Mitch Dane
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Mitch Dane | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 6, 1967 Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
| Genres | Indie rock, Singer Songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, Guitar, Saw_duang, Synthesizer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Website | sputniksound |
Mitch Dane is an American record producer, musician, and songwriter who resides in Nashville.[1] His work with artists include Jars of Clay, JJ Heller, Brandon Heath, Jetty Rae, Sonia Leigh, The Blind Boys of Alabama and many others.[2][3] He was awarded a Grammy for his work on Jars of Clay's "11th Hour", and nominated for Grammys for his work on 4 other albums.[4] Dane also received an ASCAP's "Most Played Song" award for "Nothing Without You" co-written with Bebo Norman.[5] Mitch owns the recording studio Sputnik Sound with Vance Powell.[4]
Personal life
Dane grew up in Southeast Missouri (Cape Girardeau), where he spent his childhood making playhouses and treehouses.[6] At age 14, Dane was involved in a motorcycle accident, rendering him clinically dead for several minutes until his was miraculously revived. His esophagus, trachea and vocal cords were injured in the accident, prohibiting him from speaking for 2 years, a period Dane defines as when he "learned to really listen". His injuries required 33 surgeries, one of which removed a vocal chord, contributing to his distinct voice. Dane worked the story of his accident into his musical performances over the next 15 years until he pivoted and began audio engineering.[4]
Mitch Dane is married and has 2 children.[4]
Musical Influences
As a producer, Dane has been cited as saying "I like to collect the best aspects of every genre of music and bring them together in hybrid productions".[6] Citing his childhood affinity for building treehouses, Dane states that he took the same approach when designing his studio; a place for people to be comfortable and to hang out.[6]
References
- ^ M, Bill (June 2005). "Producer's Corner: Mitch Dane". Performing Songwriter: 66–67.
- ^ "Mitch Dane Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
- ^ "The Gray Havens: Chicago's much praised duo soon to hit the road - The Gray Havens". www.crossrhythms.co.uk.
- ^ a b c d Matt. "WCA #075 with Mitch Dane » Working Class Audio". Retrieved 2018-12-19.
- ^ "Twenty-Eighth Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards". archive.li. 2006-10-16. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
- ^ a b c "RSR140 - Mitch Dane - Producing Grammy Winning Americana At Sputnik Sound". Recording Studio Rockstars. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
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