🎤 Danny Boy Phelan – Carrying the Flame of Front-Porch BluesSome players chase the blues. Danny Boy Phelan seems to have been born with it stitched into his soul.A gentle old soul from St. Catharines, Ontario, Danny channels the ghosts of the Delta with a rawness that’s hard to fake and harder to forget. His voice carries dust, hope, and history in equal measure—and his command of banjo, harmonica, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar makes him a one-man front porch revival.Danny is a Niagara Music Award nominee in the Blues category, a musician’s musician, and a storyteller who doesn’t just sing about the old days—he takes you there. On this episode of Talking Blues, we dig deep into:The personal hardships and working-class conditions that shaped his worldviewThe emotions that rose up from those moments—and how they live in his voiceThe deep well of influence he draws from—Delta blues, gospel, folk, and early radio soundsAnd how his blues expression—rooted in honesty and feel—continues to evolveSoft-spoken and wildly talented, Danny works with DeShaun Jones at Mango Tree Music / Taylor Made Management, surrounding himself with folks who know artistry when they hear it. And if you’ve ever been in the room when he plays, you’ll know why.https://www.TalkingBluesPodcast.com - Listen to the Talking Blues Podcast – Stream it now or wherever you podcast.Hit play, and then visit:https://dannyboyphelan.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-leopard-frog-barnSupport His Music Grab his new EP Live at the Leopard Frog Barn and stay tuned for live shows, rare sessions, and limited-run merch.Connect with Danny Boy Phelan:Website: https://dannyboyphelan.bandcamp.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dannyphelanmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_boy_phelanConnect with Matt Cooper – Host & Broadcaster – Talking Blues PodcastWebsite: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingBluesPodcast/postsPersonal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matt.Cooper.Broadcaster/Talking Blues Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingBluesPodcast/If this conversation moved you or got you thinking, join the Talking Blues Backstage Pass at https://www.TalkingBluesPodcast.com’s free to join, and you’ll get early access, behind-the-scenes stories, and the chance to shape future episodes.

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