CMA Award-winning fiddle, mandolin, and banjo player. Credits include Dierks Bentley, John Fogerty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and more.
I am a professional session/touring multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. I have more than twenty years experience and have toured and/or recorded with a wide array of artists. For the past thirteen years, I have been a member of Dierks Bentley's band, playing fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and serving as bandleader. My fiddle and/or banjo playing can be heard on several Dierks Bentley albums including Riser, The Mountain, and his latest release, Gravel and Gold.
In 2016 and again in 2022, I was honored to be named the CMA Touring Musician of the Year. Although my background is rooted in country and Americana music, I'm open to any and all styles. I'm looking forward to working on your next project!
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Endorse Dan Hochhalter233 Reviews - 49 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedGreat work!
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Dan is truly incredible. I've had the pleasure of having his talent on many tracks now and it is always fantastic. Can't wait until the next one.
check_circleVerifiedDan is such an amazing player and very fast with track . Always an amazing experience and very grateful. Thank you Dan đź’š
check_circleVerifiedDan did an excellent job providing fiddle for my song; he was quick, responsive, and provided a high quality take that fits my track perfecty. highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedMy third time working with Dan. I have raved about his talents before - now I can also speak to Dan's consistency. It's really easy to simply reach out to Dan when he gets it right and delivers on-time, every time. 5 stars. If there were 6, it would be 6.
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Dan performed a beautiful fiddle part for my song Old, Ugly and Busted. It is creative, soulful and unique. Thanks Much!
check_circleVerifiedDan is such a pro. Some people just "get it" and he is one of those people. Took my song and elevated it to a whole new level. Thank you Dan!
check_circleVerifiedDan absolutely knocked it outta the park! Banjo and fiddle for a reasonable cost, done quickly, with immaculate sound quality. I can't recommend Dan Hochhalter highly enough!
check_circleVerifiedProvided professionally re-tracked banjo part for an original song in a timely turnaround time. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedDan is a total PRO! Took our songs to a whole new level with his Fiddle playing! Will totally work with Dan again in the near future
check_circleVerifiedA very smooth, fiddle track that added nicely to the country vibe of my song!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing violin and fiddle for our song. Great attention to detail with written parts and tasteful licks throughout the track. Perfect file delivery as well. Couldn't ask for anything more!
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Good job done by Dan. He is very skilledđź‘Ś
check_circleVerifiedDan is an excellent session violinist. His bright, expressive tone perfectly suits my track and makes the song truly memorable. Professionalism, precision, and musical sensitivity are top-notch. I recommend him to anyone seeking a high-quality violin part.
check_circleVerifiedDan did an awesome job on my song, I'm very pleased.
check_circleVerifiedDan has a fantastic ear (and sound!!!). Super professional and accommodating!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
check_circleVerifiedDan played a very clean sounding track on my song and had a quick turnaround!
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Dan’s work, as always is excellent. He has a great ear… he’s played fiddle and mandolin on several of my songs, and the choices he makes… notes, chords, voicing, phrasing… are all excellent. He plays parts that are interesting, that cut through and enhance the song without ever stepping on others. An absolutely wonderful musician!
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This is my second time working with Dan. I love how he is able to convey emotion in his playing. His solo captured the sentiment of the lyric perfectly . He's outstanding.
