Daniel Dodd-Ellis | Live Band

Daniel Dodd-Ellis & the UPPEREastSideBand

Whether classic dramas, musicals, or experimental plays, Daniel's last decade of theater work exhibits tremendous diversity and range. His characters have included devils and saints, as well as pagan priests and princes.

Trained in theater and voice at Sarofim School of Fine Arts (Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas), Daniel learned the benefit of being an all-around theater performer. His work with Sarofim instructors Dr. Richard Hossala, Dr. Kathleen Juhl, Jim Fritzler, and David Stahl was instrumental in shaping his understanding of improvised movement, vocal play, and spatial awareness, which form the base of Daniel's present work. His performance style is also strongly influenced by his work with notable directors Daniel Alexander Jones, Laurie Carlos, and Robert Wilson.

About

With breath-taking sound and showmanship, Daniel Dodd-Ellis & Band have been captivating audiences throughout Germany for over seven years. The band, which consists of top international musicians, mixes influences from soul, funk, R&B, pop and dance with a positive, inviting, and unique style. From intimate soul-jazz trio to full power eight-piece band, Daniel and his musicians bring exceptional atmosphere and feeling to any performance location and make every event unforgettable.

Since their founding in 2003, they have made a significant impact on Hamburg's soul-funk music scene. Daniel & Band have been a highlight at high-profile events, such as for Google, Hamburg Lottery, Elb-Lounge, Radio Hamburg, Marco Polo Tower, E.O.N., and Hamburg Casino, to name a few. Daniel has also been a featured performer at festivals, such as Hamburg's Harbor Festival and the Baltic Soul Weekender at Weissenh&aauml;user Beach.

In 2008, the band recorded their first studio EP, titled "Steppin' To You" to the delight of many loyal fans and international listeners.