Nearly Dan are a tribute/cover band for the 70s alternative rock band Steely Dan. The band was formed in 1997 from musicians living in Stoke-On-Trent in North England and have recently celebrated their 10th year of playing as Nearly Dan. The band advertise that they are able to play near note-perfect covers of Steely Dan records from across the entire discography of the band, including some solo work from Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen. Such is their popularity amongst music fans that they have played many venues big and small, both nationally and internationally. The lineup and band list is currently the following (according their website): Steve Hayes - guitar and vocals Rob Rolph - lead guitar Gary Davies - keyboards Pete Bacanin - bass guitar Anne Hansen - alto saxophone Chris Davis - tenor saxophone Paul Bennet - trumpet Brian Hardgreaves - drums Diane Davis - backing singer and hand percussion Kate Robertson - backing singer and hand percussion Other players include: Rob Phillips on drums Tim Clark on alto sax Richard Iles on trumpet Their sound crew consists of Graham Broughmam and Mike Dagnall Further Links: The band have a new website: Nearly Dan's new homepage The band do have an older website, but it is down at the moment. Nearly Dan's old homepage For Nearly Dan videos of the band playing live: Nearly Dan videos on YouTube
