Danny Burton was the 2006 runner up in the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society 'Blues player of the year competition' with the winner being Nick Charles. Danny released his 1st album 'Take A Step Back' at the end of 2005 which is available at musicplug.net and select leading Edge stores. The album includes 3 other great musicians being Les Oldman on drums, Paul Gadsby on Bass guitar and Chris 'darkie' Wilson on keyboards. Chris also engineered and produced the album. Danny is currently performing as a solo act building a strong presence in the roots and blues scene. He has been sharing festival bills with the likes of Chris Wilson, Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Collards Greens and Gravy and Shane Howard to name a few. Danny blends acoustic guitar, lapsteel, ellis stompbox and a strong vocal to produce a strong solo sound. Several tracks off 'Take A Step Back' also received votes at the 2006 Vic/Tas blues awards held in Melbourne. The 1st track,'Run Home To Mumma' is to be featured on the current Bar Promotions compilation C.D. which will be promoted internationally to over 350 radio stations spanning from the U.S.A. to France. Danny performs his original songs at shows as well as some favourite blues and roots tunes. Keep an eye out for Danny's shows and be sure to go along and check him out!