Dan's influences include: Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Matt Abst (Government Mule), Jeff Pocaro & Simon Phillips (Toto).

Dan uses a Pearl shell pack, Pearl drum rack, stands, pedals, and hardware,  Sabian cymbals ( Vault, B8pro, AA, and AAX), Vick Virth 5AN Extreme 7AN sticks, SKB Cases and a 1999 Oldsmobile Mini Van to haul it all.

Favorite Saying: This golden nugget of wisdom came from my dad when I was just 12-years old, right after I had just helped him unplug the septic tank. "If this is the worst thing you ever have to do in your life, consider yourself lucky."