Dan Andriano is a prominent punk rock musician, widely recognized as the co-lead vocalist and bassist of Alkaline Trio, who has also developed a notable solo career and collaborated with various projects, demonstrating his versatility and consistent presence in the alternative music scene.
Dan Andriano uses a Fulltone Bass Driver pedal as part of his effects setup, noting its consistent, slightly gained-up sound.
Dan Andriano records with a 1971 Marshall Major head for its distinct bass tone. He describes it as the "best sounding amp he's ever played through" for bass, providing a "gnarly, but smooth" and "naturally compressed sound."
Dan Andriano plays through an Orange rig live, specifically using an Orange AD200B 200W Tube Bass Amp Head and Orange OBC410 4x10'' 600-Watt Bass Speaker Cabinets.
Dan Andriano is a user of various Fender basses and guitars, including a custom Fender P-Bass, a Fender Telecaster Bass, a Fender American Vintage '74 Jazz Bass, a Fender American Professional Jazz Bass, a Fender American Original 70's Jazz Bass, and a Fender USA Mod Shop Precision Bass. He has also used a Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe.
In 2003, GPC collaborated with Dan Andriano to create a limited run of 25 Dan Andriano GPC signature bass guitars.
Dan Andriano uses Jerry Harvey Audio custom in-ear monitors (Super Cosmic custom monitors) for live performances.
Dan Andriano upgraded his Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe with a Seymour Duncan 'Sat. Night Special' pickup in the bridge position, stating it "sounds sooo good!"
Dan Andriano incorporated Callaham brass Tele saddles into his Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe.
Dan Andriano's Fender USA Mod Shop P Bass features a custom pickguard from Spitfire.
Dan Andriano showcased a Bill Nash T-12 12-string guitar from Nash Guitars, describing it as "beautious."
Daniel Michael Andriano, born on June 27, 1977, in Elgin, Illinois, began his musical journey in 1993 with the punk-ska band Slapstick. As a bassist and backing vocalist, he contributed to two full-length albums, “Lookit!” and a self-titled compilation, before the band dissolved in 1996. Following Slapstick, Andriano co-founded Tuesday, releasing the EP “Early Summer” and the album “Freewheelin” in 1997, further establishing his presence in the punk rock community.
Andriano’s career saw a significant turning point in late 1997 when he joined Alkaline Trio as the bassist and co-lead vocalist, replacing Rob Doran. His first recording with the band was the 1998 EP “For Your Lungs Only,” and he has since been an integral part of every subsequent Alkaline Trio release, contributing to their extensive discography which includes albums like “Goddamnit” (1998), “From Here to Infirmary” (2001), “Crimson” (2005), and “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs” (2024).
Beyond Alkaline Trio, Andriano has cultivated a successful solo career under the moniker Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room, releasing his debut solo album, “Hurricane Season,” in 2011 through Asian Man Records, followed by “Party Adjacent” in 2015. He also participated in The Revival Tour in 2011 and 2012, touring with artists such as Chuck Ragan and Laura Jane Grace. In 2019, he joined the rock supergroup The Damned Things, recording the album “High Crimes,” and later formed the side project Dan Andriano & The Bygones, which released their debut album “Dear Darkness” in 2022. Andriano has consistently utilized Fender Jazz and Precision Basses throughout his career, alongside Marshall Major and Orange AD-200B amplifiers.
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