ABOUT
Danny McCrum is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and podcaster with extensive experience on stage and in the studio.
He has worked with and supported many top artists including Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, John Mayer, John Butler Trio, Jeff Beck, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, Norah Jones, Jimmy Barnes, Simple Minds, Katie Melua and many top New Zealand acts.
He currently performs with Noise Play, The Buskers
and Campbell.
Danny has released five albums: Awake & Restless (2007, Elite Music), Say What You Mean (2009, Liberation/Universal), Letters to the Future (2012, Paper Plane), Hustle Bustle (2019, Paper Plane) and Junk with the band Noise Play
(2024, Paper Plane). He has worked as a session musician for numerous producers and artists including Greg Haver, Stephen Small, Lizzie Marvelly, Peter van Gent, Alex Burke (US), Magnolia Memoir
(US), Debbie Harwood, Campbell, Emme Lentino (NZ/US), Venice Quin, Phil Edwards Band, Georgia Lines, AutoMatic 80s and the Michael Jackson tribute show 'King Of Pop’.
Co-founded with with Bobby Kennedy (Opshop), Danny hosts the podcast series Don’t Give Up where he talks to creative professionals about their experiences in the entertainment business.
Danny also runs Auckland Guitar Lessons and Production House Paper Plane Productions.
News
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW
NOISE PLAY’s new album Junk includes an exciting mix of genres and includes guest appearances by Mark Steven (Hands Off), Stephen Small (Hello Sailor) and Eddie Rayner (Split Enz).
Stream Junk on your preferred platform here
PODCAST
Co-founded with with Bobby Kennedy (Opshop), Danny hosts the podcast series Don’t Give Up
where he talks to creative professionals about their experiences in the entertainment business. Check it out here.
HUSTLE BUSTLE OUT NOW
"Danny has created a beautiful album of finely-tuned, soul-searching, gut-wrenching rock songs that just drip with mojo and lessons learned! Bang your drum, McCrum!"
Tommy Emmanuel
“Fave tracks Full Speed Ahead and Mine All Mine… your guitar playing is killer!”
Greg Johnson
“Danny has managed to craft a collection of songs that demonstrate musicality mixed with pop-esque sensibilities that is not often seen.”
Bobby Kennedy
(Opshop)
Spotify, Apple Music and most other streaming platforms.
ENDORSEMENTS
Danny McCrum is proudly endorsed by Chris Campbell Guitars and guitar pedal manufacturer Rockbox.
Chris Campbell Custom Shop™ was founded by Chris Campbell in 1971. Based in San Francisco Chris' vast experience has allowed him to produce guitars, effects and amplifiers that are simply “right” from the first moment you play them.
Rockbox is all about quality. Visit their website
and watch the new promo film featuring Danny playing through the Boiling Point pedal.