Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album “Can’t buy a Thrill”, featuring the hits “Do it Again” and “Reelin’ in the years.”
Nearly Dan now in its 28th year on the road press on into 2024 with a full year of tour dates booked and an exciting new line up, showcasing a set list featuring deep cuts along with all the favourite Steely Dan classics. In a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly”
A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
Ages 10+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
ID Required for 16+
Sat Sep 27 2025
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
£22.60
Ages 10+
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Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan
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Nearly Dan
Fusion
Nearly Dan began life around 1995 as a 5-piece band called Baldwin’s Casuals (the name of Mike Baldwin’s clothes factory in Coronation Street), performing quality cover versions at venues in Stoke-on-Trent.
The initial set included a few Steely Dan classics, such as Kid Charlemagne, Josie, and Home At Last. In those early performances it was clear that there was a natural affinity for the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
As public demand grew, more Dan songs were added, and before long a major proportion of the set was comprised of Steely Dan's extraordinary three-decade- plus catalogue. It was then that the suggestion of a tribute band was mooted, and Pete wryly named the band, Nearly Dan.
That line-up was Steve Hayes (guitar/lead vocal), Gary Davies (keyboards/vocal), Rob Rolph (lead guitar/vocal), Pete Bacanin (bass), and Rob Phillips (drums). As self-appointed manager/band leader/musical director, Gary enlisted a 3-piece horn section and scored all the arrangements over a period of a few months. Diane Davies and Kate Robertson were also added to the line-up as backing vocalists.
Intensive rehearsal soon followed and, on 25 April 1997, all the hard work culminated in a memorable opening gig at the (now sadly defunct) Wheatsheaf in Stoke-on-Trent.
Since then, Nearly Dan have toured consistently all over the UK and Europe, gaining critical acclaim for their performances, including the Glastonbury and Big Chill festivals, and make regular appearances at the Jazz Café, Camden - a venue that usually eschews tribute bands of any kind. In 2006 the band were invited to play three nights at the prestigious Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, adding signatures in the dressing room guest book along with those of their heroes, such as Larry Carlton, Chuck Rainey, Robben Ford, Marcus Miller, and the Yellow Jackets.
The band celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2007, continued to flourish in 2009 with appearances at the Birmingham and Coventry Jazz Festivals, and enters 2017 to celebrate 20 years of giving their fans the spirit and sound of Steely Dan.
"When chances to hear the real thing are so uncommon, Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes, and their uncannily precise imitations are testament to hours of rehearsal and a great deal of talent."
So, is it as good as seeing the real thing?…well, Nearly…
£22.60 Ages 10+
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album “Can’t buy a Thrill”, featuring the hits “Do it Again” and “Reelin’ in the years.”
Nearly Dan now in its 28th year on the road press on into 2024 with a full year of tour dates booked and an exciting new line up, showcasing a set list featuring deep cuts along with all the favourite Steely Dan classics. In a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly”
A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
Ages 10+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
ID Required for 16+
Nearly Dan
Fusion
Nearly Dan began life around 1995 as a 5-piece band called Baldwin’s Casuals (the name of Mike Baldwin’s clothes factory in Coronation Street), performing quality cover versions at venues in Stoke-on-Trent.
The initial set included a few Steely Dan classics, such as Kid Charlemagne, Josie, and Home At Last. In those early performances it was clear that there was a natural affinity for the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
As public demand grew, more Dan songs were added, and before long a major proportion of the set was comprised of Steely Dan's extraordinary three-decade- plus catalogue. It was then that the suggestion of a tribute band was mooted, and Pete wryly named the band, Nearly Dan.
That line-up was Steve Hayes (guitar/lead vocal), Gary Davies (keyboards/vocal), Rob Rolph (lead guitar/vocal), Pete Bacanin (bass), and Rob Phillips (drums). As self-appointed manager/band leader/musical director, Gary enlisted a 3-piece horn section and scored all the arrangements over a period of a few months. Diane Davies and Kate Robertson were also added to the line-up as backing vocalists.
Intensive rehearsal soon followed and, on 25 April 1997, all the hard work culminated in a memorable opening gig at the (now sadly defunct) Wheatsheaf in Stoke-on-Trent.
Since then, Nearly Dan have toured consistently all over the UK and Europe, gaining critical acclaim for their performances, including the Glastonbury and Big Chill festivals, and make regular appearances at the Jazz Café, Camden - a venue that usually eschews tribute bands of any kind. In 2006 the band were invited to play three nights at the prestigious Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, adding signatures in the dressing room guest book along with those of their heroes, such as Larry Carlton, Chuck Rainey, Robben Ford, Marcus Miller, and the Yellow Jackets.
The band celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2007, continued to flourish in 2009 with appearances at the Birmingham and Coventry Jazz Festivals, and enters 2017 to celebrate 20 years of giving their fans the spirit and sound of Steely Dan.
"When chances to hear the real thing are so uncommon, Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes, and their uncannily precise imitations are testament to hours of rehearsal and a great deal of talent."
So, is it as good as seeing the real thing?…well, Nearly…
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