Danny's Music Reviews
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
"We are so happy to have Danny Grae with us at Moravian Village. Not only do our residents look forward to Chair Zumba class each week but they also look forward to seeing their dear friend Danny. Each class is lively, interactive, and filled with laughter. Class members get the benefits of exercise and movement in a supportive and positive way.
Beside Danny’s Zumba classes he also performs Second Friday vocal concerts for us several times a year. We enjoy these concerts and Danny’s spirit, vocals, and enthusiasm!"
Sue Lorenzetti - Life Enrichment Director
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
526 Wood Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-625-4885
Beside Danny’s Zumba classes he also performs Second Friday vocal concerts for us several times a year. We enjoy these concerts and Danny’s spirit, vocals, and enthusiasm!"
Sue Lorenzetti - Life Enrichment Director
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
526 Wood Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-625-4885
Pond View Manor
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"Danny Grae is a great addition to any entertainment schedule for the young at heart! We enjoy every show! And, his Holiday Show is just fabulous!"
Regina Sharpe - Owner/Administrator Pond View Manor 1115 Myrtle Road Walnutport, PA 18088 610-760-1932 |
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Gluco Lodge
"Danny Grae has been a blessing to our community. I truly believe it's all about the person's want and desire to do what they do that gives a person the added treasure value to their work ethic, and it is clear that Danny has a passion for what he does. Danny is dearly loved by every single one of our residents in our personal care home. No matter what Danny comes to do for the day, whether it's Chair Zumba, Musical Entertainment, or just a game to please the crowd, he manages to pull even the most difficult of residents out of their rooms with a smile on their face. I am almost afraid of posting such a positive review for the fear of everyone else wanting to hire him and take time away from us! Danny Grae – one of a kind – you heard it here first!"
Nataley Perry - Administrator/Vice President
Gluco Lodge
1127 Kemmertown Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-992-7270
nataley@glucolodge.com
Nataley Perry - Administrator/Vice President
Gluco Lodge
1127 Kemmertown Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-992-7270
nataley@glucolodge.com
Heather Glen Senior Living
"Danny comes to our Community about twice a month for Chair Zumba and to entertain as well. Saying the residents love him is an understatement. They adore him! All I have to say to the residents is that Danny is coming and they make sure to be there. He is energetic, funny, talented, and just a joy to be around. We are so lucky that he comes to Heather Glen!"
Amanda Trollinger-Kalbach - Activities Coordinator
“Having Danny Grae instruct the chair Zumba class for us at Heather Glen Senior Living, is always a fun time! Danny’s enthusiasm and energy keeps our resident’s moving. And I also need to say Danny is a talented singer, he shows such Love and has so much Charisma, that he has our resident’s coming back for more…”
Mary-Jo Deegan - Memory Care Coordinator
Heather Glen Senior Living
415 Blue Barn Road
Allentown, PA 18104
610-841-4478
Amanda Trollinger-Kalbach - Activities Coordinator
“Having Danny Grae instruct the chair Zumba class for us at Heather Glen Senior Living, is always a fun time! Danny’s enthusiasm and energy keeps our resident’s moving. And I also need to say Danny is a talented singer, he shows such Love and has so much Charisma, that he has our resident’s coming back for more…”
Mary-Jo Deegan - Memory Care Coordinator
Heather Glen Senior Living
415 Blue Barn Road
Allentown, PA 18104
610-841-4478
Grace Park
"If you are looking for someone who is high energy, interactive with the audience, and uplifting, Danny is your man. There are times he gets people up dancing so everyone gets involved and enjoys his energetic performance. He executes a wide variety of music from easy listening, to oldies, light blues, and more. He captures his audience, making it a fun time for everyone. We love him!"
Karen Bruch - Director of Arts & Entertainment
Grace Park
1170 West Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-424-8166
kbruch@graceparkseniorliving.com
Karen Bruch - Director of Arts & Entertainment
Grace Park
1170 West Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-424-8166
kbruch@graceparkseniorliving.com
Getz Personal Care Home
"Our residents and staff absolutely love Danny and enjoy every minute that he spends entertaining them. He really does involve the residents in his show and makes it a memorable, fun experience for everyone!"
Erin Hnat - Administrator
Getz Personal Care Home, Inc.
1026 Scenic Drive
Kunkletown, PA 18058
570-629-1334
erins1976@yahoo.com
Erin Hnat - Administrator
Getz Personal Care Home, Inc.
1026 Scenic Drive
Kunkletown, PA 18058
570-629-1334
erins1976@yahoo.com
Clover Rest Home
"Danny has been coming to our facility for a while and the residents love him and rave about him to their families, staff and peers. I highly recommend him for any type of senior care facility as he is on point with his song selection and interaction."
Kristina Howell - Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Clover Rest Home
28 Washington Street
Columbia, NJ 07832
908-496-4477
activitiesatcloverresthome@gmail.com
Kristina Howell - Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Clover Rest Home
28 Washington Street
Columbia, NJ 07832
908-496-4477
activitiesatcloverresthome@gmail.com
Alexandria Manor
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"The Residents at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth just love when Danny comes to perform for them!!! The music is toe tapping, hand clapping and sing a long friendly!!! They also love the way that Danny keeps them engaged throughout the performance. All the Residents look forward to each time Danny comes to sing for them!"
Valerie Paul - Social Director Alexandria Manor 7 South New Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-4060 alexandriaactivitynaz@gmail |
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Weston Senior Living
Personal review from Carole Zarayko (former Managing Director Of All Facility Activities)
I have been a "FAN" for many Years and watched my residents who had no real enjoyment or participation in activities until you hit the scene. You put joy in their heart, movement in their muscles and bones and Laughter in their voices. You lifted their spirits and gave them a reason to leave their rooms, because our Danny was coming. Thank You Danny, you indeed have been assigned a lifetime Mission from God. May God Bless you and Susan with many many years of Joy, and Love you give His Children. From my Heart Thank You 🙏🙏🙏🙏💓💓💖💖💖💝💝
I have been a "FAN" for many Years and watched my residents who had no real enjoyment or participation in activities until you hit the scene. You put joy in their heart, movement in their muscles and bones and Laughter in their voices. You lifted their spirits and gave them a reason to leave their rooms, because our Danny was coming. Thank You Danny, you indeed have been assigned a lifetime Mission from God. May God Bless you and Susan with many many years of Joy, and Love you give His Children. From my Heart Thank You 🙏🙏🙏🙏💓💓💖💖💖💝💝
Weston Senior Living At Pinebrook
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"We also love when Danny comes to sing for us. It is always a full house and a special treat!"
Dawn Fajna - Activities Director Weston Senior Living At Pinebrook 2 Woodbridge Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961 570-366-8544 |
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Weston Senior Living At Northampton
"Music with Danny Grae is Topnotch entertainment...he is so Professional, but yet so very WARM to the Residents. Danny gets TOES a TAPPING...FACES a SMILING and HEARTS a SINGING!"
Gloria - Activity Director
Weston Senior Living At Northampton
1001 Washington Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-1010
nist100@aol.com
Gloria - Activity Director
Weston Senior Living At Northampton
1001 Washington Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-1010
nist100@aol.com
Weston Senior Living At Hillcrest
"Danny's musical program is outstanding! His repertoire is varied and he engages the residents with a great show! A good time is had by all! I highly recommend adding a musical show with Danny to your activity program!"
Karen Bischof - Activity Director
Weston Senior Living At Hillcrest
6000 Running Valley Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-629-2410
Karen Bischof - Activity Director
Weston Senior Living At Hillcrest
6000 Running Valley Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-629-2410
Little Flower Manor and Saint Therese Residence |
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“Danny performs at our two facilities throughout the year. His Musical Performances and Zumba Classes are very resident interactive and absolutely phenomenal! The residents always look forward to his shows and Zumba.”
Laura Wingard, BS, ADC - Director Of Therapeutic Recreation
Little Flower Manor and Saint Therese Residence
200 South Meade Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-823-6131 Extension 256
Laura Wingard, BS, ADC - Director Of Therapeutic Recreation
Little Flower Manor and Saint Therese Residence
200 South Meade Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-823-6131 Extension 256
Lounging Around at The Freight Station
As published by Paul Smeltz of THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY on July 30th, 2011
The Jacob Stroud Corporation presented Danny Grae and Robbie Kae on Saturday July 30th at The Dreibe Freight Station in Stroudsburg, PA as part of their Music in the Park Series. Numerous fans and well wishers filled the little known McMichaels Park where the train station is presently located along with several individuals who began as passersbies and became listeners as they became drawn in by the musical tones the duo presented. This respectable multitude were treated to a number of tunes performed in a style not unfamiliar to that found in many cabarets and casino lounged environments whose quaintness (in the better sense of the word) entertained them enough to allow them to forego the worries and cares many of us face throughout our weekly ordeals and just have a thoughtless afternoon to enjoy some good music performed well. You’ll find more photographs taken during the concert in the Music in the Park 2011 Gallery at www.facebook.com/forwardian.dude.
Danny Grae’s first major musical influence can be traced back to The “Motown Sound” as he grew up in its place of origin in Detroit, MI. He later performed with his high school choir and performed in all of the school plays for which he was given the “Dramatics Achievement Award.” He later pursued a career in theater but found his true passion was in singing. He then became popular in cabarets but soon discovered a profound love for country which he continues to dedicate the majority of his performances today. Please Explore the Danny Grae Website at www.dannygrae.com to learn more about their musical offerings.
Robbie Kae graduated several years ago from East Stroudsburg University of PA and now performs as a Jazz Guitarist throughout the area. However, he is best known for his work in theater as he has performed in several local productions with some impressive acclaim. More information about Robbie Kae can be found on his website at www.myspace.com/RobinTheGrey.
Danny Grae’s first major musical influence can be traced back to The “Motown Sound” as he grew up in its place of origin in Detroit, MI. He later performed with his high school choir and performed in all of the school plays for which he was given the “Dramatics Achievement Award.” He later pursued a career in theater but found his true passion was in singing. He then became popular in cabarets but soon discovered a profound love for country which he continues to dedicate the majority of his performances today. Please Explore the Danny Grae Website at www.dannygrae.com to learn more about their musical offerings.
Robbie Kae graduated several years ago from East Stroudsburg University of PA and now performs as a Jazz Guitarist throughout the area. However, he is best known for his work in theater as he has performed in several local productions with some impressive acclaim. More information about Robbie Kae can be found on his website at www.myspace.com/RobinTheGrey.
Jamboree By The Lake 2007
As published by Jayne Craddock of TENNESSEETOURIST.COM August/September 2007
My next surprise was a young man named Danny Grae. Danny is from New York City. When Barbara introduced me I thought, "he is going to be really good or a train wreck." Sawyer Brown is the last country music artist that I remember who wore Converse shoes. I told him up front that this is my first, strictly country music event and he wasn’t fitting the mold.
He grew up in Detroit and was influenced by the sounds of Motown. Then at 19 Danny moved to New York where he studied all types of theater and music in school as well. He performed in popular music cabarets. He told me how one summer day he went to see the “Coal Miners Daughter” and was hooked.
This young man puts on a performance with an almost Elvis quality to his voice. Deep, smooth and rich. Combine that that with the theater back ground and look out. His is the kind of act you expect to see in Branson, MO or at Dollywood. It is a full entertainment act with singing and dancing.
I think Danny has invented his own style, ‘County Cabaret’. If you haven’t guessed by now this part of Jamboree by the Lake was definitely NOT a train wreck. I can’t wait to hear the new C.D. For more information on Danny Grae visit him online @: www.dannygrae.com.
He grew up in Detroit and was influenced by the sounds of Motown. Then at 19 Danny moved to New York where he studied all types of theater and music in school as well. He performed in popular music cabarets. He told me how one summer day he went to see the “Coal Miners Daughter” and was hooked.
This young man puts on a performance with an almost Elvis quality to his voice. Deep, smooth and rich. Combine that that with the theater back ground and look out. His is the kind of act you expect to see in Branson, MO or at Dollywood. It is a full entertainment act with singing and dancing.
I think Danny has invented his own style, ‘County Cabaret’. If you haven’t guessed by now this part of Jamboree by the Lake was definitely NOT a train wreck. I can’t wait to hear the new C.D. For more information on Danny Grae visit him online @: www.dannygrae.com.
Country Fryed News - Preview CD Review
"An Independent View" as published by Linda Fryer of Country Fryed News September 2000
"The first impression is often the lasting impression", as the old saying goes. I've always believed that, and have approached most of my life based on that philosophy. Well, today, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, a mail truck approached my driveway and stopped. I thought this was kinda odd-"I'm not working, why are they?" I soon found out! As I signed for an Express Overnight Delivery package, I wondered what the heck it was, and WHO the heck could possibly be sending me something so important that it should be in my hands with such immediacy! Now folks, as you know by now, I get a lot of new music every week, and although it's easy to get a little back-logged and behind with my reviews, I ALWAYS take at least one quick listen, before putting a new arrival back in the stack. I mean, who knows, maybe that one could be "THE" one! What is "THE" one, you ask? Well, truth is, I'm darned if I know! I just know that when I hear it, it takes me about 30 seconds to grab a pen and start writing. I don't get many of those-and I get lots of GREAT CD's from talented and promising artists, absolutely! But "THE" one - well it seldom happens, and when it does, and especially if it comes right out of the blue, on a Sunday afternoon, it totally catches me off-guard.
As soon as I heard the first few seconds of track #1, I knew I had something special here, and that it was gonna be GREAT. Danny Grae did NOT disappoint me. He describes this as a 'demo' or 'preview' CD. There are 6 songs on it, and I loved them all. But the "replay" button got the most abuse when I listened to "Loving You Is My Fantasy". Beautiful, Danny!
I'm still trying to define this music "style" in my mind - is it traditional country? Is it Honky-Tonk? Is it Rock-n-Roll, 50's style? The first cut, "30-Day Money Back Guarantee" made me think, immediately, of Elvis Presley. But, "Stop The Mississippi" had a very honky-tonk sound. Then, of course, we had "Till I Get Over You", "Too Many Beds" (which you'll hear on that Stardust label's "Cookin' Country"), and "Round About Midnight". Well, I'm just not sure what its "definition" is. And further more, I don't really CARE! 'Cause this is just one of the most enjoyable CD's I've listened to lately! Danny's smooth and romantic vocals are a pleasure. And the instrumentals are awesome! Diana B, who produced this CD with Danny, certainly knows what she's doing, too! With the exception of "30-Day Money Back Guarantee" (Schnieder/Bulgarelli), she wrote the entire group of songs.
Danny has been working hard on his career, and it shows. He's won all kinds of awards, including AIRPLAY INTERNATIONAL'S 1999 "International Rising Male Artist Of The Year". He performs often, in and around the NYC night clubs and cabarets to fine-tune his talent, and has enjoyed a TON of airplay internationally. Of course, on the National level, he's always working harder to get more radio exposure...and who can blame him? It's hard to believe U.S. radio hasn't played more of this guy's stuff-but hey-we all know THAT story, don't we.
Danny Grae, who I first heard on the Stardust label's compilation "Cookin' Country" album, (he tells me that Colonel Buster Doss, who owns Stardust, has quite possibly been responsible for his smooth transition into country music, and he speaks very highly of the Colonel) is a truly superior vocalist. I haven't yet seen him perform, but my guess is he keeps the audience's attention! This is one very cool dude. And hey, he's not too hard on the eyes, either! (smile)
Now, kids, I'm going back into my office, turn on the computer, and get this review rollin'! First impressions? Don't EVER let anyone tell you they don't count. Danny Grae found a unique way to get my attention, AND to make a very fine and LASTING impression. He's got the right idea, and the right stuff! AND, btw, he just happens to be VERY VERY talented!
Now, how's that for..."an independent view"?
"The first impression is often the lasting impression", as the old saying goes. I've always believed that, and have approached most of my life based on that philosophy. Well, today, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, a mail truck approached my driveway and stopped. I thought this was kinda odd-"I'm not working, why are they?" I soon found out! As I signed for an Express Overnight Delivery package, I wondered what the heck it was, and WHO the heck could possibly be sending me something so important that it should be in my hands with such immediacy! Now folks, as you know by now, I get a lot of new music every week, and although it's easy to get a little back-logged and behind with my reviews, I ALWAYS take at least one quick listen, before putting a new arrival back in the stack. I mean, who knows, maybe that one could be "THE" one! What is "THE" one, you ask? Well, truth is, I'm darned if I know! I just know that when I hear it, it takes me about 30 seconds to grab a pen and start writing. I don't get many of those-and I get lots of GREAT CD's from talented and promising artists, absolutely! But "THE" one - well it seldom happens, and when it does, and especially if it comes right out of the blue, on a Sunday afternoon, it totally catches me off-guard.
As soon as I heard the first few seconds of track #1, I knew I had something special here, and that it was gonna be GREAT. Danny Grae did NOT disappoint me. He describes this as a 'demo' or 'preview' CD. There are 6 songs on it, and I loved them all. But the "replay" button got the most abuse when I listened to "Loving You Is My Fantasy". Beautiful, Danny!
I'm still trying to define this music "style" in my mind - is it traditional country? Is it Honky-Tonk? Is it Rock-n-Roll, 50's style? The first cut, "30-Day Money Back Guarantee" made me think, immediately, of Elvis Presley. But, "Stop The Mississippi" had a very honky-tonk sound. Then, of course, we had "Till I Get Over You", "Too Many Beds" (which you'll hear on that Stardust label's "Cookin' Country"), and "Round About Midnight". Well, I'm just not sure what its "definition" is. And further more, I don't really CARE! 'Cause this is just one of the most enjoyable CD's I've listened to lately! Danny's smooth and romantic vocals are a pleasure. And the instrumentals are awesome! Diana B, who produced this CD with Danny, certainly knows what she's doing, too! With the exception of "30-Day Money Back Guarantee" (Schnieder/Bulgarelli), she wrote the entire group of songs.
Danny has been working hard on his career, and it shows. He's won all kinds of awards, including AIRPLAY INTERNATIONAL'S 1999 "International Rising Male Artist Of The Year". He performs often, in and around the NYC night clubs and cabarets to fine-tune his talent, and has enjoyed a TON of airplay internationally. Of course, on the National level, he's always working harder to get more radio exposure...and who can blame him? It's hard to believe U.S. radio hasn't played more of this guy's stuff-but hey-we all know THAT story, don't we.
Danny Grae, who I first heard on the Stardust label's compilation "Cookin' Country" album, (he tells me that Colonel Buster Doss, who owns Stardust, has quite possibly been responsible for his smooth transition into country music, and he speaks very highly of the Colonel) is a truly superior vocalist. I haven't yet seen him perform, but my guess is he keeps the audience's attention! This is one very cool dude. And hey, he's not too hard on the eyes, either! (smile)
Now, kids, I'm going back into my office, turn on the computer, and get this review rollin'! First impressions? Don't EVER let anyone tell you they don't count. Danny Grae found a unique way to get my attention, AND to make a very fine and LASTING impression. He's got the right idea, and the right stuff! AND, btw, he just happens to be VERY VERY talented!
Now, how's that for..."an independent view"?