Testimonials
Darryl Montgomery-Hell
Furnace Records
"I am really speechless. The editor in me is grinning from ear to ear. Exceptional drumming. Great stems. Wonderful flourishes and straight-up badass percussion."
Bridget Olejniczak
Bridget Marie Music
I've hired Dan to play drums on my original songs, and not only did he do exactly what I asked him to do, he took it up a notch and added his own flair, as a great drummer should do.
He also is one to emphasize the importance of making the song what it naturally should be. If the song should have more percussion, he can hear that and will recommend it. If the song sounds better without the drums or another instrument, he will be the first to communicate that, as well.
I can genuinely say that any time I write an original or sing a cover, I hear Dan on the drums. He is just that good. He is a drummer that can't be forgotten and he is a pleasure to work with."
Tion Bowman
Helvete, Inc.
"What's the big deal? It's just a drum track." Is what you're thinking...but no...that's how Dan gets you. He's ultra polite, easy to work with, and the drums he sent were so good that they literally transformed the song. In that moment I was hooked and there was no turning back.
What started as a simple experiment to hear another musician's take on my song became me hiring him to do more songs on the album I'm writing. He was super quick, fun to work with and the drumming...oh dear god, the drumming.
Next thing I know my entire album sounds a hell of a lot better, I'm fully rejuvenated and looking forward to finishing the album. I have him listed as Drum Daddy in my contacts...I'm listening to these songs over and over again. It's an addiction and I can't stop."
Bill Acuña
The Despotic Hall of Fame
"I have collaborated with Dan on 9 albums since 2011.
Principally I have hired Dan to play drums and percussion in the recording studio, but I have also taken advantage of his wide range of talents for song composition, loop synchronization, and production.
On my records he has played Bukutsi, Spanish Flamenco, Irish Jig, jazz, reggae, and Indian-inspired styles, as well as standard pop and rock.
His drumming is outstanding as he has been a serious, disciplined musician for 25+ years. I find his abilities to be creative, consistent, and diverse. He has demonstrated the skills to learn a song quickly, and then record it in one take. He is very dependable to be at the studio on-time and ready to perform. I cannot recommend him enough.
For those willing to invest in high quality musicianship, Dan is the best choice."
Bobby Simons
The Billy Martin Band
“Dan Milligan is the total package –a multi-talented composer, producer/arranger, singer and drummer.
A veritable music encyclopedia, Dan possesses a vast repository of musical knowledge, accessible for whatever is required in his present situation. Behind his kit, he provides rock-steady grooves in any style thrown at him. And somehow he manages all of this with an ever-present smile, optimistic attitude, and love for being immersed in whatever is his current music of the moment.
Josh Hollar
Self Titled Album
"As a mulit-genre artists it's important when looking for collaborators that they can adapt and create something unique while drawing inspiration from multiple styles of music. That is exactly what we found when working with Dan. If you're looking for drum work look no further."
Stephanie Stryker
Amulet
"Working with Dan has been amazing. His enthusiasm is contagious and he has great communication. Bottom line, his work is phenomenal! You can tell he put his heart and soul into it. 10 out of 10, would recommend!"
Laura Glyda
Solo artist
“Working with Dan is as easy as it is rewarding. His contributions to my latest album were tasteful and markedly complementary to everything else going on in each song.
From drum programming to MIDI instruments to atmospheric sounds, many of these elements added the extra shimmer the songs were aching for, and sent the production quality above and beyond my expectations (and what I would have achieved on my own).
He is very receptive to feedback and is a true collaborator in that he operates firmly in service to each song. Also, his appreciation for and knowledge of a vast variety of musical genres gives him invaluable insights into each project he works on.
I can’t recommend working with Dan enough and I look forward to calling him into every future recording project.”
Michael Parr
Amulet
Reasonably priced with a super-positive attitude. His drum programming and mixing are first rate. What more could you ask for?
Eric Norman
Solo artist
“Dan has been crucial to my development as an artist for the last 30 years. As a writer, arranger, producer, composer, programmer, vocalist and drum whisperer, Dan has been riding shotgun next to me along my musical journey. His influence and input have been invaluable to me. I’m blessed to share both my musical and spiritual life with him.”