (Muddy Waters),
Deacon Jones and Jim Guyette (John Lee Hooker Band),
John Lee Hooker, Jackie Payne,
Gary Smith, Don Preston (Leon Russell Band),
Buddy Miles, Tommy Castro, Vision,
Little John Chrisley, Killer in the Backseat,
Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult).

Stduio credits include: K&K studios - Staff musician for London records, session player at - Ultra-Sonic Studios, Kingdom Studios, Tewksberry Studios, The Record Plant, Rainbow Studios, Sound Doctor Studios, Star City Recording Studios. I worked with a great many producers including: Robert Mersey (Jackie Wilson's Producer), K&K productions, Jeff Glixman (Producer of Kansas), and Don Cassales (The Rascals).

She has been a member of The Amazing Bluesmatics, The Blues Riders, Vizion, Killer in the Backseat, Explosive Joseph and a founding member the Boulevard Blues Band for seven years (the house band at JJ’s Blues Club, the biggest blues club in the S.F. Bay area at the time). She has appeared on the same bill with The Allman Brothers, Average White Band, Norton Buffalo, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John, Roy Rogers, Vassar Clements, Link Wray, Bad Finger, The Dinosaurs, Terry and the Pirates, and many, many others. Her exciting guitar work and irresistible smile make her an instantly accessible performer who is truly a joy to behold.

Dana can currently be seen with Notorious Groove, Red, Black & Blue and Real Country.

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