Danny McCrum is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and podcaster with extensive experience on stage and in the studio. 

He has worked with and supported many top artists including Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, John Mayer, John Butler Trio, Jeff Beck, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, Norah Jones, Jimmy Barnes, Simple Minds, Katie Melua and many top New Zealand acts. He currently performs with Noise PlayThe Buskers and Campbell. 


Danny has released four albums: Awake & Restless (2007, Elite Music), Say What You Mean (2009, Liberation/Universal), Letters to the Future (2012, Paper Plane) and Hustle Bustle (2019, Paper Plane).


He has worked as a session musician for numerous producers and artists including Greg Haver, Stephen Small, Lizzie Marvelly, Peter van Gent, Alex Burke (US), Magnolia Memoir (US), Debbie Harwood, Campbell, Emme Lentino (NZ/US), Venice Quin, Phil Edwards Band, Georgia Lines, AutoMatic 80s and the Michael Jackson tribute show 'King Of Pop’. 


Along with Bobby Kennedy (Opshop) Danny hosts the podcast series Don’t Give Up Your Day Job where they talk to creative professionals about their experiences in the entertainment business. 



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