Mitch Dane

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Mitch Dane
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Background information
BornApril 6, 1967
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Genres Indie rock, singer songwriter
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar, Musical saw, synthesizer
Years active1983–present
Website sputniksound.com

Mitch Dane is an American record producer, musician, and songwriter who resides in Nashville. [1] His work with artists include Jars of Clay, JJ Heller, Brandon Heath, Jetty Rae, Sonia Leigh, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Young Fables, Ole Lonesome, Swearingen and Kelli, Kenny Foster and many others. [2] [3] He was awarded a Grammy for his work on Jars of Clay's 11th Hour, and nominated for Grammys for his work on four other albums. [4] Dane also received ASCAP's "Most Played Song" award for "Nothing Without You", co-written with Bebo Norman. [5] He owns the recording studio Sputnik Sound with Vance Powell. [4]

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Personal life

Dane grew up in Southeast Missouri (Cape Girardeau), where he spent his childhood making playhouses and treehouses. [6] At age 14, Dane was involved in a motorcycle accident, rendering him clinically dead for several minutes until he was miraculously revived. His esophagus, trachea and vocal cords were injured in the accident, prohibiting him from speaking for two years, a period Dane defines as when he "learned to really listen". His injuries required 33 surgeries, one of which removed a vocal cord, contributing to his distinct voice. Dane worked the story of his accident into his musical performances over the next 15 years until he pivoted and began audio engineering. [4]

Dane is married with two children [4] and has lived in Nashville since 1989. [7]

Musical Influences

As a producer, Dane has been cited as saying, "I like to collect the best aspects of every genre of music and bring them together in hybrid productions". [6] Citing his childhood affinity for building treehouses, Dane states that he took the same approach when designing his studio: a place for people to be comfortable and to hang out. [6] His demeanor has been described as "calm and focused". [8]

Selected Production credits

As of December 2018 Mitch Dane has produced or engineered over 275 projects. Below is a selection of his production credits:

ArtistYearAlbumProducer Engineer
Audrey And Hugh2020SistermanYes check.svg
Towne2019TBDYes check.svgYes check.svg
SisterManLilly White ParadeYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ole LonesomeTurn It OnYes check.svgYes check.svg
Heathen SonsBorn to LoseYes check.svgYes check.svg
Swearingen and Kelli2018Cold-Hearted TruthYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sonia LeighMad HatterYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Young Fables2017Old SongsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Kenny FosterDeep CutsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jetty Rae 2016Can't Curse the FreeYes check.svgYes check.svg
Man UndergroundCouples TherapyYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Snow GlobesSnowed InYes check.svgYes check.svg
Rob BlackledgeNowYes check.svgYes check.svg
Reuben BidezTurning to WineYes check.svgYes check.svg
Treva Blomquist2015The Risk & The GiftYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ryan Scott TravisThe Guadalupe BreakdownYes check.svgYes check.svg
Victor & PennyElectricityYes check.svgYes check.svg
Giles BlankenshipHomeYes check.svgYes check.svg
Daniel JohnsonPromo VideosYes check.svgYes check.svg
Katie BarnetteSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Mr. & Mrs. SomethingSetting SailYes check.svgYes check.svg
Coyote KeeneBlue Skies & Red WineYes check.svgYes check.svg
MaryMacMaryMacYes check.svgYes check.svg
Eric PetersSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Hummingbirds13 DaysYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sean HaleSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Lauren LightSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Africa Worship BandSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
UnspokenUnpluggedYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Hannah MillerHannah MillerYes check.svgYes check.svg
Holly Spears2014Boots and BlingYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ryan HorneVanilla LightningYes check.svgYes check.svg
Kyle MatthewsBe Here NowYes check.svgYes check.svg
Christopher WilliamsThe City Makes The ManYes check.svgYes check.svg
So Long SoloSo Long SoloYes check.svgYes check.svg
Chris ReganAll Things BeautifulYes check.svgYes check.svg
Andrew CooperEPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ronnie DennisWe are SatellitesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jessi McKinnonDancing AgainYes check.svgYes check.svg
Humming HouseRevelriesYes check.svgYes check.svg
We Are The MonksWe Are The MonksYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Gray Havens2013Fire and StoneYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Pedal StillsStatic QueenYes check.svgYes check.svg
Mare WakefieldPoet on the MoonYes check.svgYes check.svg
Humming HouseSingleYes check.svgYes check.svg
Carrie MoellerSingleYes check.svgYes check.svg
Madison GrigsbyJoie De VivreYes check.svgYes check.svg
Holly SpearsSingle & EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
YouPlusMeLittle Beginnings EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jesse MachtSingleYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Snow GlobesThe All Living ThingsYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Black CadillacsSinglesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Christie CookEvery Good ThingYes check.svgYes check.svg
Trish IvyCotton Country EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
AbernathyRococoYes check.svgYes check.svg
Dave GerhartzLeaving the Family BehindYes check.svgYes check.svg
Josh HillikerShadows or SunlightYes check.svgYes check.svg
Hannah MillerSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
August YorkSwimming UpstreamYes check.svgYes check.svg
Little RadarSouvenirsYes check.svgYes check.svg
RavenhillSoulYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ruby Amanfu2012Sputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Elizabeth BuschRedemption's MysteryYes check.svgYes check.svg
The BillisSinglesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Dean GuevaraSongs of Hope and DevotionYes check.svgYes check.svg
Matthew ClarkBright Came the Word from His MouthYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ryan HorneSilent Night (A Christmas EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
High Street HymnsLove Lives AgainYes check.svgYes check.svg
Brad JonesOh Well My Love Farewell EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Brian FraazaThe Shadows of the LightYes check.svgYes check.svg
Colleen NixonLake Ella's SkyYes check.svgYes check.svg
Rachel BelmanThe CallYes check.svgYes check.svg
Dustin Ah KuoiDustin Ah KuoiYes check.svgYes check.svg
Humming HouseSinglesYes check.svgYes check.svg
The KicksTonight Everything ChangesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sean ForestLive Love LeadYes check.svgYes check.svg
Brandon HeathGive Me Your Eyes – Acoustic SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Andy Needham BandLifted HighYes check.svgYes check.svg
Hillary McBride2011Sputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Stephanie DayMorning CameYes check.svgYes check.svg
High Street HymnsChristmas EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jenny & TylerOpen Your DoorsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Scott SmithEPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Holly SpearsChristmas EPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Stephanie DaySingleYes check.svgYes check.svg
Eddie GilbertEPYes check.svgYes check.svg
Micah MichelleSharpened in TimeYes check.svgYes check.svg
Carrie MoellerSending One Up (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Zach EllsworthNotes on BecomingYes check.svgYes check.svg
Blake AaronEPYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerDeeperYes check.svgYes check.svg
Shaun GrovesThird World SymphonyYes check.svgYes check.svg
Christopher WilliamsStone Water Wood LightYes check.svgYes check.svg
Humming HouseHumming HouseYes check.svgYes check.svg
After the ChaseYou Are My ChildYes check.svgYes check.svg
Ryan HorneThe Whistler & The MajesticYes check.svgYes check.svg
Faith Gilmore2010Bold as LionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
The KicksSputnik SessionsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Eddie GilbertSinglesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Caitlin Nicole EadieGravityYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerWhen I'm With YouYes check.svgYes check.svg
The Young InternationalThe Young International (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Ryan CornWonderful ThingsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Rachel BarrentineDepartureYes check.svgYes check.svg
CompelledThe FightYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sarah KellyMidnight SunYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jars of ClayThe ShelterYes check.svgYes check.svg
ReillyAround the WorldYes check.svgYes check.svg
Raining and OKLiving Like a GhostYes check.svgYes check.svg
The SpeedbumpsThe Moon is DownYes check.svgYes check.svg
Farewell Flight2009Lonesome TravelerYes check.svgYes check.svg
Levi WeaverThe Letters of Dr. Kurt GödelYes check.svgYes check.svg
FlorezEl DiabloYes check.svgYes check.svg
Doc PossomSingleYes check.svgYes check.svg
This & ThatVolume 2Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Julianna ZobristThe Tree RemixYes check.svgYes check.svg
The KicksThe Rise of King RichieYes check.svgYes check.svg
Obadiah ParkerThe Siren and the SaintYes check.svgYes check.svg
Lara LandonBelovedYes check.svgYes check.svg
Then There Was TwoLove Lies in JealousyYes check.svgYes check.svg
Zach EllsworthNotes on BecomingYes check.svgYes check.svg
Brandan McCarthyTo The Moon (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Jocelyn ScofieldA Witty GirlYes check.svgYes check.svg
FFHWide Open SpacesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jon TroastA Person and a HeartYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerDeeperYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sarah Hart2008Road to OhioYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jon TroastI Want to be PresidentYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jon TroastLiving RoomYes check.svgYes check.svg
Branden McCarthyYellow RosesYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jars of ClayLong Fall Back To EarthYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jerry ChapmanSweet ImpossibleYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerPainted RedYes check.svgYes check.svg
Adam AginFoundation (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Julianna ZobristThe Tree (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Trish IvyRequiemYes check.svgYes check.svg
Marvin and GentryMaster PlanYes check.svgYes check.svg
Colleen McCarronLove is in the DetailsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Blake Aaron2007Love in Different LightsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Dean GuevaraPierce the NightYes check.svgYes check.svg
Caedmon's CallOverdressedYes check.svgYes check.svg
Farewell FlightSound.Color.MotionYes check.svgYes check.svg
Nate AllmanDream for FreeYes check.svgYes check.svg
Jars of ClayChristmas SongsYes check.svgYes check.svg
Midtown Worship BandThe Midtown Project Vol.1Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Christopher WilliamsSweet RedemptionYes check.svgYes check.svg
Justin McRobertsDeconstructionYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerPretty and the PlainYes check.svgYes check.svg
JJ HellerWake Up The World (Christmas EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Nathan ShaverThese Words Aren't WorkingYes check.svgYes check.svg
Hannah MillerInto the BlackYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sarah KellyBorn to WorshipYes check.svgYes check.svg
Matt ThienDesert Dry (EP)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Jeromy DieblerWhere Do I Go From HereYes check.svgYes check.svg
Josh RosenthalRenaissanceYes check.svgYes check.svg

References

  1. M, Bill (June 2005). "Producer's Corner: Mitch Dane". Performing Songwriter: 66–67.
  2. "Mitch Dane Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  3. "The Gray Havens: Chicago's much praised duo soon to hit the road – The Gray Havens". crossrhythms.co.uk.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Matt. "WCA No. 075 with Mitch Dane " Working Class Audio" . Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  5. "Twenty-Eighth Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards". archive.li. October 16, 2006. Archived from the original on October 16, 2006. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 "RSR140 – Mitch Dane – Producing Grammy Winning Americana at Sputnik Sound". Recording Studio Rockstars. May 11, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  7. Output (May 24, 2019), In The Studio With Mitch Dane , retrieved July 9, 2019
  8. "Mitch Dane: Carving a Path Through the Wilderness". tapeop.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.