Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"DANNY JOSEPH"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH - When did you first start to sing? What was your favorite thing to sing?
I started singing as a kid, but only took it seriously when I tried to record my own music when I was 17, I was terrible when at first, but kept going as I loved it so much.
STANDISH - What is your go-to genre to pick from when you have to perform?
For me it would be Soul, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding that kind of thing. There’s something about that music and genre that really speaks to my heart.
STANDISH - Do you have any warm-up rituals?
Not really! But I probably should!
STANDISH - Who are your top 3 idols?
In music terms; Elvis, The Beatles and Steve Ray Vaughan in that order! The Beatles were the best band and Songwriters ever. Elvis was the original OG! And Stevie Ray Vaughan took blues and guitar playing to a new level when he emerged in the 1980s.
STANDISH - If you had to pick an artist to be stuck on tour forever with, who would it be?
Chris Stapleton for sure, he’s the best singer and songwriter around right now in my opinion. He can just stand there and sing, and not move, and it won’t matter one bit, as he has so much presence and aura.
STANDISH - Do you have a favorite piece of advice Reba McEntire gave you?
The best piece of advice she gave me, was to let the chorus be the most intense part of the song vocally, to hold something back in the verses, so you have somewhere to go in the chorus. Advice I hold onto and put into practice to this day!
STANDISH - Ever had a microphone die on you mid-performance?
I’ve had mics, guitars, pedals, speakers all die on me at some point mid performance! A few years back, my whole PA system lost power at a show and we just continued the show, unplugged, old school,
STANDISH - Where is your favorite place to travel to when singing?
Most of my shows are in the Dallas area, right now my two favorite places are Harwood Arms in Dallas, and the Grandscape which is a big big stage. I did a sold out show in Oklahoma not too long ago, which was great, really great to go further out and meet fans and people who support what you are doing.
STANDISH - What did you learn the most from your time on NBC's "The Voice"?
I learnt many things while I was there; I learned some new vocal exercises which I use to this day; also the importance of lyrics and telling the story of the song vs just singing.
STANDISH - What was the most nerve racking part of being on "The Voice"?
Probably the live shows; knowing that you were going on live television in front of millions and had one shot to give it your all. You had to make sure you didn’t forget a lyric, a chord, miss a note, there’s a lot of pressure on you.
STANDISH - Would you ever want to switch from singing to something else? If so, what would that be?
Music is my life, that’s how I provide for my family. Right now I can’t see myself doing anything else.
STANDISH - What's something about you most may not know?
I used to busk on the London Underground, and did so for years to make extra money. Playing and singing for thousands of people as they walked past and dropped their spare change.
STANDISH - How many relationships did you gain from The Voice & which is the most meaningful to you?
I made a lot of friends with all the contestants, everyone u met was amazing, so humble and friendly. I didn’t meet one person that wasn’t amazing! A lot of us still keep and touch and I don’t see that ever changing.
STANDISH - What's it like being in the same room as all 4 superstar judges?
It’s a great feeling, seeing all those guys that you knew from an early age, being in the same room and singing in front of them is surreal! A memory I’ll never forget!
STANDISH - What are your social links?
www.instagram.com/dannyjosephofficial
www.tiktok.com/@dannyjosephofficial
www.youtube.com/@dannyjosephofficial
www.facebook.com/dannyjosephofficial
www.dannyjosephofficial.com
STANDISH - Anything else you'd like to include?
You can also follow me on Spotify! Just type in Danny Joseph into the search. You can hear my original music and some unique covers!
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