I'm a writer making very positive, and defined connections in, and outside of Nashville. If you are an artist who is looking for high quality, non-cover tunes to record, listen to some of my songs here on the player. If you are interested in any of them contact me at the email address listed below.

Likewise, if you are an artist, or writer who is serious about making good music, and would like to try some co-writing to that end, contact me at the email address listed below.

Thanks, 

Donna   dutchessdnn@gmail.com


Donna Dutchess Songwriter￼ Biography Stricken with spinal meningitis at the age of 18 months, Donna lost 60% of her hearing. Regardless, music has always been special in her life, remembering “composing” symphonies in her head as early as 5 years old. Being a child of the 60’s, the biggest influence in Donna’s life musically was the Beatles, couple with a strong exposure to the classics. Being unbearably shy and self-conscious due to her disability, Donna’s entire world exploded at the age of 13 when she started playing the guitar and writing music. Determined to set an example for other people with disabilities, she put together several bands over the next 30 years, acquiring local success with Buffalos’ first all female country band, touring all over Western New York and Pennsylvania. Besides being the leader of the band, Donna played the guitar, banjo and wrote all the bands original music. Due to the success of her last band “Sweet Phantasy” Donna was featured in a half hour television special focusing on her ability to perform and write music, despite her hearing loss. Now with her performing days behind her, Donna is concentrating all her creative abilities on perfecting her craft of songwriting. Having written 100’s of songs over the years, she is writing new and re-writing some old, having them produced and recorded in Nashville for that pure country sound. Tapping in to the wisdom that comes with experience, her music now has taken on a new life, and richness of its own. “Now, I tell it like it is because I’ve been there, done that, and have a lot to say”.

I’m Danial.
Music, for me, is not a dream — it’s a weapon.
A weapon to challenge silence, to awaken hearts, and to remind the world of the truths it often forgets.

My songs are not just melodies; they are messages carved in sound.
Messages about identity, struggle, spirit, and the unseen beauty within the storm.
I’m not here to be famous.
I’m here to echo something greater than myself.

Every chord I strike is a rebellion.
Every lyric I write is a mirror.
And every voice that listens… becomes part of the movement.

This isn’t entertainment.
This is purpose.



A New York-based songwriter whose writing style combines a love of folksongs, country, rock and pop music, Sal is an affiliated member of ASCAP and an active member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). He has been named to the NSAI "Ones to Watch" list and has had songs recommended for consideration to the NSAI Publishers Luncheon. Sal's songs have been licensed by a number of publishers and licensing agencies and one of his recent tracks, "Without Me," was a runner-up in the Ole Publishing NSAI Chapter Challenge.

2023 includes new recordings, tour dates and multiple songs continuing to receive international airplay, on the heels of song placements on MTV's Road Rules and Denmark's 'Anna Pihl' series, a #1 co-written DK single and two 1st Place international songwriting competition wins in the last few years (Great American, Pop Category and Australian, International Category). 

I also continue to lead annual Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats & producing Songwriter Festivals in Idyllwild/California, Copenhagen/Denmark, Galway/Ireland and Tuscany/Italy.

Thanks for listening!

Love to write and record but looking to collaborate with others.

This is my working page where I post my original music.  If you dropped by "Welcome"...I hope you enjoy your visit!! 
 
"Tramp Iron Railroad" ... drop by my website at: https://donhaddock.bandcamp.com
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Best Regards,
Don Haddock aka "Matt Slagg and the Tramp Iron Railroad"

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