***WINNER OF "TOP GUITARIST" IN 2011 ON GIGMASTERS***
Dana Starkell received Gigmasters Best of 2012 award and is their current National #1 ranked five-star solo classical guitarist. Dana performs at a wide range of events including wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, and private functions. You will appreciate his prompt and professional service. Dana has a great passion for music, extensive performing experience, and a large repertoire of elegant and romantic classical guitar music to compliment your event, large or small. Dana is based in the Midwest and performs throughout the United States.

Dana began his solo career while undertaking a Guinness world record 12,000 mile canoe trip from Canada to Brazil. (Soon to be a major film based on the best selling adventure book "Paddle To The Amazon".) During a break from the voyage, Dana was befriended by Philip Keiler -- a student of famed New York guitarist, Alice Artz. This friendship led to Dana's first formal concert at The University of West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad and followed by an informal performance in Belem, Brazil. After returning from South America, Dana won the Senior Classical Guitar category of the Canadian held Manitoba Music Festival. More recently, Dana has attended master classes held by world renowned classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, and taken lessons from John Sutherland, David Brandon, and Norbert Kraft. Dana's six recording's include "Fantastic Voyage", a three CD collection of Renaissance, Spanish, and Baroque classical guitar masterpieces. ***Receive a signed CD when you book Dana for your event!