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DAN SIMONIS AND THE WEST TEXAS MILLIONAIRES

Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 7:43 AM

Dan Simonis looks like a country star, sings like a country star, but he isn't country star. Yet.

With his full-length Dan Simonis and the West Texas Millionaires he tells slightly romanticized stories about cowboys, highways and heartbreak. With a voice that sounds like a mash-up of Chris Isaak and Lloyd Cole his songs are tailor-made for late night radio. Sure, it's old school and nothing new, but you can tell he tries really hard to keep it real.

Dan Simonis and the West Texas Millionaires is released on 45 Caliber records. Buy it from hiswebsite.

Tracks:

Pretend
Heart Of Mine
Back To Austin
Big Back Seat
Didn't Commit
West Texas Town
Heart On Fire
Arizona
Cowboy Song

» westtexasmillionaires.com

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Interview with Dara Blaker

Blog Talk Radio interview with “West Texas Millionaire”,Dan Simonis

Posted by admin on July 11th, 2011

“The curator of Americana”. That’s what Dan Simonis calls himself. A northerner by birth, Dan moved to the southwest and embraced American culture and American music. He drives a classic ’57 Cadillac with tail fins and steer horns on the front. LOVE IT!!!

I had the opportunity to chat with Dan, and what a great guy he is. We spoke about his music which I have to say is perfect for “cruising around in your car”. His band, the West Texas Millionaires, has such a great sound, and Dan’s voice is reminiscent of the Beatles crossed with Roy Orbison.

Dan is also involved in a charity that supports a men’s rehabilitation center called Vehelst Recovery House. http://verhelstrecoveryhouse.org.Awesome!

I love my job because I get to speak with people like Dan about music and American culture and having a burger named after his band. Life is a pretty sweet fruit.

click the picture to listen to the interview