Simply Dan - A Tribute to Steely Dan

ABOUT

Simply Dan are an eleven piece line up of experienced musicians, who have performed with a diverse mix of artists nationally and worldwide. They are united in their love of the music of Steely Dan - faithfully harnessing the jazz, pop and R&B influences of the now legendary Walter Becker and Donald Fagen sound. Playing a selection of hits picked from the iconic 70s albums such as Can't buy a Thrill, Pretzel Logic, The Royal Scam, Aja, and Gaucho, there are tunes for everyone to enjoy.

Simply Dan are an 11 piece band that focus on the harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. This includes a 4 piece horn section along with two soulful backing vocalists, they add to the already rich harmonies and sound.

This Steely Dan tribute band aim to do justice to one of the world’s most interesting and challenging groups ever recorded.

Selecting from the entire back catalogue of songs from the early days with Walter Becker through to later influences of Larry Carlton and Steve Gadd, Simply Dan aim to thrill you with an accurate and authentic rendition of their classics!

Simply Dan are a Steely Dan tribute band, created by like-minded musicians who wanted to authentically present the kaleidoscopic sounds of Steely Dan.

With many of their members working as session musicians in London and the south east and performing with a diverse mix of artists nationally and worldwide, Simply Dan are an incredible band who faithfully capture the sound of Steely Dan. The band was started in late 2016 when members Mark Roadnight, Mark Claydon and Roger Evan decided to work on a band that that could deliver the beauty and virtuosity of Steely Dan while still portraying the fun of a stage show. The band members have performed with such diverse artists as current major vocalist Raye to Graeme Clark (wetwetwet), Tony Christie, Pee Wee Ellis, Marcella Detroit and Liberty X just to name a few

"I've seen 3 Steely Dan tribute acts over the years, and Simply Dan are by far the best. Thank you for a fantastic performance." (Cliff W. Facebook Nov 2023)

"A fantastic band, have seem four or five times now - they never fail to deliver" (Eddie C. Facebook Nov 2023)

"Brilliant night - incredible musicians and singers" (Julie H. Facebook Feb 2023)

"Fantastic night on Saturday, woke up with a sore throat! Couldn't have enjoyed it more." (Danny R. Facebook Feb 2023)

"Absolutely blown away by the band tonight at The Electric Theatre. Phenomenal musicianship by all" (Jes. K. Facebook Oct 2022)

"First time seeing you, and you didn't disappoint !!. So much talent on that stage !!. We will see you again. (Debbie S. Facebook Oct 22)

"An absolutely superb evening. 😊" (Steve I. Facebook March 2022)

"Blimmin eck these guys are good!" (Kelly M. Facebook Feb 2022)

"Brilliant, fantastic renditions of the tunes" (Michael M. Facebook Feb 2022)

"Amazing tribute brilliant sound!" (John E. Facebook Feb 2022)

"Seen Simply Dan 4 times now, absolutely top draw 🎼👌👋" (Stephen L. Facebook Sep 21)

"Great guitar voicings, a tight horn section, well executed vocals and some tasteful keyboards made the evening worth every penny. Definitely a class act!" (Simon W. Facebook Apr 2019)

"If you haven't seen Simply Dan yet, well you simply must!" (Ray Q. Facebook Oct 2018)

"Great night watching Simply Dan at the Pizza Express in Maidstone last night. If you love Steely Dan then you can't help but love these guys & girls too. Brilliant!!" (Yoka Q. Facebook Oct 2018)

"Watching Simply Dan tonight was pretty amazing. So much talent....thought the roof was actually going to raise 😮." (Stella K. Oct 2017)

"Just saw this amazing band absolutely one of the best gigs I've attended, including The actual Steely Dan in 74...11 (count ,em) musicians and singers absolutely blown away smiles on and off stage thank you guys (and the 2 girls), you rocked!!!" (Steve F. Facebook May 2017)

DETAILS

Simply Dan - The Steely Dan Tribute 

8 March 2025, 7:30pm 

Tickets: £25