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Cellist, singer-songwriter, entertainer
Austin, Texas
Since moving to Austin, Texas in 2015, cellist Dan Radin has earned a reputation for being a go-to hired gun in the scene. He’s backed The Voice contestants, played in bands opening for Grammy/Tony winners, and performed at official SXSW showcases. This year, the cellist decided to reveal himself to the world as an equally-capable singer-songwriter with the release of his first solo album, “Romance for Antiheroes.”
Radin was introduced to cello lessons in 3rd grade through a school program, which subsequently thrust him into a comprehensive classical music education. While in college, Radin began to sit in with folk bands and singer-songwriters, learning to leverage his relative pitch to play by ear and improvise cello solos like a lead guitarist. He moved to Austin after graduation, where he’s since gigged aggressively (Radin estimates nearly 1000 performances). To fill any gaps in his schedule, Radin began side-hustling as a guitarist/singer.
Gradually becoming more comfortable with a frontman role, the cellist decided it was time to share his own original music with the world. Radin’s vision of cello-led acoustic rock prominently displays his singer-songwriter roots, garnering frequent comparisons to John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Radin’s debut solo album, “Romance for Antiheroes,” is a collection of songs documenting failed relationships; however, at its core, the album is a coming out party for a shy cellist who has begun to come into his own as a full-fledged artist.
“I hired Dan to play cello for my wedding ceremony and DJ/MC our wedding reception. Dan made sure to have multiple calls with my wife and I months and weeks ahead of the event to make sure we were going to get exactly what we wanted from his services. He really gave me full confidence that everything would go off without a hitch and it did. I can't say enough good things about Dan. He executed our special requests for our ceremony perfectly. He kept the vibes alive the entire time on the dance floor. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and Dan was a key player in making that happen. I can't recommend him enough.”
“I booked Dan for a listening room show at The Loren Hotel. Dan's charm and charisma with the crowd is only outshined by his musicianship. He is a pleasure to work with and I would absolutely work with him again.”
