"Mr. Crawdaddy, I dig your style. It's like Memphis, New Orleans, and Muscle Shoals all livin' in the same man!" 

Albert Collins 
Legendary Blues Guitarist 
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Tracks here on Sound Cloud are mostly first mixes of new compositions I put up for review by peers and colleagues in the film/TV music industry. I broadcast final mixes on my music catalog site...click the "Richard Dance Music" link at the bottom of this section.
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Richard Dance, aka The Crawdaddy, is a world-touring guitarist and songwriter whose musical career spans twenty nations on six continents.  He has opened for quite a few music legends, and has shared the stage or studio with players from the bands of Lyle Lovett, Dr. John, Stevie Nicks, and Glen Campbell, among other musical greats.

His touring days are over, and The Crawdaddy now focuses on composing songs with lyrics and  instrumentals for Film & TV.  Genres: classic soul, southern rock, R&B, funk, blues, country, lounge/chillout, rock electronica, on and on. But no matter the genre, everything grooves. Professional and versatile, The Crawdaddy always delivers on time. Contact: rdance@q.com.


CRITIQUES/COMMENTS:

“Richard Dance has provided scores and compositions for many of my high profile projects. His keen ear, professionalism, and talent have added a sophistication to our productions, bringing us national acclaim.” 

Kate Hoy, Executive Producer, 
Cox Television 

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“Deft handling of American Roots Music.” 
Danger Dog Review, Philadelphia, PA 
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"I saw you staring at me from across the bar. I thought you wanted to fight or something." 
Eric Clapton 
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"The Crawdaddy’s cool arrangements and hooky lines are not manufactured but tap a deeper level of emotion, drawing the listener into what is real and not created by false motive." 

Dave Shirk, Sonorous Mastering Lab 
Phoenix, Arizona 
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"The f'n Crawdaddy...badass."

Al Ortiz, bassist and songwriter with Stevie Nicks
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"Shows amazing skill & total ease moving across a broad territory of blues, funk, & rock." 

Metallus Music Review, Milano, Italy 
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“My man Crawdaddy has been bringing the funk around my ‘hood for years. Lots of energy, humor and creativity to share with all! He’s a deep well for sure.” 

Chuck Hall, New Product Development, Fender Musical Instruments 
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"A joyous mix of dance floor grooves, sparkling guitar lines, cool organ work, a real soulful feel with dollops of funk and a subtle variety of styles that draw you in.." 

Pete Feenstra 
Get Ready to Rock Music Reviews, London 
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% NO "DiscJaY" & not Kapitalistic %
                       % 1986 %
Beatmaking/Sampling&Recording/mixing 
"mostly" freestyle&live - with Minimalistic Hardware Setup
 no big Plans or whatever
love and life for beein creative
Music ___iiis ... Art
Art ___iiis ... Love&Passion 
Love&Passion ___iiis ... a Place of Individuality ... looseless/endless Creativity
% FREEDOM %
So from My Early Years into Now... 
Punk-Rap 
BreakZ&BeatZ
Dub...Step&Rock
Pop to Industrial&...Core
Reaggea/Ragga/Death/Occult/Blood/Speed Metal
HardRock to Crunch/Alternative/Psychodelic&StonerRock&Roll
DnBass&sometimes Music for the Masses.
Dancehall&Riddim to Funky/Swing&Ska
Minimalistic/TECH/Deep&Bassmospheric/House&Electronica
Storytelling&Beatmaking to Clubbing/Techno/Acid&Rave/ UK/Garage
directly into My Now&Brave XP
growing Addiction in all Kinds of (''Noise''/making) Instruments
Modular/Analog/Synths/Live Performances&HardwareHardwareHardware 
Peace & Love

Followers of Eric Block