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Dangermuffin is an American band from Folly Beach, South Carolina. Their musical styles include Americana, folk, and jam music. [1] The band is a trio whose instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and drums. The group was founded in 2007 and has been touring throughout the United States since. [2] Dangermuffin released their sixth album, Heritage, in May 2017.

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Style

Dangermuffin's music is known for the songwriting and vocals of Dan Lotti, [3] winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame's 2005 "New Writers Showcase." Their music receives heavy airplay on Sirius XM Radio and was featured in the June 2011 issue of Relix Magazine. [4] Dangermuffin was voted the Best Jam/Groove/Reggae Band of the Year in the 2011 Charleston City Paper Music Awards. [5]

Philanthropy

Dangermuffin donated a percentage of their merchandise sales to the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Charleston, SC. They also hosted the Turkey Jam, a benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank that raised over $3,000. [6]

Discography

Live Performances

Dangermuffin has performed at several music festivals in the United States, including Wanee Music Festival in Florida, moe.down in New York, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in Tennessee, Taos Mountain Music Festival in New Mexico, Summer Camp Music Festival in Illinois, FloydFest and Rooster Walk in Virginia, Jazz Aspen in Colorado, and All Good Music Festival in Masontown, West Virginia. Dangermuffin has also opened for bands like Hot Tuna with Jorma Kaukonen and O.A.R.

Members

Dan Lotti - lyrics and acoustic guitar
Mike Sivilli - lyrics and electric guitar
Steven Sandifer - lyrics, upright bass guitar and drum set (2008–2019)
Johnny Calamari - bass (2018–Present)
Jim Donnelly - drum set (2007–2008)

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