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To take it ahead straight forward.... Dan Reed was much too long away from the Rock'n'Roll front to come back and shoot straight to the moon again. And only some of us remember the glory days, when Dan and his band Dan Reed Network rose up like Phoenix from the ashes with his Funkrock Sound and conquered the world by storm. Songs like 'Ritual' or 'Rainbow Child' went up into the charts. And Dan Reed himself was known as one of the most attractive men in Showbiz, no kiddin'.


This pic of Dan I took in 1989 in London, England 

It could have been so wonderful at that time. But it wasn't. And one of the reasons, believe it or not, wa shis new hairstyle. From one day to the other it had changed dramatically. And it wasn't only the fans, complaining about it, but also the label and management. With this move, Dan wanted to show, that not  the look should be important, but the music only for success. And it was his devotion to the Dalei Lama what made him stepping back from musicbiz as well. So after 3 more or less successful records, Dan Reed concentrated more on Buddhism, moved to india and later to Israel and collected tons of experiences. Over the last years he was also busy in the moviebusiness. 
However, now Dan Reed is back again in music for a couple of years and back live on stage. For right now it's a solo acoustic performance, only him and his guitar. And like recently mentioned in another review, such a performance shows the skills of an artist. 


"Rainbow Child"

There have been quite a few ads and announcements about this gig  here in Munich, but unfortunately it didn't really work out. The day is sunny, beautiful and hot. And probably most people preferred the beergarden to a dark concert location. In the end there are about 40 people, who found their way into the ampere club. People who are freaks and all remember Dan Reed Network from back then. 

Dan Reed goes on stage at 8.30 p.m. He is still very selfconfident and entertains us with lots of songs from then and now. And what shall I say much more. You still recognize his voice 100 percent. Some of the new tracks show a clear influence of an oriental and jewish touch, which gives the music a rather interesting aspect. And it really makes you listening carefully. Apart from that - of course we get the big hits presented as well and it makes us pretty nostalgic. (see setlist)


'I'm So Sorry'

And it's those, I caught in my clips. If you listen to it, you will know, though it's performed as an acoustic one man show. Inbetween Dan entertains us with witty anekdotes. It is indeed a rather intimate event, but it is a wonderful one... it's unexited and full of harmony. I for my part wish deeply, that this artist catches up again in the international musicbiz. He deserves it so much.... so or so....
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'Ritual'


'Salt Of Joy'