daniel makins: Press

Winner - the Gig Harbor Folk Festival's Songwriting Contest
-Gig Harbor, Washington

"Daniel has such an engaging personality and warm sense of humor. He connects well with the audience, and of course the music is great too. Very impressed..."
-Austin Collins, Fat Caddy Recording Artist
(Austin has recorded Daniel's song, "Old Town," for a live record and other co-writes with Daniel on his recent studio album)

"One of the top 5 new artists most likely to be seen on Austin City Limits...poignant lyrics indicative of a true talent."
-The Daily Texan

"Young Makins creates a sound that stands in the camp inhabited by James Taylor and David Wilcox...tunes possess a decided Texas influence, exhibiting potential that may blossom into something substantial."
-The Austin Chronicle

"Makins is a nimble guitarist who produces a cascade of notes. Especially noteworthy are small town stories "Old Town" and "Little Cafe," which call upon memories from a West Texas childhood and seem to be ideal Lyle Lovett material. He clearly is a promising singer/songwriter destined to command bookings."
-Patrick Nichols, This is Texas Music

Selected as a regional performer for the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk Contest '05, '06, & '09

Daniel's song, "Concho Valley Paradise," is taught in songwriting classes at Texas Tech University.

"Songwriter, Daniel Makins, gives a great concert with wit and sincerity that you will be sure to remember long after."
-Lynn Forres, Private Underground House Concert Series

Selected as an official showcase performer Southwest Regional Folk Alliance '06

Up and Coming Texas Artist, Paul Eason, has recorded multiple songs written by Daniel including "Hey Wade" and "Peanut Butter."

"Finally, a young songwriter from Texas not constrained to the label of "Texas Songwriter... " destined to fill the best listening rooms and small theatres in the country... "
-Joshua J. Dodds
(president texan films)