BIO

Dan Prindle is an instrumentalist and composer originally from Manchester, Connecticut who now resides in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dan can be found playing all styles of music, from classical to jazz to rock, on either of his two main instruments: bass or cello. He is also a proficient pianist, guitarist and vocalist. He can be found performing in a wide range of venues from rock clubs to weddings, both as a soloist and accompanying some of the Northeast United States' finest artists.

Dan was named the Best Bassist in both 2004 and 2006 by the Hartford Advocate. He has also worked with numerous award-winning ensembles. RANE, with whom Dan has played since 1996, has been recognized in various years as the Best New Band, Best Groove Rock Band, Best Indie/Emo Band, and Best Pop Band. RANE has appeared in cities all over the Northeast, including Hartford, Boston, Providence, Portland, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago and many others. They have opened for the Allman Brothers Band, Jerry Garcia Band, Santana, Rusted Root, Tom Petty, Guster and Ozomatli, to name a few.

Dan has also appeared on recordings by artists such as those mentioned above, as well as Brian Jarvis, Bill Carleton, Mark Mulcahy (formerly of the Miracle Legion), Frank Black of the Pixies, The Whatnot, Missing Joe (featuring members of The Brightwings), John Rodgers of Mighty Purple, David Cain and many others. 

Dan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the Berklee College of Music, where he majored in composition and where his principle instrument was the electric bass. Dan graduated in 2001, Magna Cum Laude. He is currently enrolled in the Music Theory Master's Degree program at the University of Massachusetts and plans to continue his studies and earn a doctoral degree in Music Theory.

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