February 18th 2008
"Nothing To Lose" out NOW!! Released through MGM Distribution on The TOUCHWOOD Productions Label. Available at all good music retail stores throughout Australia and available through iTunes soon!!  "Nothing To Lose" will also be available through this web site shortly.

February 2008

Dane's Album has received a glowing review in the February issue of Capital News. He will also be performing at the URBAN COUNTRY festival in MAY this year along with his artist stable-mate Caroline Taylor-Knight. The Touchwood camp is currently gearing up for a big year of Shows and Tours throughout 2008 being supported by Single releases to Country Radio through NFS and Video releases on the Country Music Channel. Dane's first clip for his first single "NOTHING TO LOSE" is scheduled to air on CMC the first week in MARCH.


2007 is shaping up to be a big year for Dane.
Firstly the big news is Dane has been signed to Independent Label, TOUCHWOOD PRODUCTIONS.

The Album has taken on a new level of quality and production value that will certainly make it compete on both the National and International stages, thanks to the collaboration of award winning producer Duncan Wood.

The first single Nothing To Lose has been well received by Radio all over the country thanks to it's inclusion on the NFS compilation CD which is distributed to over 400 Radio Station Australia Wide.
Dane's first video clip, produced by Touchwood Productions, will be aired on CMC as soon as editing is complete which is scheduled to coincide with the album launch in late March 2007.

The Touchwood Productions band is in rehearsal mode preparing for the joint live shows of both Touchwood Artists, Dane Sharp and Caroline Taylor-Knight.

Bio

Dane Sharp

Dane Sharp

A former professional soccer player, Dane Sharp’s knee was shattered along with his dreams. However, in a life changing moment, a friend gave him an old guitar for comfort and he was soon busking and playing backyard parties.

From there it was a natural progression to open mic nights, restaurants then bars and touring trips out west, also playing in a duo “Country Bound” honing his Country rhythms.

In January 2006, Dane played a series of shows in Nashville and worked with some of country music’s leading songwriters and musicians, such as Luann Reid (Kenny Chesney) and Brett Manning (Keith Urban).

Recently signing to independent label Touchwood Productions, Dane has just finished working with award-winning producer Duncan Wood on his debut album, Nothing to Lose. The title track was released on NFS 111 and the second single “Blue Skies” is out now on NFS 118.

A gifted singer/songwriter, Dane recently performed at the Songwriters’ Café at the Urban Country Music Festival in Caboolture as well as the Queensland Music Festival’s Lift Every Voice and will soon be doing a series of shows and tours with label-mate, Caroline Taylor-Knight

Nothing to Lose is now available to order from all good record stores and will soon be available on iTunes. Dane’s first film clip, also produced by the Touchwood label, is due to air on CMC in the coming weeks. The sky is the limit for this exciting new talent.

Blues Is A Good Woman Gone Bad - Corrina SteelNothing To Lose

Tracklist:

 
01. Blue Skies
  02. Nashville Tennessee
  03. Nothing To Lose
  04. Another Star In The Sky
  05. Living On A Prayer
  06. Great Australian Way
  07. Diamonds In The Dirt
  08. Time’s Moving So Slow
  09. You’re My Best Friend
  10. Through My Eyes
  11. Anywhere But Here
  12. Alone In The RSL
  13. Alone In The RSL (Dawn Mix)

 















Credits:

Produced by Duncan Wood of Touchwood Productions (www.touchwoodproductions.com)

Engineered and Mixed by Duncan Wood

Arrangements by Duncan Wood

Lead Vocals: Dane Sharp
Backing Vocals: Greg Mackay, Jeannie Ashurst & Duncan Wood
Guitars: Michael Muchow
Additional Guitar: Anthony Blazley
Dobro & Banjo: Peter Cooper
Bass: Chris Haigh & Russell Stork
Drums: Din Morrison
Keys and all other instruments: Duncan Wood
Pedal Steel: Joe Vitale

Photography & Styling: Caroline Taylor - Knight
Artwork: Touchwood Productions
Mastering: Dave Neil at Modern Mastering

Dane proudly endorsed by Tanglewood Guitars & G7th Capos

 

CAPITAL NEWS - February 2008

DANE SHARP always dreamed of performing on a world stage; only his Holy Grail was on Wembley Stadium playing soccer (OK, 'football' to you mad fanatics). A career-ending knee injury has forced a change of venue. Dane's eyes are now on the The Grand Ol' Opry stage. He has just released his debut CD Nothing To Lose. Dane has written,or co-written all but one of the tracks. His songs deal with new challenges and the courage to face them. The title track, and first single Nothing To Lose is a song about never looking back. The Great Australian Way is an upbeat track reminding us that what we are seeking may just be what we already have. Dane pays homage to his wife Jacqui with the sweet My Best Friend. Alone in the RSL honours our Diggers. With well crafted songs and honest delivery, Dane Sharp is a name to remember.

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Tour dates to be announced soon

QUT Urban Country Music Festival
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Miscelleneous Photos

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