Biography

 

Born and raised in State College, Pennsylvania. Dan began studying classical violin at the age of 4. Since then he has branched out into many genres of music including Irish, americana, jazz, folk, bluegrass, and classic rock. Dan has studied and played with some of the most respected fiddlers in the world including Martin Hayes, Liz Carroll, Eileen Ivers, James Kelly, Patrick Orceau, Tony DeMarco, and many others. He currently study at Penn State University pursuing duel degrees in Information Science and Russian. When he is not in the classroom, you can find him playing out around town most every night at various venues. Dan does both live performances and studio session work. He has recorded with numerous artists including the Rustlanders, Dennis Fallon, Jason Davoli, Pure Cane Sugar, Philip Masorti, and has had the honor of working with some of the best in the industry including producer Dave Goodermuth (They Must Be Giants), Marc Frigo (Jewel, Indigo Girls), Bret Alexander (The Badlees), and mastering expert Roger Lian (The Killers, The White Stripes).

 

Awards

 

• 1st Place, Cape Cod Fiddle Fest, MA (2000)
• 1st Place, Cape Cod Fiddle Fest, MA (2001)
• 1st Place, Campellstown Fiddle Fest, PA, (2002)
• 1st Place, New England Fiddle Fest, MA, (2001)
• 1st Place, State High Talent Show,PA ( 2006)
• 1st Place, Bethlehem Fiddle Fest, PA, (2003)
• 2nd Place, Bethlehem Fiddle Fest, PA, (2002)
• 2nd Place, New England Fiddle Fest, MA, (2000)
• 2nd Place, Fleadh Cheoil, NY (2004)
• 3rd Place, Fleadh Cheoil, NY, (2003)

 

Discography

 

• Robin Greenstien, "Images of Women II" (2010)
• Philip Masorti, "Pennsylvania" (2010)
• Stacy Glen, "Out On The Town" (2010)
• The Rustlanders, "The Rustlanders" (2010)
• Jason Davoli, "Homegrown" (2010)
• Pure Cane Sugar, "Come Back Home" (2010)
• Rebecka Larsdotter, "Rebecka Larsdotter" (2009)
• Dennis Fallon/Daniel Collins, "Dennis Fallon & Daniel Collins" (2009)
• Joseph Dabney "The Stars I Think About" (2008)
• JR Mangan "Come Around Soon" (2007)