Dan Webster

Dan Webster

Dan Webster is a UK acoustic singer-songwriter based in York, born in 1978. His music sits in folk, folk-rock and modern singer-songwriter territory, and he writes and performs in a style that combines personal lyrics with a light, melodic approach.

Career

Webster performs as a solo artist and is associated with the British acoustic and folk scene. His work is described as carrying forward the singer-songwriter and folk tradition while sounding contemporary. He has supported a wide range of established artists, including Glen Tilbrook, Dean Friedman, Midge Ure, Nick Harper, Martin Carthy, Robin Williamson, Clive Gregson, Jackie Leven and David Mallet.

Musical style

His songs are rooted in folk and folk-rock, with touches of acoustic pop and modern indie folk. He is presented as an artist with a distinctive personal voice, writing from an individual perspective rather than relying on obvious influences or direct references.